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I ran Hoffman last night for the second time ever. 50ss got me Hoffman w/ Arcanists Assets, healing upgrade, and the handing out upgrades upgrade, took Ryle, Howard, 2 Hunters and an Arachnid Swarm. Ryle, as the big brother (I think) kept next to Hoffman the whole time and recovered from a lot 3 wounds way back to full from both his own self heal as well as Hoffman's. Honestly, his shooting really does suck, I missed a Hollow Waif three(!) times in a row with Fast and couldn't get through. But there was just something about the durability of Ryle that really got me playing him with Hoffman. Plus if you keep him close by for Magnetic, Ryle helps block enemies from getting LoS to Hoffman, while providing you a nice way to get around (giving Ryle Fast/Nimble), a good bodyguard, and a way to make sure your Constructs are getting the Power Loops, Repairs, and (1) actions they need for you to win. I've only played him twice, so take my opinion with a grain of salt. Overall, I think Hoffman is my favorite master I've played yet, and I certainly plan to play him a lot more.

Excellent! I plan to go out and grab an Effigy and possibly Johan as a backup and get them ready for the tournament. Thank you all for your help!

Here are the three rounds: Round 1 ◦ Deployment: Standard ◦ Strategy: Interference ◦ Schemes: Convict Labor, Exhaust their forces, Take Prisoner, Undercover Entourage, Occupy their turf • Round 2 ◦ Deployment: Corner ◦ Strategy: Squatter's Rights ◦ Schemes: Convict Labor, Undercover Entourage, Hunting Party, Frame for Murder, Show of Force • Round 3 ◦ Deployment: Standard ◦ Strategy: Headhunter ◦ Schemes: Convict Labor, Neutralize the Leader, Leave your Mark, Undercover Breakthrough, Hunting Party

It will be GG2016 schemes. I have the list and everything if that helps. I'll have to grab it and post it later on.

I know Ironsides isn't tourny friendly, but I would like to have some, I suppose, variety. I'll probably take Ramos over her instead, but I do have less experience with him overall... As for the Colette part: Saying I have everything I need really makes me happy. I was reading some people's thoughts on Mannequins and Performers and how fragile they are (they only take one, maybe two max) and instead of taking them take other models in place. I assume I need the Coryphee, so I'll have to get them when I can. Also going to pick up an Effigy or Johan. Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it! I would love Gunsmiths, but sadly aren't out yet... I would love the 2ed models over the first, but not just that, I can't seem to find any first edition models anywhere... Sadly limits what I can take I've heard lots of good things about the Acolytes and want to get them at some point. I wish the Soulstone Miners were out, I'm really excited about them. The weird thing here that I haven't seen are the Gamin. I've heard mixed things about them...

I currently have a Perdita box set and a Molly box set in my possession (built and primed black) If anyone wants to trade in the Baltimore/Annapolis, MD area, that would be pretty sweet. I can mail out as well, but somewhat need the swap to go pretty quick for an upcoming tournament. I'm looking for Coryphee, December Acolytes, Rasputina box set, and nearly anything for Arcanists.

Hey all! I have a tournament coming up in the near future and wanted to be somewhat ready for it. I'm planning to go as Arcanists with Colette and Ironsides. Model wise I have both their starting box set, as well as access to Howard Langston, Joss, Sue, and Ramos w/ spiders. Are there any specific models I should buy and/or take before the tournament? Are there any real staples that just about any Arcanists player should have? I know Coryphee are somewhat a must have for Colette and I'm hopefully going to get them in time, but I'm wondering on what other models would go well with both. Thanks!

Got it, thanks! I like how they look so far, I just didn't know/want this to completely replace the old schemes (being a newer player, I'm still getting into the "old" ones). I know my local group is pretty into the competitive scene so I picked them up anyway, and I'm sure they'll be a nice mix up in regular games as well.

So just curious, is this the new Scheme and Strategy deck that will be used in games from now on? Or just in specific cases. I just bought the, now old, version of the deck and want to know if that is still relevant at all.