Assorted Geekery

Hordes of the Things – Part 09 – Behemoth

Behemoth is one of the most powerful unit types, with a +4 vs foot and a +5 vs mounted, there is very little that can win in a 1-on-1 fight with a behemoth.  Spear is probably the best thing to hold the line against behemoth with, but even then its […]

Hordes of the Things – Part 15 – Hero

Even for 4AP per element Heroes are simply sick.  They can cover great distances quickly at 500p per turn,and +5 vs all enemies makes them unstoppable in combat . The only elements that get a quick kill against them are paladins or artillery (Neither of which the opposing side have) […]

Hordes of the Things – Part 05 – Warband

In the first edition of Hordes of the Things, Warband was definitely the worst troop choice going.  At twice the points cost of Horde it was only slightly more combat effective.  Thankfully in 2nd Edition they were buffed slightly, and the semi-official-unofficial errata to the HoTT rulebook brings them up […]