Burn stacking is valid if you can stay alive long enough for them to burn to death.  You'll need to be on guard for those that do have [mwcard=MW1A08]Geyser[/mwcard].  A key [mwcard=MW1E23]Jinx[/mwcard] could spell certain doom for the opponent or you can preempt their geyser with your own [mwcard=MWSTX2FFI01]Combustion[/mwcard] getting some extra damage in there.

Also, if you really want to burn stack you should have [mwcard=MWSTX2FFI05]Ignite[/mwcard] on a Mage Wand.  Ignite something in the enemy's zone (one of your own creatures works as long as it's not fire immune.) and then use your Warlock's burn move to stack it onto the enemy mage.

I also agree with everyone that you need to be ready to deal with at least 2 Dragonscale Hauberks and 2 Elemental Cloaks.  Now, if all you're doing is relying on burns then Ignite will still keep the burns on the enemy without having to deal with the "Flame -2" since it doesn't reduce the burn damage.  Also, if you curse them you can use [mwcard=MWSTX2FFQ01]Adramelech's Torment[/mwcard] to put a burn back on them.  This also works instead of the Mage Wand + Ignite, but it does require a creature to have a curse on it so the Mage Wand + Ignite is more reliable long term.

Just my thoughts.

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See you in the arena.

Yes, it hasn't worked for a little while, I think.

Also, I had another problem vs. Ray the other night when one of us wouldn't get reset.  We'd channel, but none of our action markers would reset and our spawnpoints wouldn't channel.  Like the game wasn't acknowledging that our stuff was on the board.  It was usually me and easily fixed, but it was annoying.

Where do I officially report these things?

Hi Diabo!

One of the best tips I've heard for Druid is to choose a tree with which to Treebond as the basis of your spellbook.

The standard control Druid will run Vine Tree to cover the map with hindering vines and then use Thornlashers to pull enemies through Bloodspine Walls into some Mangler Caltrops.

I've seen some successful aggro druids that run Mohktari and a battleforge to get about 8 armor and regenerate 4 life per turn...even one who combined that with Bear strength+Lion Savagery+Cheetah Speed+Guardian Angel.  Those things were a PAIN to deal with.

The three Fs of Druid foibles (weaknesses) are Flying Creatures, Finite Life and Fire.  Remember, you're still a nature mage so you can pack all of those Grizzlies as well.

An important note on Vine tokens is that they hinder Elusive creatures since Elusive only circumvents other creatures.

I'm sure some more experienced mages have much better insights, but I consider these the basics for Druids.

Pick a Tree and maximize it.

Ray,

I'm sure anyone here would be happy to instruct you in the ways of OCTGN whilst (and at the same time!) being summarily destroyed by your great mage-ly-ness.  If you would prefer to stay in with your wife and child on Tuesday this week I would be happy to fire up some OCTGN and show you the commands.

--Puddnhead

After the last game I played I can definitely see not completely relying on burns.  The dice, they are a cruel mistress and battleforge is distinctly flame immune...sigh.

Also, good catch on the enchanter's ring.  I keep thinking it applies to all enchantments.  Nope.  I'm starting to think that having something a bit more front-line to run interference for my imps and mage is a good plan.  I'll throw in a couple of scourgers and try them out since that makes a nice turn 2 summon (not enough for a slayer).

I like the trident because it can cripple and has piercing +2 and fireball is for when I just need to do a lot of damage quickly.  In the future, when it becomes legal, the Dragon's Breath promo card might serve me well.

Here's version 2 given the feedback.

[spellbook]
[spellbookheader]
[spellbookname]Imp Swarm v2[/spellbookname]
[mage]Adramelech Warlock[/mage]
[/spellbookheader]
[spells]
[spellclass]Attack[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFA01]2 x  Devil's Trident[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a04]3 x  Fireball[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a06]5 x  Flameblast[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWA02]1 x  Force Hammer[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a09]1 x  Jet Stream[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a05]1 x  Firestorm[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Conjuration[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1j12]1 x  Mana Crystal[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1w03]2 x  Wall of Fire[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Creature[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1c15]3 x  Firebrand Imp[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c16]2 x  Flaming Hellion[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFC11]1 x  Sersiryx, Imp Familiar[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFC13]4 x  Wildfire Imp[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Enchantment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE01]3 x  Adramelech's Touch[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e09]2 x  Agony[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE02]1 x  Akiro's Favor[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE04]2 x  Brace Yourself[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWE02]1 x  Circle of Fire[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e08]1 x  Death Link[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e14]1 x  Enfeeble[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e16]1 x  Force Hold[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e19]1 x  Ghoul Rot[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e21]1 x  Hawkeye[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e25]1 x  Maim Wings[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e27]1 x  Marked for Death[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e29]1 x  Nullify[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e31]1 x  Poisoned Blood[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e32]1 x  Regrowth[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e36]1 x  Rhino Hide[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e40]1 x  Vampirism[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Equipment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFQ02]1 x  Bloodfire Helmet[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q09]1 x  Enchanter's Ring[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q05]1 x  Demonhide Armor[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q06]1 x  Dragonscale Hauberk[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKQ06]1 x  Eagleclaw Boots[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q08]1 x  Elemental Wand[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q10]1 x  Fireshaper Ring[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q14]1 x  Lash of Hellfire[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNQ01]1 x  Cloak of Shadows[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Incantation[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI03]2 x  Disarm[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i06]2 x  Dispel[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i07]2 x  Dissolve[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i12]2 x  Force Push[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI05]2 x  Ignite[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i28]1 x  Teleport[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI01]2 x  Combustion[/mwcard]
[/spells]
[cost]Total cost: 120 pts[/cost]
[/spellbook]


