WARMACHINE Philippines

Warmachine Philippines Mk2

2010-06-22T04:48:00.004+08:00

Our new home --> WMH Philippines 2011

Fall of Drakheim

2009-12-09T23:59:00.002+08:00

More forces have mobilized to move into Darkheim – only to meet and do battle at the fallen Drakheim railroad bridge.

With orders from General Emmanuel Jules to invade Drakheim, Lord Commander Stryker’s 30th Stormrage clashed with Grim Angus as the Trollblood warlock was carrying Madrak back to Tribe Keishan. Grim and his warband managed to break through the Cygnar force but Stryker, seeing Madrak’s prone body carried by a Dire Troll Earthborn, paused and decided not to give pursuit.

Elder Shaman Hraustr Gifrsent two warbands, led by Grissel Bloodsong and Calandra Truthsayer, to invade Drakheim. From the recent Cygnaran interjection into Khador territory, General Edward Nezn ordered further hammering of their offensive and sent Major Markus “Siege” Brisbane to the front.

Siege’s forces met with Calandra’s warband at the edge of the Drakheim border. The Oracle of Glimmerwood decided not to push their advance, seeing the massive Cygnaran army marching northwards, further into Khadoran territory.

Grissel’s warband made a direct assault against one of the Khadoran forward bunkers. They were met with Forward Kommander Sorscha Kratikoff and battle quickly ensued. The Khadoran warcaster led an over-extended counter-attack, but despite all of the supposedly-telling blows, amazingly Grissel Bloodsong shrugged them off and disabled Sorscha easily.

Cygnar forces overran through scattered elements of Trollbloods and Khador, and immediately engaged the Khadoran withdrawal led by Forward Kommander Sorscha Kratikoff. The Khadoran warcaster played a tremendously risky gamble, baiting Major Siege out from his army. But Sorscha’s plan backfired, and Siege deftly brought his opponent down with withering ranged attacks.

Due to numerous raids from varied factions, Kommandant Ivan Drakhov’s new kamp has been razed, even before most of its foundations were stoned in. His last orders for the Red Army were to replenish their numbers and supplies, and wait for future orders to be given by his private network of Kayazy Assassins.

Game 4.1 - Kei Valentin's Grim Angus [+3] defeats Jake de Jesus' Lord Commander Coleman Stryker [+1]
35 PC

Game 4.2 - Tiny David's Major Markus "Siege" Brisbane [+3] defeats SJ Quema's Grissel Bloodsong [+1]
35 PC

Game 4.3 - SJ Quema's Grissel Bloodsong [+3] defeats Kim Navarro's Forward Kommander Sorscha Kratikoff [+1]
35 PC

Game 4.4 - Tiny David's Major Markus "Siege" Brisbane [+3] defeats SJ Quema's Calandra Truthsayer, Oracle of Glimmerwood [+1]
35 PC

Game 4.5 - Tiny David's Major Markus "Siege" Brisbane [+3] defeats Kim Navarro's Forward Kommander Sorscha Kratikoff [+1]
35 PC

+++

Players Standings
Start date: November 2009

[15] John Edward (Tiny) David
• [6] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W2[6]/L0/D0
• [9] Major Markus "Siege" Brisbane W3[9]/L0/D0

[10] Ian (Kim) Navarro
• [1] Kommander Orsus Zoktavir W0/L2[2]/D0
• [4] Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey W1[3]/L1[1]/D0
• [3] Karchev the Terrible W1[3]/L0/D0
• [2] Forward Kommander Sorscha Kratikoff W0/L2[2]/D0

[7] Kei (Kei) Valentin
• [6] Grim Angus W2[6]/L0/D0
• [1] Chief Madrak Ironhide W0/L1[1]/D0

[5] Dick (Wolf) Sy
• [4] Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador W1[3]/L1[1]/D0
• [1] Tyrant Xerxis W0/L1[1]/D0

[5] SJ (jq46137) Quema
• [4] Grissel Bloodsong W1[3]/L1[1]/D0
• [1] Calandra Truthsayer, Oracle of Glimmerwood W0/L1[1]/D0

[3] Karl (Bakerofish) Manalo
• [3] Kaya Wildbourne W1[3]/L0/D0

[1] Jake de Jesus
• [1] Lord Commander Coleman Stryker W0/L1[1]/D0

[1] Jeff (impjep) Yu
• [1] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W0/L1[1]/D0

March of the Kriels

2009-12-09T23:51:00.004+08:00

News of Cygnar’s attack on Drakheim spread like wildfire, and numerous forces have attempted to take advantage of Kommandant Drakhov’s setbacks. Warchief Keishan sent Chief Madrak Ironhide and Borka Kegslayer to salvage supplies at what they thought was an already-abandoned kamp. They were met with Kommander Orsus Zoktavir in the east and Karchev the Terrible in the west. Grim managed to bring down the Butcher of Khardov but Madrak failed in getting past Karchev and his armored battlegroup. Arriving at an impasse, an unspoken arrangement was agreed upon by both sides as Grim dragged Madrak away and Karchev stood in front of Orsus’ fallen form.

Game 3.1 - Kei Valentin's Grim Angus [+3] defeats Kim Navarro's Kommander Orsus Zoktavir [+1]
35PC

Game 3.2 - Kim's Karchev the Terrible [+3] defeats Kei Valentin's Chief Madrak Ironhide [+1]
35PC

+++

Players Standings
Start date: November 2009

[8] Ian (Kim) Navarro
• [1] Kommander Orsus Zoktavir W0/L2[2]/D0
• [4] Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey W1[3]/L1[1]/D0
• [3] Karchev the Terrible W1[3]/L0/D0

[6] John Edward (Tiny) David
• [6] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W2[6]/L0/D0

[5] Dick (Wolf) Sy
• [4] Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador W1[3]/L1[1]/D0
• [1] Tyrant Xerxis W0/L1[1]/D0

[4] Kei (Kei) Valentin
• [3] Grim Angus W1[3]/L0/D0
• [1] Chief Madrak Ironhide W0/L1[1]/D0

[3] Karl (Bakerofish) Manalo
• [3] Kaya Wildbourne W1[3]/L0/D0

[1] Jeff (impjep) Yu
• [1] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W0/L1[1]/D0

Call of the Wild

2009-12-09T00:37:00.004+08:00

Karok the Watchful ordered Kaya Wildbourne and a pack of Circle Orboros warbeasts further into the Bloodstone Marches where they strayed into Dominar Syrxes’ territory of Dam’ragh. Tyrant Xerxis was garrisoned at Dam’ragh but was unable to defend the swift attacks of Kaya’s warband. Dam’ragh armed forces have been doubled and border patrols increased.

Game 2.1 - Karl Manalo's Kaya Wildbourne [+3] defeats Dick Sy's Tyrant Xerxis [+1]
35PC

+++

Players Standings
Start date: November 2009

[6] John Edward (Tiny) David
• [6] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W2[6]/L0/D0

[5] Dick (Wolf) Sy
• [4] Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador W1[3]/L1[1]/D0
• [1] Tyrant Xerxis W0/L1[1]/D0

[5] Ian (Kim) Navarro
• [1] Kommander Orsus Zoktavir W0/L1[1]/D0
• [4] Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey W1[3]/L1[1]/D0

[3] Karl (Bakerofish) Manalo
• [3] Kaya Wildbourne W1[3]/L0/D0

[1] Jeff (impjep) Yu
• [1] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W0/L1[1]/D0

Shaking Off The Rust

2009-11-05T23:00:00.013+08:00

Prince Dimitri Golovko’s Black Dragons, led by Old Witch Zevanna Agha, was unsuccessful with routing Kommandant Ivan Drakhov’s mobilization led by Prince Vladimir Tzepesci in Drakheim, Borstoi. Work began for Drakhov’s military kamp in Drakheim.

On the way back to Umbresk, Prince Golovko’s Black Dragons, led by Zevanna Agha, encountered General Johann Jefferson’s 27th Silverbolts led by Captain Jeremiah Kraye. The Black Dragons were successful in routing the Silverbolts and diverting their march towards Drakheim.

In a daring move, General Edward Nezn took command of the remaining elements of the Silverbolts and ordered Captain Kraye to launch a direct assault on Kommandant Drakhov’s new kamp construction in Drakheim. Prince Vladimir was caught unaware and Drakhov lost several supply trains on that raid.

General Nezn’s plan was unfolded – the attack on Drakhov’s kamp was just the initial phase of it. His primary target was the railroad bridge leading to and from Drakheim. Again, the Cygnaran strike was swift and precise, this time Captain Kraye brought down Kommander Orsus Zoktavir, who was on his way to Drakheim for resupply. Khador forces scattered once more, and General Nezn’s target – the Drakheim railroad bridge – has been destroyed.

If you play a game, report the result via post on the MWPH forum, or comment here (chatbox or Blogspot comment).

Winning a game gets you and your warcaster 3 points. Draw will bag you 2 points, while a loss will get you 1 point.

Location: Kim's Bunker
Attendance: Kim, Fred, Dick, Jeff, Tiny
Date: November 5, 2009

Weekday gaming at Kim's Bunker to shake off some of the rust that collected over from long periods of non-gaming! Pizza and soda galore, and some Tropic Thunder, AXN Wipeout and single player Left 4 Dead action on the side.

