Your first list-tweak changed you list for the better. You can still improve it though.
Your list - with advised tweaks-->
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395pts-Slann mage priest- focus of mystery, the focused rumination.
Cupped hands of the old ones. BSB (PERFECT, except GIVE War Banner) - This is True. I would also recommend a scroll here
440pts-Skink Priest- lvl2 upgrade engine of the gods, plaque of Tepoc, dispel scroll. (DROP the LEVEL 2 upgrade, and the PLAQUE. WHY? - Disagree here, The lvl 2 upgrade gives an extra PD, Spell, and DD, the Plaque Gives him a Third spell which effectively makes him a full lvl 3 Wizard, although I personally Prefer a Power Stone or DD
1 -> With him being level one and keeping the scroll you have 5 DISPEL DICE [lots, really] and still a scroll. - With the level 2 upgrade you get 6. 5 Is generally enough, but 6 is better and worth the extra points.
2 -> Heavans magic sucks. - Absolute rubbish here, im sorry, Heavens gives Boosted combat potential, Particularly to Cold one Cavalry, good magic Missiles and Comet if ever you need it. Whats the point of having an engine if the guy on top isnt going to be using magic offensively.
3 -> It frees up points that can be spent on a unit/s, which is always useful, as opposed to more magic and magic protection, which is only SOMETIMES USEFUL. (Play the odds when it comes to points allocation). - Only frees up 35 points, which is probably enough to make a small difference, but its better spent on the Skink Priest.
4 -> You spend less on your characters, and you army loses total Power Dice. This is good because
A] -- Your army looks less cheesy and hence is more likely to get higher Army Composition points when it gets judged for Soft-Scores before a tournament.
B] -- Doesn't even matter cos the Slann doesn't lose any PD, and he's he one that actually does stuff with his magic.
145pts-Saurus scar vet.- burning blade of chotec , enchanted shield, light armour, cold-one.
154pts-Saurus temple gaurd- revered gaurdian. Dagger of sotec (DROP Dagger of sotec , its cool but not worth the points.) - I agree here, the 3 attacks at str 4 rarely make a difference, either drop him or take something like the Blood Statuette of Spite, as people rarely expect it coming.
212pts-Saurus warriors- 18, standard bearer, musician, spears. (MAKE FULL COMMAND)
194pts- Saurus Warriors- 18, standard bearer, musician (MAKE FULL COMMAND AND give BOTH units spears, bro. Most important change) [Additional - Saurus with spears BLEND PEOPLE!]
260pts-cold one cavalry- 6, standard bearer, musician, (DROP ONE, so you have FRONTAGE of 6 with the Scar-vet in the unit.) [Additional - They are real expensive and kinda crap]. - Agree about the dropped frontage, and about theyre price, but they are not Crap.
56pts-skinks- 10, skink brave. (DROP Brave) - Drop the brave
105pts-skinks- 10, kroxigor (DROP. This unit is a dire waste of points. They are classy, cool looking, charismatic and funky. But crap.) - Again, Second is right here, they look quite cool, but just arnt worth the price, not by a long shot.
Ive only joined recently and im not looking to make enemies here. You gave a detailed response and im sure your just trying to help this guy out, but I just think you were being a bit aggressive and I dont agree with what you say, so I thought a second opinion might be good.
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You Should now have points free, while your army's units are still providing the same function as before.
WHAT NOW DO YOU GET?
FIRST AND DEFINATELY
--> 2 more temple guard minimum, so you have 16. 16 + 4 (base size of slann) =20. = ranked 5 x 4. -OR- [viable tactic, depends on your preferred playstyle] get 20 in total, and rank the unit 6 x 4. [Slann = 4 +20 TG = 24, 6x4]
++AND++
{EITHER}
- Skink Skirmishers (1-3 units more)
- 3 Terradons
- 5 chameleon skinks with no stalker
{OR}
- More unit/s of 18 Saurus with spears ranked 6 x 3 with full command.
What will make you choose either/or?
1 - Opponents army make-up [Blocks or Skirmishers or Fast Cavalry, Fear or Terror or Not? Shooting or Combat---What will you most likely be fighting against?].
2 - Playstyle Choice
3 - Model aesthetics choice
Last but not least. If you HAVE TO free up some points, the best things to drop are, in order of droppability ;p
1- The entire unit of cold one cavalry and the chracter in it. I get it if this is a no-go, so....
2 - The burning blade on the scar-vet.
3 - The enchanted shield on the scar-vet.
3 - The dispel scroll on the priest.
4 - Everything else is essential.
Thanks for giving me somehting to do at work.
Have fun.
Good Luck.
Hope it helps.
For the Old Ones.
