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This episode we welcome Carel to the show for the first time to talk about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston December Monthly Malifaux Tourney. We dig deep into how he works the complex unpack of Kastore, Fervent and discuss how to pivot when the game doesn’t go according to plan.
Hosts: Doug and Clay
Guests: Carel and Christian
Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/9eagXE6NWw
Tournament: December Malifaux Monthly Tourney - Houston
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/21901/
Encounter:
Round 3:
Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Stuff the Ballots
Schemes: Let Them Bleed, Deliver a Message, Sweating Bullets, Information Overload, Protected Territory
Carel’s Schemes: Deliver a Message, Protected Territory
Christian’s Schemes: Protected Territory, Information Overload
Final Score: 5-8L
Crews:
Carel’s Kastore, Fervent (Neverborn)
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader:
Kastore, Fervent
Totem(s):
Marathine
Inhuman Reflexes
Hires:
Urnbearer
Cavern Nephilim
Ancient Pact
Cavern Nephilim 2
Athorak
Gwyll
Christian’s Ulix Turner (Bayou)
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader:
Ulix Turner
Totem(s):
Penelope
Hires:
Old Major
Twelve Cups of Coffee
The Sow
Big Brain Brin
Sammy LaCroix
Flying Piglet
Piglet
Foods Discussed:
Wife’s *original* chocolate chip cookies
Oreos and Irish Cream
(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server … unfortunately, no recipe is available for the husband-winning chocolate chip cookies)
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
Malifaux Shenanigans channel: Episodes on Kastore 2 - https://www.youtube.com/@MalifauxShenanigans/search?query=kastore
Dreysen Gaming channel: Malifaux World Series Top 32 game (Ressers Kastore 2 vs Von Schtook 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncwbPHDolTc
Lonestar Fauxdown October 24-26, 2025 … Please mark your calendars now!
Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of Texas Malifaux.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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In this very special episode of Students of Conflict we depart from our usual “Better Malifaux... one game at a time” approach and talk to Andre and Bryan about killing in Malifaux. Buckle up for a wide-ranging discussion about killing our opponent's models, preventing our opponent from killing OUR models, and killing our opponent's spirit.
Hosts: Clay and Doug
Guests: Andre, Bryan, and Ryan
Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/hfHdqxRcZt
Foods Discussed:
-Ashley’s Banana pudding
-Bryan Consumes Satan
-Black licorice ice cream
(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)
Plugs from Guest:
https://www.youtube.com/@SubParNinja
https://www.instagram.com/subparninja_hobbies/
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lonestar Fauxdown 2025: 24-26 Oct … Please mark your calendars now!
Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of Texas Malifaux.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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This episode we talk to Ryan about a tough game in his journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney. We discuss his approach to learning a new master and lessons learned through adversity; then we change things up a bit to talk painting with the 3-time winner of Best Painted at the Lonestar Fauxdown about how to level up your painting game and how to set yourself up to make finding the time to paint easier.
Hosts: Doug and Clay
Guests: Ryan, Andre, and Bryan
Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/nrqq6uyePU
Tournament: November Malifaux Monthly Tourney - Houston
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/21174/
Encounter:
Round 1:
Deployment and Strategy: Corner; Raid the Vaults
Schemes: Let Them Bleed, Death Beds, Power Ritual, Deliver a Message, Espionage
Ryan’s Schemes: Death Beds/Deliver A Message
Doug’s Schemes: Death Beds/Deliver A Message
Final Score: Called the game after being 1-2 at end of 3rd turn
Crews:
Ryan’s Lord Galehault, Fallen Prince (aka Charles Hoffman, Inventor) (Arcanists)
Size: 50 - Pool: 8
Leader:
Lord Galehault Fallen Prince (aka Charles Hoffman, Inventor)
Diesel Engine
Totem(s):
Stiltzkin (aka Mechanical Attendant)
Hires:
The Weeping Huntress (aka Melissa K.O.R.E.)
Porphyrion (aka Joss)
Diesel Engine
Galvanic Wyrm (aka Peacekeeper)
Soulstone Cache
Hollow Fiend (aka Watcher)
Hollow Fiend 3 (aka Watcher 3)
Crew photos (from the Lonestar Fauxdown):
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=533949462911494
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=533949449578162Doug’s Titania, Autumn Queen
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader:
Titania, Autumn Queen
Totem(s):
Gorar
Hires:
Autumn Knight
-Ancient Pact
Autumn Knight 2
-Ancient Pact
Ithanna
Mysterious Emissary
Carnivorous Wyrdwood
Foods Discussed:
Ryan’s mom’s fruit salad(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)
Plugs from Guest:
https://www.youtube.com/@SubParNinja
https://www.instagram.com/subparninja_hobbies/
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lonestar Fauxdown October 24-26, 2025 … Please mark your calendars now!
