Hello all,

I'm interested in hearing everyone's "Rules of Thumb." By Rules of Thumb I mean general one line pieces of advice which are *overall* a useful guide, but don't necessarily have to always be obeyed. These should be just little tips that help a player who knows nothing about the game develop a slight edge over another newcomer who has not heard this tips. Any of these tiips should begin with "All other things being equal..."

Advanced strategy for individual minis would be a seperate thread, but general guidelines fora guild may fit in here.


Example: "All other things being equal..."

When playing a timed game, don't be afraid to push your units.

or

If you are not sure if you should push to attack, don't do it unless you need to roll a 5 or better.

or

Don't have too few or too many minis in your army - try to have 4-7 per 100 points.


Others?

Thanks,
John

"Never use Wood Golems."

Works like a charm!

Marc

Never stick a hamster in a blender.

"Always get your army the closest to the max amount of points"

Once I fought a 257 Army in a 300 point tourney:rolleyes: .

All thing being equal:

If your army has high movement abuse it. I use an army where everyone except the Grave Robber has at least ten movement


Stay out of the front arc of a ranged unit. It cannot hit what it can't see:eek:
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GlamorousGirl cam

Don't beat your girlfriend too badly. (Winning some things means you can lose others...)

"When your opponent starts inspecting your figure's dials summon a warlord!"

"If you're a swarm, remember, enhanced F/L has the right of way"

"If you're swarm, avoid Gaylords and Hammyskalds."

"Accidentally knocking down figs is not a good way to get your opponent in your firing arc."

"Painting skill is improved by a player who has a huge wood golem collection."

"Command rolls are done before other actions are made."

"Turn 2: Remind your opponent that SA's should have been turned off after all the actions in Turn 1 have been resolved."

"If you have an MK ring, use it." Oh, it came off?...

Only do it under these situations:

1) Critical attack. I.E, to kill a chariot in a 300 point game.

2) You're behind in points by alittle, and it's nearly game over.

3) You're way ahead in points this game, but behind in the tourny.

I recommend you don't beat your girlfriend at all. That can get in a lot of legal trouble.

Wait, you meant at the game. Nevermind, then.

"Always use troll artillerists."
"Maintain a balance of ranged attack and good ol' fashioned clobberers or you will get destroyed when you consistently roll 3s and 4s."
"If you are playing vs your boyfriend, wear a tube top, it might make them forget their strategy."
"Don't forget to use troll artillerists." :D