Podcasts about wyrd miniatures

This episode we welcome Carel to the show for the first time to talk about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston December Monthly Malifaux Tourney. We dig deep into how he works the complex unpack of Kastore, Fervent and discuss how to pivot when the game doesn't go according to plan.Hosts: Doug and ClayGuests: Carel and ChristianStudents of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/9eagXE6NWwTournament: December Malifaux Monthly Tourney - Houston Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/21901/Encounter:Round 3: Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Stuff the BallotsSchemes: Let Them Bleed, Deliver a Message, Sweating Bullets, Information Overload, Protected TerritoryCarel's Schemes: Deliver a Message, Protected TerritoryChristian's Schemes: Protected Territory, Information OverloadFinal Score: 5-8LCrews:Carel's Kastore, Fervent (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader: Kastore, FerventTotem(s): Marathine Inhuman ReflexesHires: Urnbearer Cavern Nephilim Ancient Pact Cavern Nephilim 2 Athorak GwyllChristian's Ulix Turner (Bayou)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader: Ulix TurnerTotem(s): PenelopeHires: Old Major Twelve Cups of Coffee The Sow Big Brain Brin Sammy LaCroix Flying Piglet PigletFoods Discussed:Wife's *original* chocolate chip cookiesOreos and Irish Cream(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server … unfortunately, no recipe is available for the husband-winning chocolate chip cookies)Also Mentioned in the Podcast:Malifaux Shenanigans channel: Episodes on Kastore 2 - https://www.youtube.com/@MalifauxShenanigans/search?query=kastore Dreysen Gaming channel: Malifaux World Series Top 32 game (Ressers Kastore 2 vs Von Schtook 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncwbPHDolTc Lonestar Fauxdown October 24-26, 2025 … Please mark your calendars now! Thank-Yous:Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of Texas Malifaux.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

In this very special episode of Students of Conflict we depart from our usual “Better Malifaux... one game at a time” approach and talk to Andre and Bryan about killing in Malifaux. Buckle up for a wide-ranging discussion about killing our opponent's models, preventing our opponent from killing OUR models, and killing our opponent's spirit.Hosts: Clay and DougGuests: Andre, Bryan, and RyanStudents of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/hfHdqxRcZtFoods Discussed:-Ashley's Banana pudding-Bryan Consumes Satan-Black licorice ice cream(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)Plugs from Guest:https://www.youtube.com/@SubParNinjahttps://www.instagram.com/subparninja_hobbies/Also Mentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown 2025: 24-26 Oct … Please mark your calendars now!Thank-Yous:Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of Texas Malifaux.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

This episode we talk to Ryan about a tough game in his journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney. We discuss his approach to learning a new master and lessons learned through adversity; then we change things up a bit to talk painting with the 3-time winner of Best Painted at the Lonestar Fauxdown about how to level up your painting game and how to set yourself up to make finding the time to paint easier.Hosts: Doug and ClayGuests: Ryan, Andre, and BryanStudents of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/nrqq6uyePUTournament: November Malifaux Monthly Tourney - HoustonTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/21174/Encounter:Round 1:Deployment and Strategy: Corner; Raid the VaultsSchemes: Let Them Bleed, Death Beds, Power Ritual, Deliver a Message, EspionageRyan's Schemes: Death Beds/Deliver A MessageDoug's Schemes: Death Beds/Deliver A MessageFinal Score: Called the game after being 1-2 at end of 3rd turnCrews:Ryan's Lord Galehault, Fallen Prince (aka Charles Hoffman, Inventor) (Arcanists)Size: 50 - Pool: 8Leader:Lord Galehault Fallen Prince (aka Charles Hoffman, Inventor)Diesel EngineTotem(s):Stiltzkin (aka Mechanical Attendant)Hires:The Weeping Huntress (aka Melissa K.O.R.E.)Porphyrion (aka Joss)Diesel EngineGalvanic Wyrm (aka Peacekeeper)Soulstone CacheHollow Fiend (aka Watcher)Hollow Fiend 3 (aka Watcher 3)Crew photos (from the Lonestar Fauxdown): https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=533949462911494https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=533949449578162Doug's Titania, Autumn QueenSize: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Titania, Autumn QueenTotem(s):GorarHires:Autumn Knight-Ancient PactAutumn Knight 2-Ancient PactIthannaMysterious EmissaryCarnivorous WyrdwoodFoods Discussed:Ryan's mom's fruit salad(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)Plugs from Guest:https://www.youtube.com/@SubParNinjahttps://www.instagram.com/subparninja_hobbies/Also Mentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown October 24-26, 2025 … Please mark your calendars now!Details coming soon!Thank-Yous:Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of Texas Malifaux.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to Bryan about a game in his journey to a second place finish at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024. We discuss the flexibility branching out beyond his “core” Ressers masters brings him and how using your clock time to plan things out can have a huge impact on your game. We also announce the dates for the Lonestar Fauxdown 2025!Hosts: Clay and DougGuests: Bryan and AndreDiscord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpnsTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GTTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/20146/Photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/StudentsOfConflict/posts/pfbid0dcPEm5PUwLYQeWPFtv447K8NQPiexp7aVL4oyELPFCBfdtEQ79ZLY8PJftm3fiFglEncounter:Round 4:Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Stuff the BallotsSchemes: Death Beds, Power Ritual, In Your Face, Hold Up Their Forces, Take PrisonerBryan's Schemes: Death Beds, In Your FaceJim's Schemes: Death Beds, Power RitualFinal Score: 6-5Crews:Bryan's Dr. McMourning, InsanitarySize: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Dr. McMourning, InsanitaryThe WhisperTotem(s):Zombie ChihuahuaHires:Rogue NecromancyAsura RotenKentauroiCorpse CuratorNurseCanine RemainsMindless ZombieJim's Mah TucketSize: 50 - Pool: 1Leader:Mah TucketTwelve Cups of CoffeeTotem(s):The Little LassHires:Big Brain BrinTrixiebelleJebediahBushwhackerBushwhacker 2Soulstone MinerSoulstone Miner 2Foods Discussed:Jambalaya, MOPP4 chili, Oreo-stuffed bourbon-bacon chocolate chip cookies(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)Also Mentioned in the Podcast:S1Ep8: Card Management Special Episode, with Bryan https://zencastr.com/z/MMVsPPS4Next year's Lonestar Fauxdown: October 24 - 26, 2025Please mark your calendars now! Details coming soon!Thank-Yous:Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of our Texas tournaments.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