Details coming soon!
Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of Texas Malifaux.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston
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This episode we talk to Bryan about a game in his journey to a second place finish at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024. We discuss the flexibility branching out beyond his “core” Ressers masters brings him and how using your clock time to plan things out can have a huge impact on your game. We also announce the dates for the Lonestar Fauxdown 2025!
Hosts: Clay and Doug
Guests: Bryan and Andre
Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpns
Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/20146/
Photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/StudentsOfConflict/posts/pfbid0dcPEm5PUwLYQeWPFtv447K8NQPiexp7aVL4oyELPFCBfdtEQ79ZLY8PJftm3fiFgl
Encounter:
Round 4:
Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Stuff the Ballots
Schemes: Death Beds, Power Ritual, In Your Face, Hold Up Their Forces, Take Prisoner
Bryan’s Schemes: Death Beds, In Your Face
Jim’s Schemes: Death Beds, Power Ritual
Final Score: 6-5
Crews:
Bryan’s Dr. McMourning, InsanitarySize: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader:
Dr. McMourning, Insanitary
The Whisper
Totem(s):
Zombie Chihuahua
Hires:
Rogue Necromancy
Asura Roten
Kentauroi
Corpse Curator
Nurse
Canine Remains
Mindless Zombie
Jim’s Mah Tucket
Size: 50 - Pool: 1
Leader:
Mah Tucket
Twelve Cups of Coffee
Totem(s):
The Little Lass
Hires:
Big Brain Brin
Trixiebelle
Jebediah
Bushwhacker
Bushwhacker 2
Soulstone Miner
Soulstone Miner 2
Foods Discussed:
Jambalaya, MOPP4 chili, Oreo-stuffed bourbon-bacon chocolate chip cookies(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
S1Ep8: Card Management Special Episode, with Bryan https://zencastr.com/z/MMVsPPS4
Next year’s Lonestar Fauxdown: October 24 - 26, 2025
Please mark your calendars now! Details coming soon!
Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of our Texas tournaments.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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This episode we talk to Andre about a game in his journey to taking home the Biggest Hat with his first place at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024. We discuss the importance of understanding how timing interacts with certain abilities, how determining what your target priority should be can make a huge impact on the game, and also muse about the pros and cons of Bans and dual master lists in major events.
Hosts: Doug and Clay
Guests: Andre and Bryan
Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpns
Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/20146/
Photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/StudentsOfConflict/posts/pfbid0dcPEm5PUwLYQeWPFtv447K8NQPiexp7aVL4oyELPFCBfdtEQ79ZLY8PJftm3fiFgl
Encounter:
Round 2:
Deployment and Strategy: Standard, Stuff the Ballots
Schemes: Death Beds, Power Ritual, Deliver a Message, Espionage, Ensnare
Andre’s Schemes: Death Beds, Espionage
Bryan’s Schemes: Death Beds, Ensnare
Final Score: 6-4
Crews:
Andre’s Perdita Ortega, Neverborn Hunter
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader:
Perdita Ortega, Neverborn Hunter
Totem(s):
Enslaved Nephilim
Hires:
Sonnia Criid
Purifying Flame
Francisco Ortega
Lead-Lined Coat
Guild Mage
Lead-Lined Coat
Abuela Ortega
Bryan’s Prof. Von Schtook, Stargazer
Size: 50 - Pool: 5Leader:
Prof Von Schtook, Stargazer
The Whisper
Totem(s):
Research Assistant
Hires:
The Valedictorian
Vincent St. Clair
The Whisper
Student of Viscera
Necropunk
Necropunk 2
Enslaved Spirit
Foods Discussed:
HEB Jalapeño poppers
https://www.heb.com/product-detail/h-e-b-frozen-cream-cheese-stuffed-breaded-jalape-o-poppers-26-oz/6343506(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)
Plugs from Guest:
Austin Rooke, Andre’s Painter: @takoa in Discord and [email protected]
Andre’s Crew, as an example: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=533949999578107&set=pcb.533953156244458
Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of our Texas tournaments.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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This episode we welcome Liam to the podcast, despite the Pacific Ocean, to talk about a game in his journey to a third place podium finish at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT. We discuss how he prepares for a large international event and how his critical analysis of the scheme pool kept his podium hopes alive.
