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Army Question [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Moscone
08-21-05, 06:19 PM Last night a friend at work gave me a box of Warhammer Fantasy minis (that's right-gave me ). A regiment of Empire soldiers. If you're into Warhammer Fantasy, then I'd like to know which of the armies of FR they most closely resemble and what color scheme I should go with when I paint 'em up, and please give it to me in Citadel colors.
I was thinking maybe Amn, but I'm not sure.

Also, while we're at it, what other armies in Warhammer F. resemble which other armies of FR? Thanks!
I would have posted this on the minis page, but the posters here know FR quite well.
warlockco
08-21-05, 06:29 PM Exactly which Units of the Empire do you have? They are quite varied as to where they could be from.
But in general, alot of them do look like they could be from Amn, since the armor/clothing type does match what has been shown in the past as garb for Amn, especially from the Mazitica material.
Moscone
08-21-05, 06:36 PM It's the regiment with command swordsmen, halberdiers and a guy with a drum.
Darrian
08-21-05, 10:03 PM They are probably very similiar to the make up of the army of Tethyr. I think of the Amnite army as a Spanish type army. The Empire figures from Warhammer are probably also very suitable for use as Cormyran infantry.

Darrian
aardwolf
08-22-05, 07:21 AM just my 2 cents..

bretonnians make good for any good army of humans that are fuedal european in base.

lizardmen make good for serpent kingdoms.

ogres, orcs, goblins...undead,...no details required,..kislevites are good for raumvirans.

elves of all types are good..but dark elves and drow dont really jive well. skaven arent toouseful, but chaos has some neet stuff.

I would have called empire more lantan than anything due to the guns.
dwarves are easy too.

hope it helps.
Moscone
08-25-05, 04:15 AM just my 2 cents..

bretonnians make good for any good army of humans that are fuedal european in base.

lizardmen make good for serpent kingdoms.

ogres, orcs, goblins...undead,...no details required,..kislevites are good for raumvirans.

elves of all types are good..but dark elves and drow dont really jive well. skaven arent toouseful, but chaos has some neet stuff.

I would have called empire more lantan than anything due to the guns.
dwarves are easy too.

hope it helps.

Yes, actually, it's incredibly useful! May this be my guide when I go in to pick up Warhammer packs in ziplock baggies in groups of 4!
I certainly agree with you on how the Dark elves and Drow don't mix, but Reaper has some really cool dark elves that are very Drow. Here's what I do have for Warhammer:
Bretonnian Men-at-arms
Skeleton Warriors and Tomb King Guards
Empire Soldiers regiment
dwarves
Mounted high elves
orcs

I'm looking to get yet more skeletons, more dwarves, more high elves, the new wood elves faction, some skaven to serve as were-rats. I'm not impressed with Warhammer's Ogres, they look like Fat B*****d from Austin Powers, and are unique to Warhammer and not FR. I'm also looking at some Lord of the Rings minis to add to my repertoire, especially that really nice Balrog...wow. nice.
Darrian
08-25-05, 08:38 AM You might have to reconsider the whole drow is not like WFB dark elves. Now that WotC is making drow cavalry on lizards. Those lizards sure look like WFB cold-one riders.

Darrian
Tailsmanzii
08-25-05, 05:25 PM Using minis is a great way to inhance any game and Gamesworkshop has some of the best minis to choose from that can tie into almost any adventure
if I were to choose to a color scheme for Amn it would be Blood red with Sunburst yellow for the main citys armys.

Amn is a Exotic port city and a nation of merchents, rich in culture and taste some troops could be from areas around the major city as well and may have anouther color scheme such as Liche purple with sunburst yellow or Snakebight leather with scorched brown depending on the troops you are using.

In any event enjoy paining you might pick up a copy of some there rule books or just take a look to give you better ideas also www.gamesworkshop.com can also be a big help.
Moscone
08-25-05, 07:19 PM Using minis is a great way to inhance any game and Gamesworkshop has some of the best minis to choose from that can tie into almost any adventure
if I were to choose to a color scheme for Amn it would be Blood red with Sunburst yellow for the main citys armys.

Amn is a Exotic port city and a nation of merchents, rich in culture and taste some troops could be from areas around the major city as well and may have anouther color scheme such as Liche purple with sunburst yellow or Snakebight leather with scorched brown depending on the troops you are using.

In any event enjoy paining you might pick up a copy of some there rule books or just take a look to give you better ideas also www.gamesworkshop.com can also be a big help.

