Battle Report

Location: Gator Games, Foster City, CA.
Date: 14-Jul-01

Clans Present: Phoenix, Shadowland, 2 Unicorn.
Mission: One-on-One, one round, VP rank.

Table 1: Unicorn vs. Unicorn (report by Rodakast)

Set-up:

First, the tables... 30" X 60". I had no choice in this, thats all the gamestore could/would provide. In order to maximize table space, each unit was set up only one rank on the table. The scenery was set up by Matt, a gamestore employee avid miniatures fan but not a CW player. Perfect neutral third party I thought. He set up DE perfect terrain, so I was really really happy.
The two Unicorn armies had some great similiarities. Both possesed a unit of Wardogs and Striders. One had a unit of Battle Maidens and the other had a unit of Shinjo House Guard. The difference came on thier 4th units, one horsebowmen and one Moto Fanatics.

Turn 1:

The first turn would have been eventless forward marching except, a devastating shot leapt from 8 Horsebowmen and killed 7 Striders.

Turn 2:

The second turn revealed where the CC would take place. Otaku Megan, the army with the horsebowmen, had sent her dogs out alone. Otaku Jen was ready to engage the dogs on the third turn with her Fanatics and then Flank with the Shinjo House Guard. The ranged fire on the second turn was uneventful.

Turn 3:

During the third turn, Otaku Megan's Wardogs charged the Moto Fanatics and were quickly flanked. Otaku Megan's BattleMaidens were moving towards Otaku Jen's remaining Striders and Dogs. Again, the Horsebowmen had a fantastic turn killing 8 of the Wardogs.

Turn 4:

Turn 4 saw the Otaku Megan's BattleMaidens Charge Otaku Jen's remaining Striders, the near complete decimation of Otaku Megan's Wardogs and more RA on Otaku Jen's Wardogs.

Turn 5:

Turn 5 was the last turn and for good reason. The Horsebowmen killed Otaku Jen's remaining Wardogs but Sanetama was just injured. Otaku Megan's Dogs and their leader died under the pressure of Otaku Jen's Fanatics and Shinjo House Guard and finally the Striders tried to flee from Otaku Megan's BattleMaidens. How many times do I have to remind you people not to flee from BattleMaidens.

Table 2: Phoenix vs. Shadowlands (report by DoMT)

Set-up:

This was the first time for the Shadowland player to play Shadowland. And although I knew exactly what she had, I didn't think I was going to play against her, I'd thought I was going to play against a Unicorn. I made my Phoenix/Brotherhood army that morning, trying something new for a 1500 point tournament. But no army was going to help me with the dice roll I was getting.

Turn 1:

The Nameless One (exp) leading Clay Soldiers cast Wind Borne Speed on the Disciples of the Inner Circle lead by Koichi. The Disciples was to support the Wave Masters lead by Suana. I was hoping to engage the Ogre Warriors lead by an Ogre Bushi, before the Marsh Trolls lead by Moto Tsume came to help. The Oni no Sanru Lord took off into the air, waiting for an opening to flank. Oni no Taki Bi fired at the Disciples, doing 1 wound, no problem.

Turn 2:

This is where the problem started. I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. The Nameless One cast Fury of Osano Wo at the Marsh Trolls. With Turtle Shell it was not very effective. Oni no Taki Bi fired another volley, this time at the Acolytes of the Wind lead by Seikua. Even with the -2 ATT and -1 DAM on Range Attacks, 2 wounds was caused.

Turn 3:

The Wave Masters charged into the Ogre Warriors, even with Suana's 3 strikes, only 2 wounds was inflicted. The Ogre retaliated with a devistating open ender display, killing 7 Wave Masters. Oni no Sanru Lord wheeled around hoping to flank next turn. I manuver the Disciples to intercept Oni no Sanur Lord, or at least flank him when he lands.
The Nameless One casted Jade Strike, which was resisted. Oni no Taki Bi continued with the barrage on the Acolytes, with 2 open enders killing 7 more Acolytes. Morale was holding, but it was looking bad.

Turn 4:

Oni no Sanru Lord lands and engages the Wave Masters on their flank. Its First Strike took the entire flank out. The Wave Masters did 4 Wounds to the Ogre Warriors before being destroyed. Suana broke.
The Nameless One casts Jade Strike again, 5 dice with +2 ATT verses ATN 7, 1 hit, doing 3 points of damage (this is including the +2 DAM).

Turn 5:

Suana was killed by the parting shots as he fled. The Disciples of the Inner Circle engages Oni no Sanur Lord on the flank with a Burst of Speed, hoping to do a saving grace in this game, but it was not meant to be. They did 4 points of damage. Oni no Taki-Bi aimed his fire directly at Seikua for 2 wounds. Mercy was shown, as the game was called.

