I am new to this forum - but it looks like you folks have a handle on how to do things in the DE way. I currently have a Harlequin themed army for CWE and am looking to revitalize it by twisting it into a DE Harlequin list. I have an extensive collection of all things harlequins - going back to the RT era. I have 36 or so harlequin jet bikers - more than a few harlequin wraithlord options... etc... even Zoats. My typical play style is non-mech - but I am not adverse to looking at the options if they fit into the harlequin fluff ( at least loosely).

What I do well is convert and paint - what I don't do so great at is create a viable army list LOL. What I want is options. I want to do is finalize a list that has a decent set of tactical tools - to be a "viable" harlequin DE force. I want to utilize at least a few harlequin jet bikes as Reavers. I want to have at least one Harlequin wraithlord re-converted into a Talos. I want the option of WWP deployment as well. I have access to a couple old ravengers, A nightwing flyer ... and the ability to pick up a few items to. - thinking of a possible conversion using Vect and the Dias of Destruction.... etc.

I also have plenty of classic wyches and harlequins to run around as wyches for troops... as well as new harlequins - and other things. One thought is using older Dark Reapers as Trueborn on venoms? anyhow, as you can see I have some ideas - but I really can't get my head around the bigger picture of a viable army. I want to play the army - and I want to paint up the army - please help!

-d

Pretty much your looking at something like this

90-Succubus w/ Agoniser- (your Harlie Avatar)
100-Haemie w/ WWP, liquifer, - (your Warlock)
182- 7 harlies w/ 3 kisses; Troupe Master w/ PW, shadowseer- (regular harlies)
182- 7 harlies w/ 3 kisses; Troupe Master w/ PW, shadowseer
182- 7 harlies w/ 3 kisses; Troupe Master w/ PW, shadowseer
200- 9 wyches w/ 1 shardnet; Hexatrix w/ Agoniser; Raider w/ Flickerfield- (your mimes),<---Succubus and haemie goes here
125- 5 warriors w/ blaster in venom
125- 5 warriors w/ blaster in venom
156- 6 reavers w/ 2 heat lances- (harlie bikers)
156- 6 reavers w/ 2 heat lances
156- 6 reavers w/ 2 heat lances
115- Ravager w/ Flickerfield- (Harlies borrow other eldar stuff all the time)
115- Ravager w/ Flickerfield
115- Talos w/ Chain-flails, TL Haywire Blaster - (your wraithlord)

total points- 1999

Most of my points are right, although Im alittle sketchy on the harlies and the Talos (at work atm) But that is basically what you are looking at. Hope you like it

hmmm looks interesting - thanks -
I am wondering about doing maybe just 2 units of harlequins and trying to fit in a unit of Trueborn as dark reapers on a venom... or maybe 2?

I will have to look - but I think an archon may make a better Great Harlequin. Then again - fluff wise - maybe something for the solitare ( lylith?) Again the lack of a WWP not sure if I like that.

Anyhow, thanks for the ideas - I think it would give me a good starting point for this. The next option would be trying to do something more strict - WWP without ravangers or raiders - although I don't think its possible for an army like that to be viable.

-d

http://www.thedarkcity.net/t258-speedfreeks-s-harlequinade-macabre

I realize that you are looking for army building advice, but you have seen Speedfreek's army here right? You could draw a lot of inspiration for the modeling end of it. His stuff is crazy good.