Throwback Friday (Eldar v. Dark Eldar)

My buddy Scott came over yesterday for dinner and a quick game of 40k. This was his first game of 7th Edition, and his first game with the new Dark Eldar Codex. I was able to look through his book (it is really a beautiful codex), and I was really impressed by it. There is a lot of potential, especially when combined with the Eldar codex. I have been trying to think of ways to run the Imperial Armor 11 Eldar Corsairs list, and mixing the two codexes really makes that possible.

Some hot Eldar on Eldar action

Anyway, we played a 500 pt Purge the Alien game on my living room floor. Scott brought some felt and a box of terrain, so we setup an old Imperial outpost. His Archon (supported by Kabalite Warriors in a Raider, Wyches in a Venom, and a unit of Scourges) surprised Loki and his Corsairs (two units of Dire Avengers, some Dark Reapers, and a Vyper) amongst the ruins. The game was a great example of how much and Eldar v. Dark Eldar fight can be. His Raider and Venom picked off my Dark Reapers and Vyper early on, but I was able to close in with the Dire Avengers to take both of his transports and the Scourges. The game ended in a tie, 3-3.

Scott's Dark Eldar (and my kids' blocks)

Loki and his Corsairs

This game was a lot of fun for many reasons. First, I got to play a game with one of my best buddies for the first time in what felt like forever. Second, we were just playing on the floor. It reminded me of how I would setup blankets and then have my G.I. Joe's ::pew pew:: each other from behind stacks of books.

Now my toy soldiers are painted (and more expensive), but the feeling was still the same. I love this game because it lets me feel like a kid. With all the responsibilities of adulthood, I am still able to disappear into a realm of super human soldiers and grimdark chaos. I can't stay there forever, but an hour on a Friday night is good enough for me.

Until next time!

Eldar Corsairs List for Celesticon (or, how to fail at tournaments without really trying)

This Monday I will be headed to Celesticon in Fremont for the Deamon Skull 40K Tournament, where I am expecting to be thoroughly roflstomped into submission. Beatings aside, I am really looking forward to this event. It will be my first big tournament in what feels like forever, and my army is only one unit away from being done. I'll post the sexy pictures later, but for now I would love some feedback on the lists I have been mulling over.

From Traveling the Immaterium

The Story

Loki Starborn (Illic Nightspear rules) and his Corsairs are known for their skill in covert operations. When they aren't killing dignitaries and wrecking havoc on Imperial shipping lines, they can be found on the deathworld of Tirnan in the Segmentum Obscurus. Trapped in an eternal storm, known as "The Tempest", the conditions are excellent for special operations training. If you can hit something from two clicks away in driving rain, you can hit anything. Their base, hidden in one of the planet's massive pine forests, is known throughout Rogue Trader circles as the best sniper academy in the sector. It is even whispered by some that Loki has a training contract with the Vindicare Clade. Lies and rumors, according to the Inquisitors.

Loki and his warband will often work with the craftworlds on various missions (for a price, of course). Farseers have saved the lives of countless would-be guardians thanks to the deadly skill of these corsairs. This instance is no different. They will fight, and kill anything that stands in the way of them and their prize.

The List

Both have a very special forces feel to them (only 31 and 27 models in each list). I am going to be depending a lot on cover and target priority. I already know that some lists are gonna rock the crap out of my scissors. But, I feel like if I play well I can at least keep games close and pull out a win or two. I have used Loki and the Pathfinders (great band name, by the way) with some success. The key will be good deployment and some lucky dice.

List One

Loki Starborn (Illic Nightspear)

Farseer

Pathfinders x6

Pathfinders x6

Wraithguard x5

Crimson Hunter

- Exarch

Warp Spiders x5

- Exarch (Power Blades/Dual Death Spinner)

Dark Reapers x5

- Starshot Missiles

Wraithknight

- Suncannon/Shimmershield, Scatter Laser

Total 1500 pts (31 models)

List Two

Loki Starborn (Illic Nightspear)

Farseer

Pathfinders x6

Pathfinders x6

Wraithguard x5

Crimson Hunter

Dark Reapers x5

- Starshot Missiles

Wraithlord

- EML

Wraithknight

- Suncannon/Shimmershield, Scatter Laser

Total 1500 pts (27 models)

Let me know which one you like more. 

Until next time!