Sohail187 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Brothers my time has come to start building my rosters. My army has arrived today in the post and the building has commenced. After taking a break of putting things together i thought id type out some army lists only to realise HOW LONG IT TAKES FML. Soo i came across this software army builder. However the demo isnt really good. Would like some advise. Is this worth buying? From what i read it is a big time saver and is up to date with all rules ect..ect.. So big question is it worth the investment. Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Never bought it but I've got a mate who uses it and seems happy with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeslikethunder Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I like it but battkescribe worth checking out too Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I own both Army Builder and Battlescribe. AB is, by far, the more user-friendly package, and I prefer using it whenever possible. However, it does not have an Android version, which is what prompted me to buy Bscribe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn33r Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Battlescribe is better and free.. plus an amazing droid app Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 battlescribe rocking so far lads !!! thanks for helping a brother! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 im a huge fan of AB WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 The amount of time saved running test lists in AB alone makes it worth it in my mind. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wasn't there a rumor about GW working on software/app that would compete with the likes of Army Builder and Battlescribe?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I love AB. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Wasn't there a rumor about GW working on software/app that would compete with the likes of Army Builder and Battlescribe?! they've done it before, it was much much crapier than can believed... for one thing, they never updated it. for another, it was something like (trying to remember here) armies of the imperium, and then everybody else. so if you had multiple armies you needed to buy the other. as AB can do every army, plus multiple game systems, it was the clear winner here. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I used AB for many, many years, but changed up a few years ago and just started using excel; I can now produce much more user-friendly lists, and they still tabulate the points. The hard part is building the template and "master list" (a roster of all of my units), but once that is done creating a specific army list is a simple matter of cutting and pasting units into a new tab, and tweaking for options. I much prefer it to AB. Valerian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Michael Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Army builder rocks! Completely saves time and is great format for tournaments. When ever I see a hand written list these days the first thing I think is "not another points cheat!" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have Quartermaster on My Iphone/pad and it works pretty well, but i'm still a pen and paper writer and than putting it in Exell or Quartermaster Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 I hve to ay battlescribe does the job very well, it is just a shame you cannot import it into excel. I seen some people with armybuilder and it just looks so good and well presented. However i am reluctant to pay the fee they are asking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfLordSam Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I use Battlescribe simply to give mobile access to my lists. I prefer to do my theorycrafting/army building with pen, paper, and calculator. Then, when I get some free time at work, I put it all into an excell spreadsheet I created that lists an incredible amount of information about each unit that I print out for games. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 snif snif, do i smell a request for a copy of such a spread sheet!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfLordSam Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Possibly.... Anyone wanting a copy of said spreadsheet/template should probably PM me their email address.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 There is no GW IP in there I hope Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Army builder rocks! Completely saves time and is great format for tournaments. When ever I see a hand written list these days the first thing I think is "not another points cheat!" Funny, I think the same of the AB user lists, because everything is in a terrible format and hard to read, there are always inconsistencies and errors, and then they usually flout the AB version of certain rules over the BRB/codex, at which point I clearly point out they're wrong and they get all huffy about it. It inspires laziness and a point-and-click mentality in nearly everyone that uses it, and that's just not good. <_< This is just my own experience. I will never use AB or another program. I prefer to keep my mind sharp and knowledgeable. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castellan Michael Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Army builder rocks! Completely saves time and is great format for tournaments. When ever I see a hand written list these days the first thing I think is "not another points cheat!" Funny, I think the same of the AB user lists, because everything is in a terrible format and hard to read, there are always inconsistencies and errors, and then they usually flout the AB version of certain rules over the BRB/codex, at which point I clearly point out they're wrong and they get all huffy about it. It inspires laziness and a point-and-click mentality in nearly everyone that uses it, and that's just not good. This is just my own experience. I will never use AB or another program. I prefer to keep my mind sharp and knowledgeable. I can see your point, being familiar with AB I am comfortable with it enough to know its flaws. AB also flags any wrong choices within the list. For me it is in wargear that I find people cheating for points. With AB majority of the time I can catch that. Just the other day had a CSM player "forget" to pay for the black mace, caught in his AB list right away. In another game against GK and obviously quick chicken scratch list, after the first turn asked him what unit his razorback was dedicated to. His answer was in the squad that he combat squaded and gave each of them one! I guess that one should of been caught by the judges but it seems the judges seldom really look at the lists. Love your enthusiasm Seahawk wish the players around here that wrote their list by hand had your perspective. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 any one have a 2ndary army builder licence which they are not using!! you get a 2nd one for free! :D feel free to send it my way would be much appreciated.Sohail.madadi@gmail.com Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3392674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Army builder rocks! Completely saves time and is great format for tournaments. When ever I see a hand written list these days the first thing I think is "not another points cheat!" Funny, I think the same of the AB user lists, because everything is in a terrible format and hard to read, there are always inconsistencies and errors, and then they usually flout the AB version of certain rules over the BRB/codex, at which point I clearly point out they're wrong and they get all huffy about it. It inspires laziness and a point-and-click mentality in nearly everyone that uses it, and that's just not good. This is just my own experience. I will never use AB or another program. I prefer to keep my mind sharp and knowledgeable. Yes, you have to double check. But for me it has been pretty accurate. Makes less mistakes than I do and saves me time. Time is gold for me. with a very busy RL. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3393041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohail187 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 its sad to see that people still point cheat. I thought at the age of 16 that habbit is stopped and you gain some self respect! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3393128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 its sad to see that people still point cheat. I thought at the age of 16 that habbit is stopped and you gain some self respect!Unfortunately no, some people at that age realize they're interested in a career in politics... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/276753-army-builder/#findComment-3393149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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