So with the games concluded, here's the main table:
| Name |
Pld |
F |
A |
+/- |
Pts |
| Minas Morgul | 6 |
33 |
21 |
12 |
21 |
| Rivendell | 6 |
29 |
17 |
12 |
18 |
| High king |
6 |
22 |
30 |
-8 |
12 |
| Moria |
6 |
17 |
33 |
-16 |
9 |
And the kill table:
1. Elendil - 32
2. Numenorian captain - 20
3. Troll - 16
- Durburz - 16
- Orc captain - 16
6. Elven captain - 14
- Grishnakh - 14
8. Ringwraith - 1
^(winner of kills gets 10pts, second = 8pts, third = 5pts, fourth = 3 pts, fifth = 2pts, sixth = 1pt)
Other sources of points:
- High king - Bold move (2pts)(2nd round), Unlucky dice(1pt)(1st round), Blessed by the valar(3pts)(5th round)
- Rivendell - (Blessed by the valar(3pts), Bold move(2pts))(2nd round),
- Minas Morgul - Tactician(1pt)(1st round),
Lucky dice(1pt)(1st round)
- Moria - None
Anyway working out the overall winner goes like:
- Minas Morgul = 21pts+5 for coming top+33pts(no. of points scored)+2pts(Lucky dice+Tactician)+6pts(3rd +6th in kill table) = 77pts
- Rivendell = 18pts+3pts for coming second+29pts(no. of points scored)+5pts(Blessed by the valar+Bold move)+1pt(6th in kill table) = 56pts
- High king = 12pts+1pt for not coming bottom+22pts(no. of points scored)+6pts(Blessed by the valar+Bold move+Unlucky dice)+18pts(1st and 2nd in kill table) = 58pts
- Moria = 9pts+17pts(no. of points scored)+10pts(3rd place in kill table twice) = 36pts
Well That means that the last Numenorian victory did actually help. Also the goblin force only achieved a single victory, I thought they would have come third, having a superiorly structured force, compared to the other forces.
Anyway I hoped you've learned a lot because I have, like Elendil alone cannot force a victory, as much as you want him too(although he did kill over 20 models warriors and three heroes). Having priority does not mean you will win, or lose for that matter.
Finally I hoped you at least enjoyed it, or learnt how not to write a battle report. For those who are interested, the next games will be more of a face off euro 2012 type thing (two guesses where I got that idea), featuring 150point forces lead by their leaders to find the best faction, or die trying.
Until then
Fish
The final game is here.
The Numenorians face up to the High elves. They have a single victory compared to the elves's 4 wins, a reason to be afraid. If the elves win, they will top the table, and the Men will come third no matter what happens(even if they lose 10-1).
On with the game!
Normal setup
1st turn - Rivendell
The elven forces bound down from the ridge, three stumble over, one is killed by the rocks below. The men move westward towards the walls. The archers are unable to draw a line of fire so resume to moving forward.
2nd turn - High King
The men form a wall by the wall, while Elendil and the captain guard the entrance by the hill. The elves are lead towards the wall, others pass around the trees. The elves with bows fire on Elendil but they fail to pierce his armour.
3rd turn - Rivendell
The elves assault the wall defenders, and move about the nearby ridge. Elendil and the captain charge over the hill into contact an archer each.
Elendil jumps into the nearby elves, cutting two down. The captains fail to wound their adversaries, although the Numenorian does manage a single kill. At the centre of the wall two Men are slaughtered allowing two elves to take their places.
4th turn - Rivendell
The elves gain a foothold across the wall, although one falls before the wall but he is not injured.
Elendil charges at the elves nearby.
Elendil kills two of his opponents, The captain doesn't kill his. By the wall, the elves who had moved over were both killed, leaving a spearman alone by the wall.
5th turn - High King
Elendil charges towards the archers, who fire upon him wounding him, but his fate is with him. The man beside is not so lucky.
The battle at the wall goes to no-ones favour. The captain manages to finally kill the elf archer.
6th turn - High king
Elendil charges at the archers, but the captain attacks him with force.
