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.

4.11.11 - 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.

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.

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!