Yes, I've got gamesworkshop bookmarked 'cause I visit the site constantly. Thanks also for the advice, this is all really helpful. :)

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Moscone 08-21-05, 06:19 PM	Last night a friend at work gave me a box of Warhammer Fantasy minis (that's right-gave me ). A regiment of Empire soldiers. If you're into Warhammer Fantasy, then I'd like to know which of the armies of FR they most closely resemble and what color scheme I should go with when I paint 'em up, and please give it to me in Citadel colors. I was thinking maybe Amn, but I'm not sure. Also, while we're at it, what other armies in Warhammer F. resemble which other armies of FR? Thanks! I would have posted this on the minis page, but the posters here know FR quite well.
warlockco 08-21-05, 06:29 PM	Exactly which Units of the Empire do you have? They are quite varied as to where they could be from. But in general, alot of them do look like they could be from Amn, since the armor/clothing type does match what has been shown in the past as garb for Amn, especially from the Mazitica material.
Moscone 08-21-05, 06:36 PM	It's the regiment with command swordsmen, halberdiers and a guy with a drum.
Darrian 08-21-05, 10:03 PM	They are probably very similiar to the make up of the army of Tethyr. I think of the Amnite army as a Spanish type army. The Empire figures from Warhammer are probably also very suitable for use as Cormyran infantry. Darrian
aardwolf 08-22-05, 07:21 AM	just my 2 cents.. bretonnians make good for any good army of humans that are fuedal european in base. lizardmen make good for serpent kingdoms. ogres, orcs, goblins...undead,...no details required,..kislevites are good for raumvirans. elves of all types are good..but dark elves and drow dont really jive well. skaven arent toouseful, but chaos has some neet stuff. I would have called empire more lantan than anything due to the guns. dwarves are easy too. hope it helps.
Moscone 08-25-05, 04:15 AM	just my 2 cents.. bretonnians make good for any good army of humans that are fuedal european in base. lizardmen make good for serpent kingdoms. ogres, orcs, goblins...undead,...no details required,..kislevites are good for raumvirans. elves of all types are good..but dark elves and drow dont really jive well. skaven arent toouseful, but chaos has some neet stuff. I would have called empire more lantan than anything due to the guns. dwarves are easy too. hope it helps. Yes, actually, it's incredibly useful! May this be my guide when I go in to pick up Warhammer packs in ziplock baggies in groups of 4! I certainly agree with you on how the Dark elves and Drow don't mix, but Reaper has some really cool dark elves that are very Drow. Here's what I do have for Warhammer: Bretonnian Men-at-arms Skeleton Warriors and Tomb King Guards Empire Soldiers regiment dwarves Mounted high elves orcs I'm looking to get yet more skeletons, more dwarves, more high elves, the new wood elves faction, some skaven to serve as were-rats. I'm not impressed with Warhammer's Ogres, they look like Fat B*****d from Austin Powers, and are unique to Warhammer and not FR. I'm also looking at some Lord of the Rings minis to add to my repertoire, especially that really nice Balrog...wow. nice.
Darrian 08-25-05, 08:38 AM	You might have to reconsider the whole drow is not like WFB dark elves. Now that WotC is making drow cavalry on lizards. Those lizards sure look like WFB cold-one riders. Darrian
Tailsmanzii 08-25-05, 05:25 PM	Using minis is a great way to inhance any game and Gamesworkshop has some of the best minis to choose from that can tie into almost any adventure if I were to choose to a color scheme for Amn it would be Blood red with Sunburst yellow for the main citys armys. Amn is a Exotic port city and a nation of merchents, rich in culture and taste some troops could be from areas around the major city as well and may have anouther color scheme such as Liche purple with sunburst yellow or Snakebight leather with scorched brown depending on the troops you are using. In any event enjoy paining you might pick up a copy of some there rule books or just take a look to give you better ideas also www.gamesworkshop.com can also be a big help.
Moscone 08-25-05, 07:19 PM	Using minis is a great way to inhance any game and Gamesworkshop has some of the best minis to choose from that can tie into almost any adventure if I were to choose to a color scheme for Amn it would be Blood red with Sunburst yellow for the main citys armys. Amn is a Exotic port city and a nation of merchents, rich in culture and taste some troops could be from areas around the major city as well and may have anouther color scheme such as Liche purple with sunburst yellow or Snakebight leather with scorched brown depending on the troops you are using. In any event enjoy paining you might pick up a copy of some there rule books or just take a look to give you better ideas also www.gamesworkshop.com can also be a big help. Yes, I've got gamesworkshop bookmarked 'cause I visit the site constantly. Thanks also for the advice, this is all really helpful. :)