This episode we talk to Andre about a game in his journey to taking home the Biggest Hat with his first place at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024. We discuss the importance of understanding how timing interacts with certain abilities, how determining what your target priority should be can make a huge impact on the game, and also muse about the pros and cons of Bans and dual master lists in major events.Hosts: Doug and ClayGuests: Andre and BryanDiscord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpnsTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GTTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/20146/Photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/StudentsOfConflict/posts/pfbid0dcPEm5PUwLYQeWPFtv447K8NQPiexp7aVL4oyELPFCBfdtEQ79ZLY8PJftm3fiFglEncounter:Round 2:Deployment and Strategy: Standard, Stuff the BallotsSchemes: Death Beds, Power Ritual, Deliver a Message, Espionage, EnsnareAndre's Schemes: Death Beds, EspionageBryan's Schemes: Death Beds, EnsnareFinal Score: 6-4Crews:Andre's Perdita Ortega, Neverborn HunterSize: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:Perdita Ortega, Neverborn HunterTotem(s):Enslaved NephilimHires:Sonnia CriidPurifying FlameFrancisco OrtegaLead-Lined CoatGuild MageLead-Lined CoatAbuela OrtegaBryan's Prof. Von Schtook, StargazerSize: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Prof Von Schtook, StargazerThe WhisperTotem(s):Research AssistantHires:The ValedictorianVincent St. ClairThe WhisperStudent of VisceraNecropunkNecropunk 2Enslaved SpiritFoods Discussed:HEB Jalapeño poppershttps://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-frozen-cream-cheese-stuffed-breaded-jalape-o-poppers-26-oz/6343506(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)Plugs from Guest:Austin Rooke, Andre's Painter: @takoa in Discord and austin.m.rooke@gmail.comAndre's Crew, as an example: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=533949999578107&set=pcb.533953156244458Thank-Yous:Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of our Texas tournaments.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

This episode we welcome Liam to the podcast, despite the Pacific Ocean, to talk about a game in his journey to a third place podium finish at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT. We discuss how he prepares for a large international event and how his critical analysis of the scheme pool kept his podium hopes alive.Hosts: Clay and DougGuests: Liam, Andre, and BryanStudents of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpnsTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GTTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/20146/Photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/StudentsOfConflict/posts/pfbid0dcPEm5PUwLYQeWPFtv447K8NQPiexp7aVL4oyELPFCBfdtEQ79ZLY8PJftm3fiFglEncounter:Round 1:Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Plant ExplosivesSchemes: Let Them Bleed, In Your Face, Hold Up Their Forces, Sweating Bullets, Protected TerritoryLiam's Schemes: In Your Face, Protected TerritoryTravis' Schemes: Hold Up Their Forces, Protected TerritoryFinal Score: 5-5Crews:Liam's Von Schill, Iron-HeartSize: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Von Schill, Iron-HeartTotem(s):Steam TrunkHires:Hannah LovelaceArik SchottemerYannic WallerTunnel RatsFreikorps EngineerFreikorps Engineer 2Travis' Asami TanakaSize: 50 - Pool: 10Leader:Asami TanakaTotem(s):AmanjakuHires:Ama No ZakoOhaguro BettariMinako ReiKamaitachiTenguTerracotta WarriorFoods Discussed:Lebanese Rice Chicken!(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)Plugs from Guest:New Zealand Nationals23-24 August 2025HobbyMaster, in Auckland, NZPOC: Hamish (aka @Hamdog on discord)Thank-Yous:Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

This episode Doug gets to sit in the guest chair instead of the host chair for once to talk about a game in his journey to finally winning the Tyrant Tourney at Gen Con 2024 and bringing home the belt! We discuss his approach to fielding Marcus and how he approaches large tournaments in general. We also talk about the Lonestar Fauxdown as the time for the event is fast approaching!Hosts: ClayGuests: DougTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/17401/Encounter:Round 2Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Plant ExplosivesSchemes:Death Beds, In Your Face, Espionage, Sweating Bullets, Protected Territory,Doug's Schemes: Espionage, Protected TerritoryTricia's Schemes: Espionage, In Your FaceFinal Score: 8-5 (W)Crews:Doug's Marcus (Neverborn)Marcus Swarm Aggro v2 (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 4Leader:MarcusAncient PactTotem(s):JackalopeHires:MyrandaMolemanMoleman 2GrootslangSlate Ridge MaulerAncient PactCorrupted HoundCorrupted Hound 2Corrupted Hound 3Tricia's Nekima, BroodmotherTricia's GenCon Crew (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:Nekima, BroodmotherTotem(s):Blood HunterHires:Mature NephilimCarnivorous WyrdwoodYoung NephilimYoung Nephilim 2Young Nephilim 3Black Blood ShamanRecipes Discussed:Carnitas!!!(Other show recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord, in #s2-recipes-archive)Plugs from Guest:Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT! Come mess with Texas!https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsAlso Mentioned in the Podcast:Fogo de Chão (Brazilian Steakhouse): https://fogodechao.com/Tacos y Burritos (Food Truck): https://g.co/kgs/fSyEedV El Palenque (Authentic Mexican, right next door to Dragon's Lair Houston North and the Lonestar Fauxdown): https://www.gopalenque.com/Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy at the San Antonio Medical Center, for supporting this month's tournament … especially given the extremely short notice!Also, big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

This episode we welcome Cameron to the podcast for the first time to talk to him about a game in his trip to the podium. We discuss the importance of target priority and knowing which actions will score you the points to win you the game.Hosts: Clay and DougGuests: Cameron and Christian Tournament: July Malifaux Monthly Tournament - San AntonioTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16939/Round 3Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Raid the VaultsSchemes: Power Ritual, Sweating Bullets, Information Overload, Take Prisoner, EnsnareCameron's Schemes: Sweating Bullets, Information OverloadJonathan's Schemes: Power Ritual, Information OverloadFinal Score: 4-4Crews:Cameron's Misaki KatanakaSize: 50 - Pool: 5Leader: Misaki KatanakaTotem(s): ShangHires: Minako Rei Ototo Banying Fuhatsu Terracotta Warrior Jin BaccaraJohnathan's Molly SquidpiddgeSize: 50 - Pool: 9Leader: Molly SquidpiddgeTotem(s): Necrotic MachineHires: Crooligan Crooligan 2 The Forgotten Marshal Philip and the Nanny Archie Carrion Effigy DapperlingRecipes Discussed:Cameron's Sourdough chocolate chip cookiesAlso Mentioned in the Podcast:The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy at the San Antonio Medical Center, for supporting this month's tournament … especially given the extremely short notice!Also, big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

We have survived hurricanes, extended power outages, and a plethora of Black Joker Flips to bring you this episode where we talk with Christian about a game in his trip to the top of the podium, how he likes to take things that other people say aren't great in game and make them work, and how it's important to look over the FAQ/errata from occasionally to make sure you're playing the game right.Hosts: Doug and ClayGuests: Christian and CameronTournament: July Malifaux Monthly Tournament - San AntonioTournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16939/ Encounter:Round 2Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Stuff the BallotsSchemes: Let Them Bleed, Outflank, Espionage, Sweating Bullets, Protected TerritoryChristian's Schemes: Espionage, Protected TerritoryJordan's Schemes: Sweating Bullets, ??Final Score: 6-4Crews:Christian's Lucius Mattheson (Guild)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader: Lucius MatthesonTotem(s): The ScribeHires: Pale Rider Agent 46 Dr. Grimwell Doppleganger Gatling GunnerJordan's Dr. Silas (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader: Dr. SilasTotem(s): Hodgepodge Effigy Effigy of FateHires: Maurice Tuco Ortega Angel Eyes Nurse Nurse 2 Dr. GrimwellPlugs from Guest: Ryan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SubParNinjaAlso Mentioned in the Podcast:The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy at the San Antonio Medical Center, for supporting this month's tournament … especially given the extremely short notice! Also, big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.Dragon's Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/ Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/