Game 1.1 - Kim Navarro's Vlad Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey [+3] vs. Dick Sy's Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador [+1]
35PC SR4 Mosh Pit
Dick's last gambit was to use Gallows to pull Vlad out of the Moshpit area. With Blood of Kings on, the attempt failed with low die roll.
Result: Kim's Vlad victorious via concede

Game 1.2 - Dick Sy's Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador [+3] vs. Jeff Yu's Captain Jeremiah Kraye [+1]
35PC SR4 No Man's Land
Result: Dick's Old Witch victorious via objective win

Game 1.3 - Tiny David's Captain Jeremiah Kraye [+3] vs. Kim Navarro's Vlad Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey [+1]
25PC SR4 Mosh Pit
With Wind Wall and Signs and Portents up and Vlad with no focus left, Tiny used Full Tilt on his Centurion for a swift and decisive charge!
Result: Tiny's Kraye victorious via casterkill

Game 1.4 - Tiny David's Captain Jeremiah Kraye[+3] vs. Kim Navarro's Kommander Orsus Zoktavir [+1]
25PC SR4 Mosh Pit
Balls out and multiple high rolls, Kraye humbles eButcher with concentrated fire from the Cygnaran warcaster, the Gun Mage Captain Adept and the battlegroup of Hunters!
Result: Tiny's Kraye victorious via casterkill

+++

Players Standings
Start date: November 2009

[6] John Edward (Tiny) David
• [6] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W2[6]/L0/D0

[5] Ian (Kim) Navarro
• [1] Kommander Orsus Zoktavir W0/L1[1]/D0
• [4] Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey W1[3]/L1[1]/D0

[4] Dick (Wolf) Sy
• [4] Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador W1[3]/L1[1]/D0

[1] Jeff (impjep) Yu
• [1] Captain Jeremiah Kraye W0/L1[1]/D0

MkII Rules and Model Info Available for PDF Download

2009-09-21T20:16:00.000+08:00

To our players:

We have decided to do something radical. We’ve been paying a lot of attention to our forums and talking with our players at the conventions this summer and it’s clear that the anticipation for MkII is driving everyone a little batty. Many are excited, some of you are a little afraid, but the suspense is killing everyone and the speculation is killing us! So after a great deal of deliberation we have decided that the best thing we can do for the mental well-being of our community is to completely change our plans and do what we said we wouldn’t: we’re going to put all of the MkII rules and model information online as PDF downloads, because four more months is just too damn long for everyone to be holding their breath.

There are some disclaimers and explanations that need to accompany this.

First, the rules and stat info are final. While the books and cards are still in layout and will be for the next few weeks before they go to press, this is the final form this information will take. So you can be confident that nothing you see here will change between now and when the rules come out in book form unless we find an editing mistake at the last moment that needs to be corrected. But our development on this is locked. You have the final data.

Second, as the book and cards are still in layout, and because we want to give this information to you now, you’re getting the no-frills version. The rules PDF is the book layout but does not include any backgrounds, art or diagrams. And in several places, you’ll note that icons are displayed by name rather than their graphic (these are waiting to be plugged in) and there are many instances of ‘see page XXX’, which is a placeholder for a page number that gets filled in as the very last thing we do in the layout process once we know that nothing is shifting around in the layout anymore. As well, the model info is being taken directly from our development files, so they’re not nice, neat little cards. Each model’s stat info is on a separate page as just the data with no graphical layout or whatnot.

So while this is an unpolished, un-beautiful version of what will be found in the final product, and while you’ll have to read around the ‘XXX’ and icon names, it IS the final information, and we know that’s what everyone is dying for right now anyway. Think of it as seeing a movie before all the special effects, color correction, sound track and sound editing take place. It’s the movie, just not how it’s meant to be presented.

A few final notes; once again, we want to thank our community, all of you players, for your involvement and feedback in shaping the MkII rules. While we know that this has been an inconvenient transition, we do believe that all of the changes made in MkII will improve the play experience for the community as a whole, and we also believe that this process has yielded the best possible final product. We hope that you will see the impact and the influence that your feedback has had on what MkII has become.

While you will no doubt be eager to take everything for a spin, please be aware that our ‘official’ events will continue to be supported with MkI rules for the remainder of the year. Naturally, what you do in the privacy of your own game store is up to you and your opponent and the event organizer, but as far as we’re concerned, MkII will not be supported in organized play by Privateer until January when the book comes out.

And a final word to our Hordes players who still have a much longer wait ahead of them; please know that we are working very hard to put out the Hordes MkII field test as soon as possible. Because of what we have learned through the MkII field test, we believe our first public draft of the Hordes MkII rules will much more closely resemble what the final rules will look like. Because of that, it is our intention to make the Hordes MkII Field Test rules official upon posting so that Hordes players can continue to participate in our organized play events alongside WARMACHINE players until the Hordes MkII book comes out next summer. The caveat of course is that things WILL change, but probably much less dramatically than some of the WARMACHINE changes that we observed.

Thank you all for your patience, your feedback, and your continued support.

And play like you’ve got MkII…

Matt Wilson
Privateer Press
Chief Creative Officer

*To download the files, right-click, then save as.

WARMACHINEMkII Core Rules.pdf

WM_MkII_Cards.pdf

Unstoppable 3

2009-09-09T21:32:00.003+08:00

[Discussion] Khador Questions

2009-08-04T13:26:00.003+08:00

Here are some questions I got from Peter Dalope (feriomadrox) of Baguio, Philippines. I'll try to put some insight here.

Q: Pinag-iisipan nung friend namin ni Joma kung alin sa dalawa ang bibilhin nya: Greylords or Pikemen. Any suggestions or points to consider before deciding?
Ian "Kim" Navarro: I would strongly suggest getting some solid infantry first, so I say Iron Fang Pikemen. They have really good stats, plus they will work with any Khadoran warcaster as front line infantry or bodyguard (for small-based warcasters). Greylords are OK, but they're more of a specialized role, and costly for three cloth wearers. Plus with the coming of Shake Effects on Mk2, and their reduction in DEF, they're harder to work with an Mk1 mentality.
Dick Sy: IFP vs Greylords - definitely IFP. Then IFP UA. Then you get the Greylords.

Q: Kuya, i-rate mo nga effectiveness ng Assault Kommandos - pinapatanong ng friend ko. Curious din ako kasi I have not yet seen anyone field them. And they don't seem to put them on any list. Sinong warcaster ang magandang kasama nila?
Kim: Personally, I'm not a fan of how their models look, that's why I haven't bought any of those as of the moment. I'd buy them if I had the luxury cash, and just so I can say I have the models. Using them is another thing. I'd use Winter Guard over those. In Mk2, they may turn out to be immune to fire and corrosion, but they'd fill a specialized role against some Protectorate or Cryx. As for warcasters, most probably pVlad (Signs and Portents) and eIrusk (everything he does) will make good use of Assault Kommandos.
Dick Sy: Never got the AKs so can't comment on them much whether Mk 1 or 2.

Q: What's the advantage of taking a Kodiak over a Devastator?
Kim: It will boil down to preference. Khadoran warjacks are all slow at SPD4. If you make them run, you'd have to allocate focus on them. The Mk1 Kodiak can run for free. In Mk2, it will be even field for the Kodiak and the Devastator in those terms. For me, I'd take the Kodiak because it can cross rough terrain. Plus its Hammerfists work well with Sorscha's Tempest or any other knock down effect. But primarily, I'd take the Kodiak because it's cheaper in points. It's too easy to cripple a Khadoran warjack, so taking the cheapest one you can get will give you more points for infantry, which you can use to offset said crippled warjack.
Dick Sy: Mk 1 and 2, if you have to choose between the two, Kodiak gets the nod first. Flexible and works well with most casters. Dev is more of a bodyguard and while it can be nasty with RoD, it can also be easily taken down. If you can get both though, get them.

UPDATE: New questions
August 10, 2009

Q: Saan book or No Quarter mababasa: Ginawang weapon ni Asphyxious si Daemortus? Yung part na sumama si Cylena kay Goreshade?
Kim: Regarding Asphyxxious and Daemortus, I believe that story is found in Apotheosis. No idea about Cylena and Goreshade. It's probably in Legends or the NQs around the time Legends was released.

Unholy Alliances, Round Three

2009-08-03T16:19:00.001+08:00

Circle Orboros Coup D'Etat - Unholy Alliances

The Unthinkable - Protectorate of Menoth allies with Cryx

Cryx Infighting - Cryx allies with Cygnar

Primal Fury - Legion of Everblight and Circle Orboros

Photos by Mike "mangsky" Ang; post mirrored from Pinoy Wargamer.

Gaming at Cafe Mana

2009-08-03T16:17:00.001+08:00

500 points No Man's Land - Sorscha against Kraye

From my POV, 1000 points of Tiny's Cygnar against my Khador

Lord Commander Stryker's unsuccessful gamble

Tiny moving his models into position

Sorscha's Icy Gaze turn after slowing down the enemy with Old Witch's Field of Talons

Mirror from Pinoy Wargamer

Unholy Alliances

2009-07-26T02:52:00.004+08:00

Some pics from our league games at Pitshop

Badj going up against Mang

Patrick versus Mang

Patrick's Zaal against my Irusk

Unholy Alliances Results - Round 2

2009-07-21T04:13:00.001+08:00

As per mangsky's post on MWPH forums.

