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3000 points Ogres

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I finally got around to building all the models I own, so I figured it's time to challenge my mate to my first big game. I've never played over 2250 so its weird having so much room to move. First things you'll probably notice is that I'm using the traditionally "weak" choices of Scraplauncher - all I can say is that I've never used it so I'd like to try it out.  :>)

My friend will be playing either High Elves, WoC, or OnG.

I'm hoping to dominate the shooting phase and make my opponent take enough casualties from range that he'll move into easy charge range for my combat blocks. The Ironblaster, Hunter, and TTusk can fire their cannon/harpoons at anything big and nasty; the Leadies, scrappy, and TTusk can drop lots of dice/templates on large blocks of low T infantry, and the ME are there to snipe off BSB/casters.

Once combat starts, my blocks should be able to hold their own especially if the TTusk is still alive to help get my models striking first/simultaneously (or at least strip elves of their re-rolls).

The only thing I don't like is having only 1 Sabre... considering dropping the carpet for different toys and a 2nd cat. We'll see. Anyways, let me know what you think!

Slaughtermaster
Level 4 Maw
AHW
Talisman 4++
Power Stone

Bruiser
BSB
AoD
GW

Firebelly
GW
Hellheart

Hunter
Harpoon Launcher
Carpet

8 Bulls
FC
IF

10 'Guts
FC
Discipline Banner

6 Leadies
Bellower

4 Maneaters
4 Brace
Bellower
Sniper/Poison

3 MFC
Bellower
IF
HA

1 Sabre

Ironblaster

Scraplauncher

Thundertusk
I'll break up my thoughts to Core, Special, Heroes and Rare for simplicity.

Core:

I think the core is fine as is, however consider the alternative of taking two blocks of bulls along with one or two groups of 3 bulls to ease deployment / chaff.

Specials:

I feel as if 6 leadies is a good amount to have (6-8) being ideal. For the Maneaters I think you should be taking more than 4 of them (say 6)  and another build I would suggest is the Scout/Poison + Gleaming Pennant so they can disrupt better. Also, I feel that taking no MFC at all is a mistake, if you can fit in just 2 I'm sure they can make a big difference.

Rare:

Of course the Ironblaster is a good choice and honestly, I don't think that taking the Scraplauncher is a problem against the Elves or OnG, however against WoC I think it doesn't stand a chance to do well.
When it comes to the Thundertusk, I don't think it would be a problem if you already had MFC in your list, so I think replacing him with MFC will give more mileage.

Heroes:

I like the Firebelly setup, taking a Hellheart and consider putting him in the bull group would make both blocks high priority targets for you opponent. The Slaughtermaster seems fine, however I would consider taking the GW on him and giving the Firebelly the AH. Also I think the Power Stone should be replaced with a Dispell scroll, since any of those armies you face should have something worth dispelling. In my opinion the Bruiser should be taking a Crown of Command and Dragon Helm, since I think that Stubborn would be really helpful but again that is a flavour thing. Then the Hunter, I feel you can replace him by taking more Maneaters and making them Scout.

Then a summary, since I realise I've typed quite a lot:
-1 Thundertusk
-1 Hunter
+2 Maneaters
+2 Sabertusk
+3 MFC
If WoC swap Scrap for second Ironblaster
Thanks for reading and until next time... Stay hungry!
Thanks for the feedback. I think you missed something, I already have 3 mournfang in the list haha  ;)

Unfortunately I only have 1 ironblaster so I'll likely be going with 1 of each regardless of the enemy. Likewise : Maneaters I only have 4 made up so I'll have to stick to 4. And yeah I was planning on sticking the Firebelly in the bulls and delivering that Hellheart.

I think you make a valuable point about the scroll over the stone. My spells are generally lower casting values anyway so it's probably more important to block a nasty spell than push something through. 
I considered the crown but with a level 4 Maw I was hoping to stubborn whoever needed it via magic. I might change that though, I'll see where my points are at.
Oh dear, I did completely miss them. Then instead I suppose I would have suggested taking a fourth one and dragonhide banner, for the record.
Thanks for reading and until next time... Stay hungry!
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