In this episode we talk to Grant about a close game in his journey to a 1st place finish in the North American Faux Tour Master's Invitational Championship. We discuss the importance of sticking to your game plan even when you start feeling some bloodlust in the heat of battle and also Grant's unconventional pick of the Backup Assistant. Hosts: Clay and DougGuests: Grant and JimTournament: North American Faux Tour (NAFT) Master's Invitational Championship, 8-9 Jun 2024 (GG4)Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16165/Encounter:Round 2Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Raid the VaultsSchemes: Let Them Bleed, Deliver a Message, Espionage, Information Overload, EnsnareGrant's Schemes: Let Them Bleed, EspionageScott's Schemes: Deliver a Message, EnsnareFinal Score: 5-5Crews:Grant's Dr Frank N Steen Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader: Dr Frank N Steen (alt Prof. Von Schtook) The WhisperTotem(s): Eyegor (alt Research Assistant)Hires: The Valedictorian Student of Viscera Grave Spirit's Touch Student of Viscera 2 Gwisin Necropunk Backup AssistantScott's Nekima, BroodmotherSize: 50 - Pool: 6Leader: Nekima, BroodmotherTotem(s): Blood HunterHires: Angel Eyes Young Nephilim Young Nephilim 2 Young Nephilim 3 Black Blood Shaman Corrupted Hound Corrupted Hound 2 Corrupted Hound 3Plugs from Guest: Breachburnt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42IGniGXAa3ksJpIdvdo1LDanger Planet GT (19-21 Jul, Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport) … Announcement video, with links to event packet, registration, hotel, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLLTEmiMOYRecipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel): Brie CupsThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community. Also, thanks to the North American Faux Tour TO Council for choosing to hold the NAFT Championship Tournament here in Texas!Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhoustonNAFT: https://www.usfauxtour.com/

In this episode we talk to Jim about a hard fought game in his journey to a 2nd place finish in the North American Faux Tour Master's Invitational Championship. We learn some valuable lessons on the strengths and weaknesses of The Dreamer, Jim finally convinces Doug to give Dreamer, Insomniac a try, and an adorable cat decides she needs to be a bonus guest on the show.Hosts: Doug and ClayGuests: Jim, Zoe, and GrantTournament: North American Faux Tour (NAFT) Master's Invitational Championship, 8-9 Jun 2024 (GG4)Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16165/Encounter:Round 5Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Plant ExplosivesSchemes: Death Beds, Deliver a Message, Hold up Their Forces, Sweating Bullets, Protected TerritoryJim's Schemes: Death Beds (Web), Protected TerritoryAndre's Schemes: Death Beds (Pyre), Sweating BulletsFinal Score: 7-7Crews:Jim's The Dreamer, InsomniacSize: 50 - Pool: 7Leader: The Dreamer, InsomniacTotem(s): Lord Chompy BitsHires: Widow Weaver Vasilisa Lady Yume Bandersnatch Daydream Wicked Doll Wicked Doll 2 Wicked Doll 3Andre's Sonnia Criid, UnmaskedSize: 50 - Pool: 6Leader: Sonnia Criid, Unmasked-Expert MarksmanTotem(s): Purifying FlameHires: Director Rodriguez Witchling Thrall -Lead-Lined Coat Witchling Handler -No Prisoners Thalarian Queller Hex BowPlugs from Guest:The Other Coast Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Qgr5HId5bSWr8CsSQoRM1?si=406db2c10a53497eDanger Planet GT (19-21 Jul, Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport) … Announcement video, with links to event packet, registration, hotel, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLLTEmiMOY“Who is the Beatdown?” Episode from the Breachburnt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cpjccplnkBNsRUHQS6FWxRecipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel): Fruitcake cookies: https://houseofnasheats.com/fruitcake-cookies/Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community. Also, thanks to the North American Faux Tour TO Council for choosing to hold the NAFT Championship Tournament here in Texas!Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhoustonNAFT: https://www.usfauxtour.com/

The Students of Conflict are back with new shenanigans! This episode we talk to Devin about the Great Devin/Devon-Off during the Echoes of the Breach campaign tournament played in Houston recently, we talk about our new Evil Twins alternative game format which we shall be unleashing upon the world during the upcoming North American Faux Tour Championship Weekend, and we kick around ideas for a Malifaux potluck.Hosts: Doug and ClayGuests: Devin and AndreTournament: Houston Monthly Tournament, 11 May 2024 (GG4, feat. the Echoes of the Breach Global Campaign)Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/15544/Encounter:Devin (Misaki) v Devon( Von Schtook)Devin Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Adrenaline RushDevon Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Moonshine MadnessStandard Deployment Strategy: Raid the Vaults Schemes: Let them Bleed, Death Beds, Power Ritual, Outflank, Sweating BulletsMentioned in the Podcast:NORTH AMERICAN FAUX TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND - Master's Invitational Championship and NAFT Black Joker Open: https://www.dlairhouston.com/products/north-american-faux-tour-championship-weekend-ticketHotel link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?app=resvlink&id=1654866468754&key=CORPEchoes of the Breach Global Campaign: https://www.wyrd-games.net/global-campaignsRecipes discussed this episode: Butterfinger Brownies and Caramelized Banana Ice Cream (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel shortly after the episode goes live)Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

