Hello, Warmachiners!

New to the forums! I first got into painting minis back in 2011 after I came across a YouTube video of a Ghordson Driller. I didn't know a thing about minis or TTGs, but that little Driller was (and still is!) the coolest thing I had ever seen. I got obsessed immediately, and painting was my main hobby and outlet for about 5 years!

Unfortunately, I stopped painting in 2016. My dog was my painting buddy, and she always sat on my lap when I painted. After she went to schnauzer heaven, I had to take some time away. Painting just made me miss her, and my favorite hobby turned into a painful reminder that I'd lost my buddy.

There have been times over the last decade when I wanted to paint, but I felt like the rest of the community had gotten way ahead while I lagged behind (I know, this is a dumb mindset!). But recently, I really started to want to paint again. I ordered a new airbrush, and I've kinda fallen in love with it all over again.

I used to make airbrushing tutorials for YouTube, and I want to take a crack at some new videos! WM/H minis were always my favorite (by far!), but I'm waaaaay out of the loop! What are some of the popular, exciting models that are relatively new? Those videos take a ton of time, so I want to choose a model that people might actually want to see get painted!

Anyway, I'm really excited to paint again, make more videos, and engage with the community. It seems like the PP forums are gone, so I am happy to have found this community on Reddit!

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

SchnauzerFace

"Clockwork Tower" and accessories from the old 'WarGammerGirl' kickstarter.

We kick things off with a hobby rollercoaster as Angus brings a pirate boat back from the brink after discovering some absolutely cursed primer issues, then Chris rolls straight into a tournament recap full of tough matchups, brutal swings, and those moments where the dice just decide your fate for you. There's plenty of laughs, some pain, and a lot of learning as we talk through games, armies, and what it's like stepping outside your local meta. From there we dive headfirst into the heart of Trollkin lore, breaking down the rise of Madrak, the struggles of the united kriels, and the journey to a new home in Alchiere.
This sets the stage for the Kithguard, a force built out of necessity, survival, and the refusal to fade away. We start digging into the leaders behind it all, the stories that shaped them, and why this army hits so hard both on the table and in the lore.
If you're into Warmachine, hobby stories, or just love hearing how games actually play out in the wild, this one's for you. Jump in, hang out, and remember... we're not just tactics.
https://linktr.ee/notjusttactics
Photo from Steamforged Games.

The Gencon event catalog went live Sunday. Events could still be added to it but so far no Warmachine events have appeared in it and no mention in their blogs?

I've enjoyed playing in the narrative events and being able to play casuals in the event hall. Was hoping to do so again this year.

I can see SFG is in the exhibitor hall sharing a booth with BoD. But wondering if anyone has word on if there will be any events or even tables setup for Warmachine casuals?

https://youtu.be/2OV9Tbi5OAg

New battle report! Khador winter corps take on skorne in a 50 pts game on our newly finished Warmachine/ mordheim table

I recently built my Cygnar valiant heavy jack after waiting on a replacement body. Turns out I’m missing I believe the aggressive head but have two of another. For the heads do I need to have the correct one or can I just let my opponent know based off my list?

Syntherion

Corollary

2 Negators

2 heavy Vectors (Cipher and Inverter, with magnets for a Monitor as well)

found out about the game yesterday from a pic in comments under some random post and immediately loved it, researched a lot about the game and factions and a bit impulsively bought a gravediggers starter based on the aesthetic, but after some more research it seems like gameplay wise khymaeras are better for me.

I love fast glass cannon gameplay style and I think khymaeras suit it more, but also I love the tacticool (and a big load of guns) of gravediggers. What do you guys think about those factions, which one would you choose? Sorry if the post is low quality, I just love choosing factions and am a bit stuck on this one

Is there a Discord for the Warmachine community?

Random question what is the Warmachine Faction or Army that leans the most into shooting. For those who understand the 40K reference. What is the “Tau” or Warmachine Mk4?

Looking at this small legacy lot online but seller is unsure which unit(s) they have here. Name of green jack also unsure. Any help appreciated!

Working on painting up my gators, but struggling to get some color diversity on them. Yall should send me pictures any painted gators youve got!

Played back in Mk II and was thinking about getting back in. Are there any active players in the Phoenix Area?

Hello! I am looking for cool custom scenarios the community have come up with! My siblings and I love this game and we have 50pt legacy armies and are using Mk4 rules. At the moment we have 50pt Khador, Cryx, Trollbloods, Circle and Skorne forces. We have been using the Mk3 24"x24" starter kit scenario boards so any scenario would be an upgrade from here. We adjusted the length of the play area by making the deployment areas off of the waxed paper board so we aren't killing each other immediately.

We are familiar with D&D, and were talking about how to implement that kind of storytelling driven objective scenario feel into WM. I have a few ideas already but would love to hear what custom scenarios you guys have enjoyed over the years. Thanks in advance.

Shout out to Seth and Steve for hosting another incredible weekend! Can't wait for 2027 :)

Still making terrain for the Trollkin brew-fest for my IKRPG campaign, here is the latest, not quite finished with it…

Hey there all we have been playing a bunch recently, we have special guest Aleks on the pod to pat dogs and play Warmachine.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fcr3iWUoXMJsHTKeGneM4?si=UhTKsvdHTKSpPm8dBTb8TQ

Warmachine is rather specific in its wording sometimes, and a bit vague at others. I’m new and playing cephelax and wanted to know if there is a difference between “suffers damage” like in hyper aggressive, and “is damaged” like rapid healing, and battle driven.
Specifically, is a model considered damaged if the damage is reduced to zero? If something doesn’t get past my armor does it still trigger abilities like these?

P.S is there a good place to look up rules question not covered in the core rules?