Elendil wins, wounds the captain (whose fate is not with him) and kills an archer. This leaves the elves broken.
7th turn - Rivendell
The captain orders the elves on Elendil, who is supported by his own captain and a warrior. No elves flee.
Both Elendil and his captain issue heroic combats, but none are killed save for Elendil being wounded by the other captain(-1might), also a man gives way allowing another elf to cross the wall.
8th turn - High king
The forces engage again, two elves flee.
Elendil heroically battles off the elven warriors, then joins combat with his captain. Their fighting outdoes the elf, who is put down by his opposing captain. One more man and elf are killed in this clash.
9th turn - High king
The men charge into the remaining elves, one falls over the wall in his hurry, he sees his fate shimmer in the eyes of a close elf. Him and his kinsmen(kinself?) flee to safer ground.
Elendil blocks strike after strike from the elves, and cuts two down for good measure. The captain fails to remove his opponent.
10th turn - High king
The last elves are beset upon.
Two elves are killed.
11th turn - Rivendell
No elf flees but stand defiant to the last, Elendil kills two and the captain kills the last.
A very sad loss for the Elves, they came in with so much hope. I guess the walls defeated them, the amount of possible wounds were taken by the wall. In contrast the men have had two straight victories, compared to the last games a complete U-turn, maybe it has served them well?
Now the scores: 7 - 1
- Rivendell = 1
- High king = 3 + 1(killing captain) + 2(not being broken) + 1(breaking opponent)
And the kills:
- Elendil - 7
- Numenorian captain - 5(elven captain = 3)
- Elven captain - 0
Which rounds up the final game of the tourney. Tables and tallyings will be up pronto, and the winning force will be announced.
Until then
Fish
The previous games:
Moria vs High king (5-6)
Rivendell vs Minas Morgul (9-1)
Which makes the tables like:
| Name |
Pld |
F |
A |
+/- |
Pts |
| Rivendell |
5 |
28 |
10 |
18 |
17 |
| Minas Morgul |
5 |
25 |
18 |
7 |
17 |
| High king |
5 |
15 |
24 |
-9 |
8 |
| Moria |
5 |
14 |
30 |
-16 |
8 |
And the kill tables
1. Elendil - 25
2. Troll - 16
- Orc Captain - 16
4. Numenor Captain - 15
5. Elven Captain - 14
6. Durburz - 8
7. Grishnakh - 2
8. Ringwraith - 1
The troll and orc captain just managed to retain their places, both getting 3 kills, the Elven and Numenorian captains both killed 8 in their previous game, both clearly aiming for second/third places. While the man killed more warriors, the elf killed Grishnakh (= 5 kills) compared to the man killing the troll (=3 kills) which is a lot harder. Mean while Grishnakh and the ringwraith are bottom with a combined score of 3.
Anyway I hope that gives you an idea of the forces places relative to each other
Until then
Fish
We're coming to the end of the tourney with 8 out of 12 games played. The 'League' table is clearly split, The Numenorians and goblins are battling over third place, and the elves and the orcs over first place. This round, the Men fight the goblin hordes, and the orcs duel with the elves.
Last time the High king's army fought the goblins, they were savagely beaten, due to lack of numbers (I knew I shouldn't have put in Elendil :( ). This time nothings changed, the bar is set higher. If the Men lose, all pride will be taken away with no wins at all, only a win will keep them within reach of the other teams. On the other hand the goblins are within reach of second place if they win both upcoming battles and the elves lose both.
Anyway on to the battle! The forces are set up as below:
1st turn - Good
The Men form a barricade to take advantage of the barrier rule. The goblins rush forth towards the opposing hill.
2nd turn - Evil
Again the goblin warriors rush ahead passing the trees. The men hold their ground trusting the rocky ridge will hold the oncoming horde.
3rd turn - Good
The men prepare to embrace the charge of the goblins. The goblins rush against the ridge, Elendil feels a magic grip his heart and is forced forwards, the minions surround the high king.(Nazgul got 4, Elendil rolled a 1)
The ensuing combat is a battering of shields, the goblins forced back. Elendil is not so lucky, receiving two wounds (and he failed his fate point). The Nazgul scowls beneath the opaque hood.