After a bit of a hiatus, the Students of Conflict are back! This episode we talk to Andre about his close matchup against Bryan in the Echoes of the Breach campaign tournament played in Houston recently, we get excited for the upcoming North American Faux Tour Championship Weekend, Doug rants against anachronistic beverages, and we keep talking about food in our journey to become the only Malifaux themed cooking podcast.Hosts: Clay and DougGuests: Andre and DevinTournament: Houston Monthly Tournament, 11 May 2024 (GG4, feat. the Echoes of the Breach Global Campaign)Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/15544/Encounter:Andre (Maxine) v Bryan (Kirai, Envoy of the Court)Andre Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Price of KnowledgeBryan Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Wicked WhisperStandard DeploymentStrategy: Raid the VaultsSchemes: Let them Bleed, Death Beds, Power Ritual, Outflank, Sweating BulletsMentioned in the Podcast:NORTH AMERICAN FAUX TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND - Master's Invitational Championship and NAFT Black Joker Open: https://www.dlairhouston.com/products/north-american-faux-tour-championship-weekend-ticketHotel link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?app=resvlink&id=1654866468754&key=CORPEchoes of the Breach Global Campaign: https://www.wyrd-games.net/global-campaignsRecipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel):Gooey butter cookies Thin mint hamburger cookiesThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to Bryan about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his experiences trying out new toolkits to work for Gaining Grounds 4.Hosts: DougPrimary Guest: BryanOther Guest: Andre, JonathanTournament:November Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Nov 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/11684/Encounter:Round 1Standard DeploymentRaid The Vaults3- Power Ritual4- In Your Face7- Hold Up Their Forces12- Protected Territory13- EnsnareSchemes selected: Hold Up Their Forces, Power RitualCrews:Bryan's Kirai Crew:Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Kirai Ankoku, Envoy Of The Court-The WhisperTotem(s):IkiryoHires:Datsue Ba-The WhisperLost LoveEnslaved SpiritEnslaved Spirit 2SeishinGwisin-Grave Spirit's TouchShikome-Grave Spirit's TouchThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to Jonathan about a game in his journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney, what his initial impressions are of the new Gaining Grounds Season 4 strats and schemes after playing them for the first time in a tournament setting, and why Doug should listen to his guests and stop putting Coppelius in his Dreamer crews.Hosts: DougPrimary Guest: JonathanOther Guest: Andre and BryanTournament:November Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Nov 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/11684/Encounter:Round 3 -Flank Deployment - Stuff the BallotsLet Them Bleed, Death Beds, Espionage, Information Overload, Take PrisonerMap:Dead Wood Hollow - Jonathan top left flank, Elijah bottom right (page 26 from https://tinyurl.com/FauxdownTables2023)Schemes selected:Espionage, Information OverloadCrews:Mine: The Dreamer, Lord Chompy Bits, Stitched, Serena Bowman, Bandersnatch, Widow Weaver, Coppelius, Wicked Doll, 9 StonesElijah: Barbaros, Hodgepodge Effigy, Noxious Nephilim, Young Nephilim, Terror Tot, Terror Tot, Mature Nephilim, Hayreddin, 7 stonesMentioned in the Podcast:Malifaux at Las Vegas Open: https://www.lasvegasopen.net/Thank-Yous: HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to Carlo about a tough loss against Landon in his journey to third place overall at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT and the Iron Scorpius. Along the way we chat about how he plays into tough matchups, what he learned from this loss, and to always check to make sure all of your cards are in your deck.Hosts: Clay, Doug, and NickPrimary Guest: Carlo Other Guests: Landon and AngelTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 - Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/Heroic Scale Gamers tournament live streams: - Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpHfJAfjag- Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQ- This game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQ&t=3h49m51sEncounter:Round 5Deployment: StandardStrategy: Covert OperationScheme Pool:3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release9: Load 'Em Up10: Public Demonstration12: In Your FaceSchemes selected: Carlo: Catch and Release, AssassinateLandon: Catch and Release, Assassinate Crews:Carlo's Von Schill, Iron-Heart (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader: Von Schill, Iron-HeartServant of Dark PowersTotem(s): Steam TrunkHires:Hannah LovelaceFreikorps EngineerFreikorps Engineer 2Freikorps ScoutFreikorps LibrarianDrachen TrooperLandon's Youko Hamasaki, Unseen (Ten Thunders)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader: Youko Hamasaki, UnseenTotem(s):Chiyo HamasakiHires:Lucas McCabe, Tomb DelverLunaBill AlgrenTerracotta WarriorKunoichiLow River MonkMentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown: The date is set for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024 - taking place in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2024, mark your calendars!: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsLas Vegas Open 2024 Information and details: https://www.usfauxtour.com/event/las-vegas-open-2024/Galewyn from Phoenix Foundry: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phoenixfoundry/tabletop-terrain-3d-printable-fantasy-village-for-wargaming Plugs from Guest: HOT, the latest EP from Carlo's Band, Big Story: https://orcd.co/hotepThank-Yous: HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to Angel about a game in his journey to second place at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2023, how he survived an epic night out and still managed to have a solid day of Malifaux the next day, and the lessons he learned and friends he made along the way!Hosts: Nick, Doug, and ClayPrimary Guest: AngelOther Guests: Carlo and LandonTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 Tournament on Longshanks:https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/Heroic Scale Gamers tournament live streams: - Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpHfJAfjag - Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQEncounter:Round 5Deployment: StandardStrategy: Covert OperationScheme Pool:3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release9: Load 'Em Up10: Public Demonstration12: In Your FaceMap:Peaceful Graveyard (page 5 on https://tinyurl.com/FauxdownTables2023)Schemes selected:Angel: Assassinate, In Your FacePete: Catch and Release, Load ‘Em UpCrews:Angel's Brewmaster Crew Bayou) Size: 50 - Pool: 5 Leader: Brewmaster 1 + 12 Cups of CoffeeTotem(s): Apprentice WesleyFingersGluttonyWhiskey GolemFermenter River MonkFermenter River MonkTanukiPete's Sandeep Desai, Font of Magic Crew (Arcanist) Size: 50 - Pool: 0 Leader: Sandeep 2Totem(s): Banasuva + SS CacheShastar Vidiya Guard + Magical TrainingFour Winds Golem + SS CacheMetal GolemSoulstone MinerSoulstone MinerFire GaminMentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown: The date is set for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024 - taking place in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2024, mark your calendars!: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsGalewyn from Phoenix Foundry: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phoenixfoundry/tabletop-terrain-3d-printable-fantasy-village-for-wargamingDanger Planet: https://www.youtube.com/@DangerPlanet1337/featuredRage Quite Wire: https://ragequitwire.podbean.com/Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to Landon about a game in his journey to first place in the largest Malifaux event in North America–The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2023! We discuss how he plays Youko 2 and how he managed to pull a victory out of nearly being tabled.Hosts: Doug, Clay, and NickPrimary Guest: LandonOther Guests: Angel and CarloTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023Tournament on Longshanks:https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/Heroic Scale Gamers tournament live streams: - Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpHfJAfjag- Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQEncounter:Round 2Deployment: StandardStrategy: Cursed ObjectsScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate5: Sabotage6: Hidden Martyrs10: Public DemonstrationMap: Crystals B (page 7 from https://tinyurl.com/FauxdownTables2023)Schemes selected: Landon: Hidden Martyrs, AssassinateAJ: Breakthrough, Public DemonstrationCrews:Landon's Youko Hamasaki, Unseen (Ten Thunders)Size: 50 - Pool: 8Leader:Youko Hamasaki, UnseenTotem(s):Chiyo HamasakiHires:HinamatsuBill AlgrenFuhatsuKunoichiKunoichi 2Terracotta WarriorAJ's The Dreamer (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 10Leader:The DreamerTotem(s):Lord Chompy BitsHires:Widow WeaverSerena BowmanStitched TogetherStitched Together 2Stitched Together 3DaydreamDaydream 2Mentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown: The date is set for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024 - taking place in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2024, mark your calendars!: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsGalewyn from Phoenix Foundry: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phoenixfoundry/tabletop-terrain-3d-printable-fantasy-village-for-wargamingPlugs from Guest:Danger Planet: https://www.youtube.com/@DangerPlanet1337/featuredThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston

