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Shownotes for Episode 24
- Intro music: “Holy Grail” – Hunters and Collectors
First podcast back after my wedding and we have a massive show with Marcelo Rouco to discuss his upcoming tournament “The Pilgramage” August 23rd-24th and the mighty Brettonians
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- New Dark Elf Preview on the GW site. Check it out for some great studio pics.
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Topic of the Week
- Marcelo Rouco – Australias best Brettonian general joins me to discuss his pride and joy – the mighty Brettonians! We cover every aspect of one of the most feared armies in the Warhammer World.
Thanks for listening to the show. Don’t forget to sign up for Pilgramage. Make sure you let em know Jeff sent ya!
Got an upcoming event or tournament to go to? Why not get some podhammer stickers and cards to give out to help promote the show. They’re free and all you need to do is email me podhammer@gmail.com
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Hmmm, a very odd show I must admit. I didn’t know Bretonnian players could be considered good? Just kidding.
I must admit that I disagree with the “weaknesses” of the Brets. Panic is not a real weakness as the knights are immune to panic from those who are vulnerable enough to cause it (peasants). Errant Knights are immune to psychology on the charge. And in pro-longed combat, brets actually benefit from having low Ld. If they break, that means they can rally, and lance charge again.
This army literally angers me. With my dwarves, I am convinced it is impossible to defeat them at 1500pts or less, and very difficult at 2k or higher. In fact, in order for a dwarf player to have a chance, they have to know they’re facing Brets before the game.
I’ll be off to a local tournament (Cardiff Carnage) in South Wales in August. If you want to sent the stickers all the way to the UK, I’ll gladly hand a few around.
Good Podcast mate, makes me want to my Bret army again.
My local Gaming Club is starting to look at going to tournaments but i’ve never taken part in one, think if we go to Fantasy over 40K then I will be going Bretonnians, that or Vampire Counts as its what all the cool kids do and there is a half decent list around here somewhere;)
@Dominic, I have some I am bringing to the Carnage mate! Could do with some more though!
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Wow! Its a small world, Dan! I hope to play you there.
Is it possible to get a type up of the Bret list? A great episode with a lot of information.
One more great episode…
It is very nice having actual players commenting the army they are playing.
Have you thought of maybe posting a Battle report from the battles you play with speakage? Or maybe a tournament final or a game between really top class players. It would be great actually seeing a battle minimap and hearing why someone is making this move or using that tactic.
I know it is not easy but maybe it could worth the try…
Here is my current list as requested
2250 Pts – Bretonnia Roster – Baron Marcel Combined Arms
1 Lord @ 268 Pts
General; Grail Vow; Barding; Hand Weapon; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield; Mounted
1 Sword of the Lady’s Champion @ [40] Pts
1 Gromril Great Helm @ [30] Pts
1 Virtue of Audacity @ [30] Pts
1 Paladin (Battle Standard Bearer) @ 124 Pts
Knight’s Vow; Barding; Hand Weapon; Heavy Armour; Battle Standard Bearer; Mounted
1 Sword of Might @ [20] Pts1 Virtue of Duty @ [30] Pts
1 Damsel of the Lady @ 105 Pts
1 Dispel Scroll @ [25] Pts; Mounted
1 Damsel of the Lady @ 105 Pts
1 Dispel Scroll @ [25] Pts; Mounted
1 Damsel of the Lady @ 105 Pts
Mounted
5 Grail Knights @ 245 Pts
Grail Vow; Musician Mus; Standard Bearer Std; Barding; Hand Weapon; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield
1 War Banner @ [25] Pts
6 Knights of the Realm @ 192 Pts
Knight’s Vow; Musician Mus; Standard Bearer Std; Barding; Hand Weapon; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield
1 Gallant @ [24] Pts
7 Knights Errant @ 201 Pts
Knight’s Vow; Musician Mus; Standard Bearer Std; Barding; Hand Weapon; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield
1 Cavalier @ [20] Pts
1 Errantry Banner @ [20] Pts
5 Knights Errant @ 127 Pts
Knight’s Vow; Musician Mus; Barding; Hand Weapon; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield
1 Cavalier @ [20] Pts
3 Pegasus Knights @ 250 Pts
Knight’s Vow; Musician Mus; Standard Bearer Std; Hand Weapon; Lance; Heavy Armour; Shield; Flyer
1 Gallant @ [55] Pts
5 Mounted Yeomen @ 80 Pts
Peasant’s Duty; Hand Weapon; Bow; Spear; Shield; Fast Cavalry
5 Mounted Yeomen @ 80 Pts
Peasant’s Duty; Hand Weapon; Bow; Spear; Shield; Fast Cavalry
22 Men-at-Arms @ 125 Pts
Peasant’s Duty; Musician Mus; Standard Bearer Std; Hand Weapon; Pole-arm; Light Armour; Shield
22 Men-at-Arms @ 125 Pts
Peasant’s Duty; Musician Mus; Standard Bearer Std; Hand Weapon; Pole-arm; Light Armour; Shield
10 Peasant Bowmen @ 75 Pts
Peasant’s Duty; Hand Weapon; Longbow; Braziers; Skirmishers
10 Peasant Bowmen @ 65 Pts
Peasant’s Duty; Hand Weapon; Longbow; Braziers; Defensive Stakes
Total Roster Cost: 2247
Wow. As far as Bret lists go, that one isn’t too bad. Mind you, my only experience of fighting them is mighty whacking lances of at least 12 Knights. A real soul crushing experience.
And Dan! I emailed Jeff about stickers for Carnage and I’ve been asked if I could share your lot.
Thanks for the insights into Brets Marcelo, can i ask how you got on without the Treb in the battle you were about to play?
All the best
@Dominic, I will save the ones I have for cardiff then, I was gonna beast em at Toy Soilder but will save em so we can split them!
(I went through a lot of Reading)
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First time listener. I list to a bunch of podcasts at work all week and I will be adding Podhammer to my list! This is a very well run podcast, good quality sound, and good information. Glad I found out about it.
I love this show. I love how you analyze lists and armies. I wish their was a site where all the top players would post their current lists. I know there is a large tournament scene in the US but I don’t know who the top players are. Anyways another great show and I look forward to your next effort. Thanks!
The two games I had against VC (played by Jeff & Dave Palmer) after the podcast without a Trabuchet went very well, they were both solid victories. I’ve had 8 more games without the Treb since and am finding that the extra unit of 6 knights Errant with no banner are far more effective for me than the treb and 3rd scroll I dropped. I can use the knights every turn and since Brets win in movement and combat I have an additional unit that adds to the strength of the army.
Thanks everyone for their interest and comments