Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Warmachine

Now that I have quit active purchasing, painting and playing Warhammer (FB and 40K) I have been shopping for a new game.

I looked at Dust Tactics by Fantasy Flight. I found the rules to be fun, but overall the game is a bit immature for me to jump into.

I also looked into Flames of War. Unfortunately there isn't anyone who actually knows how to play here in Bakersfield or Tehachapi.

Warmachine had long ago come to my area but was known for having one of the rudest and irritating individuals with no job and too much time to pester other players. However ... he now has a job that keeps him away for long stretches and has been banned from most stores. I gave Warmachine a second look and have found that I like it.

The Protectorate of Menoth caught my eye for it's looks and vaguely Christian symbology. I now have a reasonable little warband built and it has been bloodied in combat against Hordes (Trollbloods I believe) and came out victorious.

Now I am looking to refine the list and fix any issues that have snuck into the list. I've heard Epic Kreoss is ridiculous and I think another Choir might be a good idea.

Currently:

Epic Feora
Reg. Kreoss

Paladin of the Wall

Vanquisher
Crusader
Revenger
Redeemer

Temple Flameguard
Choir

Alright, I'm done

with Games Workshop.

You and I had a good run. But your rules have been lacking, your support has been inconsistent. Your prices have been hiked one too many times. Your schedule of releases is lacking. I do like your models, but I can't afford them. Your lack of support has killed the game in my area.

I've found someone new. Warmachine isn't what Warhammer (FB and 40K) are. It is better in many areas and I don't have to drop $400+ to get an army playable.

I will be ebaying many of my minis over the next few months. I'll post here as needed.