TEAM PITSHOP 2-1
TEAM FORTRESS 0-4
TEAM HORDES 2-2
TEAM BUNKER 3-0

DEE-EL def FRED
KIM def EMP
MANG MENOTH def PATRICK
MANG MENOTH def BOMBER
KIM def PATRICK
KIM def MANG CRYX
PATRICK def BOMBER

Unholy Alliances Results - Round 1

2009-07-13T11:19:00.003+08:00

As per mangsky's post on MWPH forums.

STANDINGS AFTER ROUND I

1- TEAM PITSHOP 7-2
2- TEAM BUNKER 5-4
3- TEAM HORDES 4-5
4- TEAM FORTRESS 2-7

Mang's Protectorate of Menoth against Patrick's Skorne

EMP def. BAKER
MANG KHADOR def BOMBER
MANG CRYX def FRED
MANG MENOTH def EMP
DEE EL def EMP
MANG MENOTH def DEE EL
MANG CRYX def BAKER
KIM def FRED
PATRICK def FRED
BOMBER def MANDO
MANG KHADOR def DAEMON
KIM def LANCE
MANDO def PATRICK
BAKER def DAEMON
DAEMON def BOMBER
KIM def MANG KHADOR
MANG MENOTH def MANDO
MANG CRYX forfeit vs PATRICK

Unholy Alliances

2009-06-24T18:30:00.002+08:00

UNHOLY ALLIANCES
TEAM LEAGUE FOR WARMACHINE/HORDES

WHERE: Fortress and Pitshop
WHEN: JULY 2009
WHO: 4 Teams
REGISTRATION: P1,000 per team

TEAMS: Each team is composed of 4 DISTINCT factions. From 1 to 4 players may
comprise a team and each player may play any number of factions (so a team may
have just 1 player play all 4 factions). Factions may be of any combination. Note that
you will NOT be playing against your teammates in any part of the league.

PRIZES: Special COINS will be awarded to all the members of the winning team
and Special PINS will be awarded to all the members of the runner up team. All other players who play in all the necessary games will also be awarded prizes

VENUE/TABLES: Pitshop and Fortress are the venues for this league with the exception of round 3 which will be played on a 4x6 table at Pitshop. Tables will be pre-set with terrain at Pitshop and will be set similar to the below at Fortress
http://sites.privateerpress.com/dispatch/2...s/2009/2/15.jpg
http://sites.privateerpress.com/dispatch/2...s/2009/2/04.jpg

TIME LIMIT : there will be no time limit for the games except that which is
reasonable

The League will be composed of 4 distinct rounds, namely:
1st Round
2nd Round
Semi Finals
Finals

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1st ROUND
JULY 1 to JULY 10

Each team member will be randomly matched against one other member from every other team for a total of 3 games. Each team member will be eligible to use his chosen “ACE” for each of those games. Games will be set at 750 pts (unless another pointage has been mutually agreed upon) and all missions for the 1st round will be NO MAN'S LAND (SR4).

Each team is allocated 4 “ACES” which it may allocate to any 4 members of the team. Members must pick different aces. Although there are 5 choices, only 1 per player will be given. The aces are as follows:

1 – LUCKY : Player may Re-roll any 2 die rolls per game. Yes, that includes the starting roll. Each roll may only be re-rolled once.
2 – INSPIRED : Choose 1 non-character/unique model or unit. This model/unit has all of its stats increased by 1 and is fearless.
3 – INTELLIGENCE : Player gets +1 to the starting roll and may give advance deployment to any ONE model/unit below 100 pts.
4 – MONEYED : Player may employ any 1 mercenary/minion solo or minimum size unit for free with no faction requirements. This will even allow WM armies to use a minion(s) and vice versa.
5 – FAVORED : Player may exceed the FA of any model/unit/UA by 1. Uniques and characters remain unique.

Players will be matched randomly prior to the start of the round. And all players must announce their choice of "Ace" within 24 hours of the start of the round. We will do the random matchups at Pitshop/Fortress with witnesses.

If any team member is unable to complete his required game, the game MAY be played by a teammate. However, that teammate will NOT be allowed to use his “ACE” and the opponent will be awarded the starting roll and an extra 75 pts for composition. Only 1 substitution will be allowed per team per round. All other games are considered forfeit and will be marked as a loss. After all games in the first round, all team members tally their scores and that will be the team's score for the 1st round. So theoretically, a team could acquire a best score of 12-0. Teams will be ranked at this point and will be rewarded according to rank.

Example : Team A is composed of Player K, Player M, Player C and Player T. Player K is randomly matched against player 1 of Team B, player 2 of Team C and player 3 of Team D. If player K cannot fulfill any match, player M may substitute for him but his opponent is at +75, wins starting roll and player M may NOT use his “ACE”.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2nd ROUND
JULY 11 to JULY 20

Each team member will be randomly matched against one other member from every other team for a total of 3 games. However, the player may NOT be matched against someone he played against in the 1st round. Games will be set at 750 pts (unless another pointage has been mutually agreed upon) and all missions for the 2nd round will be DESTRUCTION (SR4). Players MUST bring an appropriate item for the scenario which should be a cylinder 2” high and 2” diameter. Any item may suffice as long as it is sufficiently based/grounded (e.g a tissue roll with a stones inside is sufficient). You may NOT use a model to represent this. If a player does not bring an appropriate model, his objective will only have 25 damage boxes instead of 35.

The highest ranked team after round 1 gets a bonus of 200 pts it may split (in 50 pt increments) among its members. The 2nd ranked team gets 150 pts, third 100 pts and the last ranked team gets 50 pts. The extra pointage allocated to the member will be used for all games in the 2nd round.

Players will be matched randomly prior to the start of the round. And all players must announce their choice of bonuses within 24 hours of the start of the round. We will do the random matchups at Pitshop/Fortress with witnesses.

Example: 1st ranked Team allocated 100 pts to player A, 50 to player B and 50 to player C. Player D does not get any extra points. Player A gets to add 100 extra points for EACH game he has in round 2. Points are NOT transferrable once allocated, i.e. you cannot mix and match per opponent.

If any team member is unable to complete his required game, the game MAY be played by a teammate. However, that teammate will NOT be allowed to use any bonus points and the opponent will be awarded the starting roll and an extra 75 pts for composition. Only 1 substitution will be allowed per team per round. All other games are considered forfeit and will be marked as a loss. After all games in the second round, all team members tally their scores and that will be the team's score for the 2nd round. Both 1st and 2nd round scores will be added to reflect the teams score for the semifinal round.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEMI FINALS
JULY 21 to JULY 25

Two players per team will be eligible to participate in the third round (teams choose amongst themselves). This is a 2v2 2000 pt game. Each player must field 1000 pts and will only be allowed to control his group/pack. The mission is Throw Down (SR4). Players field 1000 pts each, however, uniques and characters and special restrictions remain enforced per team. So Team 1 may NOT field 2 Alten Ashleys nor may they field a normal Eiryss and an epic Eiryss. Restrictions on animosity also apply so Precursor Knights for example may not be fielded if the other player is playing Cryx. Teams make only 1 starting roll per side and play as if both were one entity. They are still considered different (but friendly) factions so faction specific abilities/spells do NOT affect his teammate.

Example: Team 1 makes 1 starting roll, both players deploy simultaneously and conduct their activations one player at a time. Player 1 completes all his activations, then player 2 proceeds with his. The order MAY be changed but once a player has started he must complete the activation of all his models first before his teammate may proceed with his.

The top ranked team will be matched up against the 4th ranked team whereas the 2nd ranked team will be matched against the 3rd ranked team. The top ranked team may choose any 2 “Advantage”s whereas the 2nd ranked team may choose 1. The Advantages are below:

1 – The team may add 400 pts to their total pointage which may be split between both players in 100 pt increments.

2 – The team may re-roll any 4 die-rolls for the game which may be used by any player.

3 – The team may field any 2 mercenary/minion solo or unit for free with no faction requirements

4 – Choose 2 non-character models or units. Their stats are all increased by +1 and gain fearless and advance deployment.

All participants must announce their choice of advantages PRIOR to the game.

This is an elimination round. The 2 losing teams will not proceed to the FINALS.
As this is a long game (est 3-4 hours), please make proper arrangement. Games will be at a 4x6 table at Pitshop only.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

the FINALS
JULY 26 to END

Only the players of the two winning teams in the semi-finals may participate in the finals.
The finals will be composed of 4 games.

Game 1 – Mosh Pit
Game 2 – No Man's Land
Game 3 – Contested Ground
Game 4 – Process of Elimination

All games are 1000pts each. No advantages or aces may be used.

