First games of High Command - an impression

Strangely enough, I'm cranking out Blog articles, like I'm out of homework to do (Spoilers: I'm not, actually). This time, I'm going to talk about Warmachine: High Command.

I'll try to keep it brief, because first of all, we (that is, Arides, Fiona, and me) haven't even played all detachments, or the whole Cryx card pool, for that matter.

So what do I, a biased layman gamer, think about this boardgame? Well,

Khador 2014 - Part 02 "Year of the Beard"

Bring it on! (courtesy of PG Somnicide)

Fellow comrades, it's time for me to speak about the "Year of the Beard", and my plans for it. Or, at least, my initial ideas. For this issue, I think we'll best stick with the intention behind the "campaign" and my initial lists for Harkevich. Meh, I'll throw in an outlook for ClogCon.

Khador 2014 - Part 01 "Life/Hobby Balance"

The life/hobby balance, and how to do back-pedaling when necessary

Let me - in true human sciences/linguist fashion - start this article off with a quote from Coldplay's "Viva la vida":

"I used to roll the dice / see the fear in my enemies' eyes"

 Does this article have you worried? I do not know, and if it does, sorry. But I think it makes an all the more valuable topic to talk about - what to do when you find yourself at the point of realisation your hobby has gotten the better part of your life, as if it turned into an angry deity that made you sacrifice your money, friends(, and possibly more!) for the pleasures it (used to) provide(s) you?

Khador 2013 Part 17 - 2013-Wrap-up

'Cause a good wrap is half a song!

It's been some time since my last article, because inspiration has been lacking. So what gives? Well, we've had a little (6 guys) tournament on a recent weekend, which will be my last tournament for 2013. So I figured: What's stopping me from wrapping up the year, do some introspection and reflect on some stuff?

So that's what we'll do tonight. We'll review the following things: My paradox plunge (and the related 'Caster-writeups), the lists I've played with those 'Casters, an overall look at how competitive games went this year, and Greylord Outriders. Because, spoilers, they're legit. And yes, there'll also be a very brief look at my plans for 2014. Enjoy!

Halloween Scenario 2013 - Night of the Pumpkin King!

This Halloween's Map!

It's about that time of the year again! Those that follow this blog (i.e. read it) might remember that last year, we presented and played the "Nightmare Tower" scenario (which then aired in M&tM #76, methinks).

This year, we're back for tricks and treats with a scenario featuring another mainstay of Halloween's motives - the pumpkin.

Enjoy!

Khador 2013 Part 16 - Those last points

Surprisingly accurate.

Probably the only thing consistent about list building - and the only thing that equally applies to each and every faction in Warmachine, Hordes, and likely even other games - is that, sooner or later, you'll be faced with a very important question:

"What am I going to get myself for these last points I have left over?"

The actual difficulty in answering that question differs from faction to faction (I'm looking at Minions here), and this article will attempt to take the bull by the horns - we're going to list all 1-,2-,3- and 4-point options Khador has available, comment on their plausability or catches (list-building-wise), and try to arbitrarily rate them as objectively as possible. Enjoy!

Marth & the Machines #80 - Zerkova Holiday Red Alert Call Double Feature!

This issue - which closes out Season 4 of M&tM - first pits Lady Z versus Lord Commander Coleman Stryker, and then there's a special report about her versus Magnus the Warlord.

Also, has Season 5 spoilers at the very end.

Enjoy!