Hey, this is Tom. I haven’t had as much time for hobbies as I’ve wanted lately, but our local game store was having a Steamroller tournament,...
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Convergence in March
Casters that depend on layering and have precise order of activation can be a disadvantage. Their timing means you have to get it right every time. Casters with lots of tools can cause decision paralysis, which isn’t good on a short clock either.
Continue reading...Diffuser – Convergence of Cyriss Vector
Who doesn’t want extended charge threat and free focus? For five points, the little Diffuser is a force multiplier. With a boosted attack roll, its Homing Ripspike might be able to score a hit and let the whole army charge an extra two inches. Other vectors, the Convergene name for their warjacks, get to charge the target without spending focus.
Continue reading...Admonition and unit charges
I’ve been seeing this pop up lately. There is absolutely an interaction between unit movement and charges. Let me break it down.
Continue reading...Mk4 Infernals vs Cygnar First Army 2023-01-26
Sun Tzu said: These six are the principles connected with Earth. The general who has attained a responsible post must be careful to study them.
With regard to PRECIPITOUS HEIGHTS, if you are beforehand with your adversary, you should occupy the raised and sunny spots, and there wait for him to come up.
Continue reading...Isle of Games Steamroller October 2022
Each of these games was a pleasure to play. Every one had a moment where one or both of us were pushed to try something a little risky. Sometimes it paid off, and other times it didn’t.
Continue reading...Isle of Games Steamroller 2022-09
The first list is Madrak 3 with Fennblades. The idea is to look at whether Fennblades or Northkin are better with Madrak 3. I’ve had lots of success with Northkin Raiders and Kriel Warriors. In my old Band of Heroes lists, I ran Champions and Fennblades, or Fennblades and Long Riders, but not usually Fennblades and Kriel Warriors.
Continue reading...Locke vs Sloan
During the Fourth of July weekend, Dessa and I played a game and recorded it with the Go Pro. The video is up on Youtube. This is a summary of the battle, even though you can also watch it ion Youtube.
Continue reading...The Kara Sloan dilemma
Hi! It’s Tom again. Today I’m exploring Kara Sloan in Infernals. What makes her good, great, or downright awful?
Continue reading...Agathon’s first Steamroller
I thought I had the assassination run down, but now I’ve picked up some new tricks. Additionally, I’m reading my cards, and thinking that maybe Agathon isn’t a one trick pony after all.
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