Teams secretly allocate their players into each game. Both allocations will be revealed simultaneously. In addition, each team chooses 1 player to be their “scorer”. If this player wins, he scores double so his win counts as 2 wins. If by some chance there is still a tie, each team chooses 1 player to play a Game 5 – 1000 pts Break the Line

The team which score the most wins is declared the UNHOLY ALLIANCE CHAMPIONS

+++

CONTACT NUMBERS

Mangsky : 0917-5331943
Dee-el : 0928-5022468
Emp : 0915-8692403
Kim : 0916-5624382
Baker : 0918-2153422
Bomber: 0916- 3038996
Fred : 0916-4143999
Mando : 0928-5001585
Patrick : 0906-3256526
Daemon: 0918-9133520

ROUND I MATCHES
------------------------------------------------------

TEAM HORDES

1. Dee-EL INTELLIGENCE : Kim - Emp - Mang Menoth
2. Daemon INSPIRED: Baker - Bomber - Mang Khador
3. Patrick MONEYED: Mando - Fred - Mang Cryx

TEAM BUNKER?

1. Kim LUCKY: Fred - Mang Khador - Dee-el
2. Mando INSPIRED : Bomber - Mang Menoth - Patrick
3. Baker INTELLIGENCE : Emp - Mang Cryx - Daemon

TEAM FORTRESS

1. Fred INTELLIGENCE : Mang Cryx - Kim - Patrick
2. Emp MONEYED: Mang Menoth - Baker - Dee-El
3. Bomber INSPIRED: Mang Khador - Mando - Daemon

TEAM PITSHOP

1. Mang Menoth INTELLIGENCE: Dee-El - Mando - Emp
2. Mang Khador MONEYED: Daemon - Kim - Bomber
3. Mang Cryx INSPIRED: Patrick - Baker - Fred

------------------------------------------------------------------------

ROUND II MATCHES

-------------------------------------------------------------------

TEAM HORDES

1. Dee-El : Fred - Baker - Mang Khador
2. Daemon : Emp - Mando - Mang Cryx
3. Patrick : Bomber - Kim - Mang Menoth

TEAM BUNKER

1. Kim: Emp - Mang Cryx - Patrick
2. Mando: Fred- Mang Khador - Daemon
3. Baker : Bomber - Mang Menoth - Dee-el

TEAM FORTRESS

1. Fred : Mang Khador - Mando - Dee-el
2. Emp: Mang Cryx - Kim - Daemon
3. Bomber ; Mang Menoth - Baker - Patrick

TEAM PITSHOP

1. Mang Menoth : Patrick - Baker - Bomber
2. Mang Khador : Dee-el - Mando - Fred
3. Mang Cryx - Daemon - Kim - Emp

Call of the wild

2009-06-21T23:12:00.001+08:00

Doc Lance's Kromac x Enrique's Asphyxious; 500pts 'Mosh Pit' (Thornwood)
Doc Lance's Kromac x Enrique's Vlad; 500pts 'Mosh Pit' (Thornwood)
Emp's Montenebra x Doc Lance's Kromac; 500pts 'Mosh Pit' (Ord)

The Ord Incident

2009-06-15T10:49:00.002+08:00

Fred's Asphyxious x Bog's Reznik; 500pts 'Break the Line' (Ord)
Enrique's Vlad x Emp's Deneghra; 500pts 'Mosh Pit' (Ord)

More Retribution of Scyrah

2009-06-10T15:16:00.001+08:00

Narn, Iron Kingdoms Mage Hunter of Ios

Heavy Myrmidon (plastic kit, left to right): Hydra, Manticore, Phoenix
House Shyeel has brought the power of its formidable myrmidons to the Retribution, fighting machines enhanced by sophisticated arcanika systems. The Hydra stores energy in its arcane batteries to unleash a torrent of crushing blows or a singularly powerful blast. The Manticore is equally as formidable in melee or at range, thanks to kinetically augmented attacks and its Cyclone Cannon. The Phoenix enters battle in a blaze of blue-white flames as liquid fire ignites along its massive thermal blade.

Chimera
Retribution Light Warjack
The Chimera has an unsettling appearance as its active power field makes its form blur and fade. Once it nears the enemy, a Chimera becomes a delivery device for its warcaster’s most powerful arcane powers, channeled across its arc node. The Chimera will strike and kill with its scything arm-mounted glaives, then vanish as nearby soldiers turn to desperately engage it. With a flicker of blended light it appears behind them to deliver arcane death.

Gorgon
Retribution Light Warjack
The Gorgon exists to dictate the flow of battle by depriving the enemy of mobility. Its integral force cannon unleashes blasts of energy capable of forestalling an enemy’s forward momentum. Its more powerful fields require close proximity, and the Gorgon will rush forward to seize even larger and more powerful ’jacks or myrmidons to pin them in place. While its force-locked prey struggles to extract itself, the Gorgon deals punishing blows with its arm-mounted glaives.

Griffon
Retribution Light Warjack
The Griffon is a sleek and fast myrmidon, designed for swift flanking maneuvers. Its power field enables the Griffon to become near-weightless for short intervals, allowing for long, loping strides before it strikes home with its powerful halberd. By judicious use of this field the Griffon can negotiate marshy terrain, dense undergrowth or other obstacles.

Pics of the miniatures of Kaelyssa and the Dawnguard Invictors also posted. Images are Copyright © Privateer Press.

The Last Days of Summer

2009-06-08T00:17:00.003+08:00

Posted by: Fred Escalona

Fred's Asphyxious x Fried's Karchev; 500pts 'King of the Plateau' (Broken Coast)
Tiny's Brisbane and Haley x Fred's Asphyxious and Fiona the Black; 1000pts King of the Plateau' (Northern Cygnar)
Fried's Karchev x Fred's Asphyxious; 500pts 'King of the Plateau' (Ord)
Tiny's Brisbane x Fried's Karchev; 500pts 'King of the Plateau'
Fred's Asphyxious and Fiona the Black x Karl's EKaya and Kromac; 1000pts 'King of the Plateau'(Ord)
Doc Lance's Morvahna x Karl's EKaya; 750pts 'King of the Plateau'
Mang's Old Witch and EVlad x Fred's Asphyxious and Fiona the Black; 1000pts King of the Plateau' (Ord)
Fred's Asphyxious x Enrique's Vlad; 500pts 'Break the Line' (Ord)
Emp's Montenebra x Enrique's Vlad; 500pts 'Break the Line' (Ord)
Peter's Asphyxious x Eduard's Fiona the Black; 500pts 'Mosh Pit' (Broken Coast)
Peter's Skarre x Eduard's Fiona the Black; 500pts 'No Man's Land' (Broken Coast)

Mk2 Games at Fortress

2009-06-07T15:59:00.011+08:00

Posted by: PG shink1m

Since it's going to be an inevitability, I decided to round up a handful of guys to playtest some Mk2 games at Fortress last Friday, June 5 2009. We played our games at 35 PC using Steamroller 4 scenarios.

People at Fortress (2009-06-05): Fred, Kim, Barby, Friedrich, Bogs, Arvin, Romy, Fluffy

Game 1: Fred Escalona's Lich Lord Asphyxious victorious over Kim Navarro's Karchev the Terrible
It wasn't Karchev who was terrible, it was me, terribly failing at measuring my warcaster's control area. I thought I had eAsphyxious done in, with Total War and Unearthly Rage on my Beast-09 and a Juggernaut. I was dead wrong, with my warjacks' charge failing at just about a few more fractions of an inch! Fred brought down the man in the machine by having Tartarus killing off his own Bane Thralls for the Spectral Legion engine and the Lich Lord unleashing them on an overextended Karchev!
Scenario: 35 PC Throwdown, win via casterkill
Territory Contested: Scharde Isles

Game 2: Kim Navarro's Karchev the Terrible victorious over Friedrich Lopez' Karchev the Terrible
The battle of two bottled madmen, each with their own Behemoths! Friedrich flung an early Total War on his Behemoth and Spriggan to damage my Behemoth, but proved only in breaking some of its systems (namely its right arm). I retaliated and got to break his Behemoth and damaging his Spriggan. My Greylords got to Ice Cage his Devastator, but that new Shake Effect rule proved tremendously detrimental to my tactic! His forces were too far flung behind the front line, so when his Spriggan fell down, I got the win via objective.
Territory Contested: Northwest Khador

Game 3: Kim Navarro's Karchev the Terrible victorious over Bogs Galvez' High Allegiant Amon Ad-Raza
Early rounds were seen both of us jockeying our miniatures into position. With Unearthky Rage on, my Juggernaut charged and killed one of Bogs' Stone and Mortar stanced Paladins of the Wall - and with that the Protectorate forces moved in to challenge my Khador. With a great display of maneuvering, Amon got off Union and Synergy, and brought down both my Behemoth and Beast-09 with his warjacks! Upon the destruction of his warjacks, Karchev popped Total War, casted Unearthly Rage, turned around to face Amon behind the broken warjacks he toppled and charged the Protectorate warcaster. The Khadoran warcaster fell Amon Ad-Raza with one mighty swing from Sunder!
Scenario: 35 PC No Man's Land, win via casterkill
Territory Contested: Northwest Khador

Game 4: Fred Escalona's Lich Lord Asphyxious victorious over Bogs Galvez' Heirarch Severius
Sadly, I wasn'y paying much attention to this game. Fred or Bogs, please send me a writeup of this game ASAP. Thanks.
Scenario: 35 PC Destruction, win via forfeit
Territory Contested: Broken Coast

Click on the regions for more details!
Click here to view Map Guidelines!

