McMourning crew help

[Kotep]

Hey there,

I've just acquired McMourning and am looking to grab a model or 3 to fill out the crew. I've never used him before... Any advice is appreciated!

[Maniacal_cackle]

What have you got so far? Just the core box?

McMourning is my next Resser master, so I know a bit about him. He hasn't been too popular on here, but usually when a core box releases there is lots of chatter about a crew.

So you may be learning alongside the rest of us!

[Regelridderen]

In all cases when beginning ‘faux

Get a full keyword, and learn to use it, its strengths and weaknesses. Restrain yourself from going out of keyword - unless you’re just dying to own a certain model - even if sometimes that might be less than optimal, but it’s just a lot simpler to learn all the nooks and crannies of a single keyword rather than getting a grasp on a whole faction.

Do it until you’ve got a good sense of the game, and knows what you’re missing - it could turn out that McM’s a disappointment to play, and you’re more into robots or scantily clad women. But once you’ve got a good sense of the game, you’ll have a direction to go for a good time. 

After this, if you’re still a good little ressur, you’ll probably like The Dead Rider and Manos with McMurder - and they’ll go perfectly with all the other masters as well. 

[Leonardo1511]

I have a list to recommend you. I have played this list for 2 times.

I think it’s not greatest list, but I enjoy to play.

 

50ss Dr. McMourning Crew (Resurrectionist)
Size: 50 - Pool: 4
Leader:
  Dr. McMourning
    Killer Instinct
Totem(s):
  Zombie Chihuahua
Hires:
  Sebastian
  Nurse
  Flesh Construct
  Rafkin
    The Whisper
  Kentauroi
    Grave Spirit's Touch
  Canine Remains

 

 

[Kotep]

I keep looking at those Kentauroi... are they good inclusions in most lists?

[Maniacal_cackle]

4 hours ago, Kotep said:

I keep looking at those Kentauroi... are they good inclusions in most lists?

By all accounts they are fantastic.  Subject to blood poisoning heals, 2" engagement range, ride with me, great attacks.  All around they do a lot of work for 8/16 stones.

[HowNot2Wargame]

Hi,

McMourning is my 2nd fav master fluff wise (you may be able to guess my fav one  ), so have played him quite a bit over the past few editions.  Not amazing with him, but have had some good results with the crew and always have enjoyed the games.

What people will tell you: He's a tank crew which you want to load up with poison and heal.  You then grind through.  Ok you can get Sebastian and Rafkin to do this during turn one, but you are then positionally be on the back foot.  It can work, don't get me wrong, but its not all the time.

What  I used to do:  Mainly a scheming crew, with McMourning, Seb, Nurses and Flesh Constructs in the middle tanking the enemy crew, with Kentauroi, other Flesh Constructs, Rogue Necro, and Gassers winning the game running down the flanks.  If McMourning did not die before end of turn 3, then something had gone wrong.  I wanted the enemy to spend their AP taking him out, and getting frustrated  as he heals from Killing.  this is still not a bad tactic against slower crews.

Where I am now:  Rogue Necro is my 'Bullet Sponge'.  McMourning and Seb chase down enemy minions, when Kentauroi pick on groups of enemies to weaken them before being taken out.  Flesh Constructs are my MVP, debuffing the crew to stop them damaging others, but can be scheme runners with Reckless.  Gassers hide till they can run and score.  Hence any scheme and strat pools where I need to dominate a centre line, I do think McMourning.

I hope this helps?

 

 

[Kotep]

Definitely some good tips to try. Thanks everyone!