This episode we talk to John about a game in their journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston June Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how small choices during the course of a game ended in a very tight loss for him.Hosts: Clay, Nick, and DougPrimary Guest: JohnOther Guests: Maeve and AndreTournament:June Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 10 Jun 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/9006/Encounter:Round 1Cursed ObjectsCorner Deployment2- Vendetta3- Assassinate6- Hidden Martyrs7- Catch and Release11- Set the TrapMap:Shipwreck Beach (page 18 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:John: Assassinate, Hidden MartyrsChristian: Assassinate, VendettaCrews:John's Ulix Turner (Bayou)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Ulix TurnerTotem(s):PenelopeHires:Old Major-Two Gremlins in a Ghillie SuitBo PeepThe SowSwine Cursed-Inferiority ComplexPigletLucky EffigyChristian's Seamus (Resurrectionists)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Seamus-The WhisperTotem(s):Copycat KillerHires:Dr McMourning-The WhisperMadame SybelleBete NoireDead DoxyMentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown: Tickets now available for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT, taking place in Houston, TX October 13-15, 2023: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Maeve about a game in her journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston June Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how she countered an elite Leveticus list featuring Three HorsemenHosts: Doug, Clay, and NickPrimary Guest: MaeveOther Guests: Andre and JohnTournament:June Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 10 June 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/9006/Encounter:Round 1Cursed ObjectsCorner Deployment2- Vendetta3- Assassinate6- Hidden Martyrs7- Catch and Release11- Set the TrapMap:The Dreamer's Playland (page 17 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:Maeve: Catch and Release (Insidious Madness), VendettaRyan: Assassinate, Set the TrapCrews:Maeve's The Dreamer (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:The Dreamer-Ancient PactTotem(s):Lord Chompy Bits-Inhuman ReflexesHires:Widow WeaverSerena BowmanDaydream-Ancient PactDaydream 2Mysterious EmissaryInsidious MadnessRyan's Leveticus, Pariah of Blood (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 1Leader:Leveticus, Pariah Of BloodTotem(s):Hollow WaifHollow Waif 2Hires:Death (Dead Rider Alt)Famine (Hooded Rider Alt)War (Pale Rider Alt)Hodgepodge EmissaryProspectorPlugs from Guest:Bayou Breakdown Podcast: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-bayou-breakdown/Boring Conversation Podcast: https://podbay.fm/p/boring-conversation-a-malifaux-podcastFox Tale Games Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foxtalepodcastThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Nate about a game in their journey to a first place finish at the Railroad Avenue Rampage, a 23-person 2-day Malifaux tournament held in Bellingham, Washington in April and how Nate leveraged the tools of their crew in different ways than normal to counteract an unexpectedly intriguing crew.Hosts: Clay and Nick (and Doug)Primary Guest: NateOther Guest: DougTournament:Railroad Avenue Rampage - Bellingham, Washington - 29-30 Apr 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6378/ Player pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qvywwR1aIJC741eWgYJwQHaM9pDZcdTSuIz_kOJmL9c/Encounter:Round 4Deployment: StandardStrategy: Carve a Path2: Vendetta3: Assassinate11: Set the Trap12: In Your Face13: Secret MeetupSchemes selected:Nate: Assassinate, Vendetta (Metallurgist vs Yanic)Corey: Assassinate, Vendetta (Big Jake vs Metallurgist)Crews:Nate's Von Schill, Iron-Heart (Outcasts)Iron-Heart Core (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Von Schill, Iron-HeartTotem(s):Steam TrunkHires:Freikorps EngineerHannah LovelaceFreikorpsmannWanted CriminalFreikorps LibrarianYannic WallerMetallurgistCorey's Viktoria Chambers, Twin Blades (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 2Leader:Viktoria Chambers, Twin BladesSoldier for HireTotem(s):Student of ConflictHires:Big JakeVanessa ChambersDesperate MercenaryDesperate Mercenary 2Ronin-Wanted CriminalYannic WallerCatalan RiflemanCatalan Rifleman 2Mentioned in the Podcast:Invite to our Discord: https://discord.gg/fJxx7aNCSt(Look for the ep9-rar channel and ask for @Bathysphere or @Doug)Malifaux World Series Discord: https://discord.gg/CG6mtZCEMGPlugs:Game Kastle Kenthttps://gamekastle.com/stores/kent/?m=contact_usPacific Northwest Discord Communityhttps://discord.gg/JGcSZnkCpWLonestar Fauxdown: Tickets now available for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT, taking place in Houston, TX October 13-15, 2023: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode Doug gets to sit in the guest chair instead of the host chair for once to talk about a game in his journey to a fourth place finish at the Railroad Avenue Rampage, a 23-person 2-day Malifaux tournament held in Bellingham, Washington in April. Join us for quite the ride as we listen to Doug ramble on about how great Barkus is while everyone agrees with his invaluable nuggets of wisdom since he is clearly the most handsome and intelligent Student of Conflict and totally swears he wasn't the one to write these show notes.Hosts: Nick and Clay (and Doug)Primary Guest: DougOther Guest: NateTournament:Railroad Avenue Rampage - Bellingham, Washington - 29-30 Apr 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6378/ Player pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qvywwR1aIJC741eWgYJwQHaM9pDZcdTSuIz_kOJmL9c/Encounter:Round 3Deployment: WedgeStrategy: Cursed Objects|Scheme Pool:3: Assassinate5: Sabotage7: Catch and Release8: Spread Them Out11: Set the TrapSchemes selected:Nate: Assassinate, Spread Them OutDoug: Assassinate, Spread Them OutCrews:Doug's Marcus, Alpha (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:Marcus, AlphaTotem(s):JackalopeHires:MyrandaSabertooth CerberusOrder InitiateOrder Initiate 2Empyrean EagleMysterious EmissaryNate's Von Schill (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Von SchillTotem(s):Steam TrunkHires:Hannah LovelaceFreikorps EngineerYannic WallerFreikorps LibrarianFreikorps ScoutLazarusMentioned in the Podcast:Invite to our Discord: https://discord.gg/fJxx7aNCSt(Look for the ep9-rar channel and ask for @Bathysphere (They/Them) or @Doug)Link to Lonestar Conference clock rules: https://tinyurl.com/LonestarMalifauxClocksPlugs from Guest:Shoutout to the Ambrose' Railroad Avenue Rampage!Lonestar Fauxdown: Tickets now available for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT, taking place in Houston, TX October 13-15, 2023: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