I opted to nix Adramelech because I don't see ever casting him.  I also axed the alchemists in favor of  some more curses and a Demonhide Armor vs. swarms or to cancel some corrode.  I also added a ring of enchanting because the book has 21 enchants in it and I see myself casting one almost every round.  I'm very interested in trying the disarms since, more than many mages, I can capitalize on one turn of missing protection.

My main concern is that the imps are very squishy.  If my opponent kills them off I'm in a little trouble.  I know I have hellion backup, but I'm not sure that's enough.  My goal is to be so aggressive that they're in panic mode using their actions to cancel burn tokens and remove curses.  If a threat does appear I can ignite it and Ides of March it with my teleporting imps.

Greetings All,

I've been playing a lot with Forged in Fire recently and I'm seeing an Adramelech Warlock archetype emerging.  Here is my stab at the Archetypal Imp Swarm.  Feedback much appreciated.

[spellbook]
[spellbookheader]
[spellbookname]Imp Swarm[/spellbookname]
[mage]Adramelech Warlock[/mage]
[/spellbookheader]
[spells]
[spellclass]Attack[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFA01]2 x  Devil's Trident[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a04]3 x  Fireball[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a06]5 x  Flameblast[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWA02]1 x  Force Hammer[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a09]1 x  Jet Stream[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1a05]1 x  Firestorm[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Conjuration[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1w03]2 x  Wall of Fire[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1j12]1 x  Mana Crystal[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Creature[/spellclass]
[mwcard=mw1c15]3 x  Firebrand Imp[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c16]2 x  Flaming Hellion[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFC06]2 x  Goblin Alchemist[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFC11]1 x  Sersiryx, Imp Familiar[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFC13]4 x  Wildfire Imp[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1c01]1 x  Adramelech, Lord of Fire[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Enchantment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE01]1 x  Adramelech's Touch[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e09]1 x  Agony[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE02]1 x  Akiro's Favor[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFE04]2 x  Brace Yourself[/mwcard]
[mwcard=FWE02]1 x  Circle of Fire[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e08]1 x  Death Link[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e14]1 x  Enfeeble[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e19]1 x  Ghoul Rot[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e21]1 x  Hawkeye[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e25]1 x  Maim Wings[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e27]1 x  Marked for Death[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e29]1 x  Nullify[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e31]1 x  Poisoned Blood[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e32]1 x  Regrowth[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e36]1 x  Rhino Hide[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1e40]1 x  Vampirism[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Equipment[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFQ02]1 x  Bloodfire Helmet[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q06]1 x  Dragonscale Hauberk[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX1CKQ06]1 x  Eagleclaw Boots[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q10]1 x  Fireshaper Ring[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1q14]1 x  Lash of Hellfire[/mwcard]
[mwcard=DNQ01]1 x  Cloak of Shadows[/mwcard]
[spellclass]Incantation[/spellclass]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI01]2 x  Combustion[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i29]1 x  Vampiric Strike[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i07]2 x  Dissolve[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i12]2 x  Force Push[/mwcard]
[mwcard=MWSTX2FFI05]2 x  Ignite[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i15]1 x  Knockdown[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i28]1 x  Teleport[/mwcard]
[mwcard=mw1i06]2 x  Dispel[/mwcard]
[/spells]
[cost]Total cost: 120 pts[/cost]
[/spellbook]

I toyed around with the Pentagram for a while and I'm not sure I like it as much.  The gist of this deck is to rely on Sersiryx to cast your copious attack spells and a curse or two.  Flameblast is only 4 mana for him and if you give him hawkeye he can get a lot of damage out of it.  Your warlock stays in the background summoning wildfire imps that teleport to the soon-to-be-dead target of Sersyrix's attacks.  If your imp familiar dies you can always fireshaper ring yourself and keep up the blasting while biding time for some hellions to back you up.

Turn 1: Sersyrix, crystal
turn 2: wildfire imp + enchant or equip
from there you shoot things with sersyrix and keep summoning imps until the swarm can teleport in and kill stuff.

Thoughts?  Glaring errors?  How does your Adramelech Warlock square off?