Results: Shadowlands (1st), Megan's Unicorn (2nd)

Painting Contest:
Ki-Rin War Dogs (Jen)

An STS Production

Set-up:
	First, the tables... 30" X 60". I had no choice in this, thats all the gamestore could/would provide. In order to maximize table space, each unit was set up only one rank on the table. The scenery was set up by Matt, a gamestore employee avid miniatures fan but not a CW player. Perfect neutral third party I thought. He set up DE perfect terrain, so I was really really happy. The two Unicorn armies had some great similiarities. Both possesed a unit of Wardogs and Striders. One had a unit of Battle Maidens and the other had a unit of Shinjo House Guard. The difference came on thier 4th units, one horsebowmen and one Moto Fanatics.
Turn 1:
	The first turn would have been eventless forward marching except, a devastating shot leapt from 8 Horsebowmen and killed 7 Striders.
Turn 2:
	The second turn revealed where the CC would take place. Otaku Megan, the army with the horsebowmen, had sent her dogs out alone. Otaku Jen was ready to engage the dogs on the third turn with her Fanatics and then Flank with the Shinjo House Guard. The ranged fire on the second turn was uneventful.
Turn 3:
	During the third turn, Otaku Megan's Wardogs charged the Moto Fanatics and were quickly flanked. Otaku Megan's BattleMaidens were moving towards Otaku Jen's remaining Striders and Dogs. Again, the Horsebowmen had a fantastic turn killing 8 of the Wardogs.
Turn 4:
	Turn 4 saw the Otaku Megan's BattleMaidens Charge Otaku Jen's remaining Striders, the near complete decimation of Otaku Megan's Wardogs and more RA on Otaku Jen's Wardogs.
Turn 5:
	Turn 5 was the last turn and for good reason. The Horsebowmen killed Otaku Jen's remaining Wardogs but Sanetama was just injured. Otaku Megan's Dogs and their leader died under the pressure of Otaku Jen's Fanatics and Shinjo House Guard and finally the Striders tried to flee from Otaku Megan's BattleMaidens. How many times do I have to remind you people not to flee from BattleMaidens.

Set-up:
	This was the first time for the Shadowland player to play Shadowland. And although I knew exactly what she had, I didn't think I was going to play against her, I'd thought I was going to play against a Unicorn. I made my Phoenix/Brotherhood army that morning, trying something new for a 1500 point tournament. But no army was going to help me with the dice roll I was getting.
Turn 1:
	The Nameless One (exp) leading Clay Soldiers cast Wind Borne Speed on the Disciples of the Inner Circle lead by Koichi. The Disciples was to support the Wave Masters lead by Suana. I was hoping to engage the Ogre Warriors lead by an Ogre Bushi, before the Marsh Trolls lead by Moto Tsume came to help. The Oni no Sanru Lord took off into the air, waiting for an opening to flank. Oni no Taki Bi fired at the Disciples, doing 1 wound, no problem.
Turn 2:
	This is where the problem started. I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. The Nameless One cast Fury of Osano Wo at the Marsh Trolls. With `Turtle Shell` it was not very effective. Oni no Taki Bi fired another volley, this time at the Acolytes of the Wind lead by Seikua. Even with the -2 ATT and -1 DAM on Range Attacks, 2 wounds was caused.
Turn 3:
	The Wave Masters charged into the Ogre Warriors, even with Suana's 3 strikes, only 2 wounds was inflicted. The Ogre retaliated with a devistating open ender display, killing 7 Wave Masters. Oni no Sanru Lord wheeled around hoping to flank next turn. I manuver the Disciples to intercept Oni no Sanur Lord, or at least flank him when he lands. The Nameless One casted Jade Strike, which was `resisted`. Oni no Taki Bi continued with the barrage on the Acolytes, with 2 open enders killing 7 more Acolytes. Morale was holding, but it was looking bad.
Turn 4:
	Oni no Sanru Lord lands and engages the Wave Masters on their flank. Its First Strike took the entire flank out. The Wave Masters did 4 Wounds to the Ogre Warriors before being destroyed. Suana broke. The Nameless One casts Jade Strike again, 5 dice with +2 ATT verses ATN 7, 1 hit, doing 3 points of damage (this is including the +2 DAM).
Turn 5:
	Suana was killed by the parting shots as he fled. The Disciples of the Inner Circle engages Oni no Sanur Lord on the flank with a `Burst of Speed`, hoping to do a saving grace in this game, but it was not meant to be. They did 4 points of damage. Oni no Taki-Bi aimed his fire directly at Seikua for 2 wounds. Mercy was shown, as the game was called.