WMPH Ladder (as of June 7 2009)
Started April 2009

71	Ian "Kim" Navarro
66	Fred Escalona
43	Friedrich Lopez
32	Karl Manalo
29	Peter Anthony Dalope
29	Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr.
26	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
26	John "Tiny" David
25	Dick Sy
17	Christian "Kei" Valentin
13	Mike "Mangsky" Ang
10	Lesther Calina
7	Arvin Tan
5	Mark "Mooms" Aliaga
5	Joma
5	Enrique
5	Christian "Fluffy" Peña
5	Cholo
5	Badj Mercado
5	Arsenio "Raf" Rafael
5	Aerol Bibat
4	Zig
4	Carlos Sandico
3	SJ Quema
3	Patrick Palma
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
2	Alger Lim
1	Raymund "PG Dan" Tesoro
1	Brian Palma

Developer notes: Changed masthead layout to reflect PP's new WARMACHINE logo.

Houseguard Riflemen

2009-06-07T15:03:00.000+08:00

Companies of riflemen have joined the Retribution in number and serve as the long-reaching line for the army abroad. They wield heavy rifles capable of delivering punishing firepower against the human armies that so greatly outnumber them. Rather than haphazardly firing into the enemy, a rifleman is trained to take careful aim and regard each trigger pull as a prospective kill.

Image Copyright © Privateer Press

SUMMER RAMPAGE 2009 - THE AFTERMATH, Results and Bonus Event

2009-06-07T14:54:00.002+08:00

As posted by mangsky on the MWPH forum:

FINAL STANDINGS

1st - DEE-EL (Doc Lance) - Circle Orboros
2nd - MANGSKY (Mang) - Khador
3rd - KIM (Kim) - Khador

PRIZES (COINS for the top 3) may be claimed at PITSHOP.
Bonus prizes for others (Tiny, Baker) and other 10 game finishers, please let me know when and where you would like to claim your bonus prizes.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The AFTERMATH EVENT

Due to the fact that we were unable to split the novice/expert classes we have 3 extra coins to give away. So, we are doing a special CHALLENGE EVENT for the last 3 coins.

ANY participant from SR2009 IS eligible to participate in this challenge. THIS CHALLENGE is FREE!

A player MAY only CHALLENGE the top 3 finishers (Dee-el, Mangsky, Kim)

A player MAY only make up to TWO challenges

A player MUST NOT have won more games against the player than he lost against the player he is challenging

The challenger may only challenge someone who finished higher in the final standings

The player who defeats Dee-el WINS THE 1st Place Coin, The player who defeats Mangsky wins the 2nd Place Coin and the player who defeats Kim wins the 3rd Place Coin

If nobody defeats the players above, they will automatically be awarded the coins based on their original positions. If any player above DECLINES to accept the challenge the coin will be forfeit and be awarded to the challenger(s).

Challenges are on a first come first served basis and each of the above players may only accept up to 2 challenges. In case they lose against 2 challengers, both challengers who won will battle to settle the tie on a 1000 pt game.

Players must use the factions they registered at the start of SR2009
http://z3.invisionfree.com/MWPH/index.php?showtopic=872

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE CHALLENGE

The Challenge is a best of 3 event at PITSHOP ONLY

The challenger may pick :

a. The scenario (from SR2009 list)
OR
b. The table and edge

The challenged then picks the other.

The challenges may be completed until JUNE 30.

Scheduling is the sole responsibility of the participants.

Pointage is as per previous games of participants or if they cannot come to an agreement it will be set at 750.

There will be NO time limit except for what is reasonable for both players.

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Behind The Iron Curtain

2009-05-27T18:34:00.003+08:00

Cryx reclaims South Cygnar! Circle Orboros strengthens hold on Thornwood Front! Lalelese Front center of massive attack!

Dawnguard Sentinels

2009-05-27T09:07:00.002+08:00

Dawnguard Sentinels
Retribution Unit

Dawnguard sentinels charge into the enemy as an overwhelming tide of cleaving blades. These heavily armored knights use their great swords to expertly carve through any adversary willing to stand against them. Sentinels embody sheer determination in flesh and steel and view themselves as the timeless essence of their order.

Dawnguard Sentinels come in a box (PIP 35009). A player may field two Dawnguard Sentinel units for each warcaster in his Retribution army.

Image Copyright © Privateer Press

Fortress Under Siege: The Untold Tales Of Blood And Tears

2009-05-25T16:50:00.002+08:00

Incursion Starts (May 1 - 2; Mosh Pit)

May 2: Dick's Vlad x Karl's EKaya; 750pts

1st Week (May 3 - 9; No Man's Land)

May 9: Karl's EKaya x Fred's ESkarre; 750pts

2nd Week (May 10 - 16; Destruction)

May 13: Dick's EVlad win against Fred's Asphyxious; 750pts

3rd Week (May 17 - 23; Contested Ground)

May 17: Kim's EVlad and Sorscha x Fred's EAsphyxious and Deneghra; 1000pts
May 20: Fred's Asphyxious x Friedrich's Karchev; 500pts (Broken Coast)
May 23: Dan's EThagrosh and Vayle x Doc Lance's EKrueger and Baldur; 1000pts
May 23: Doc Lance's EKrueger and Baldur x Fred's EAsphyxious and Fiona the Black; 1000pts

4th Week (Results as of May 24; King of the Plateau)

May 24: Doc Lance's Krueger and Baldur x Fred's Asphyxious and Fiona the Black; 1000pts
May 24: Doc Lance's EKrueger and Morhvana x Dan's EThagrosh and Saeryn; 1000pts

Non-SR Skirmishes (Fortress and Baguio)

May 1: Bog's Kreoss x Fred's Asphyxious; 500pts Contested Ground
May 3: Karl's Kaya x Bog's Reznik; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 9: Doc Lance's Krueger x Fluffy's Harbinger; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 12: Fred's Asphyxious x Bog's Reznik; 500pts Break the Line (Broken Coast)
May 13: Dick's Karchev x Bog's Reznik; 500pts No Man's Land
May 14: Dick's Vlad x Brian's Grim; 500pts Destruction
May 14: Bog's Serverius x Brian's Grim; 500pts Destruction
May 14: Fred's Asphyxious x Brian's Grim; 500pts Break the Line (Broken Coast)
May 15: Fluffy's Harbinger x Bog's Harbinger; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 16: Patrick's Grim x Karl's Kaya; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 17: Doc Lance Fiona x Peter's Deneghra; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 17: Brian's Vlad x Peter's Witch Coven; 500pts Contested Ground
May 19: Brian's Vlad x Bog's Amon; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 19: Brian's Vlad x Bog's Reznik; 500pts Destruction
May 20: Brian's Vlad x Bog's Reznik; 350pts Mangled Metal
May 22: Peter's Asphyxious x Eduard's Fiona the Black; 500pts Mosh Pit (Southern Cygnar)
May 23: Jeff's Haley vs. Bog's Amon; 500pts Mosh Pit; Draw
May 23: Eduard's Fiona the Black x Joma's Kreoss; 500pts Mosh Pit
May 23: Peter's Witch Coven x Eduard's Fiona the Black; 500pts Contested Ground (Scharde Islands)
May 24: Emp's ESkarre x Fred's Asphyxious; 750pts No Man's Land (Southern Cygnar)
May 24: Peter's Deneghra x Eduard's Fiona the Black; 500pts Mosh Pit (Scharde Islands)

Contested Ground

2009-05-24T13:08:00.006+08:00

More Summer Rampage game results!

May 20, 2009 Pitshop (League Day)

• Doclance's eKruger and Baldur x Dick's eVlad and pButcher, 1000 points
• Mang's eVlad x Kim's eButcher, 750 points (Blood Legacy Uhlan knocks eButcher down with triple 6 Critical Knockdown, setting up for the Great Bears' charge)
• Doclance's eKruger and Baldur x Mang's eVlad and Old Witch, 1000 points

May 21, 2009 Fortress (League Day)

• Kim's eButcher and pIrusk x Fred's eAsphyxious and Fiona, 1000 points (3rd game)
• Tiny's eStryker and Brisbane x Les' eFeora and pKreoss, 1000 points
• Les' pKreoss x Friedrich's Karchev, 500 points

May 22, 2009 Fortress

• Kim's eButcher and pIrusk x Dick's eVlad and pButcher, 1000 points (eButcher chops down pButcher, and softens up eVlad for the Great Bears' charge - actually he missed a lot LOL)
• Doclance's eKruger and Baldur x Fred's pAsphyxious and Fiona, 1000 points
• Doclance's eKruger and Baldur x Kim's eButcher and pIrusk, 1000 points (eButcher cut down by combined Circle Orboros attacks, pIrusk tucks tail and retreats LOL)

Non-SR games

• Friedrich's Karchev x Brian's pSorscha, 350 points
• Brian's pSorscha x Friedrich's Karchev, 350 points

Kaelyssa, Night’s Whisper

2009-05-24T11:32:00.003+08:00

Kaelyssa, Night’s Whisper
Retribution Warcaster Character

Kaelyssa is the foremost strike force commander of the Retribution’s mage hunters. Her sergeants claim she can hear the heartbeats of the enemy and taste their movements on the wind. Those wizards caught in her sights are left defenseless as their own magic is negated or turned against them. To Kaelyssa her calling is a dangerous but thrilling endeavor, and with every mission she extends the depths of her formidable talents.