In this very special episode of Students of Conflict we depart from our usual “Better Malifaux... one game at a time” approach and talk to Bryan about the power of card management within Malifaux, both before and during the game.Hosts: Clay and DougPrimary Guest: BryanOther Guest: ChristianMentioned in the Podcast:Students of Conflict Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/87sxzyWmkq … please drop by the #ep8-card-mgmt channel to ask any questions of Bryan (aka @personalglitch)Rage Quit Wire: https://ragequitwire.podbean.com/Plugs:Tickets now available for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT, taking place in Houston, TX October 13-15, 2023: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we answer the call of the Bayou banjos as we talk to Christian about a game in his journey to his first time on the podium with his 2nd place finish at the Houston May Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how perseverance in his game paid off after he made a critical early mistake.Hosts: Doug and ClayPrimary Guest: ChristianOther Guest: Bryan!Tournament:April Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 13 May 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/8616/ Heroic Scale Gamers Livestream table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVf3yyeGM5QEncounter:Round 2Cursed ObjectsWedge Deployment3 - Assassinate5 - Sabotage7 - Catch and Release8 - Spread Them Out11 - Set the TrapMap: Shipwreck Beach (page 18 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:Christian: Assassinate, Spread Them Out Ryan: Sabotage, Spread Them OutCrews:Christian's Mah Tucket, Mecha-Meemaw crew (Bayou)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:Mah Tucket, Mecha Meemaw-Twelve Cups of CoffeeTotem(s):The Little LassHires:Sparks LeBlancRock HopperMechanized PorkchopBeau FishbockerSoulstone MinerSoulstone Miner 2Ryan's Tara (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 4Leader:TaraTotem(s):KarinaHires:The Nothing BeastTalosPrideScion of the VoidProspector-Wanted CriminalProspector 2-Wanted CriminalMentioned in the Podcast:The current North American Faux Toux season runs from 1 Sep 2022 through 30 Jun 2023. More info at https://www.usfauxtour.com/about/Malifaux Clocks - Lonestar Conference: https://tinyurl.com/LonestarMalifauxClocksPlugs:Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Carlo about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston April Monthly Malifaux Tourney and the torment that a Jack Daw crew brings to the table.Hosts: Nick, Doug, and ClayPrimary Guest: CarloOther Guest: DevinTournament:April Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 8 Apr 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/8252/ Heroic Scale Gamers Livestream table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAitYSQjlQ4Encounter:Round 3Deployment: FlankStrategy: Guard the StashScheme Pool:6: Hidden Martyrs8: Spread Them Out11: Set the Trap12: In Your Face13: Secret MeetupMap:Crystals A (page 6 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:Carlo: Hidden Martyrs, In Your FaceJonathan: Hidden Martyrs, Spread Them OutCrews:Carlo's Ensouled Crew (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Jack Daw, Ensouled-Servant of Dark PowersTotem(s):Lady LigeiaHires:MontresorHangedHanged 2Auguste HartProspectorGuiltyJonathan's Molly Squidpiddge Crew (Resurrectionist)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Molly SquidpiddgeTotem(s):Necrotic MachineHires:Manos, The RisenArchieSlothThe Forgotten MarshalThe WhisperCrooliganCrooligan 2Mentioned in the Podcast:Fallen Titan board (page 9 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)3D printable Fallen Titan on the Top Doug Design MiniHoarder shop: https://www.minihoarder.com/product/wor-necrotower-god-titan/Plugs:Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Devin about a tough loss during his journey to a 4th place finish at the Houston April Monthly Malifaux Tourney and the lessons he learned from that game which helped him to improve in later games that day.Hosts: Doug, Clay, and NickPrimary Guest: DevinOther Guest: CarloTournament:April Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 8 Apr 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/8252/ Heroic Scale Gamers Livestream table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAitYSQjlQ4This game was recorded on the Heroic Scale Gamers Patreon table. For more info, please see https://www.patreon.com/HeroicScaleGamers/ Encounter:Round 1Deployment: StandardStrategy: Covert OperationScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate5: Sabotage9: Load 'Em Up12: In Your FaceMap:Trainwreck Town (page 12 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:Devin: Breakthrough, Load Em UpRob: Breakthrough, In Your FaceCrews:Devin's Colette Du Bois Crew (Arcanists)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Colette Du BoisTotem(s):Mechanical DoveMechanical Dove 2Mechanical Dove 3Hires:Harata NgaatoroSoulstone CacheDorian Crowe-Soulstone CacheCorypheeCoryphee 2Soulstone MinerShowgirl-Magical TrainingRob's The Dreamer Crew (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 10Leader:The DreamerTotem(s):Lord Chompy BitsHires:BandersnatchSerena BowmanWidow WeaverDaydreamInsidious MadnessInsidious Madness 2Mentioned in the Podcast:Heroic Scale Gamers' Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HeroicScaleGamers/Plugs:Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsRegister by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Carlo about a game in his journey to a 1st place podium at the Houston March Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his approach to preparing for each different faction he might run into.Hosts: Doug, Nick, and ClayPrimary Guest: CarloOther Guests: Andre and RyanTournament:March Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Mar 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7675/Heroic Scale Gamers' Steam of this game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH4WE3Pu2LQ&t=24640sEncounter:Pool:Round 3Deployment: StandardStrategy: Carve a PathScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release8: Spread Them Out13: Secret MeetupMap:Shipwreck Beach (p18 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables) Schemes selected:Carlo: Assassinate, Catch and ReleaseJordan: Assassinate, Catch and ReleaseCrews:Carlo's Leviticus (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader: LeveticusServant of Dark PowersTotem(s):Hollow WaifHollow Waif 2Hires:Rusty AlyceWanted CriminalMarlena WebsterNecropunkNecropunk 2ScavengerScavenger 2Jordan's Envy-Led Crossroads Seven (Arcanists):Size: 50 - Pool: 10Leader: EnvyTotem(s):Arcane EffigyHires:WrathSlothPrideGreedSoulstone MinerSoulstone Miner 2Plugs:New EP from Carlo's Band, Big Story:orcd.co/hotepThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Ryan about a game during his journey to a fourth place finish out of nineteen players at the Houston March Monthly Malifaux Tourney and have some great discussion about what lesser used Outcast tools Ryan brings to the table and his “potato approach” to playing Malifaux.Hosts: Clay, and DougPrimary Guest: RyanOther Guests: Carlo and AndreTournament:March Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Mar 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7675/Encounter:Round 3Deployment: StandardStrategy: Carve a PathScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release8: Spread Them Out13: Secret MeetupMap:The Dark Carnival (p14 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:Ryan: Breakthrough, Secret MeetupElijah: Assassinate, BreakthroughCrews:Ryan's Tara (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 4Leader:TaraTotem(s):KarinaHires:The Nothing BeastTalosPrideScion of the VoidProspector-Wanted CriminalProspector 2-Wanted CriminalElijah's Lady Justice, Death Touched (Guild)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Lady Justice, Death TouchedTotem(s):Scales of JusticeHires:The JudgeLone MarshalDeath Marshal RecruiterDeath MarshalDeath Marshal 2ExorcistMentioned in the Podcast:Heroic Scale Gamers March Tournament Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH4WE3Pu2LQThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Andre about a game he lost during his journey to a 3rd place podium spot at the Houston March Monthly Malifaux Tourney and have some great discussion with our two first-time guests, Carlo and Ryan, about what lessons even top tier players can learn during the course of a game.Hosts: Clay and DougPrimary Guest: AndreOther Guests: Ryan and CarloTournament:March Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Mar 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7675/Encounter:Pool:Round 3Deployment: StandardStrategy: Carve a Path|cheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release8: Spread Them Out13: Secret MeetupMap:Casino C (page 3 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Andre at bottom, Travis at topSchemes selected: Andre: Assassinate (grande mistake) and Catch and Release (Mature Nephilim)Travis: Spread Them Out and BreakthroughCrews:Andre's Nekima (Neverborn)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:NekimaInhuman ReflexesTotem(s):Blood HunterHires:Zoraida, Swamp HagAncient PactMature NephilimAncient PactWicked DollWicked Doll 2Black Blood ShamanTravis' Misaki Katanaka (Ten Thunders)Size: 50 - Pool: 9Leader:Misaki KatanakaTotem(s):ShangHires:YamazikoMinako ReiOtotoFuhatsuThe Lone SwordsmanMentioned in the Podcast:Dark Casino 3D printable terrain from Top Doug Design (https://www.minihoarder.com/product/the-dark-casino/)Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersMarch Tournament Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH4WE3Pu2LQWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to The Nick Westbrook about a game from his journey to a 1st place podium spot at the Houston February Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how he used the adaptable powerhouse that is Perdita 2.Hosts: Clay and Doug (and Nick)Primary Guest: The Nick WestbrookOther Guests: Bryan and JonathanTournament: February Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Feb 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7224/Heroic Scale Gamers tourney livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPMrPNtC3oEncounter:Round 1Deployment: WedgeStrategy: Carve a PathScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough2: Vendetta3: Assassinate5: Sabotage9: Load ‘Em UpMap: The Dreamer's Playland (p17 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables )Schemes selected:Nick: Breakthrough, VendettaBrandon: Sabotage, AssassinateCrews:The Nick Westbrook's Perdita Ortega, Neverborn Hunter (Guild) Size: 50 - Pool: 6 Leader: Perdita Ortega, Neverborn HunterTotem(s): Enslaved NephilimHires: Francisco Ortega-Lead-Lined CoatAbuela OrtegaNino OrtegaSantiago OrtegaGuild MageMonster HunterBrandon's Von Schill (Outcast) Size: 50 - Pool: 5 Leader: Von SchillTotem(s): Steam Trunk Hires: Arik SchottemerHannah LovelaceYannic WallerFreikorps EngineerFreikorps Engineer 2MetallurgistPlugs from The Nick Westbrook:Please check out and subscribe to the Heroic Scale Gamers YouTube channel to support quality Malifaux videos and live streamed games at our tournaments: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This week Julius talks about the Wyrd Miniatures game, Vagrantsong.  The publisher is known for making miniatures games but this one uses plastic standies instead.  This is a tactical combat game with a campaign.  Think Gloomhaven or Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion but without quite the oomph of those games.

