Last week we talked about the first archetype of AoS list-building hordes, but what happens at the other end of the spectrum?
Tag: competitive play
Fantasy Fightclub: I Think I’m a Clone Now (Force-Grown Drones in Conquest)
With more and more games under my belt, I want to start talking about Conquest tactics with a discussion on its most mild-mannered unit, the Spire’s Force-Grown Drones.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #13: Crowd Control to Major Tom (AoS Hordes)
A maturing competitive scene for Age of Sigmar means that we are learning more about broad styles of approaching the game. Is a horde army right for you?
Fantasy Fightclub: A Deeper Look at Conquest
Taking elements of the last thirty years of tabletop gaming, and mixing them with a fresh coat of paint, Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings is poised to be one of our hobbies next big games. Let’s take a look at it in a little more depth.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #12: We Can’t Be Heroes
With competitive AoS on the rise, what happens when units are unavailable? What is the message to the community at large? Let’s discuss.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #11: Turn and Face the Strange, Ch-ch-ch Changehost
While many of the recent competitive AoS events were revelatory in terms of what much-hyped armies failed to make their mark, the story of other events was all about what can happen when powerful interactions slip through the cracks.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #8: Movement Tech and the Importance of Presence Part 1
This week we take a break from our army analysis series to discuss something that matters to all players, movement, and how to make the most of model placement.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #7: Cities of Sigmar – Mortal Wounds and Poofy Blouses
A love-letter, or an apology, to those with loads of Old World models, you decide. In either case, the Cities of Sigmar bring AoS 2nd Edition a diverse, and nuanced book full of interesting playstyles.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #6: Fyreslayers – Fighting Fyre with Fyre
They have been bottom-tier, mid-tier, and top-tier, but where do the Fyreslayers find themselves in today’s competitive AoS landscape? Let’s take a look.
Fantasy Fisticuffs #5: Flesh-Eater Courts, Nutritious and Delicious
Flesh-Eater Courts are one of competitive AoS’ strongest armies. Let’s look at what makes them tick, and where their weaknesses can be used against them.