4th turn - Good
Elendil pounces upon the cursed spirit, eager for revenge. The goblins assault the ridge again, and the troll moves behind the Battle line, only to be intercepted by a Numenorian warrior. Also two Numenorians move to aid the king.
Elendil Swings Narsil around covering his back, cleaving a three goblins, then stabs the wraith in the heart, who crumples into nothingness. The goblin king has to back from his opponents but is unscathed. The Numenorian captain takes a spear to the arm, but his mail shifted the spear tip away from coming through his arm (-1 fate and might). Two men fall, one to the troll, the others taking two goblins.
5th turn - Evil
The troll attacks the men holding a line atop of the ridge, also trapping the captain, the other goblins mob on lone men. Elendil can only watch as the goblins assault the beleaguered men.
Elendil cuts down the goblin in-front, and rushes into the swarm felling another two goblins. The goblin king losses his combat but not any wounds.The Numenorian swordsmen attack the troll with surprising ferocity, leaving the troll with two deep cuts. The captain kills the goblins attacking him. Things are looking better for the Men.
6th turn - Good
The captain summons his men to attack the troll, one freezes in terror, he is attacked by goblins. Elsewhere a Man rushes over the wall, but lands on his face, he is also beset upon.
Both kings kill their immediate opponents. Elendil kills 3 (-3might), Durburz kills 2 (-2might). Elendil races towards Durburz, although he backs away his armour prevents any injuries. The troll squashes a Numenorian, and wounds the captain. The evil force is broken, the Men are nearing half strength too.
7th turn - Evil
The captain calls for the men to act quickly, Elendil charges the opposition king. This makes three goblins flee for their lives. The goblin king and his followers surround Elendil, The accident prone Man charges to save the fate that might befall him.
Elendil attacks the goblin twice but fails to kill him(-1 fate Goblin king),The troll kills another Man, and Elendil's saviour is slaughtered, his last action of devotion to his king killed him. Leaving the Men broken.
8th turn - Evil
Durburz calls a Stand Fast! the troll engages the captain alone, the goblins swarm the king.
The Numenorian Captain gives his strength to face the troll, who stumbles, allowing the captain to pierce the beast for it's third and final time. Elendil losses his battle and crawls over the ridge, to safety?
9th turn - Good
Elendil stands upon the ridge, his men behind gang upon the few goblins. Durburz summons his minions over the ridge, where they attack the king.
The captain fells the goblin beside him, Elendil twirls and blocks all oncoming attacks, except a single spear that cuts deep into his armour. Durburz is angry he could not kill the king.
10th turn - Evil
The king strategically moves his followers.
But Durburz fails to wound his enemy, but the captain kills his opponent.
11th turn - Evil
Once again The forces assault each other.
Again the captain kills his opponent and the king fails.
12th turn - Good
The forces set upon each other with no event.
13th turn - Evil
Both leaders struggle to rally their followers. But neither side has an advantage.
14th turn - Good
Both sides attack again. The king takes a cut to his torso, and his last minion is cut down.
15th turn - Good
The captain loses his heart and flees the field. His soldiers stand their ground against the king who assaults them, buy to no avail.
16th turn -Evil
The king Turns tail and runs as fast as his short legs will carry him! One man flees the other keeps his heart. and earns the victory for his kinsmen!
The goblins return to their holes in fear. This means the men have finally taken a victory over their adversaries!
The score 6 - 5 of the High king
- High king: 3 + 1(breaking opponents) + 2(heroes/troll killed) = 6
- Moria(+Nazgul): 1 + 3(Elendil killed) + 1(breaking opponents) = 5
Also Elendil gains Blessed by the valar (+3pts) in his heroic escape of the Nazgul and crawling to safety.
Also if your interested the heroes kills:
- Elendil = 12 !
- Numenorian captain = 8
- Troll = 3
- Goblin King = 2
The Men have kept up with the goblins and the goblins will no longer be able to come second. This leaves the final battle of the 5th round Rivendell Vs Minas Morgul.
Until then
Fish
