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Ok, here's the deal.

My Brets are almost done (500 points to go!   ) and I'm looking for my next force to play as.

I'm stuck between Tomb Kings and Chaos Dwarfs. Now, before you start posting "ZOMG n00b! We already have threads based on 'why should I play CD?'" Please take into account that I am completely torn over this. I have the book and rules for both and have read them both thoroughly. I know I've made some lists here on this forum, but I'm still not 100% sure.

I like the painting and converting part for both armies but can only afford to do one. Chaos Dwarfs might be a bit cheaper as many of their units can be converted from bitz and BFSP dwarfs. But TK has some pretty sweet models in the form of Settra and Ushabti.

Please advise as I'm really unsure.  

Thanks!

I was under the impression that Nagash had something to do with killing all the nehekarans, but never mind.  

Well, I do admire the CD and their unique playing style.  I'm not that good with GS as I've never really had to do much work with it.  However with me having to convert everything I'm sure that by the 100th CD warrior I'll be better.

Still not sure.  BFSP is a good deal for CD, but the TK already have a battalion.  I realise that asking this question on a CD forum means that I am going to get some biased advice.  but then again, who else knows about CD then on this forum.

Maybe this would be easier if I listed my own pros and cons for each of the two:

Tomb Kings
Pros:
-solid magic
-unbreakable
-raise up dead up guys
-ushabti and bone giants
-an army that requires good planning and strategy

Cons:
-They're undead.  After playing VC for 5 years I'm tired of warching boring combats where my guys never breaks and just walk over people.
-Waaaay too dependent on magic.  
-Heroes are fragile, TK can't get good armor saves easily.

Chaos Dwarfs
Pros:
-very unique army
-cool fluff
-Blunder busses and earthshakers!
-A small but rather potent array of magic items
-sweet conversion opportunities.

Cons:
-I'd have to mail order alot of stuff from BWbits
-Get better real quick with GS
-Players might refuse to play me as many believe Cd are not a legal army.
-Limited tourney play.

sincerely,
Dark Haven

I did Necrarchs and Lahmians for almost 5 years.  It got to point where I knew the book so well that I made a very solid list that I never changed and almost never lost with.  As a result? It got boring.  The point of the game is to have fun with someone else over a game not annihilate everything in your path.  WHFB is not 40k yet.

Since I want to have fun I guess its time to join the big hats. Its a go for CD!

Unless anyone else has more to add?

Now, I just got to get my last 500pts for Brets and pick up BFSP from BWbits.  

and BTW.........no big hats! Its all masks and helms!

Point taken, every TK is the same save for one that I saw.  But that guy had aots of old bitz an dway too much GS skills.

I can't wait to start.  Though, should I use BFSP dwarfs or the dwarf warriors models so that my warriors can have capes?

Thanks for the tips.  I saw your blog, its looks really cool.  I love this forum because unlike so many others, its full of nice people and detailed blogs.

I think I'll have 2x units of BFSP warriors and then have my lord's bodyguard of warriors use the dwarf warriors with capes.  Makes them seem extra special.

Did they discover your curly beard and threw you out??

- Tallhat

Most likely, I didn't enjoy Asur.org or Druchii.net, way too elitist and Condescending.

This forum and the RTOB are nice places.  

sincerely,
Dark Haven

Is it really that bad?

- Tallhat

Sadly yeah.  Thats what kinda turned me off about playing Druchii or an "Aesanar" Asur army.  I didn't feel like playing an army on a forum that had the "vet" group and the "n00b" group.

Not everyone there was bad, but the nice people were few and far.  But who cares? I'm here now and hanging out you guys.  

Lets forget about those bad places and enjoy this great forum we have.

I used to be on Asrai, I didn't even play Woodies but the place was fun.  

Good site Asrai.org.

That Narnia army was sooo cool!  I love the paint scheme and conversions.  It was breathless.  

Like walking into a cake shop for the first time......

I think I spawned a monster, this thread is huge and after barely a day.  

Thanks guys for the advice and honesty.  Out of all the places I asked for help, it was right here that helped me the most.  I can't wait to order BFSP bits and get started!

sincerely,
Dark Haven

Holy frag that is one cool army! I love the animals. Great army. I must say.

- Tallhat

Indeed, BFSP rocks.  I'm going to buy the models online from warstore.  Its gonna be sweet!

Its sad really, for same cost of buying a Trebuchet and 20x Grail Pilgrims I can build my 1k CD list. Makes wonder if I should bring my CD to Baltimore instead of my Brets.

GS and cheap plastic minis, what more could a guy ask for?

(Well, maybe some pie.....)

Never tried that before.  Milk goes great with pie!

Just cookies and milk.  Though, would cookies and beer work?

I dont have a gut either and I do drink a lot Must be the viking heritage.

- Tallhat

Yeah like we are gonna believe that you Pirate

- Tallhat

You live a very very sad life then

- Tallhat

How come then?

- Tallhat

Real beer aint ale. Its mjød

- Tallhat