Kaelyssa comes in a blister (PIP 35003). A player may field one Kaelyssa in his Retribution army.

Posted: May 22 2009

Image Copyright © Privateer Press

Dawnlord Vyros

2009-05-21T08:49:00.004+08:00

Dawnlord Vyros
Retribution Warcaster Character

Dawnlord Vyros views the military might of the new Retribution as a sword in his hands, one sufficient to sunder any obstacle. He has the loyalty of the Dawnguard and the volunteered assets of dozens of other houses. The dawnlord has a reputation as a bold and forthright general who leads by example. Even pursuits such as falconry Vyros extends to applications in war, linking his mind to his hawk’s to look down from above and survey the battlefield.

Vyros comes in a blister (PIP 35001). A player may field one Vyros in his Retribution army.

Posted: May 20 2009

Image Copyright © Privateer Press

Dawnguard Invictor

2009-05-20T11:48:00.007+08:00

The legendary Dawnguard have ever defended the security of Ios by eliminating threats to the kingdom as soon as they are identified. Here's a sneak peek at the Dawnguard Invictors releasing this September for the Retribution of Scyrah.

Yeah, yeah, I know. I'm sold.
- PG shink1m

Image Copyright © Privateer Press

Mass Destruction

2009-05-17T16:53:00.013+08:00

Results for Destruction week:

• (Saturday - Fortress) Doclance's eKruger and Baldur victorious over Dan's eThagrosh and Vayl, 1000 points win via objective - Thornwood Front
• (Friday - Fortress) Kim's eVlad and pSorscha victorious over Les' pKreoss and pFeora, 1000 points win via forfeit (casterkilled pFeora) - Northeast Khador
• (Friday - Fortress) Kim's eVlad and pSorscha victorious over Fred's eAsphyxious and pDeneghra, 1000 points win via forfeit (pDenny surrounded by Kayazy, most of Cryx decimated) - Northeast Khador
• Wed - Tiny (estryker/brisbane)Draw vs Fred's Gaspy and Deneg I think... (from Tiny on MWPH forum) - Southern Cygnar
• Friday - (estryker/brisbane)Loss vs Mang's Oldwitch/vlad (from Tiny on MWPH forum) - Southern Cygnar

Results for Contested Ground week:

• (Sunday - Fortress) Kim's eVlad and pSorscha victorious over Fred's eAsphyxious and pDeneghra, 1000 points win via forfeit (pDenny casterkill, mostly bad rolls for Fred) - Northeast Khador

Non-SR games:

• (Saturday - Fortress) Karl Manalo (Circle Orboros) versus Patrick Palma (Trollbloods) - please inform me of details of this match; also on what territory this will be on
• Fought against Brian this afternoon. pVlad vs Grim 500 points, Destruction. Won by assassination (technically, Brian conceded but basically Vlad and Drakhun was in melee with Grim). Llaelese Front again. (from Dick Sy via Facebook)
• Oops, I forgot. Also took on Bogs. Karchev vs Reznik 500 point match. Karchev wins via Beast 09 Assassination on Reznik. No Man's Land. Non-SR game. Put it in Llaelese Front as well. Thanks! (from Dick Sy via Facebook)

NOTE: Edit, added more of Dick's games (Non-SR) and Tiny's games (SR). Removed Summer Rampage standing removed. Please refer to Mang's table here.

WMPH Ladder (as of May 18 2009)
Started April 2009

64	Ian "Kim" Navarro
59	Fred Escalona
42	Friedrich Lopez
32	Karl Manalo
29	Peter Anthony Dalope
27	Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr.
26	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
26	John "Tiny" David
25	Dick Sy
17	Christian "Kei" Valentin
13	Mike "Mangsky" Ang
10	Lesther Calina
7	Arvin Tan
5	Mark "Mooms" Aliaga
5	Joma
5	Enrique
5	Christian "Fluffy" Peña
5	Cholo
5	Badj Mercado
5	Arsenio "Raf" Rafael
5	Aerol Bibat
4	Zig
4	Carlos Sandico
3	SJ Quema
3	Patrick Palma
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
2	Alger Lim
1	Raymund "PG Dan" Tesoro
1	Brian Palma

Warmachine Retribution revealed

2009-05-14T11:21:00.004+08:00

Privateer Press have updated their website with more details of the upcoming Retribution of Scyrah faction for Warmachine.

Releasing in September, Forces of Warmachine: Retribution of Scyrah will provide everything players will need to field the new faction, including model statistics, background material, and a modeling and painting guide. The book will be written for use with the upcoming new edition of game rules, WARMACHINE Mk II, which releases early 2010. Privateer Press’ bimonthly No Quarter Magazine will feature articles in issues #25 and #26 that will allow players to use their Retribution of Scyrah models with the current Warmachine rules.

When asked about the new faction Privateer Press Chief Creative Officer Matt Wilson said, “Retribution of Scyrah will be the first real look at the long-secluded and mysterious elven kingdom of Ios. The very first thing people should note is that these aren’t your standard tree-hugging elves.” In fact, Wilson went on to explain, the faction will include highly disciplined troops outfitted with some of the most advanced technology in the Iron Kingdoms, backed up by the never-before-seen sleek and powerful myrmidon warjacks. “The Retribution of Scyrah will bring amazing new depth and feeling to the Warmachine game in terms of play style and abilities,” Wilson concluded.

Not long ago the Retribution of Scyrah was an outlawed fringe organization of zealous and violent elven fanatics. Their goal has been the eradication of human wizards and sorcerers, whom they hold responsible for the ills of their species. Until recently they have had to work in secrecy from numerous cells within Ios’ neighboring human kingdoms. Now things have changed. Their message has found a voice inside Ios and they have won new allies to their cause. They are no longer forced to hide their affiliations and have begun to organize into an army capable of waging open warfare. The Retribution is now large and influential enough to abandon secrecy at home and to become a recognized political, religious, and military power.

The Retribution has gained access to a significant portion of the armed might of the nation, including hundreds of myrmidons brought by House Shyeel as well as the Dawnguard legions of House Nyarr, who are among Ios’ most formidable warriors. While their size and the scope of their military capability has increased almost a hundredfold from what it was, their army remains relatively small compared to those of the nations they plan to strike. They are also competing for resources inside Ios with the force assigned to defend the nation’s borders.

This has prompted the Retribution to adopt unconventional strategies, including a unique doctrine of engagement. They wield their forces like a spear set against the weakest point in the armor of their enemies. Comprehensive reconnaissance combined with rapid redeployment is the key to Retribution strategy. Their forces are uniquely equipped with advanced arcanika, giving them the tools to wage this type of warfare and thereby represent a threat far greater than numbers alone suggest. Working to the Retribution’s advantage is the fact that the human kingdoms know little about their capabilities, while their own intelligence-gathering efforts have been thorough.

The resolve of Iosan soldiers is strengthened by the knowledge that they fight for their survival as a species. They intend to strike against enemies thought to have played a hand in the extinction of their gods. At their core they remain a fiercely dedicated and religiously charged organization, one that now has access to a powerful and sophisticated armory as well as sufficient soldiers to wage war against humanity.

From Chris Walton, the designer of the look of the Retribution:

I haven’t dumped anything off in a while, so I figured I’d light a bonfire and drop this dude in the pool so to speak. Dawnlord Vyros is one of the first warcasters for the newest faction in WARMACHINE, the Retribution of Scyrah. The Retribution represents an armed faction within the elven kingdom of Ios. The elves of the Iron Kingdoms suffered a cataclysmic event with the loss and wounding of their gods, a situation that the Retribution lays squarely at the feet of the human kingdoms and their magic. They have now amassed enough support within the kingdom of Ios to bring their secret war into the open.

Bear with me, I’m getting up on my soapbox for a minute and I’m totally out of shape…

Whew…

So one of the major complaints that I’ve been hearing about the look for the Retribution is that they don’t look like they “fit in” with the rest of the Iron Kingdoms, or that they don’t have a steampunk “feel”. Make no mistake, this was purely intentional from start to finish. The elves of Ios are a cloistered xenophobic race that has had very little to do with the rest of Immoren for a very long time. This is a society that trades with no-one and kills any who dare to cross their borders. For a time their gods walked among them helping their empire reached undreamt of heights of power, and their technology base is radically different from anything anyone has seen in the rest of the IK. It would have been very easy to throw some rivets and chunky plates on them and call it a day. But that would have cheapened the entire faction – totally disregarding the mystery and alien qualities of the elves in the WARMACHINE setting. In the end, I’m really glad that we took them in the direction we did. The new and the unknown are often scary, and that’s exactly how nature intended it.

And from Matt Wilson:

We knew, by the nature of what the Retribution was supposed to be and the fact that we’d barely seen the tiniest glimpse of Iosans so far, that we were going to be throwing out some radical new content in the Iron Kingdoms. The point was to really make them stand apart to shine the light on the disparity between the Iosans and the human kingdoms. They have so very little in common, of course they’re going to want to exterminate each other! That said, we knew some people wouldn’t be into the stuff as well, and that’s a good thing because if everyone all of a sudden starts playing Retribution, the battlefield is going to get a little monotonous. More than anything, though, I want to say how pleased I am at how it has come together. While we’re always concerned with what our audience will think, we first and foremost believe in being true to ourselves. I can honestly say that I don’t know of a single person at Privateer who isn’t completely psyched by how the Retribution has turned out.

