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While I agree that the special list construction rules of Malifaux seem to contradict that idea of an "all comers" list, I´ve experienced that the use of one list for several games is what really gives me the insight on all synergies and abilities that named list offers, Therefore I highly advice to run the same list several times just to see how it works under certain circumstances, what its strenghts and weaknesses are. That being said, you can pretty much use all available models to create your personal all comers list. Just feel free to run whatever caught your eyes. Regarding McCabe, for me it´s Guild hounds as well as Ryle. HTG

Did anyone think about BadJuju with some sorrows? I may test it in my next games.

Hi, Reading this thread I'm just wondering wether the damage auras of both Pandora and Sorrows really stack? I thought that equally named abilities don't stack.

Ok, thank you. I noticed that you gave me some advice on offensive beasts, but it seemed to me that your overall advice was more towards not dying instead of killing things. Your latest answer clears things and really opens my mind! Thanks! HTG

Thanks for your input, but I think that my question was different. You all gave pretty good advice on how to avoid getting your own models killed by the opponent. Well, that´s something I can already do well. No question. But I like to be able to kill the opposing models! That´s it! Reckoning is regularly played in my area, it´s one of the common tournament strategies. And I don´t like to be the sitting duck that runs for the schemes, I want to be able to compete in the strategy itself. I own a thematic swamp crew consisting of the well known swampfiend models everybody speaks about. If I want to be competetive in Reckoning no matter what I would go with Neverborn and his heavy beaters. But I like to keep the the theme of my model collection which is swamp related. Therefore I´m thinking about running a Marcus crew for some diversion and because I can still use most of my swamp themed models. Well, once more: Which beasts are the heavy hitters (if there are any at all) who are able to EARN VP in Reckoning if led by Marcus instead of dancing around the opponent? ZK

Hi all, I like to expand my beast heavy Zoraida crew and get Marcus as a second master. I know that Marcus is a different faction, but most of the painted stuff I own for Zoraida can also be fielded in a Marcus crew, therefore I wanted to go this route. Well, with my Zoraida crew (which is based around speed and board control) I never felt comfortable when it comes down to the Reckoning strategy. So I like to ask you fellow Marcus players: What beasts would you advice to run in the Reckoning strategy. The last times I played Reckoning all I did was to avoid being slain by the opponent whil I tried to get my VP from the schemes, but this "strategy" doesn´t really satisfy me. ZK

I´d run Hungering Darkness Illuminated Illunimated Depleted or change one Illuminated for a Doppelganger just to get some more tactical flexibility.

Hi all, while I´m really enjoying my swampfiend crews led by Zoraida and Lilith, I now want to run a series of battles with Guild McCabe (due to all those lovely models). Well, the core of my Crews should be McCabe Luna Guild Hounds Ryle The Judge Death Marshalls Witchling Stalkers Guild Austringer Well, I have some a pretty good ideas regarding the use of Death Marshalls, Witchling Stalkers and the Austringer as well as the Guild hounds. On the other hand I wonder how to run McCabe, Ryle and Judge to good effect. I´m even not sure wether Ryle and Judge are good models to run with McCabe or not. Therefore: can anyone give me some advice on... - how to run McCabe with Ryle and/or The Judge? I really love these models and I like to try them in the same crew if it seems to be possible. - what models work exceptionally well in a Guild McCabe Crew. - what are the McCabe basics? Thanks in advance HTG

I´m going to try Sorrows with her. Misery loves company can be used by obey to speed up that Sorrow, paralyzed can be used on the Vodoo Doll and Zoraida and Bad Juju really cause some WP duels. I think that might be a good combo. Ama No Zako can be a good model too with its swallow you whole against paralyzed models. In addition, his ability to create harzadous terrain works well in conjunction with the fears given forms upgrade.

You really should consider the use of Waldgeists! They are so awesome with Lillith I can hardly find the right words for it. They provide terrain that hampers your opponent, but not your crew. They are really resilent, something that a Nephilim crew lacks. They are able to help Lillith to shut down the opposing crew, ie hinders movement to a high degree. Then bring in Bad Juju....

Hi all, I´m going to run Pandora this week, but I have no clue what to do with her. I ran her several times in M1.5 but now it seems that she has altered her playstyle to some degree. Or am I wrong here? Therefore: Which upgrades should I use for my first run? Which synergies to certain models does she offer? Is it important to run her totem? Is it still the "death by a thousand cuts" strategy when it comes down to removing models? Any advice on what I should have in mind playing her? Thanks in advance HTG

Hi all, I like to field Johann but I really don t like his sculpt. Therefore Im searching for a good substitute. Does anyone knows a nice looking model to represent Johann?

A woderfully great read that was! Thanks!

Oh no, wait,... 2 of the masters I´, going to build crews for offer that fantastic spell? It´s unbelievable...

Yes, Im looking for a model that can be used with every master. I totally overlooked Dreamers ability to remove conditions. Makes this master even better. Maybe I should try out this pal then?!? HTG

Hi all, simple question: Is there a way to gain some form of Condition removal in our beloved faction? I searched the cards but couldnt find anything to remove a Condition. Did I overlook something? The only thing I found is Johann from Outcast faction, which is able to remove conditions on a friendly target model. ZK

Hi all, the following accured in our last game: Zoraida obeys an opposing Barbaros to walk within melee range of Bad Juju who is terrifying. Therefore Barbaros has to do a horror duel. Now what player flips/cheats for this duel? Zoraida´s, because her crew is controlling Barbaros due to obey? Or is it the opposing player who "owns" Barbaros?

If you like to go the growth route, have a look on Mr. Graves. He is able to take the rapid growth upgrade, has a good melee attack (look at the rapid growth upgrade, the bearer of this upgrade can slay opponents and other nephilim nearby may grow) and offers some intresting movement tricks. Though he is no minion and therefore can´t get the heavy Lucius support.

Yeah, Daydreams. I absolutely forgot them due to the fact that I own some nice substitutes. And I´m glad that I already own a lot of models you´re listing here, namely Lelu, Lilitu, Insidious Madness, Kade, Terror Tots. Therefore it seems to me that I´m ready to start some Dreamer fun. Thanks all.

Hi, I already own 2 Waldgeists and 3 Silurids and now Im thinking about diving into some Marcus fun. The idea is to get the Marcus boxed set and a blister of Moleman. This would give me a good selection of beasts IMO. Do you rate this as a good idea? Is there anything that I should get in addition to the named models?

What are synergies between Graves and Doppelganger? I can hardly see the value of Doppelganger, though she seems to be highly rated on these forums. And because I love Mr. Graves and Doppelgangers sculpts, I am really interested in how they will work together.

Well, Teddy brought me into this very game. Recently I couldnt resist buying a Lady J Box simply due to the look of the models and now I have to get even more of Guild. Oh, and before I forget: Hungering Darkness and Mr. Graves pulled me towards Jakob Lynch, as well as these little Terror Tots. In fact, the Jacob Lynch crew I am painting right now only consists of models I like the look of. Its just a famously looking crew!

Hi all, Im very interested in fielding The Dreamer, yet I dont know what I should get for a good starter crew. I absolutely like to get 2 Teddies and his Crew Box (Dreamer, Coppelius, 2 Stichted). That will give me some rather melee heavy crew. Now Im thinking about the summoning Dreamer and I doubt which models I will need to get some good summoning out of Dreamer. A blister Alps? Will this be enough? What models should I get to summon besides Alps? And are there any models with special synergies to Dreamer? What models do you run as "sheme runners"? HTG

In addition, if your opponent uses his next activation to kill your recently summoned model, he can´t kill any other model...

Just wanted to say that this is really an awesome thread!