The Rock Paper Scissors of Warmachine

Rock Paper Scissors is the most balanced game out there.  Each item has one other item it will beat, and another it will lose to.  However, that's not saying that there isn't skill in playing the game.  But despite which item you use, they are all equal in power.  Warmachine is similar.

First Impressions About Wrath

Having procured the new expansion for Warmachine, Wrath, I will try and give some ideas and first impressions about some of the Wrath models, as well as some (intentional or not) common trends about the new releases.

Wrath Spoilers!

I'm just going to make this a quick post.  For those of you who haven't seen/heard, a lot of good stuff has been spoiled for Wrath.  I'm not going to regurgitate it here, I'll just pass off the link to a good list of spoilers.

Tactics: Adeptis Rahn

Today I'll be doing a tactics review of the warcaster I took to Hardcore at Diecon.  Adeptis Rahn is a premier, FOC 8, spell focused warcaster for Retribution, who supports his army as well as being a strong spell caster.

Hardcore: A Review

Having just attended the wonderful Privateer Weekend at Diecon in St. Louis, I think it's a perfect time for me to talk about the Hardcore format.  Also, I'm glad to be back blogging after a long and unintentional hiatus!  Most of my Warmahordes time in the past little while was in preparation for Hardcore, and the rest is attributed to laziness.  Without further adieu, my first blog post in a month and a half!

4.20.11 - Ossyan, Thyra, Unbound, and new Theme Forces!

Yesterday and today brought some pretty exciting news for Warmachine.  The model for the new Protectorate warcaster, Thyra, Flame of Sorrow, was announced, as well as the model for Lord Arcanist Ossyan for the Retribution.  Privateer Insider announced a new large-scale rule set for Warmachine, called Unbound.  Finally, the cover for No Quarter #36 was announce on No Quarter's Facebook page.

4.18.11 - Lord Exhumator Scaverous and July Releases!

The model for Lord Exhumator Scaverous was announced!  Furthermore, our favorite Japanese supplier, malefic.jp, spoiled the July releases for Privateer Press.

Tips for Expanding Your Game

So you think you understand the mechanics of this game.  So you have a bunch of games under your belt.  You are probably now realizing that you are just now starting to learn how to play the game.  Here, I will discuss some things you can do to speed up the learning process after gaining a basic mastery over the game mechanics.

4.12.11 - Black Ivan Character Warjack

Who expected this?!? This was on Privateer Press' front page today.

"Black Ivan is the prized companion of Kommander Harkevich, a warcaster renowned for his ingenuity on the battlefield. Armed with a bombard and an industrial wrecking claw, Black Ivan is an unparalleled instrument of war that excels at both long-range bombardment and the brutal press of melee."

4.11.11 - Kommander Harkevich, the Iron Wolf

Kommander Harkevich, the Iron Wolf was on the front page of Privateer Press today.

"Khador’s Iron Wolf has earned a reputation as a peerless master of heavy armor on the battlefield, a war hero beloved by his men and respected even by the enemies of the Motherland. He is famous for his ability to move large numbers of warjacks at an unprecedented pace to arrive where the enemy least expects him. Where Harkevich and his iron army stride, the enemy finds itself hounded, outmaneuvered, cornered, and eventually obliterated by overwhelming firepower."

An Analyzation of Warcaster Defenses

A warcasters defenses are commonly added together to give an idea of their overall servivability.  Here, I will cover all of the warcasters of Warmachine defenses, including focus adding to armor.

4.7.11 - Wrath Cover Picture

In today's Privateer Insider, they show the process from start to finish of how the cover art for Warmachine: Wrath came to be.

4.4.11 - Farrow Slaughterhousers!

The new Minion Farrow Slaughterhousers are on the front page!

"Bloodthirsty, tough as nails, and strong enough to hack the arms off a gorax, slaughterhousers serve as vicious shock troops in farrow warbands. Heedless of danger, slaughterhouser units charge recklessly into battle, cutting a wide swath through the enemy with their massive pole cleavers and shaking off wounds that would kill or incapacitate lesser farrow."

Mathmachine! (cont.)

Last time, in Mathmachine, I talked about the basic probabilities of rolling dice in Warmachine, which were the probabilities on 2d6 and 3d6.  This week, I'd like to present the changes to probabilities on dice rolls caused by "drop the lowest" or "drop the highest".

No Quarter #35 Commentary (cont.)

In my 3.25.11 article, I commented on the Khador and Retribution battle engines.  Now, I'd like to take a few minutes and comment on the rest of the models that were spoiled in the newest No Quarter.

Tournament Battle Report: The Sneaky Shenanigans of Kaya the Moonhunter

Kaya the Moonhunter, and her retinue of Laris and the Warpwolf trio, faced off against a series of opponents.  After confronting Karchev, Skarre, Rasheth, and Doomshaper, Kaya emerged victorious.

3.25.11 - Battle Engines!