Hosts: Clay and Doug
Guests: Liam, Andre, and Bryan
Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpns
Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/20146/
Photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/StudentsOfConflict/posts/pfbid0dcPEm5PUwLYQeWPFtv447K8NQPiexp7aVL4oyELPFCBfdtEQ79ZLY8PJftm3fiFgl
Encounter:
Round 1:
Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Plant Explosives
Schemes: Let Them Bleed, In Your Face, Hold Up Their Forces, Sweating Bullets, Protected Territory
Liam’s Schemes: In Your Face, Protected Territory
Travis’ Schemes: Hold Up Their Forces, Protected Territory
Final Score: 5-5
Crews:
Liam’s Von Schill, Iron-Heart
Size: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader:
Von Schill, Iron-Heart
Totem(s):
Steam Trunk
Hires:
Hannah Lovelace
Arik Schottemer
Yannic Waller
Tunnel Rats
Freikorps Engineer
Freikorps Engineer 2
Travis’ Asami Tanaka
Size: 50 - Pool: 10
Leader:
Asami Tanaka
Totem(s):
Amanjaku
Hires:
Ama No Zako
Ohaguro Bettari
Minako Rei
Kamaitachi
Tengu
Terracotta Warrior
Foods Discussed:
Lebanese Rice Chicken!
(Students of Conflict recipes can be found in the #s2-recipes-archive channel of our discord server)
Plugs from Guest:
New Zealand Nationals
23-24 August 2025
HobbyMaster, in Auckland, NZPOC: Hamish (aka @Hamdog on discord)
Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the home of our Texas tournaments.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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This episode Doug gets to sit in the guest chair instead of the host chair for once to talk about a game in his journey to finally winning the Tyrant Tourney at Gen Con 2024 and bringing home the belt! We discuss his approach to fielding Marcus and how he approaches large tournaments in general. We also talk about the Lonestar Fauxdown as the time for the event is fast approaching!
Hosts: Clay
Guests: Doug
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/17401/
Encounter:
Round 2
Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Plant Explosives
Schemes:
Death Beds, In Your Face, Espionage, Sweating Bullets, Protected Territory,
Doug’s Schemes: Espionage, Protected Territory
Tricia’s Schemes: Espionage, In Your Face
Final Score: 8-5 (W)
Crews:
Doug’s Marcus (Neverborn)
Marcus Swarm Aggro v2 (Neverborn)
Size: 50 - Pool: 4
Leader:
Marcus
Ancient Pact
Totem(s):
Jackalope
Hires:
Myranda
Moleman
Moleman 2
Grootslang
Slate Ridge Mauler
Ancient Pact
Corrupted Hound
Corrupted Hound 2
Corrupted Hound 3
Tricia’s Nekima, Broodmother
Tricia’s GenCon Crew (Neverborn)
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader:
Nekima, Broodmother
Totem(s):
Blood Hunter
Hires:
Mature Nephilim
Carnivorous Wyrdwood
Young Nephilim
Young Nephilim 2
Young Nephilim 3
Black Blood Shaman
Recipes Discussed:
Carnitas!!!
(Other show recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord, in #s2-recipes-archive)Plugs from Guest:
Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT! Come mess with Texas!
https://lonestarfauxdown.com/events
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
Fogo de Chão (Brazilian Steakhouse): https://fogodechao.com/
Tacos y Burritos (Food Truck): https://g.co/kgs/fSyEedV
El Palenque (Authentic Mexican, right next door to Dragon’s Lair Houston North and the Lonestar Fauxdown): https://www.gopalenque.com/Thank-Yous:
Big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.
Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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This episode we welcome Cameron to the podcast for the first time to talk to him about a game in his trip to the podium. We discuss the importance of target priority and knowing which actions will score you the points to win you the game.
