I'm going to start a thread on a game that Thorin and I play from time to time with a friend of ours from work called Warmachine.
Warmachine is a tactical miniatures game that combines sword-and-sorcery with steampunk and creates a vibrant world of entertaining warfare.
From Wikipedia:
QuoteWarmachine is a tabletop wargame produced by Privateer Press. The game is played with white metal miniatures manufactured by Privateer Press representing military characters from the Iron Kingdoms D20 Role Playing Game setting. Battles are fought between Warcasters from rival kingdoms, the large steam-powered warjacks that the Warcasters control, and troops consisting of humans and fantasy races.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warmachine
I like the game because it's fairly easy to play and the low cost of building an army is quite attractive.
Incidentally my favourite faction so far is Khador. (smashy-smashy)
just bought into it today, my faction is Protectorate, we should set up a crappy weather day to drink and play in a couple of week, so us newbies can learn to play ( and gives me a chance to paint....lol )
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on June 23, 2008, 11:48:26 AM
just bought into it today, my faction is Protectorate, we should set up a crappy weather day to drink and play in a couple of week, so us newbies can learn to play ( and gives me a chance to paint....lol )
I will spread the word. Let's tentatively set July 11th. I will follow up with Chris and Thorin.
Chris who? lol
Holy blap, haven't seen you post here for a while, Surfer :)
Chris-from-work, the guy that got Mr. Analog hooked on Warmachine to begin with.
Quote from: Thorin on June 23, 2008, 04:47:37 PM
Holy blap, haven't seen you post here for a while, Surfer :)
Chris-from-work, the guy that got Mr. Analog hooked on Warmachine to begin with.
That's the guy, ol SS is havin' some fun ;)
Would you be up for a game on the 11th?
As in July? That's me birthday, I might be busy. Let me get back to you next week, 'k?
Quote from: Thorin on June 23, 2008, 04:52:08 PM
As in July? That's me birthday, I might be busy. Let me get back to you next week, 'k?
Whoops! Sorry man, didn't see it on the calendar.
what are we thinking when we play? 350pt army, just war casters and 'jacks, of 500pts with everything
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on June 24, 2008, 09:27:32 AM
what are we thinking when we play? 350pt army, just war casters and 'jacks, of 500pts with everything
Not sure, usually we play 500 pts if I recall.
k, cool, have the 4th to the 13th off, I'll be putting my army together then, not too sure what it will be made of after the warcaster and 'jacks yet though, might swing be that Game's Lair on friday to see what kind of armies work
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on June 25, 2008, 11:46:25 AM
k, cool, have the 4th to the 13th off, I'll be putting my army together then, not too sure what it will be made of after the warcaster and 'jacks yet though, might swing be that Game's Lair on friday to see what kind of armies work
From what I've gathered so far the armies are fairly balanced it's the warcaster feats that change the game...
buying the faction deck was great, cause I know what everything in my faction does, and what works well with each other
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on June 25, 2008, 01:31:55 PM
buying the faction deck was great, cause I know what everything in my faction does, and what works well with each other
I should probably do the same for Khador...
$15 is a hell of a deal, no need to buy all the manuals, add there's no codex for each faction info is in the mags, the only thing is the printing is really small
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on June 25, 2008, 01:50:28 PM
$15 is a hell of a deal, no need to buy all the manuals, add there's no codex for each faction info is in the mags, the only thing is the printing is really small
That's what prompted me to buy the book heh!
we should book a date to play, so I know how long I have to paint... ;D
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on July 02, 2008, 09:28:41 AM
we should book a date to play, so I know how long I have to paint... ;D
At the earliest possible date would be the 18th, but that's not really set.
sounds good, almost have all the army I want, just the painting will take some time
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on July 03, 2008, 10:03:06 AM
sounds good, almost have all the army I want, just the painting will take some time
Very cool.
army's mostly painted, so, when are we playing?...lol
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on July 14, 2008, 11:47:18 AM
army's mostly painted, so, when are we playing?...lol
Well, I'm in a bit of a pickle, I have a wedding to attend this weekend and I have a project deadline on the 25th of July.