With the release of No Quarter Issue #35, I really wanted to go through and analyze all of the new releases that were spoiled inside!  I was so excited to see the rules of the Gun Carriage, and was pleasantly surprised as to how powerful the Gun Carriage is.  And now, with today's Privateer Insider, we have more Battle Engine goodness!

Tactics: Captain Kara Sloan

With hair that even Cloud Strife himself would be jealous of, Kara Sloan brings style to the rest of Cygnar.  With her trusty sniper rifle, Spitfire, Sloan lays down loads of fire, and punishes her opponents for even getting close.

Battle Report: Kreuger the Stormlord v. Calandra Truthsayer, Oracle of the Glimmerwood

Here comes battle report number two!  eKreuger faced off against Calandra, and tried to twist fate.  He was, however, very unsuccessful, and Calandra could see all his tricks coming from a mile away!  In the end, Kreuger got chopped in half by a large group of champions.

3.21.11 Privateer Insider - Domination Information (Or Lack Thereof)

On today's Privateer Insider, David Carl, the Development Manager for Privateer Press, "spoiled" some info about Hordes: Domination.  I'm sure he would have released the unedited version if he could have, but oh well.

Warmachine: Wrath Cover Released! Other Spoilers Included!

On this morning's Privateer Insider, the cover for the upcoming expansion to Warmachine, Wrath, was released!  Along with the cover art, a small blurb on the scene on the cover was also included.

Cryx Wraith Engine!!

The new Cryx Battle Engine, the Wraith Engine was featured on the front page of Privateer Press's website.  Stay tuned for some speculations on the new Battle Engine!

3.15.11 New Release/Spoilers! Mercenary Character 'Jack Rocinante!

Today's Privateer Insider announced a Mercenary Character Jack to be released!  Introducing Rocinante, the Nomad with a cannon (or a Mule with a sword)!  Let the speculations run rampant!  Unscrambled picture below!

Battle Report: Ashlynn D'Elyse v. Feora, Protector of the Flame

Here's my first battle report!  Ashlynn, the well renowned duelist that she is, couldn't turn down a challenge.  With no fear of fire, she met against Feora in battle.  However, no matter her fearlessness of fire, Ashlynn ultimately met her end at the hands of her fiery opponent.

Beginner's Guide to List Building

Today, I'll be talking a little bit about general guidelines when writing a list.  Whether playing a game with your friends or preparing for an upcoming tournament, list building is an important part of Warmachine and Hordes.

3.11.11 New Releases!

Today brought quite the excitement with 2 new releases, one resculpt, and spoilers on the Retribution Battle Engine!  Stay tuned for speculation and comments!

Tactics: Lylyth, Herald of Everblight

Lylyth, Herald of Everblight

Now for the final of the four Hordes battle box casters!  Renowned hunter and tracker, Lylyth relies on the perfect vision that Everblight grants her, and not on the imperfect vision of her mortal eyes.  As the Herald of Everblight, Lylyth spreads the influence of Everblight by killing all that oppose.

Tactics: Madrak Ironhide, Thornwood Chieftain

Madrak Ironhide, Thornwood Chieftain

Part three on the Tactics articles for the Hordes battle box warlocks.  Madrak, along with his cursed axe Rathrok, protect and defend anything Kriel from those who would take advantage of the Trollbloods lack of technology.

Tactics: Master Tormentor Morghoul

Master Tormentor Morghoul

Next up on the Tactics slab is pMorghoul!  Master of torment, torture, and all things pain, pMorghoul is the warlock that comes in the Skorne starter set, and remains one of my favorite warlocks for Skorne.

Mathmachine!

I was reading a really good thread on Privateer Forums, and I decided to look up the odds of rolling a certain number on 2d6 and 3d6.

Tactics: Kaya the Wildborne

Kaya the Wildborne

With the imminent release of the variant sculpts of the Hordes battle boxes, I have decided to do a tactics article for each of the battle box warlocks.

First up, pKaya!

Claw 'n Fang at 25 points

As promised, here is my rendition of the best Hordes casters for the Hordes equivalent of Mangled Metal.  Again, as a disclaimer, this is by no means an exhaustive list of what might be good or competitive, nor do I believe warlocks not covered here to be incompetent in the MM format.  Without further adieu:

Mangled Metal at 25 points

We have a Mangled Metal tournament coming up at the local game store.  I went through all of the factions, thinking about which warcaster/warlock would be good at a 25 point level running only warjacks or warbeasts.  Now, this is in no way an exhaustive list, nor is it the best 'caster/'lock for the job, but there are some very appropriate choices for each faction.

Introduction

Hey everyone.  My goal for this blog is to chat about anything and everything Warmahordes.  I have been playing Warmachine and Hordes for a year and a half so far, and I feel that I have some views and opinions that are worth sharing.

Throughout the course of this blog, I will be reviewing new models, doing tactics articles for models, old and new, and speculating on spoiled pictures.  I will also do occasional battle and tournament reports, if I feel there is something new and worthwhile to share from them.

I hope you all enjoy reading this blog!  Feel free to leave any questions and comments!