This episode we talk to Bryan about a game from his journey to a 2nd place podium spot at the Houston February Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his thoughts on his faction change over to Guild.Hosts: Nick, Doug, and ClayPrimary Guest: BryanOther Guests: Jonathan (and Nick)Tournament:February Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Feb 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7224/Heroic Scale Gamers tourney livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPMrPNtC3oEncounter:Round 3Deployment: StandardStrategy: Cursed ObjectsScheme Pool:7: Catch and Release9: Load ‘Em Up10: Public Demonstration12: In Your Face13: Secret MeetupMap:The Dreamer's Playland (p17 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables )Schemes selected:Bryan: Secret Meetup, In Your FaceJohn: Load ‘Em Up, In Your FaceCrews:Bryan's Sonnia Criid (Guild)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Sonnia Criid - Lead-Lined CoatTotem(s):Purifying FlameHires:Witchling ThrallHex BowHex Bow 2Samael HopkinsThalarian QuellerThalarian Queller 2John's Ulix Turner, Porkbelly Protector (Bayou)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader: Ulix Turner, Porkbelly Protector - Twelve Cups of CoffeeTotem(s):PenelopeHires:Old MajorThe SowMerris LaCroixBo PeepHog WhispererPigletPlugs from Bryan:The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsPlease check out and subscribe to the Heroic Scale Gamers YouTube channel to support quality Malifaux videos and live streamed games at our tournaments: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Jonathan about a game from his journey to a 3rd place podium spot at the Houston February Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his experiences using Kastore, one of the new masters released in the Madness of Malifaux book.Hosts: Doug, Clay, and NickPrimary Guest: JonathanOther Guests: Bryan (and Nick)Tournament:February Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Feb 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7224/Heroic Scale Gamers tourney livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QPMrPNtC3oEncounter:Round 1Deployment: WedgeStrategy: Carve a PathScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough2: Vendetta3: Assassinate5: Sabotage9: Load ‘Em UpMap:The Fallen Titan (p9 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Jonathan at bottom, Christian at topSchemes selected:Jonathan: Vendetta (Gwyll on Mancha), AssassinateChristian: Breakthrough, Sabotage (sword arm)Crews:Jonathan's Kastore, Fevent (Resurrectionists)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Kastore, FerventTotem(s):MarathineHires:White EyesGwyllArchieGrave Spirit's TouchManos, the RisenEnslaved SpiritEnslaved Spirit 2Christian's Captain Zipp (Bayou)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Captain ZippTwelve Cups of CoffeeTotem(s):Earl BurnsHires:Mancha RojaThe First MateIron SkeeterIron Skeeter 2Beau FishbockerMentioned in the Podcast:3D printable terrain from Top Doug Design used for the table: https://www.minihoarder.com/product/wor-necrotower-god-titan/Plugs from Jonathan:Please check out and subscribe to the Heroic Scale Gamers YouTube channel to support quality Malifaux videos and live streamed games at our tournaments: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Andre about a game from his journey to a 1st place podium spot at Las Vegas Open 2023 and his quest to prove that Damian Ravencroft needs to be brought into line with the power of other Masters in the game!Hosts: Doug and ClayPrimary Guest: AndreOther Guest: AmbroseTournament:Fiendish Gamble Malifaux GT - Las Vegas, 28-29 Jan 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6837Encounter:Round 2Deployment: StandardStrategy: Guard the StashScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release8: Spread Them Out10: Public DemonstrationMap: Crystals A - p6 in https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTablesSchemes selected:Andre: Assassinate and Catch and ReleaseNick: Spread Them Out and BreakthroughCrews:Andre's Damian, Unbound (Arcanists)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:Damian Ravencroft, UnboundTotem(s):The Puzzle BoxHires:Bellaventine ThorpeLohithMiya MurakamiMarco BonattiSoulstone GaminSoulstone Gamin 2Soulstone Gamin 3Nick's Shenlong, The TeacherSize: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Shenlong, The TeacherTotem(s):Aspiring StudentAspiring Student 2Hires:SamuraiSamurai 2Wandering River MonkWandering River Monk 2Wandering River Monk 3Low River MonkLow River Monk 2Terracotta WarriorMentioned in the Podcast:General Clock Rules for LVO: https://tinyurl.com/MalifauxClocksLVOPlugs, from Ambrose:Please check out the Malifaux World Series discord, at https://bit.ly/MWS-discordPlease come to Bellingham, WA 29-30 April for the Railroad Avenue Rampage, a 2-day 50SS tournament! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/889355498767297Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Special thanks to Phil Inthe-Blanc for being the random player we mention when we mention someone random, we're sorry if you really exist.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This episode we talk to Ambrose about a game from his journey to a 3rd place podium spot at Las Vegas Open 2023! As Ambrose is leading the charge to get chess clocks more widely used in competitive Malifaux, we also talk to him about clock use in Malifaux and his approach to organizing tournaments.Hosts: Clay and DougPrimary Guest: AmbroseOther Guest: AndreTournament:Fiendish Gamble Malifaux GT - Las Vegas, 28-29 Jan 2023Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6837Encounter:Round 5Deployment: StandardStrategy: Covert OperationScheme Pool:2: Vendetta5: Sabotage8: Spread Them Out11: Set the Trap13: Secret MeetupMap: Forgotten Acropolis - p4 in https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables(Ambrose was Attacker and selected the bottom deployment zone)Schemes selected:Ambrose: Set the Trap, VedettaJoel: Set the Trap, SabotageCrews:Ambrose's Howard Tull, Artillerist (Guild)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:Harold Tull, ArtilleristLead-Lined CoatTotem(s):Walking CannonWalking Cannon 2Hires:Louisa FusiKing's WallJohn WatsonLead-Lined CoatSapperSapper 2Guild MageJoel's Damian Ravencroft, Aspirant (Arcanists)Size: 50 - Pool: 8Leader:Damian Ravencroft, AspirantTotem(s):The Puzzle BoxHires:LohithThe CaptainLeger de MainSoulstone GaminSoulstone Gamin 2DabblerMagical TrainingMentioned in the Podcast:Photos of Ambrose's Harold Tull proxies at LVO: https://tinyurl.com/TullProxiesGeneral Clock Rules for LVO: https://tinyurl.com/MalifauxClocksLVOPlugs, from Ambrose: Please check out the Malifaux World Series discord, at https://bit.ly/MWS-discordPlease come to Bellingham, WA 29-30 April for the Railroad Avenue Rampage, a 2-day 50SS tournament! More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/889355498767297Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

