HomelessOne Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 The second of our cross-faction Masters, the stoic lawman hasn't inspired much passion in his first home, The Guild. Will he and his band of survivalists, animals, and surprisingly prolific bear traps find a more enthusiastic home among Explorer's Society players? MASTER Cornelius Basse Cornelius Basse, Badlands Sheriff HENCHMAN Johnathan Reichart ENFORCERS Bernadette Basse Paul Crockett Pearl Musgrove Sand Worm MINIONS Austringer x2 [Upgrade: Skybound Ally] Clockwork Trap x8 Frontiersman x3 Pathfinder x2 Rough Riders x2 Trained Raptor x3 VIDEOS: (Mini) Keyword Review by Whut COLLECTING Core Box: Basse, Bernadette, Reichart, and 3 Frontiersmen "Trappers" Box: Pathfinder and 4 Clockwork Traps "From Above" Box: 2 Austringers and 3 Trained Raptors "Sand Worm" Box: Sand Worm "Fool's Gold" Box: 2 Rough Riders ???: Basse (Badlands Sheriff) and Pearl Paul Crockett is presently the most complicated Frontier keyworded model to obtain. You can either purchase his 2e solo release or find him in the "Primal Fury" box alongside three Arcanists models that cannot be run in Guild or Explorer's Society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4bberw0ck Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 I think Basse is going to have an interesting role to fill in ES. With the addition of Rough Riders his crew is super mobile, and with Home on the Range they even start farther up field. The crew had little mobility tricks before, of course, such as Follow My Path, but they didn't really do enough on their own. Now they're enabling a much more fluid gunline and getting Reichart wherever he wants to be. Being a gunline also means they put out good ranged damage, with everyone having a decent gun. They don't compete with, say, Perdita or Sonnia in Guild, but here in ES I hope they'll have their own niche. I'm particularly excited about the idea of firing on enemies right from the get-go, and flanking anyone who tries to hide. I feel like the Frontier crew is going to be too fluid to be lumped in with other gunlines like Dashel, Freikorps, or Sonnia. Maybe they're the gun-lasso? Circle 'em up then tighten the noose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal_cackle Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, J4bberw0ck said: I think Basse is going to have an interesting role to fill in ES. With the addition of Rough Riders his crew is super mobile, and with Home on the Range they even start farther up field. I don't know the faction that well, but seems like Basse is going to be a super strong contender for Corner deployment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4bberw0ck Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 That's very true. We'll have to see what the future brings, but not having to bunch up in a tiny space is pretty dang huge. Between Home on the Range and Pathfinders, the Frontier crew is looking to be a great positioning crew, with more stopping power than the Wastrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adran Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Maniacal_cackle said: I don't know the faction that well, but seems like Basse is going to be a super strong contender for Corner deployment. Or as he calls it, centre line deployment... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesy Blue Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Adran said: Or as he calls it, centre line deployment... A Frontier mirror match must be a nightmare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muraki Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Jesy Blue said: A Frontier mirror match must be a nightmare. IDK, some would say the only master who matches basse's raw power... is another basse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbowsher76 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Just getting back in for 3E. If I play a Exporer's Society Master like Basse, can I use Frontier keyword models from any faction at no additional cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Tooth Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, mbowsher76 said: Just getting back in for 3E. If I play a Exporer's Society Master like Basse, can I use Frontier keyword models from any faction at no additional cost? Yep!! As long as they have his keyword you can hire them at no additional cost (regardless of what faction they’re coming from). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbowsher76 Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Great thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joooohan Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 I like Basse quite a bit and I was super exited when I saw the Rough Riders rules/art on the cards. I think Basse will be really fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joooohan Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Shameless plug, but if you are interested in some Mr. Basse in action we've got a video up with him verus Jack Daw. The link is below, we had fun with it and hopefully it's enjoyable for others https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmDDQ4e92Qc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4bberw0ck Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Ok, now that the Sand Worm is revealed, I’m thinking Basse is gonna be really interesting. It adds a new wrinkle for enemies to consider, and it makes your dust clouds a potential threat, rather than purely defensive. Icing on the cake is it’s a beast, so it synergizes with Paul Crockett! I think it’ll take some getting used to to maximize its potential, as it is quite vulnerable once its unburied, but let’s not forget that there’s now a decent amount of healing in a Frontier crew to keep it in the fight. I can’t wait to get some table time with baby Shai-Hulud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchdown Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Need to hang onto a mask for the bury trigger if you're worried. Not many attacks can get through all those wounds with 1 blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomelessOne Posted September 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 On 9/9/2020 at 12:51 PM, Joooohan said: Shameless plug, but By all means. This is a good time for me to say that I don't see these threads as the skeletons of (presently four, potentially eight) tacticas. I have major doubts about my skill level, time, or even interest in stamping my face on the faction that way. It's just that as we wade through card previews and the faction's release draws near I saw value in organized, easy-to-jump-into threads for each of the Keywords for players new and old. So go ahead and post your batreps, playtesting, theoryfaux, or even just gush about how much you love the mechanics/aesthetics. These aren't my private fiefdoms, so go nuts. We're all braving uncharted territory here together. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joooohan Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I agree that a good reference point is super handy for new players as well as vets that just enjoying playing many factions. I am glad that you have started these threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomelessOne Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 In the interest of trying to spark some discussion for poor Basse. Would you take a Hopeful Prospect with the intent of trying to replace Rough Riders dying later in the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal_cackle Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 12/6/2020 at 4:43 AM, HomelessOne said: In the interest of trying to spark some discussion for poor Basse. Would you take a Hopeful Prospect with the intent of trying to replace Rough Riders dying later in the game? I personally don't like that sort of thing (what if they kill the prospect first?) Although I'm a bit wacky. The first crew I want to try with Frontier is Paul Crockett plus ES beasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal_cackle Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Are there any cool special edition sculpts of Basse? All I want from the core box is him + totem, so may go the special edition route if there is something cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesy Blue Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 He's brand new as of 3rd edition, only 1 version so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muraki Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 29 minutes ago, Maniacal_cackle said: Are there any cool special edition sculpts of Basse? All I want from the core box is him + totem, so may go the special edition route if there is something cool. Yeah sadly who knows when / if we'll get a fun limited sculp of him outside his starter box. I was debating cobbling together a fun proxy for him (love bernedette, but not crazy about Basse) from some wild west exodus stuff as that looks pretty close to him, but maybe I'll just stick to the classic starter box. I'd send you the spare basse I have from when I bought a second box so I could clandestinely paint him for a Xmas gift.... but shipping from the US is probably more than hes worth... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal_cackle Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, muraki said: I'd send you the spare basse I have from when I bought a second box so I could clandestinely paint him for a Xmas gift.... but shipping from the US is probably more than hes worth... Haha, yeah, shipping to NZ with Covid is nuts right now. It might settle after Christmas, so I would be happy to buy from you then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muraki Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 Sounds like a plan, drop me a pm if/when things are more settled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniacal_cackle Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Well, I just won a Basse box as a prize in a tournament... So looks like this is my crew early next year xD 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Vening Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 On 12/6/2020 at 6:11 AM, Maniacal_cackle said: I personally don't like that sort of thing (what if they kill the prospect first?) Then that's likely at least 3AP (or two AP from a beater*) that's been spent on killing a 4SS model, rather than on things that might otherwise matter. So I'd consider that an upside. * Yeah, there are a few models that can delete a 4W H2K model with 1AP (Levi is the first that comes to mind), but at usually requires other resourses (Channel/Focus, and a Severe card). Again, if they're spending that in a Prospect rather than something that has actual (not potential) utility, I'm loving it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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