Hosts: Clay and Doug
Guests: Cameron and Christian
Tournament: July Malifaux Monthly Tournament - San Antonio
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16939/
Round 3
Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Raid the Vaults
Schemes: Power Ritual, Sweating Bullets, Information Overload, Take Prisoner, Ensnare
Cameron’s Schemes: Sweating Bullets, Information Overload
Jonathan’s Schemes: Power Ritual, Information Overload
Final Score: 4-4
Crews:
Cameron’s Misaki Katanaka
Size: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader:
Misaki Katanaka
Totem(s):
Shang
Hires:
Minako Rei
Ototo
Banying
Fuhatsu
Terracotta Warrior
Jin Baccara
Johnathan’s Molly Squidpiddge
Size: 50 - Pool: 9
Leader:
Molly Squidpiddge
Totem(s):
Necrotic Machine
Hires:
Crooligan
Crooligan 2
The Forgotten Marshal
Philip and the Nanny
Archie
Carrion Effigy
Dapperling
Recipes Discussed:
Cameron's Sourdough chocolate chip cookies
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/events
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy at the San Antonio Medical Center, for supporting this month’s tournament … especially given the extremely short notice!
Also, big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.
Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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We have survived hurricanes, extended power outages, and a plethora of Black Joker Flips to bring you this episode where we talk with Christian about a game in his trip to the top of the podium, how he likes to take things that other people say aren’t great in game and make them work, and how it’s important to look over the FAQ/errata from occasionally to make sure you’re playing the game right.
Hosts: Doug and Clay
Guests: Christian and Cameron
Tournament: July Malifaux Monthly Tournament - San Antonio
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16939/
Encounter:
Round 2
Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Stuff the Ballots
Schemes: Let Them Bleed, Outflank, Espionage, Sweating Bullets, Protected Territory
Christian’s Schemes: Espionage, Protected Territory
Jordan’s Schemes: Sweating Bullets, ??
Final Score: 6-4
Crews:
Christian’s Lucius Mattheson (Guild)
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader:
Lucius Mattheson
Totem(s):
The Scribe
Hires:
Pale Rider
Agent 46
Dr. Grimwell
Doppleganger
Gatling Gunner
Jordan’s Dr. Silas (Outcasts)
Size: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader:
Dr. Silas
Totem(s):
Hodgepodge Effigy
Effigy of Fate
Hires:
Maurice
Tuco Ortega
Angel Eyes
Nurse
Nurse 2
Dr. Grimwell
Plugs from Guest:
Ryan’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SubParNinja
Also Mentioned in the Podcast:
The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/events
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy at the San Antonio Medical Center, for supporting this month’s tournament … especially given the extremely short notice!
Also, big thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy North Houston, the normal home of our Texas tournaments.
Dragon’s Lair Comics and Fantasy - San Antonio Medical Center: https://www.dlair.net/medicalcenter/
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy - Houston North: https://www.dlair.net/houston-north/
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In this episode we talk to Grant about a close game in his journey to a 1st place finish in the North American Faux Tour Master’s Invitational Championship. We discuss the importance of sticking to your game plan even when you start feeling some bloodlust in the heat of battle and also Grant's unconventional pick of the Backup Assistant.
Hosts: Clay and Doug
Guests: Grant and Jim
Tournament: North American Faux Tour (NAFT) Master’s Invitational Championship, 8-9 Jun 2024 (GG4)
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16165/
Encounter:
Round 2
Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Raid the Vaults
Schemes: Let Them Bleed, Deliver a Message, Espionage, Information Overload, Ensnare
Grant’s Schemes: Let Them Bleed, Espionage
Scott’s Schemes: Deliver a Message, Ensnare
Final Score: 5-5
Crews:
Grant’s Dr Frank N Steen
Size: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader:
Dr Frank N Steen (alt Prof. Von Schtook)
The Whisper
Totem(s):
Eyegor (alt Research Assistant)
Hires:
The Valedictorian
Student of Viscera
Grave Spirit's Touch
Student of Viscera 2
Gwisin
Necropunk
Backup Assistant
Scott’s Nekima, Broodmother
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader:
Nekima, Broodmother
Totem(s):
Blood Hunter
Hires:
Angel Eyes
Young Nephilim
Young Nephilim 2
Young Nephilim 3
Black Blood Shaman
Corrupted Hound
Corrupted Hound 2
Corrupted Hound 3
Plugs from Guest: Breachburnt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42IGniGXAa3ksJpIdvdo1L
Danger Planet GT (19-21 Jul, Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport) … Announcement video, with links to event packet, registration, hotel, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLLTEmiMOY
Recipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel): Brie Cups
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community. Also, thanks to the North American Faux Tour TO Council for choosing to hold the NAFT Championship Tournament here in Texas!