I will check with the guys and see if August 1st is open, would that work for you?
any way of making it for the 2nd weekend in August or the 4th, I might be away for the Lost Egg tourny, depending on the weather that is, the long weekend might be a bad time to do it
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on July 17, 2008, 11:28:10 AM
any way of making it for the 2nd weekend in August or the 4th, I might be away for the Lost Egg tourny, depending on the weather that is, the long weekend might be a bad time to do it
2nd Weekend is Fraga, so I won't be around heh...
I should be back on the 3rd, or we can play on the holiday monday, if you guys arn't busy
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on July 17, 2008, 01:51:57 PM
I should be back on the 3rd, or we can play on the holiday monday, if you guys arn't busy
I will check :)
well, if everyone can make it, I won't go to the touny
is it still on for the long weekend?
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on July 22, 2008, 02:07:40 PM
is it still on for the long weekend?
I'm trying to verify with Chris right now.
cool, cool, just let me know
what about you Thorin that day good for you?
I'm not really that interested in playing Warmachine. I've got time for one gaming hobby, and I've picked D&D...
sorry, thought Mr. A said that you played before
I did a few times, but I guess I just didn't like it as much as he did.
Quote from: Thorin on July 25, 2008, 04:07:16 PM
I did a few times, but I guess I just didn't like it as much as he did.
Aww man! What's going to happen when I start our campaign up again?
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 28, 2008, 11:59:35 AM
Quote from: Thorin on July 25, 2008, 04:07:16 PM
I did a few times, but I guess I just didn't like it as much as he did.
Aww man! What's going to happen when I start our campaign up again?
Are you talking about a D&D campaign or a Warmachine campaign?
Your D&D campaign? Bring it, I'm there! To be clear, this thread is about Warmachine, I've played Warmachine, and a few posts ago I stated that I prefer D&D over Warmachine in response to Silver Surfer asking me what day would be good for me to play Warmachine...
Quote from: Thorin on July 28, 2008, 02:04:19 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 28, 2008, 11:59:35 AM
Quote from: Thorin on July 25, 2008, 04:07:16 PM
I did a few times, but I guess I just didn't like it as much as he did.
Aww man! What's going to happen when I start our campaign up again?
Are you talking about a D&D campaign or a Warmachine campaign?
Your D&D campaign? Bring it, I'm there! To be clear, this thread is about Warmachine, I've played Warmachine, and a few posts ago I stated that I prefer D&D over Warmachine in response to Silver Surfer asking me what day would be good for me to play Warmachine...
So, no matter what you're out of Warmachine yes?
If so, that sucks, we'd finally have a 2v2 or something...
so, this weekend then? lol
Quote from: Mr. Analog on July 28, 2008, 02:11:27 PM
So, no matter what you're out of Warmachine yes?
If so, that sucks, we'd finally have a 2v2 or something...
Yeah, I'm just not that into it.
just let me know, would love to play this weekend
Ok, finally got a hold of Chris, his daughter's birthday is this weekend and then they are headed out of town for a camping trip.
The earliest date all three of us can get together will be after the 15th of August.
I'm going to try to borrow a couple of his armies and see if we can still set up for some Warmachine on Monday, ok?
ya, Borrow some of his armies, mine is done, for now...lol, but the 15th shouldnt be a problem, I'm ready to learn
DUDE! There is a possibility that we can play Warmachine at Fraga
How does that tickle you?
maybe, so is this weekend out then?
when is frag
at fag, or off site while fag is going on?
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on August 01, 2008, 11:38:02 AM
at fag, or off site while fag is going on?
ROFL! I think you're missing an
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f and the
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sorry frag
It would be at Fragapalooza.
I knew there was a reason I never went, and all you guys shared 1 hotel room.
Quote from: Mags on August 01, 2008, 03:13:55 PM
I knew there was a reason I never went, and all you guys shared 1 hotel room.
Nooooo comment.
Chris was here last night with his gear but unfortunately he can't play today (he has some stuff that came up today).
We'll figure out a good day for playing though when he's here tomorrow.
just tell me when, and I'll be there
Quote from: The Silver Surfer on August 11, 2008, 08:55:07 AM
just tell me when, and I'll be there
You bet, I'm working out what dates work with Chris today now that Fraga is done...