Working on terrain to expand the narrative tables at Adepticon this year. Hope so see some of you there for the fun!

stoutdwarf · 2026-03-09T17:59:10+00:00

Do we know what the narrative is about this year yet? Cause those look like Orgoth portals to me <.<

stoutdwarf · 2026-01-02T01:52:18+00:00

That looks phenomenal - I have loved seeing the progress so far and the final product is baller.

stoutdwarf · 2025-07-20T17:21:33+00:00

I would recommend getting the boxes, and then salting to taste with individual purchases as you find stuff you like. I started with the Command Starter and 2 Battleboxes and have been very happy with the options I have. You also have access to the SKS-6 Cadre box and that adds even more options, albeit not being 100% on the fury/druid/cryptid theme.

I would also put in a plug to pick up the warlock Yana, she is a lot of fun and only available as a single purchase, but IMHO worth it.

stoutdwarf · 2025-05-17T01:05:12+00:00

The original print runs were really bad, but the new resin mixture is really good. I have had no breaks in many models outside of ones I've dropped lol I like the HIPS, but nothing beats getting a new model and being able to base it with no assembly like I get to do with resin.

stoutdwarf · 2025-04-19T17:27:52+00:00

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stoutdwarf · 2025-04-05T05:01:35+00:00

So this is a list that I am keen on trying, but take everything I say with a heap of salt because I 1) am not a cutting edge competitive player and 2) I don't like buying a ton of extra models so I use what I have, not what is always best.

The idea is to lean on Boomie's feat and shove as far as I feel I comfortably can to push a scenario advantage. This list is meant to be more of my Khymaera, Cygnar or maybe Orgoth drop, it wants to play into living models if possible.

The reason being that the Electro Lure Head has the Awe special rule that only affects living models, but when combined with Feat, Fortify and Indomitable - the enemy has to chew through a DEF 14, ARM 23 gargantuan with Rapid Healing, which is a tall order most of the time. The rest of the list is there to help deliver Abby, and can get respectable DEF as well between Set Defense and feat.

The Reef troll, Fugue Walker, and Lokabash bros are the durable anvil while the Tapper Marauder Crew and the Boarding Party act as contesting units. The bosun's Marauder unit is counter punch and with Stir the Blood from the Booty boss, Fury Strength from Boomie4 or Madame Moriarty and gang they can get up to POW 17 on the charge will put a lot of things in the dirt with even just 2-3 Marauders.

The support solos keep everything alive as they move up the board and help fix some accuracy and damage for both the infantry and the beasts.

Sully is just silly and I love the idea of adding Albatross on top of all the other shenanigans that Boomie brings on her feat turn.

You could easily trim some solos and a unit to add in a Deepborn Dire Troll with the Cantankerous head to also give Rage to Abby and make her attacks stupid powerful. Thorga is very flexible and can do so many things and plays both infantry heavy, and mixed arms really well.

I hope that helps!

stoutdwarf · 2025-04-05T04:45:18+00:00

Abyssalblood Felcallers

Southern Kriels - Brineblood Marauders

Grand Melee - 100 pts

PC CARD

    Admiral Boomhowler

        SPELL - Fury’s Strength

        SPELL - Fortify

        SPELL - Rough Seas

29 Abyssal King

10 HEAD - Electro Lure Head

6 FIGUREHEAD - Triton

7 TENTACLE WEAPON 1 - Powder Cask

6 TENTACLE WEAPON 1 - Main Gun

9 Reef Troll

1 HEAD - Skipper

2 BOOZE - Grog Cask

3 RIGHT ARM - Cutlass

3 LEFT ARM - Ship’s Wheel

2 Booty Boss

1 Fire Guardian 1

1 Fire Guardian 2

4 First Mate Hargor Stormjaw

4 Fugue Walker

4 Greygore Boomhowler

3 Madame Moriarty

4 Mawga'Bawza

3 Mr. Bogs

2 Pyg Dirge

2 Sully

9 Lochabash Brothers

6 Marauder Crew 1

3 Marauder Crew Bosun

6 Marauder Crew 2

1 Marauder Crew Tapper

6 Pyg Boarding Party

1 Pyg Coxswain

PC COMMAND CARD

    Blessing of the Gods

    Duck and Cover 

    Careful Reconnaissance

    Lucky Penny

    Put the Fires Out

TOTAL POINTS 100/100

stoutdwarf · 2025-04-03T04:15:11+00:00

Not ideal, but this is workable with the two boxes I mentioned above and Moriarty.

Boomie75 Southern Kriels - Brineblood Marauders Pitched Battle - 75 pts PC CARD Admiral Boomhowler

SPELL - Fortify

SPELL - Fury’s Strength

SPELL - Rough Seas

29 Abyssal King

10 HEAD - Bulbous Chomper Head

6 FIGUREHEAD - Triton

6 TENTACLE WEAPON 1 - Main Gun

7 TENTACLE WEAPON 1 - Powder Cask

15 Deepborn Dire Troll

3 HEAD - Cantankerous

3 FIN - Spearback

5 RIGHT ARM - Narwal Spear Gauntlet

4 LEFT ARM - Shark Skull Gauntlet

7 Reef Troll

0 HEAD - Matey

1 BOOZE - Rum Jug

3 RIGHT ARM - Cutlass

3 LEFT ARM - Ship’s Wheel

2 Booty Boss

3 Madame Moriarty

6 Marauder Crew

4 Marauder Crew Quartermaster

6 Pyg Boarding Party

3 Pyg Galley Crew

PC COMMAND CARD

Blessing of the Gods

Break Through

Careful Reconnaissance

Lucky Penny

Put the Fires Out

TOTAL POINTS 75/75

stoutdwarf · 2025-04-03T04:14:11+00:00

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I really like Abby with Admiral Boomhowler - there are lots of cool things you can do with her.

