the biggest problem I see with the "Chaos" counts-as-list is the base size. All chaos models are based on the bigger 25mm bases, whereas (chaos) dwarves are on the smaller 20mm bases. Chosen warriors with Great Weapon and the small frontage of a dwarf unit would definetly rock, though...
I guess counts-as-dwarfs is the best solution.
Cotter
Just use regimental bases with over hangs, as long as the frontage is correct, it doesn't matter how much 'empty' base there is either side of the unit
Elector Count��= Chaos Dwarf Lord.��The fact that he can ride a Griffon (Great Taurus) is a bonus, but he can ride a Warhorse or Pegasus as well!��So some interesting fluff ideas there.
Templar Grand Master = Bull Centaur Lord?��He has to be mounted, so this would be a good choice as a ‘counts as’ model.
Arch Lector��Some real fun here.��I would use him as a ‘High Priest of Hashut’, not a sorcerer.��That he can ride a War Altar is an amazingly awesome conversion idea!!!
Wizard Lord = Sorcerer Lord.��Note that he too can ride a Pegasus (Lammasu)!
HERO
Captain = CD Hero
Warrior Priest = Priest of Hashut.��Very useful in gaming terms and interesting fluff wise.
Master Engineer = Arcane Engineer.��Lots of options here, a Mechanical Mount being one.
Pistoliers-Outriders = Could be Chaos Dwarfs on mechanical mounts, or Wolf Riders
Great Cannon = Earthshaker?��Powerful bolt thrower?��Maybe even a single Death Rocket?
Mortar = Earthshaker
RARE
Flagellants = Berserkers?��Mad slaves?��Not sure what else would be good here.
Helblaster = Chance for a wacky warmachine here.
Helstorm Rocket Battery = Awesome Death Rocket
Steam Tank … Oh you know that would be good. ;)��A Kollossus maybe
SUMMARY
On the plus side you’ve got all infantry on 20mm, an amazing choice of heroes, loads of magic choices, more variety in core units than you could ever want and pretty much everything in our list covered!��Did I mention the War Altar awesomeness and the Steam Tank!?!? :o
You can also do highly themed customised lists because of the flexibility in the list (fanatical armies of berserkers for instance).
On the downside they all move too fast for Chaos Dwarfs on foot.��A major problem for a ‘counts as’ army.��The hobgoblins would also be uncharacteristically effective at what they would do (accurate shooting etc).��You would also have to have LOTS of models, because the core troops are so cheap.
I actually used my CD as HOC ones. The only real advantage is that bull centaurs finaly act as heavy cavalry. Id still rather use them as CD. But is nice to see bull centaurs reducing entire elves units to pieces.
Lords Mercenary general - chaos dwarf lord (low T I kniw, but it's the best I've got) Can ride a pegasus also if you wish
Wizard lord - sorcerer lord with pegasus as a lammassu
Heros mercenary captain - chaos dwarf hero (he's T4, so I guess it works)Can ride a pegasus also if you wish hireling wizard - hobgoblin wizard (T3, so can't work as a chaos dwarf)
paymaster - hobgoblin hero Can be a Chaos Dwarf Demonologist or something because of the BSB effect
Heroes riding Warhorses could be carried by Hobgoblins or a floating palanquin
Core Pikemen - hobgoblin warriors I don't think pikes suit at all Crossbowmen - hobgoblin shooters I think Crossbowmen are too regimented for Hobgoblins duelists - sneaky gits with either additional hand weapon or pistol
Light cav- hobgoblin wolf riders
Heavy cavalry - Bull centaurs With or without barding
Special Dwarfs - chaos dwarfs
Ogres - golems/ogre slaves
LeadBelchers could be some kind of war machine Halflings - small hobgoblins/ snotlings deamon potato sacks
norse bezerkers - crazed slaves/drugged hobgoblins
Rare Cannon - hobgoblin/slave crewed warmachine
Hotpot - potato launcher crewed by potato sacks
Bronzinos Galloper Gun could be a Hobgoblin war machine pulled by wolves, or a Bull Centaur carried weapon The Goblin Hewer could be an interesting weapon of choice
Regiments of renown if you think I have the attention span to do these guys you should lay of the gin and tonic, just come up with your own
mintyMy comments / observations in Red.
In general, I find the DoW list the closest to the Chaos Dwarf List...
I think an Ogre Kingdoms list can work - but mainly because I see Bull Centaurs as a Ogre Class choice - and have mounted them on the appropriate bases…
OGRE KINGDOMS
TYRANT Bull Centaur Lord, or Chaos Dwarf Lord on Bull Taurus
BUTCHER LORD Chaos Dwarf Sorceror on Machine / palanquin / Lammasu
BRUISER Bull Centaur Hero / Chaos Dwarf Hero on Taurus
BUTCHER Chaos Dwarf Sorceror on Machine / palanquin / Lammasu
OGRE BULLS Bull Cenaturs w Hand Weapon + Shield
IRON GUTS Bull Centaurs w Great Weapons
GNOBBLARS Hobgoblins
LEADBELCHERS War Machines / Blunderbusses on Machines
RHINOX SCRAPLAUNCHER Demonic War Machines
GNOBLAR TRAPPERS Hobgoblin Sneaky Gitz
MANEATERS Really nasty Bull Centaurs
DOGS OF WAR Here is where you would get your actual Chaos Dwarf units.
HUNTERS, GORGERS & YHETEES Don’t exactly fit in this list IMO, but the Rare choices are better used for Dwarves.