Bill Cosby has a great quote: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.”

So, we set out to please ourselves, and my theory is, that because we are a lot like you, then a lot of you are going to be pleased as well. That’s how we approach everything, and so far, I think it’s working.

Viva la Retribution!

No Man's Motherland

2009-05-10T15:32:00.009+08:00

Results from Fortress (Week 2: No Man's Land)

• Laurence "Doclance" Tan's Kruger the Stormlord victorious over Karl Manalo's Kaya the Moonhunter, 750 points
• Laurence "Doclance" Tan's Kruger the Stormlord victorious over Fred Escalona's Lich Lord Asphyxious, 750 points
• Friedrich Lopez's Karchev the Terrible victorious over Lesther Calina's High Exemplar Kreoss, 500 points

Results from Pitshop (Week 2: No Man's Land)

• Mike "Mangsky" Ang's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Champion of Umbrey and Zevanna Agha, Old Witch of Khador victorious over John "Tiny" David's Lord Commander Coleman Stryker and Captain Jeremiah Kraye, 1000 points win by objective
• Ian "Kim" Navarro's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Champion of Umbrey and Kommander Sorscha Kratikoff victorious over John "Tiny" David's Lord Commander Coleman Stryker and Captain Jeremiah Kraye, 1000 points win by objective (3rd game)
• Ian "Kim" Navarro's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Champion of Umbrey victorious over Karl Manalo's Kaya the Moonhunter, 750 points win by forfeit

Non-SR game results

• Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr.'s Harbinger of Menoth victorious over Karl Manalo's Kaya the Wildbourne, 500 points No Man's Land (Pitshop)
• Dick Sy's Karchev the Terrible victorious over Alger Lim's Grand Scrutator Severius, win via casterkill (May Open Gaming Meet)
• Dick Sy's Karchev the Terrible victorious over Alger Lim's Grand Scrutator Severius, Rematch - win via casterkill (May Open Gaming Meet)

Summer Rampage Standing (as of May 12 2009)
Started May 1 2009

47.0 Ian "Kim" Navarro (1000 pts 3W, 750 ptg 4W)
40.0 Laurence "Doclance" Tan (1000 pts 2W, 750 ptg 3W)
24.0 John "Tiny" David (1000 ptg 1W 5L)
20.0 Mike "Mangsky" Ang (1000 ptg 1W 1L; 750 ptg 1W)
18.0 Karl Manalo (750 ptg 2W 2L)
13.0 Friedrich Lopez (750 ptg 4L; 500 ptg 1W)
12.0 Fred Escalona (1000 ptg 1L; 750 ptg 2L; 500 ptg 1W)
07.0 Dick Sy (750 ptg 1W)
04.0 Lesther Calina (750 ptg 1L; 500 ptg 2L)

WMPH Ladder (as of May 12 2009)
Started April 2009

55	Fred Escalona
55	Ian "Kim" Navarro
42	Friedrich Lopez
32	Karl Manalo
29	Peter Anthony Dalope
26	Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr.
23	John "Tiny" David
23	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
18	Dick Sy
17	Christian "Kei" Valentin
9	Lesther Calina
9	Mike "Mangsky" Ang
7	Arvin Tan
5	Aerol Bibat
5	Arsenio "Raf" Rafael
5	Badj Mercado
5	Cholo
5	Christian "Fluffy" Peña
5	Enrique
5	Joma
5	Mark "Mooms" Aliaga
4	Carlos Sandico
4	Zig
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
3	Patrick Palma
3	SJ Quema
2	Alger Lim

SR-09 No Man's Land

2009-05-07T14:43:00.007+08:00

Result from last Saturday at Fortress:

• Karl Manalo's eKaya x Fred Escalona's eAsphyxious, 750 pts Moshpit, win via objective (Thornwood Front)

Results Wednesday from Fortress:

• Fred Escalona's pAsphyxious x Lesther Calina's pKreoss, 500 pts No Man's Land, win via casterkill (Scharde Isles)
• Kim Navarro's pSorscha and pVlad x Tiny David's Brisbane and Kraye, 1000 pts No Man's Land, win via objective (Northwestern Khador)
• Tiny David's Brisbane and Kraye x Fred Escalona's eAsphyxious and pDeneghra, 1000 pts No Man's Land, win via objective (Southern Cygnar)

Results Wednesday from Pitshop:

• doclance (Laurence Tan) eKreuger+Baldur vs. mang (Mike Ang) eVlad+Old witch, 1000 points objective

Summer Rampage Standing (as of May 7 2009)
Started May 1 2009

35.5 Ian "Kim" Navarro - Khador (1000 ptg 2W; 750 ptg 3W)
26.0 Laurence "Doclance" Tan - Circle Orboros (1000 ptg 2W; 750 ptg 1W)
18.0 John "Tiny" David - Cygnar (1000 ptg 1W 3L)
11.0 Mike "Mangsky" Ang - Khador (1000 ptg 1L; 750 ptg 1W)
10.0 Fred Escalona - Cryx (1000 ptg 1L; 750 ptg 1L; 500 ptg 1W)
09.0 Karl Manalo - Circle Orboros (750 ptg 1W 1L)
08.0 Friedrich Lopez - Khador (750 ptg 4L)
07.0 Dick Sy - Khador (750 ptg 1W)
03.0 Lesther Calina - Protectorate of Menoth (750 ptg 1L; 500 ptg 1L)

Apparently, I had some math errors from the first table of standings (corrected them now). I'm recording it all now on an Excel file, which reflects third game score adjustments and league day adjustments.

WMPH Ladder (as of May 7 2009)
Started April 2009

53	Fred Escalona
49	Ian "Kim" Navarro
39	Friedrich Lopez
29	Peter Anthony Dalope
25	Karl Manalo
23	Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr.
21	John "Tiny" David
17	Christian "Kei" Valentin
15	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
12	Dick Sy
8	Lesther Calina
7	Arvin Tan
5	Aerol Bibat
5	Arsenio "Raf" Rafael
5	Badj Mercado
5	Cholo
5	Christian "Fluffy" Peña
5	Enrique
5	Joma
5	Mark "Mooms" Aliaga
5	Mike "Mangsky" Ang
4	Carlos Sandico
4	Zig
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
3	Patrick Palma
3	SJ Quema

Privateer Press August 2009 releases

2009-05-06T09:25:00.004+08:00

Privateer Press have sent along details and pricing for their August 2009 releases. All prices are in US$. Images from Tabletop Gaming News.

Skorne Tyrant Commander & Standard Bearer $26.99
Tyrants are the warlords whose efforts ultimately bring the skorne to victory by dictating the precise flow of battle while serving the ranking dominars. Equal parts tactician and warrior, a tyrant stands alongside his men to lend his strength and battle prowess to their efforts. The mere presence of such a commander and his standard bearer brings exceptional precision to the army. Tyrant Commander & Standard Bearer comes in a blister. A player may field two Tyrant Commander & Standard Bearers for each warlock in his Skorne horde.

Trollblood Troll Whelps $13.99
Whelps are one of the inevitable consequences of the tremendous regenerative powers of full-blood trolls: short-lived degenerate creatures arising from severed limbs or other substantial pieces of disconnected tissue. If caught with no other food source handy, trolls will eat their whelps with no more regard than any other chunk of meat, fueling the troll’s regenerative powers. Troll Whelps come in a blister. A player may field three groups of Troll Whelps for each warlock in his Trollblood horde.

Legion of Everblight Nephilim Protector Warbeast $20.99
Nephilim Protectors have an instinctive preset prerogative to guard Everblight’s generals, ready to dive in harm’s way with no concern for their individual lives. They also serve as ideal sacrifices for warlocks to shunt grave wounds away, bred specifically to accept these injuries. They are ever wary to their surroundings and require no rest, being literally incapable of mental fatigue. Nephilim Protector comes in a blister. A player may field any number of Nephilim Protectors in his Legion of Everblight horde.

Skorne Bloodrunner Master Tormentor $9.99
Even the smallest motion or step a master tormentor takes conveys the potential for immediate death. The shadows find her wherever she strides, and those trying to track her motions amid the darkness discover their eyes are deceiving them. The razor lash with its serrated bone blades is the signature weapon of a master tormentor and requires considerable skill to employ. Bloodrunner Master Tormentor comes in a blister. A player may field two Bloodrunner Master Tormentors for each warlock in his Skorne horde.

Skorne Bloodrunner Unit $34.99
Bloodrunners have turned killing into an art and walk the narrow divide between assassin and warrior. The final release of death inflicted by their hands empowers them to flicker through shadows like phantoms. Working in tandem, a team of Bloodrunners scything through the enemy ranks looks like a macabre dance where it becomes impossible to discern one killer from another. Bloodrunners come in a box. A player may field two Bloodrunner units for each warlock in his Skorne horde.

2009 Summer Rampage Inaugural Results

2009-05-03T12:59:00.013+08:00

Click on the regions for more details!

Click here to view Map Guidelines!

