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Events / Re: Origins 2016?
« on: June 12, 2016, 02:19:50 PM »
I will be free most of the day on Thur as well as Sat morning/early afternoon. I could maybe do a game or two in the evening but I will most likely be busy.

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General Discussion / Re: Modes of play (Academy, Domination, Arena)
« on: April 10, 2016, 08:09:12 AM »
My favorite mode is still good old Arena. The tactile movement the game provides is a big plus in my book and part of what initially drew me in. I like Domination in spurts it seems; I enjoy the different mindset it requires and the alternate win condition. However my playgroup(which might be too tiny to consider it a playgroup) usually just attacks the opponent anyways so Domination loses a bit of what makes it different.

Academy isn't bad. I think once the next round comes out it might get better; I like sitting around and building spellbooks for fun and there just aren't that many options at the moment. If I could get a few more people on board it would rise in my eyes; I just rarely get to play two player games any more and when I do if I'm playing Mage Wars I grab Arena.

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Strategy and Tactics / Re: Trapmaster
« on: October 23, 2015, 04:23:10 PM »
I like the book, its similar to an idea I have been messing around with.  I have been building a 'Labyrinth' spellbook that uses quite a few traps, hadn't thought of using the Forcemaster though

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General Discussion / Re: Mage Wars Podcasts?
« on: October 23, 2015, 08:39:55 AM »
As tom mention there is Let's Level up which offers some unique insight and the occasional spoiler.  Other than that, there aren't any others that I am aware of sadly.

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General Discussion / Re: Ok lets talk Domination.
« on: October 20, 2015, 03:54:53 PM »
I was a bit hesitant when Domination was announced, but after playing it for a while, I do enjoy it it quite a bit. The new victory conditions add a new style/strategy of play.  This greatest strength is also its greatest weakness; you really need to edit current spellbooks or build all new ones when playing Domination (though if you're obsessed with spellbook building like I am its not necessarily a bad thing).

I also enjoy how it almost puts a new 'spin' on all the mages.  It even brings less 'powerful' mages into the spotlight (I'm looking at you Warlord).  I've been building a Warlord, a very effective vine Druid, a teleporting Forcemaster, and  a ranged pack-hunting Beastmistress.

I'm not sure if I prefer 'vanilla' MW or Domination more so I expect both to see around an equal amount of play when my MW partner and I bring the books to the table.

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General Discussion / Re: Miniatures Survey
« on: December 06, 2014, 12:47:17 PM »
I am a mini painter, and as such I would love to paint some mages.  However, this isn't a miniatures game and prepainted minis would probably sell better overall and I would them painted or unpainted.

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League / Tournament Play / Re: Trying to form a group in South Eastern PA
« on: November 08, 2014, 04:35:24 PM »
I still plan on trying to come, though I might get there as late as 5; not sure if people were planning on staying that late or not.  I also have 2 boards I can bring.

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League / Tournament Play / Re: Trying to form a group in South Eastern PA
« on: October 31, 2014, 02:47:58 PM »
Ironically I was planning on being in WC already on that date.  Providing people are planning on sticking around most of the day, I can swing by once I am free

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League / Tournament Play / Re: Trying to form a group in South Eastern PA
« on: October 21, 2014, 02:31:45 AM »
I'm still based in Philadelphia but would certainly travel for some Mage Wars(though probably on a weekend depending on the drive time)

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While it does look like some sort of Ape, I'm secretly hoping its a Honey Badger.

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Been way too busy of a summer but I have some free time coming up. Anyone interested in getting together next Sun, Aug 3rd, for a day of MW? I can host but I'm willing to do some traveling if need be.

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General Discussion / Re: FIF: Rolling Fog Preview
« on: May 08, 2014, 05:17:18 PM »
I like this one; definitely will put it in several of my books if I can find the space.  However, the ranged Beastmistress I keep trying to make does not like this spell one bit.

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I'll be at Red Cap's Corner tonight for board game night;  I'll be bringing along some spellbooks in case anyone else wants to stop by and play some MW.

@Kich - I'm looking at possibly being in Lancaster the weekend of the 31st if you think you may be free that Sun.

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This card is beyond cool.  Ranged, piercing, burn and cripple all rolled up into a very cool looking package.  The urge to burninate opposing mages is quickly rising.  Also, I think this card is now my favorite piece of Mage Wars art.

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General Discussion / Re: FIF: Goblin Alchemist Preview
« on: March 31, 2014, 03:40:30 PM »
Definitely can't wait to get my hands on this one.  I plan on having an Alchemist (or two) throwing bombs and being annoying while my Warlord brings the pain on the front lines

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