Hosts: Doug, Clay, and NickPrimary Guest: TreyOther Guests: Bryan and JonathanTournament:January Malifaux Monthly - Houston, 14 Jan 2022Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6923/Encounter:Deployment: WedgeStrategy: Cursed ObjectsScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough4: Leave Your Mark5: Sabotage11: Set the Trap13: Secret MeetupMap: Table 16 from this packet: https://tinyurl.com/GenConMalifauxTablesDeployments: Trey - Top, Jonathan - BottomSchemes selected:Trey: Leave Your Mark and BreakthroughJonathan: Leave Your Mark and BreakthroughCrews:Trey's Howard Tull, Artillerist (Guild)Size: 50 - Pool: 8Leader:Howard Tull, ArtilleristTotem(s):Walking CannonWalking Cannon 2Hires:King's WallLouisa FusiJohn WatsonJudd & HoneySapperRocketeerJonathan's Damian Ravencroft, Aspirant (Arcanists)Size: 50 - Pool: 8Leader: Damian Ravencroft, AspirantTotem(s): The Puzzle BoxHires: LohithMarco BonattiSoulstone GaminSoulstone Gamin 2JossSoulstone MinerThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

Hosts: Nick, Doug, and ClayPrimary Guest: JonathanOther Guests: Trey and BryanTournament:January Malifaux Monthly - Houston, 14 Jan 2022Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6923/Tourney Stream: https://youtu.be/QgbbkK_uHzs?t=3h49m15sEncounter:Deployment: StandardStrategy: Guard the StashScheme Pool:1: Breakthrough3: Assassinate7: Catch and Release8: Spread Them Out10: Public DemonstrationMap: Table 6 from this packet: https://tinyurl.com/GenConMalifauxTablesDeployments: Jonathan - Right, Christian - LeftSchemes selected:Jonathan: Breakthrough, Public DemonstrationChristian: Breakthrough and AssassinateCrews:Jonathan's Sandeep Desai, Font of Magic (Arcanists)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader:Sandeep Desai, Font of MagicTotem(s): BanasuvaSoulstone CacheHires: Oxfordian MageMagical TrainingWind GaminWind Gamin 2Ice GolemSoulstone CacheKudraChristian's Wong (Bayou)Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader: WongTotem(s): Olivia BernardHires:Alphonse LeBlancBo PeepSwine-CursedSwine-Cursed 2Gautreaux Bokor Sammy LaCroixThank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

Hosts: Clay, Nick, and DougPrimary Guest: BryanOther Guests: Jonathan and TreyTournament:January Malifaux Monthly - Houston, 14 Jan 2022Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/6923/Tourney Stream: https://youtu.be/QgbbkK_uHzs?t=22m20sEncounter:Round 1Deployment: CornerStrategy: Covert OperationScheme Pool:2: Vendetta4: Leave Your Mark6: Hidden Martyrs9: Load 'Em Up12: In Your FaceMap: Table 6 from this packet: https://tinyurl.com/GenConMalifauxTablesSchemes selected:Bryan: Leave Your Mark, Hidden MartyrsCarlo: Hidden Martyrs, VendettaCrews:Bryan's Von Schtook, Stargazer (Resurrectionists)Size: 50 - Pool: 6Leader:Prof. Von Schtook, StargazerThe WhisperTotem(s): Research AssistantHires:Anna LovelaceThe ValedictorianStudent of VisceraNecropunk 2Grave Spirit's TouchNecropunk 3Grave Spirit's TouchCarlo's Leveticus (Outcasts)Size: 50 - Pool: 7Leader: LeviticusServant of Dark PowersTotem(s): Hollow WaifHollow Waif 2Hires: Rusty AlyceWanted CriminalMarlena WebsterNecropunkNecropunk 2ScavengerScavenger 2Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux

This week the guys team up with the guys from Third Floor Wars to talk about their website, the US Faux League and then spend time talking about Wyrd Miniatures and the games they make. It is a fun episode and you get to hear some new voices! As always thanks for listening and Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners! www.patreon.com/threemenandawargame  

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Outcasts- the rebels without a cause that populate the world of Malifaux.We read from MALIFAUX "Rising Powers" Vol 2 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Glower, Jones, McGuire, Volker, and Weber, published March 2011.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Bayou- a gremlin filled swamp land where the best way to survive is not only to adapt but to mimic as well. We read from MALIFAUX Vol 1 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Emick, Jones, and Weber, published March 2010 as well as MALIFAUX "Rising Powers" Vol 2 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Glower, Jones, McGuire, Volker, and Weber, published March 2011.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Resurrectionists- the boys and girls who want to dance with the dead without those meddling Guild officials getting in the way.We read from MALIFAUX "Rising Powers" Vol 2 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Glower, Jones, McGuire, Volker, and Weber, published March 2011.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story.This week we learn about The Arcanists- a rebellion of spell casters eager to over throw the tyranical Guild.We read from MALIFAUX "Rising Powers" Vol 2 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Glower, Jones, McGuire, Volker, and Weber, published March 2011.All music was found on Free Music Archive.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Guild- an infamous government organization built to protect the people as much as they are to protect the distribution of Soulstone.We read from MALIFAUX "Rising Powers" Vol 2 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Glower, Jones, McGuire, Volker, and Weber, published March 2011.All music was found on Free Music Archive.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Outcasts- the rebels without a cause that populate the world of Malifaux.We read from MALIFAUX Vol 1 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Emick, Jones, and Weber, published March 2010.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Resurrectionists- the boys and girls who want to dance with the dead without those meddling Guild officials getting in the way.We read from MALIFAUX Vol 1 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Emick, Jones, and Weber, published March 2010.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Neverborn- the faerie demons of Malifaux that would have the Grimm Bros shaking.We read from MALIFAUX Vol 1 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Emick, Jones, and Weber, published March 2010.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction.They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Arcanists- a rebellion of spell casters eager to over throw the tyranical Guild.We read from MALIFAUX Vol 1 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Emick, Jones, and Weber, published March 2010.All music was found on Free Music Archive.Yung Kartz. "Sway." April 2018, 2018.kracatoa. "under bunyip wood." Dry Creek, 2018.Parvus Decree. "Evening (Reconstruction)." The Journey, 2014.pretochines. "So Thick." LOVV KEY, 2015.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Malifaux is a big world already packed with lore and legends. Part of the allure of this roleplaying system is the story element built into the game. When playing the tabletop strategy game, Malifaux, you have to pick your faction and a crew to fight for your faction. In our Tutor Tuesdays we will cover the characters that make up each faction. They exist in our universe and if you listen carefully, you may hear them pop up in our own crew's story. This week we learn about The Guild- an infamous government organization built to protect the people as much as they are to protect the distribution of Soulstone. We read from MALIFAUX Vol 1 created by Wyrd Miniatures written by Volker, Caroland, Emick, Jones, and Weber, published March 2010.All music was found on Free Music Archive.Blue Dot Sessions. "Slow Dial." Cauldron, 2018. CRTVTR. "I Could Be Her." Streamo, 2016. Blue Dot Sessions. "Villano." Cholate, 2018. Loyalty Freak Music. "Sweet They." MELODIES WITH A BEAT, 2018.You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Soulstorypod. Check out our website www.soulstorypod.com! Have a question for us? Email us at soulstorypod@gmail.com .This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Eric Johns of Wyrd Miniatures joins Craig and Russ to share some of his favorite pro painting tips and techniques.   Link to the site and brush Eric mentioned: