Our first look at a new master has hit; say hello to Youko Hamasaki of the Qi and Gong!
Youko was described as a master who could manipulate the enemy’s hand, generate pass tokens and gain soulstones. Her crew was teased as having heavy access to lures, and a new leverage mechanic that worked off your opponent’s revealed schemes. She was far and away the master I was most excited to see in M3E. And while her crew is still a mystery, the time for speculation on Youko has passed. Emerging from the shadows, she’s ready for her introduction to Malifaux. Continue reading
Editor’s note: Ray Flynn, co-founder of Third Floor Wars gives us the keys to an enjoyable first tournament. Many casual players are scared of entering their first event. Ray gives some great tips to lessen first-event anxiety.
With Yokai, Thunder Brothers and Charm Warders, the five-stone slot is hyper-competitive in Ten Thunders. The Monk of High River has stiff competition, but with a solid (0) action, some great model/master synergies and a couple of key abilities, the monk has plenty of play.
Editor’s Note: We continue our “Ways to Lose Less” series with another great article from a top player. This week Duncan Bilz, the top player in the Great Lakes Conference (and the only reason anyone still plays Sonnia) shares 8 tips that can help you lose less.
It can be hard to justify taking a model whose sole role is that of a support piece. Especially when, by and large, you want those points for things that bring a more direct impact to the game. But sometimes a subtler hand is needed, one that manipulates the field just by their very presence. For example, a model that brings a variety of control concepts that support and facilitate your crew’s efficiency.