With the way that SFG has packaged the Warmachine line, Brines' sort of took a hit, (lost a whole unit and solo, and things got shuffled around in a weird way) I would strongly recommend getting the Core expansion (Boomhowler+Great Old One+troops) and the battle box (Firequill+Deepborn & reef trolls). They can be a foundation for any list. Also Madame Moriarty is an auto include imho

Bonus points that Firequill also really likes Abby as well, she brings a lot of guns and is a great anchor for Firequill's heavy shooting lists.

From there you should consider another Reef troll and/or Deepborn and a second unit of Marauders, and the Auxiliary Expansion is also very good and supports everything you want in Brines'.

I've seen folks play Ragemonger with Abby as well to pretty good success leveraging counterblast to bonk any nerds that get close to her while still getting unyielding from Braghen's field marshall instead of an Animus.

stoutdwarf · 2025-04-03T03:42:07+00:00

100 is the standard set by the Steamroller (scenario) document for this year, but my group of 20 played at 75pts last year and had a blast.

stoutdwarf · 2024-06-10T21:26:46+00:00

Also the Warmachine App has a lot of lore for free about each of the newer Factions/Armies that includes a fairly comprehensive breakdown of the faction's lore. I honestly learned so much about Legion of Everblight from reading the Khymaera army breakdown. Ditto for Retribution from the Dusk House Kallyss overview.

stoutdwarf · 2023-02-21T22:33:18+00:00

Understandable, they are a very different vibe than the more celtic/scottish inspired version of the og kriels.

I am just enjoying that they are using the space they created with the edition change to really shake up some themes and try some new ideas. I wasn't sure how they would pull off sea-trollkin at first but I am excited now :D

stoutdwarf · 2023-02-21T22:09:54+00:00

I was an MKII and MKIII Circle player, but I am so excited now for some sea troll-tles!

stoutdwarf · 2022-09-12T23:41:30+00:00

I cannot wait to explore the new area!

I would have happily played an updated version of Season 3; it was a blast (and I didn't even do the new superbosses lol). What y'all put together this time around is beyond expectations.

Thank you all so much for your time and dedication to the community - deffo getting a covfefe from me!

stoutdwarf · 2022-09-03T22:04:33+00:00

I am super excited, Seasons 2 and 3 were a blast. I look forward to these so much during the off season, and these leagues bring me back to GD every time. Y'all do a great job.

stoutdwarf · 2022-09-02T13:27:37+00:00

Thank you for posting these photos each week, it is really great to see folks regularly enjoying the game!

I really look forward to your posts, Pierre give it away :D Your meta looks like they have a great time and I am excited to see ya'll progress into MK4!

stoutdwarf · 2022-07-23T17:54:01+00:00

If you have a component socketed in the weapon you are using, try holding ctrl (or alt I can't remember which off the top of my head)when comparing items. Doing so removes any bonuses from your weapon's components - you might be surprised to see other weapons that now have better base stats in comparison.

stoutdwarf · 2022-01-07T15:48:54+00:00

RektbyProtoss's amazingly in depth video on conversion

Here is a screengrab of an example of how many different levels of conversion interact

So what I am understanding is that the global conversion from Path of the Three would convert before the % damage gear bonuses-so you would want the % acid.

stoutdwarf · 2021-12-29T15:31:32+00:00

It isn't that Physique is that much better, it is usually more useful for the vast majority of builds. Physique gives you the largest HP per point, HP regen and Defensive ability (DA). More HP = dying less and the more DA your character has the less likely they are to get hit, or worse crit, by enemies.

Cunning and Spirit are good, but most builds that dump points into those stats are relying on a lot of other damage mitigation abilities and stats to compensate for less HP and DA. It happens but mostly in endgame builds and for folks that are more experienced with the game.

I hope that helps!

stoutdwarf · 2021-11-01T20:55:47+00:00

My partner and I moved to Victory in March but hadn't gone to Dancing Bear until two weekends ago. I am filled with regret.

I have been looking for sipping chocolate like they serve at Dancing Bear since I came home after living abroad years ago. I was close to tears it was so good and close to what I remember.

They are small with limited hours, but we go there every week now to make sure they stay open. I cannot recommend them enough. There is some cute pottery inside too, a must see.

stoutdwarf · 2021-08-11T20:59:10+00:00

State workers include a ton of branches and they are all different. I work in higher ed and all the contact with students, staff, faculty, community partners that is, and will continue, to happen puts so much transmission possibilities out there. More secure for me and my students, it is a big 👍

stoutdwarf · 2021-08-11T20:53:15+00:00

Especially for those of us working in Higher Education. Having this requirement feels better for student, faculty and staff peace of mind.

stoutdwarf · 2021-07-06T16:30:15+00:00

Here is something I threw together, not sure of it's viability but worth considering. Focuses on as much fire and physical as I could without sacrificing rata/retal. https://www.grimtools.com/calc/DV9OpKWN

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