(62W) Sixes to Win

Robin has an Interview with Steamforged Games developer and long time Khador player, Jamie Perkins about the direction of Warmachine under Steamforged Games.

The January Special is finally here. We give our hot takes and totally don't forget to comment on brinebloods! Go nuts, have fun and comment away! We want spicy lists!

In this episode, we review some of the under-rated units and underdog factions, and discuss the value of having a caster who doesn't really care about their position.

In this one we review the new Cryx cadre, and discuss some of the spell rack tier lists you guys made up.

In this episode, we borrow from history to discuss the Fleet in Being, and how you can limit the amount of enemy you have to fight at any one time.

In this episode, we discuss coming back on our shield, and the joys of the convention experience.

In this episode, Josh, Robin and James discuss the different playstyles that exist, and some factions that fit broadly into those playstyles, including josh dropping which mk IV faction he plans to start playing. We review a dragon's host list that's trying its best: List here: https://pastebin.com/zrUUKPDi Finally, we discuss what makes a player feel pressure on the table, and how you can exert pressure yourself in a warmachine game.

In this episode of 62w, we discuss Tonka. Tonka is love, but tonka is also life! We also talk about our favourite tonka trucks in the game. We finish off by talking about the newest tonka - the Maelstrom!

In This episode, the boys take a look at the four kinds of disruption you can use in a game of warmachine. We then review the best named list in warmahine history! List can be seen here: https://pastebin.com/a94hvacq Join our Discord: https://shorturl.at/GCCfg Like us on Facebook: https://shorturl.at/d36f2

In this episode we discuss bad matchups, and how to practise them to make them winnable using an anecdote from a recent team tournament we've been playing in. Then, we compare and contrast two 5th Division Lists to have a look at how two very competently written lists tackle the same problems in different ways. Finally, we talk a little bit about maintaining your composure in defeat, and how to make sure you're fulfilling your end of the social contract when losing.

In this bumper episode, we have Robin and James' WTC team mate, Aleks on. We discuss with him his experiences at the WTC and ask him who's scalp was the nicest. We then have a conversation about the eye for the game, and what it means to be sharp in warmachine. Finally, we talk about the concept of honesty as a function of how models behave on the table, and what it means to be a dishonest model as well as discussing examples. James has hot takes.

In this episode we review one of Josh's lists. We're not kind. We then discuss the concept of information noise in warmachine, and how to filter it from your gaming mind. Finally, we talk about designing lists for spell racks.

In this episode, the guys deep dive on cryx, ranking the released casters. We also talk a little about our favourite and least favourite of the warjacks, solos and units. Finally, we talk about some of the strengths and weaknesses of the army, and how to play into them from the outside.

This episode begins with a discussion on why the Thorny Devil's (and the Spangled Drongo's) statlines as teams looked so thin outside the win column. Then, Robin and James take the time to give the rest of the team their flowers regarding the level of play. Finally, we talk about what we're doing differently for next time.

In this episode, the gang recounts the WTC from the eyes of the Thorny Devils, including the highs and lows of the bracket and the elation felt at victory! We also answer a few questions from the audience on this one.

In this second of four WTC episodes, we talk about the WTC: we start by discussing a hypothetical Artic Penguins army. We then talk about what we did to get into fighting form for the WTC, and about our personal playstyle approach at the event. Finally, we take our first segment to answer some questions from the Audience. To ask us some questions, join our discord! https://discord.gg/j9xukCqfAu

In this first of four WTC episodes, we talk about the WTC, starting with a moment from the Dusk vs Khador Game that stood out as pivotal to us in our road to victory. Josh uses this as a chance to claim victory as the sixth member of the WTC Championship team. Then, we discuss a little what our WTC matchup grids look like: we talk a little about how terrible some factions were to face and about colour systems we used vs what other nations did to complete their matchups. Then, Josh offers some insight into a Warmachine 2%er: The Warmachine Umms. Finally, we describe some of the prep that went into gearing up for the WTC. One important thing each of us did to make sure we were in fighting form for the weekend.

In this episode, we talk quickly about playing wartable and in real life, and the pros and cons of each of those ways to play. Then, we discuss our expected top 3 factions and top 3 warcasters, based on our suspected winrate. Finally, Robin shares an anecdote about a play experience he and James shared recently, and talk a little about keeping your cool when things go wrong. To submit your winrates, please follow this link! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VZL2BHC

Robin and James return victorious from the South Australian Super Series Qualifier, and Josh quizzes them on their games. Then, we talk about the lead up to the WTC and some of the prep we've done for it. Finally, we discuss player playstyle and how your decision making influences your style as a player. We hope you enjoy!

This time around, Robin makes James and Josh blind rank Mechaniks. Then we have a chat about what your list design says about your playstyle. After this we have an important conversation about the importance of concealment to dealing with shooting, and how elevation may be making concealment work again. Finally, we discuss the various (two) builds available to the malefactor. We hope you enjoy!