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston
NAFT: https://www.usfauxtour.com/
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In this episode we talk to Jim about a hard fought game in his journey to a 2nd place finish in the North American Faux Tour Master’s Invitational Championship. We learn some valuable lessons on the strengths and weaknesses of The Dreamer, Jim finally convinces Doug to give Dreamer, Insomniac a try, and an adorable cat decides she needs to be a bonus guest on the show.
Hosts: Doug and Clay
Guests: Jim, Zoe, and Grant
Tournament: North American Faux Tour (NAFT) Master’s Invitational Championship, 8-9 Jun 2024 (GG4)
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16165/
Encounter:
Round 5
Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Plant Explosives
Schemes: Death Beds, Deliver a Message, Hold up Their Forces, Sweating Bullets, Protected Territory
Jim’s Schemes: Death Beds (Web), Protected Territory
Andre’s Schemes: Death Beds (Pyre), Sweating Bullets
Final Score: 7-7
Crews:
Jim’s The Dreamer, Insomniac
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader: The Dreamer, Insomniac
Totem(s): Lord Chompy Bits
Hires:
Widow Weaver
Vasilisa
Lady Yume
Bandersnatch
Daydream
Wicked Doll
Wicked Doll 2
Wicked Doll 3Andre’s Sonnia Criid, Unmasked
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader: Sonnia Criid, Unmasked
-Expert Marksman
Totem(s):
Purifying Flame
Hires:
Director Rodriguez
Witchling Thrall
-Lead-Lined Coat
Witchling Handler
-No Prisoners
Thalarian Queller
Hex BowPlugs from Guest:
The Other Coast Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Qgr5HId5bSWr8CsSQoRM1?si=406db2c10a53497e
Danger Planet GT (19-21 Jul, Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport) … Announcement video, with links to event packet, registration, hotel, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLLTEmiMOY
“Who is the Beatdown?” Episode from the Breachburnt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cpjccplnkBNsRUHQS6FWx
Recipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel): Fruitcake cookies: https://houseofnasheats.com/fruitcake-cookies/
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community. Also, thanks to the North American Faux Tour TO Council for choosing to hold the NAFT Championship Tournament here in Texas!
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston
NAFT: https://www.usfauxtour.com/
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The Students of Conflict are back with new shenanigans! This episode we talk to Devin about the Great Devin/Devon-Off during the Echoes of the Breach campaign tournament played in Houston recently, we talk about our new Evil Twins alternative game format which we shall be unleashing upon the world during the upcoming North American Faux Tour Championship Weekend, and we kick around ideas for a Malifaux potluck.
Hosts: Doug and Clay
Guests: Devin and Andre
Tournament: Houston Monthly Tournament, 11 May 2024 (GG4, feat. the Echoes of the Breach Global Campaign)
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/15544/
Encounter:
Devin (Misaki) v Devon( Von Schtook)
Devin Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Adrenaline Rush
Devon Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Moonshine Madness
Standard Deployment
Strategy: Raid the Vaults
Schemes: Let them Bleed, Death Beds, Power Ritual, Outflank, Sweating BulletsMentioned in the Podcast:
NORTH AMERICAN FAUX TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND - Master’s Invitational Championship and NAFT Black Joker Open: https://www.dlairhouston.com/products/north-american-faux-tour-championship-weekend-ticket
Hotel link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?app=resvlink&id=1654866468754&key=CORP
Echoes of the Breach Global Campaign: https://www.wyrd-games.net/global-campaigns
Recipes discussed this episode: Butterfinger Brownies and Caramelized Banana Ice Cream (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel shortly after the episode goes live)
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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After a bit of a hiatus, the Students of Conflict are back! This episode we talk to Andre about his close matchup against Bryan in the Echoes of the Breach campaign tournament played in Houston recently, we get excited for the upcoming North American Faux Tour Championship Weekend, Doug rants against anachronistic beverages, and we keep talking about food in our journey to become the only Malifaux themed cooking podcast.
