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Post by axehappy on Mar 18, 2023 3:43:45 GMT
You're a legend!
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 18, 2023 6:27:50 GMT
Thanks, I appreciate that.
In other news, yesterday my friend has decided that I'm going to host an IKRPG one-shot. I've never even played D&D or any proper RPG (long story), much less DM'ed. So now he's pushing hard. Like I have that kind of time.
Oh, in case anyone is curious: I did in fact glue the Forgeseer's hat on. Decided I might as well.
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Post by michael on Mar 20, 2023 16:41:11 GMT
Checking my email…
“Huh. My ‘Privateer Press order has shipped’”? I don’t remember making any orders lately. Did I ever order that Grizzi the other day? Hmm, no, I just checked the price and whether it was listed as an exclusive model. What order? … <looks closer at the email> Order date in January, what the heck…?! <reads further> …
Oh, my MiniCrate Winter Korps officer! Whew.”
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 21, 2023 5:00:59 GMT
Yeah, those minicrates do take their time. Hey, at least it wasn't a scam.
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Post by michael on Mar 23, 2023 16:56:57 GMT
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 24, 2023 7:36:50 GMT
I have mixed feelings. I've generally not been a fan of the whole "take something that isn't human and make a version that's a human woman" thing. But I admit the model, taken on it's own, is not bad. I think I prefer the Riotquest version though; it fits right in next to the rest of the line, while the Monpoc version would look out of place next to the rest of my GUARD. It's just Widget though, right? It doesn't have any new rules or anything does it? Because I already have the minicrate "Widget Wonka".
I did notice that at least some Riotquest models are benefiting from the Warmachine Mk3 20% discount on the webstore. This models does not seem to have the discount applied though.
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Post by michael on Mar 24, 2023 16:53:24 GMT
I have mixed feelings. I've generally not been a fan of the whole "take something that isn't human and make a version that's a human woman" thing. But I admit the model, taken on it's own, is not bad. I think I prefer the Riotquest version though; it fits right in next to the rest of the line, while the Monpoc version would look out of place next to the rest of my GUARD. It's just Widget though, right? It doesn't have any new rules or anything does it? Because I already have the minicrate "Widget Wonka". I did notice that at least some Riotquest models are benefiting from the Warmachine Mk3 20% discount on the webstore. This models does not seem to have the discount applied though. This Widget is a replacement for Widget 2, while the other one is a replacement for Widget 1. …I think. As for discounts: I think, in summary, all the non-3D-printed Warmachine/Hordes models get the discount. They want to clear out the old stuff.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 25, 2023 8:20:13 GMT
Hmm, maybe I'll pick her up for Riotquest then.
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Post by michael on Mar 26, 2023 22:11:36 GMT
I really need to figure out my game plan against Karkinos (and I guess any other monster that is always immune to either hazards or collisions).
I guess the plan really should just include some unit attacks, and maybe some Tokyo Triupmhs. Hmm…
Oh, and I twice missed an attack today with 98% to-hit odds, on both the first attack and on the reroll from the GUARD Base. So that was unlikely!
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 27, 2023 6:06:35 GMT
I really need to figure out my game plan against Karkinos (and I guess any other monster that is always immune to either hazards or collisions). I guess the plan really should just include some unit attacks, and maybe some Tokyo Triupmhs. Hmm… Oh, and I twice missed an attack today with 98% to-hit odds, on both the first attack and on the reroll from the GUARD Base. So that was unlikely! Immunties sound so powerful to me, I'm not sure what the options are for countering them (other than "just play better" I guess?). Bring lots of super-damage? I am currently in the process of moving. Luckily I can afford to take my time, but it is a bit awkward and I keep finding myself needing something that I haven't moved yet, or something like that.
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Post by michael on Mar 27, 2023 15:49:55 GMT
Immunities to either hazards or collisions aren’t too bad to deal with. There are several ways around Armored, namely: getting the monster into Hyper, Super Damage, and a couple of buildings. So usually you only have to deal with it for half the health track.
Immunities to hazards are harder to deal with, because generally nobody loses that immunity. The only plays around it are Tokyo Triumphs, super damage, and…multiple attacks? Most monsters with this have either 8 or 9 health, with Karkinos (my particular bane) having 10, which can equate to more like 15 health.
I think I really just need to tweak my unit composition and gear up for more attacks against monsters. I actually started off my MonPoc career being really good at plinking monsters turn after turn, and I’ve kind of gotten away from that.
Hmm…
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 28, 2023 6:43:03 GMT
If you flood the board with Incombustable buildings, I assume that lessens the value of hazard immunity?
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Post by michael on Mar 28, 2023 12:32:33 GMT
If you flood the board with Incombustable buildings, I assume that lessens the value of hazard immunity? In theory, yes. The other player places half the buildings though, so unless they are especially obliging, it’s probably not a likely outcome. Plus, there are a lot of really good buildings (which lack Incombustible) that both players probably want in their power base. Getting lots of Incombustible buildings on the map is harder than it looks!
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Post by Soul Samurai on Mar 29, 2023 6:15:49 GMT
I know, but I theorycraft that it might improve your ability to position your monsters so that it's harder to throw them into combustible buildings. Plus there's ways to swap buildings around, so that could be something. I guess. Well, it's probably not worth building a list around.
I finally varnished the model I was trying to make for friend's birthday. I went back and forth so many times trying to get a decent finish, the results are OK but not as good as I had hoped. I think I might reprint the stand though.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Apr 3, 2023 6:47:18 GMT
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