Date: Friday, May 1 2009
Venue: Mang's Pitshop

• Kim's Kommander Sorscha x Friedrich's Karchev the Terrible, 750 pts win via casterkill (Eastern Khador)
• Kim's Kommander Sorscha x Friedrich's Karchev the Terrible, 750 pts win via objective (Eastern Khador)
• Kim's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Champion of Umbrey x Friedrich's Karchev the Terrible, 750 pts win via casterkill (Eastern Khador)
• Kim's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey and Kommander Sorscha x Tiny's Major Markus 'Siege' Brisbane and Captain Victoria Haley, 1000pts win via objective (Eastern Khador)
• Doclance's Kruger the Stormlord and Baldur the Stonercleaver x Tiny's Major Markus 'Siege' Brisbane and Captain Victoria Haley, 1000pts (Thornwood Front)
• Doclance's Kaya the Moonhunter x Friedrich's Karchev the Terrible, 750 pts (Thornwood Front)
• Mangsky's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Champion of Umbrey x Les' High Exemplar Kreoss, 750 pts (Eastern Khador)
• Dick's Vladimir Tzepesci, Dark Prince of Umbrey x Karl's Kaya the Moonhunter, 750 pts, win via forfeit (Free Llael)

Summer Rampage Standing (as of May 3 2009)
Started May 1 2009

26.5 Ian "Kim" Navarro - Khador (1000 ptg 1W; 750 ptg 3W)
16.0 Laurence "Doclance" Tan - Circle Orboros (1000 ptg 1W; 750 ptg 1W)
08.0 Friedrich Lopez - Khador (750 ptg 4L)
07.0 Dick Sy - Khador (750 ptg 1W)
07.0 Mike "Mangsky" Ang - Khador (750 ptg 1W)
06.0 John "Tiny" David - Cygnar (1000 ptg 2L)
02.0 Lesther Calina - Protectorate of Menoth (750 ptg 1L)
02.0 Karl Manalo - Circle Orboros (750 ptg 1L)

WMPH Ladder (as of May 3 2009)
Started April 2009

48	Fred Escalona
46	Ian "Kim" Navarro
39	Friedrich Lopez
29	Peter Anthony Dalope
23	Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr.
21	Karl Manalo
17	Christian "Kei" Valentin
16	John "Tiny" David
12	Dick Sy
12	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
7	Arvin Tan
7	Lesther Calina
5	Aerol Bibat
5	Arsenio "Raf" Rafael
5	Badj Mercado
5	Cholo
5	Christian "Fluffy" Peña
5	Enrique
5	Joma
5	Mark "Mooms" Aliaga
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
3	Patrick Palma
3	SJ Quema

Summer Rampage 2009

2009-04-30T16:32:00.003+08:00

WHEN: 1st of MAY to 30th of MAY

WHERE: FORTRESS and PITSHOP

FEE: P500 for the whole league period (payment must be paid prior to playing)

WHAT’S AT STAKE: MEDALS/COINS FOR TOP 3 PLAYERS OF EXPERT AND INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

OTHER PRIZES: Warmachine and Hordes pins for all participants who play at least 10 games. Faction shirts and other prizes for special accomplishments (see below)

PLAYER CLASSIFICATION

Expert - Players who play 75% of their games at 750 pts (rounded up)
Newbie - Players who play 75% of their games at 500 pts (rounded up)

Note: Sandbaggers are obvious, so think twice before you play as a newbie if you are a veteran

SCORING

1- Lose or Draw a 500 pt game
2- Lose or Draw a 750 pt game
3- Lose or Draw a 1000 pt game
5- Win a 500 pt game
7- Win a 750 pt game
9- Win a 1000 pt game

+1 per game on games played on League Day at League Venue (that's Wednesdays and Saturdays at Pitshop and Thursdays at Fortress)

SCENARIOS and TABLES

Tables are pre-set. Roll off for table edge as usual.
Scenarios are pre-set PER WEEK. The scenarios are SR4 as follows:

Week 1 - MOSH PIT
Week 2 - NO MAN'S LAND
Week 3 - DESTRUCTION
Week 4 - CONTESTED GROUND
Week 5 - KING OF THE PLATEAU

Please refer to SR4 for scenario details

RAMPAGE

Warjacks that destroy a warbeast gain boosted attack and damage rolls on the following turn

Warbeasts that destroy a warjack gain boosted attack and damage rolls on the following turn

BATTLEGROUP/WARPACK COMPOSITION

Players build their armies as per standard rules.
HOWEVER, all players MUST include at least 1 warjack if WARMACHINE or 1 warbeast if HORDES

You may NOT change factions within the league.

You MAY enter 2 different player-factions. So for example, Lance may opt to enter 2 entries, one as Cryx- Lance and the other Circle - Lance. Suffice to say either entry may NOT play against the other. Each entry must be paid as a solo entry and both WILL be eligible to win prizes

GAME LIMITATIONS

You may only play a certain player up to 3 times in the whole league.

If a player has defeated a player already twice, the third game will only net him half the score.

For example, player A massacred player B twice. If player A plays player B again for a third time, win or lose he can only score half of what he normally would have.

PRIZES

The top 3 scoring players from the Expert and Newbie classes will be awarded special tokens/medals

Players who play at least 10 games are eligible to receive special WMH pins

The player who played the most games gets a faction t-shirt

The player who lost the most games gets a WMH t-shirt (but of course his name will be beside this note)

The player who plays the most games at 750 gets a special pin

The player who plays the most games at 1000 gets a special pin

The player who is voted by his peers (at the end of the league) as the best "SPORT" gets a special pin

Breaking Free From Cryxian Shackles

2009-04-21T18:25:00.008+08:00

31	Fred Escalona (+10)
29	Peter Anthony Dalope (+6)
26	Friedrich Lopez (+4)
21	Ian "Kim" Navarro (+4)
16	Crisencio "Bogs" Galvez Jr. (+1)
14	John "Tiny" David (+2)
13	Christian "Kei" Valentin (+4)
11	Karl Manalo
8	Dick Sy
7	Arvin Tan
5	Arsenio "Raf" Rafael
5	Badj Mercado
5	Christian "Fluffy" Peña (+1)
5	Joma (+2)
5	Lesther Calina
5	Mark "Mooms" Aliaga
4	Enrique (+1)
4	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
3	Patrick Palma
3	SJ Quema

14	Peter
14	Ian "Kim" Navarro
10	Bogs
8	Fred Escalona
8	Friedrich Lopez
7	Arvin Tan
6	Karl
4	Laurence "Doclance" Tan
3	Joma
3	Edward "Emp" Fernando
2	John "Tiny" David
1	Enrique

WARMACHINE Philippines

Warmachine Philippines Mk2

Fall of Drakheim

March of the Kriels

Call of the Wild

Shaking Off The Rust

MkII Rules and Model Info Available for PDF Download

Unstoppable 3

[Discussion] Khador Questions

Unholy Alliances, Round Three

Gaming at Cafe Mana

Unholy Alliances

Unholy Alliances Results - Round 2

Unholy Alliances Results - Round 1

Unholy Alliances

Call of the wild

The Ord Incident

More Retribution of Scyrah

The Last Days of Summer

Mk2 Games at Fortress

Houseguard Riflemen

SUMMER RAMPAGE 2009 - THE AFTERMATH, Results and Bonus Event

Behind The Iron Curtain

Dawnguard Sentinels

Fortress Under Siege: The Untold Tales Of Blood And Tears

Contested Ground

Kaelyssa, Night’s Whisper

Dawnlord Vyros

Dawnguard Invictor

Mass Destruction

Warmachine Retribution revealed

No Man's Motherland

SR-09 No Man's Land

Privateer Press August 2009 releases

2009 Summer Rampage Inaugural Results

Summer Rampage 2009

Breaking Free From Cryxian Shackles

Mk1, since no Hordes Mk2 yet

Significant Changes in WARMACHINE Mk2

The Blight Returns

WARMACHINE Mk2

The Rules

Field Test Full Download.zip 8.8mb

Field Test Core Rules.zip 6.3mb

Field Test Stat Cards.zip 2.5mb

Second Mainland War

The Gods Gaze Upon The Iron Kingdoms

Unleash the Beast

In the Shadow of War

Trollbloods March Again

UNSTOPPABLE 2

The North Shall Be Red

Operation: Red Dawn

The Assault on Western Khador

Warmachine Mk II

The South fights back

The Canker Spreads

Thrust and Counter-Thrust Deux

Thrust and Counter-Thrust

Hold the Line! None Shall Pass!

Cygnar Under Siege

Reclaimation

Menoth (and Thamar) strikes back!

Northern Incursion

Battle for Thornwood

Reclaiming Northern Cygnar

Mangsky's PITSHOP

UNSTOPPABLE!

Necrotite Run

PG shink1m

Machinations of the Lich Lord

Raclaiming the Motherland

WMPH Rampage: Orsus Invades Ord!

WMPH Rampage: CTA `08 Week Three

WMPH Rampage

CTA `08 Week Two

CTA `08 Week One

CTA - Christmas 2008

CALL TO ARMS : CHRISTMAS 2008

WARMACHINE HORDES CAMPAIGN I

Field Test Full Download
.zip 8.8mb

Field Test Core Rules
.zip 6.3mb

Field Test Stat Cards
.zip 2.5mb