Joe ToFG: Rats...

So, as you could all see from the start pictures most of my 500 point 1st month project was finished from the word go.  Hoever I did have to paint a Plague Wind Mortar and 5 Gutter Runners with Slings.  I finished those models up just this afternoon having gotten most of it complete at our 1st joint paint night.

The picture isn't super, but you get the idea.  Also I hadn't gone over the Plague Wind Shells with 'Ard Coat yet so they aren't glassy in this picture but that was done also this afternoon.  With these done and Ryan and I having snuck in some games earlier I'm technically done for the month; but that doesn't mean I wont keep working.  I have some other ideas I want to plan up and I could certainly stand to play a little more with the list. 

Chuck ToFG: 1992 Ogre Conversion 'Bruiser' Painted

Well Started last night when I was home alone for hours on end. Started with basic base coats of foundations. Then used Badab Black wash over everything and then rehighlighted with the same foundation. I matched the closest regular GW paint I could to the same color like catachan brown and snakebite leather. Used them 1:1 and then worked my way up to pure snakebite leather. If I went any further i would would highlight with Snakebite leather:Bleached bone 50:50.



The Green starts with Gnarloc Green, Green Wash, Gnarloc Green highlight, then Gnarloc: Goblin Green. After that I start streaking the Goblin Green for the muscle look. Finally just a little bit of Gnarloc Green:Rotting Flesh. Somtimes Badab Black or Ogryn Flesh washes in the recesses but not always.





I had the picture the Right Great Toe coming out of the Shoe!



Going to work on each Ogre and get them eventually to this caliber or better. Basing next, but right now I don't have a base for him...

Chuck ToFG: 1992 Ogre Conversion

Just wanted to point out the old model that is on the Ogre Stronghold Website: That big black ogre in there is this guy:

I cut the arms off and added bits from the Sabretusk box set I picked up at the local store, Gryphalia's Aerie.



I am currently painting him up and hope that the big guy splatters some blood!

Ryan G. ToFG: Ogres Vs Rats

      Here it is, Oct 1st and the Tale of 4 Gamers has officially begun. With that being said, Joe and I cheated a bit and played a few 500 point games the other day, so I figured I would do a quick battle report on them. We played 3 games in total, and I think it only took us about an hour and a half in total to play all 3.

Game 1:
      Game 1 was probably the fastest game I have ever played. Joe got first turn, and went to cast a spell at my Ogres and miscast, causing his wizard to became level 0. I was smiling ear to ear, because I knew I now had this game in the bag. He then fired his lightening cannon into my unit of 6 Ogres and killed 3 of them. My Unit, including the Bruiser, then proceeded to fail their leadership 8 panic test and I rolled high enough to flee off the table. I had not even got a turn yet, and all I had left was my 3 Leadbelchers. So much for having this game in the bag. We called it at that point and set up for game two. Solid victory for Joe, and I just kinda stood there in shock. Stupid dice!

Game 2:
      Joe was nice enough to let me go first this time, and I quickly closed the gap. My Leadbelchers took out his Gutterrunners, which are ridiculously good for a unit of skirmishers. His magic and shooting took my 6 Ogres down to 3 plus the Bruiser, but I then got into combat with his Clanrats. His rats held for a few turns due to steadfast, but I eventually broke him, and that was the game. Victory to the Ogres and we were now tied one game a piece.

Game 3:
      Joe again went first this game, and I thought it was gonna be a replay of game 1. His cannon once again took out two Ogres on turn one and I again panicked. However, my Bruiser was not in the unit this game, and this time I remained on the on the table and was able to rally. My Leadbelchers again took out the Gutterrunners, and my Bruiser was headed towards the cannon. My Ogres made it to the Clanrats, but were only 3 strong, and only lasted a turn before they were broken and fled from combat. The Bruiser took out the cannon, and my Leadbelchers charged into the remaining Clanrats and broke them. Overall, this was a very close game, but I pulled it out in the end.

Overall:
      Overall, 500 points is a very frustrating, but fun points level to play. One bad dice roll really changes the outcome of game, but it is also very fun to play and laugh at the truly randomness of these small games. Going first I have found is also a big deal at small points. I look forward to playing the other 2 Gamers and see how those games go.

Adios,
Ryan G. www.ryanshouseofblogs.blogspot.com

Tale of Four Gamers Introductions #4

Chuck Jiardina:
Well my name is Chuck and I have been in the Fantasy hobby for over a decade.  I've helped run a Tournament series and Co-Hosted the Waaaghcast.  Additionally, I've worked on many armies; DoC, WoC, HE, O&G, Brets, and VC.  During my work on O&G in 2011 I painted and converted up some Ogres with Orc parts thus the OrcOgre was formed!  Over the past few months i have worked on basic units but nothing special with the advent of the new book its time to test out the army at a small level and work my way up!

OrcOgre list:
Bruiser General: Ironfist, Heavy Armor, Ogre Pistol
6 Bulls: Standard, Crusher
2 Leadbelchers
2 Leadbelchers

Cost 496

Ideas/Strategy:
The general idea of the list is to deploy the leadbelchers on the flank of the bulls with the bruiser in the middle.  Use is leadership 8 for any psychology tests I have to take.  The leadbelchers can take a pot shot at any incoming threats or redirect them for a turn.  The bulls with the Bruiser will be able to either take a charge or break any enemy units.  My common opponent will be Orcs and Goblins so I will have to deal with small cheap units with multiple ranks.