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Hi W-I,
you'll probably get diverse opinions on this, but:
bases - I usually go for some drybrush, usually more intense than on the troops themselves. If you intend to add any flock, this should (obviously) be done after drybrushing - some smal scattered patches look good, esp. on browns. Another possible addition for a variation on some patches on the bases is (don't laugh) black pepper - looks a lot like a pile of ash (as in "look out sir - vrooosh! - too late!"). If you're adding some small bits of Epic base sprue buildings, a good solution for rubble is grey coloured (Fuller's earth type) cat litter (I know I always say this, but - UNUSED cat litter, unless you're Nurgle). Sieving or selecting the smaller bits is better for Epic scale.
Re troops - depends - if your drybrush is heavy, than a washafterwards can help moderate the contrast. If your washes are heavy i.e. you don't tend to thinthem down with water, then all contrast would be lost, so drybrush (gently) afterwards. And add matt varnish on top of everything.
Re wash colour - I personally prefer not to use black on reds, yellows, browns, bleached bone etc. - my favourite are flesh or chestnut wash, or anything equivalent. They give a slightly dirty look, but it looks a bit as if sand has got into eveything, which is ok if you want an army which has the appearance of having been in action for some time. Should go well with the bases too.
Hope this is of help.
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