4dgar
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Post by 4dgar on Nov 3, 2020 3:23:03 GMT
I'm a new player collecting Mercs. I started collecting right when the pandemic hit, so I haven't been able to give the hobby as much attention as I would like. Now that the holidays are coming I actually have some spare time. Since the beginning of the year I learned of Brawlmachine which looks like a great format for someone just starting. Does anyone want to comment on their experience playing Brawlmachine as Mercs?
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Post by Soul Samurai on Nov 3, 2020 10:35:59 GMT
Welcome! That's some unlucky timing. Personally I haven't played any Warmachine in ages, but I know that there's people playing on Wartable at least.
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Post by Charistoph on Nov 4, 2020 7:36:13 GMT
While Brawlmachine didn't exist when I did it, I did run some 25 point games last year, and I didn't do well, partially due to my collection, and partially due to my lack of experience. I did enjoy myself, and that's what's important. Mercs are in an interesting place because we have 2 Warcasters which can only be played in one Theme and several Themes which can play grab bag from other factions. Brawlmachine also has two Warcasters which are not allowed, MacBain and Magnus2. What to collect will largely depend on why you are going in to Mercenaries. Pirates, Dwarfs, Cephalyx, Resistance, or Soldiers of Fortune.
Edit: Forgot 5 Warcasters are not allowed: Fiona, Gorten, and Thexus. I don't have them so I forgot they was on the "epic" list.
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zhoe
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Post by zhoe on Nov 4, 2020 8:33:52 GMT
i too hav not palayed bawlmachein
but nuthin wron hear
War Room Army
Mercenary - Brawl Damiano
Theme: Soldiers of Fortune
25 / 25 Army 0 / 10 Specialist
Captain Damiano - WJ: +28
- Rocinante - PC: 16 (Battlegroup Points Used: 16)
- Freebooter - PC: 9 (Battlegroup Points Used: 9)
- Toro - PC: 13 (Battlegroup Points Used: 3)
Alexia, Mistrass of the Witchfire - PC: 0
- Thrall Warrior
Sergeant Nicolass Verendrye - PC: 4
Steelhead Halberdiers - Leader & 9 Grunts: 11
THEME: Soldiers of Fortune
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GENERATED : 11/04/2020 01:33:02
BUILD ID : 2099.20-03-03
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Munindk
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Post by Munindk on Nov 4, 2020 10:38:49 GMT
I've played some Brawlmachine with Minions, not Mercs, but I think Mercs will be fun in Brawlmachine and its definitely a good format for beginners. And its a good size for Wartable, and Wartable is a great way to try out models before you buy them!
Magnus1 becomes viable i Brawlmachine, Ossrum is forced out of spam lists but still works, most of our solos and a lot of our units are FA: C so we've never brought more than one anyways.
Rhulics get hurt by the loss of Gorten and the Siege Crawler, there might be some who feel the loss of the pirate colossals, but overall I think mercs are in a good spot for Brawlmachine.
I've been thinking a lot about Magnus1 in brawlmachine.
I think its a good gamesize for him. The feat can help with scenario, he can get a nice battlegroup to benefit from his upkeeps and really make the most of resourceful.
Magnus1, Mangler, Nomad, Renegade or Rover, Kayazy Eliminators and a few solos? I cant find figure out which theme tough.
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Post by Charistoph on Nov 4, 2020 15:57:00 GMT
Magnus1, Mangler, Nomad, Renegade or Rover, Kayazy Eliminators and a few solos? I cant find figure out which theme tough. It largely depends on what solos you have and which ones you want to bring, but Kayazy are only available in Irregulars.
It might be worth bring Crosse1 to play Artillery guy with a Mule or Mariner.
Soldiers and Kingmakers allows for an Arcanist and Ironhead, and the difference in Themes it is basically if you want Steelheads or Cygnar Trenchers for your unit(s).
Trenchers can also be used in Resistance and Gibbs will affect them there.
Flames in the Darkness could be interesting, as you can bring in Khador or Cygnar Warjacks, but the Warjack Casters aren't available to that list. Also the better units for them tend to be new and on the expensive side. Cygnar's Junior Warcaster Jakes is available, though, so something to consider.
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4dgar
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Post by 4dgar on Nov 5, 2020 1:37:48 GMT
Zhoe's Damiano list looks strong. The recursion sounds like a nightmare for opponents without RFP. Is turn 1 usually just kill 3 of your own halberdiers, summon thralls, and reinforce d3 halberdiers?
Is there an ideal target for Magnus1's snipe? Idrian Skirmishers? It seems like outranging opponents would be very effective on Brawlmachine's closely positioned zones and flags.
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zhoe
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Post by zhoe on Nov 5, 2020 2:00:48 GMT
Zhoe's Damiano list looks strong. The recursion sounds like a nightmare for opponents without RFP. Is turn 1 usually just kill 3 of your own halberdiers, summon thralls, and reinforce d3 halberdiers? Is there an ideal target for Magnus1's snipe? Idrian Skirmishers? It seems like outranging opponents would be very effective on Brawlmachine's closely positioned zones and flags. u nono can git souls if u gank em urself. be nice to em instead and casst surefoot on dem and dat way wen dey com bak dey stil def 15. asso casst rode to wAr on ur damiano. i wood not advise magnass1. feets natter at lo points and stuff. War Room Army Mercenary - Brawl asslynn Theme: Flame in the Darknass 25 / 25 Army 0 / 10 Specialist Asslynn d'Elyse - WJ: +29 - Gallant - PC: 17 (Battlegroup Points Used: 17) - Nomad - PC: 12 (Battlegroup Points Used: 12) Lieutenant Allasson Jakes - PC: 0 - Charger - PC: 9 Morrowan Archon - PC: 8 Thamarite Archon - PC: 8 THEME: Flame in the Darkness --- GENERATED : 11/04/2020 19:06:26 BUILD ID : 2099.20-03-03 |
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4dgar
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Post by 4dgar on Nov 5, 2020 2:35:43 GMT
Any concerns about not having a unit to control circular zones?
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zhoe
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Post by zhoe on Nov 6, 2020 11:58:21 GMT
no. Dey liek all in teh middle and shit
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4dgar
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Post by 4dgar on Nov 6, 2020 17:56:54 GMT
Keep contesting until quality solos and Asslynn's feat has won on attrition. Sounds like a good plan.
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sorokin
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Post by sorokin on Nov 6, 2020 19:07:23 GMT
Keep contesting until quality solos and Asslynn's feat has won on attrition. Sounds like a good plan. *contassting |
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4dgar
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Post by 4dgar on Nov 7, 2020 0:27:12 GMT
Be passient. I'm still picking up the lingo.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Nov 7, 2020 4:27:47 GMT
Be passient. I'm still picking up the lingo. Please don't. |
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sorokin
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Post by sorokin on Nov 7, 2020 8:58:31 GMT
Be passient. I'm still picking up the lingo. Please don't. PLEASS DO |
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