Hosts: Clay and Doug
Guests: Andre and Devin
Tournament: Houston Monthly Tournament, 11 May 2024 (GG4, feat. the Echoes of the Breach Global Campaign)
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/15544/
Encounter:
Andre (Maxine) v Bryan (Kirai, Envoy of the Court)
Andre Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Price of Knowledge
Bryan Echoes of the Breach thread selection: Wicked Whisper
Standard Deployment
Strategy: Raid the Vaults
Schemes: Let them Bleed, Death Beds, Power Ritual, Outflank, Sweating BulletsMentioned in the Podcast:
NORTH AMERICAN FAUX TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND - Master’s Invitational Championship and NAFT Black Joker Open: https://www.dlairhouston.com/products/north-american-faux-tour-championship-weekend-ticket
Hotel link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?app=resvlink&id=1654866468754&key=CORP
Echoes of the Breach Global Campaign: https://www.wyrd-games.net/global-campaigns
Recipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel):
Gooey butter cookies
Thin mint hamburger cookiesThank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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This episode we talk to Bryan about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his experiences trying out new toolkits to work for Gaining Grounds 4.
Hosts: Doug
Primary Guest: Bryan
Other Guest: Andre, JonathanTournament:
November Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Nov 2023
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/11684/Encounter:
Round 1
Standard Deployment
Raid The Vaults
3- Power Ritual
4- In Your Face
7- Hold Up Their Forces
12- Protected Territory
13- EnsnareSchemes selected: Hold Up Their Forces, Power Ritual
Crews:
Bryan’s Kirai Crew:
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader:
Kirai Ankoku, Envoy Of The Court
-The Whisper
Totem(s):
Ikiryo
Hires:
Datsue Ba
-The Whisper
Lost Love
Enslaved Spirit
Enslaved Spirit 2
Seishin
Gwisin
-Grave Spirit's Touch
Shikome
-Grave Spirit's TouchThank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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This episode we talk to Jonathan about a game in his journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney, what his initial impressions are of the new Gaining Grounds Season 4 strats and schemes after playing them for the first time in a tournament setting, and why Doug should listen to his guests and stop putting Coppelius in his Dreamer crews.
Hosts: Doug
Primary Guest: Jonathan
Other Guest: Andre and Bryan
Tournament:
November Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Nov 2023
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/11684/
Encounter:
Round 3 -Flank Deployment - Stuff the Ballots
Let Them Bleed, Death Beds, Espionage, Information Overload, Take PrisonerMap:
Dead Wood Hollow - Jonathan top left flank, Elijah bottom right (page 26 from https://tinyurl.com/FauxdownTables2023)
Schemes selected:
Espionage, Information Overload
Crews:
Mine: The Dreamer, Lord Chompy Bits, Stitched, Serena Bowman, Bandersnatch, Widow Weaver, Coppelius, Wicked Doll, 9 Stones
Elijah: Barbaros, Hodgepodge Effigy, Noxious Nephilim, Young Nephilim, Terror Tot, Terror Tot, Mature Nephilim, Hayreddin, 7 stones
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Malifaux at Las Vegas Open: https://www.lasvegasopen.net/
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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This episode we talk to Carlo about a tough loss against Landon in his journey to third place overall at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT and the Iron Scorpius. Along the way we chat about how he plays into tough matchups, what he learned from this loss, and to always check to make sure all of your cards are in your deck.
Hosts: Clay, Doug, and Nick
Primary Guest: Carlo
Other Guests: Landon and Angel
Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 - Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/
Heroic Scale Gamers tournament live streams:
- Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpHfJAfjag
- Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQ
- This game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQ&t=3h49m51sEncounter:
Round 5
Deployment: Standard
Strategy: Covert Operation
Scheme Pool:
3: Assassinate
7: Catch and Release
9: Load 'Em Up
10: Public Demonstration
12: In Your FaceSchemes selected: Carlo: Catch and Release, Assassinate
Landon: Catch and Release, Assassinate
Crews:
Carlo’s Von Schill, Iron-Heart (Outcasts)
Size: 50 - Pool: 6
Leader: Von Schill, Iron-Heart
Servant of Dark Powers
Totem(s):
Steam Trunk
Hires:
Hannah Lovelace
Freikorps Engineer
Freikorps Engineer 2
Freikorps Scout
Freikorps Librarian
Drachen Trooper
Landon’s Youko Hamasaki, Unseen (Ten Thunders)
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader: Youko Hamasaki, Unseen
Totem(s):
Chiyo Hamasaki
Hires:
Lucas McCabe, Tomb Delver
Luna
Bill Algren
Terracotta Warrior
Kunoichi
Low River MonkMentioned in the Podcast:
Lonestar Fauxdown: The date is set for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024 - taking place in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2024, mark your calendars!: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/events
Plugs from Guest: HOT, the latest EP from Carlo’s Band, Big Story: https://orcd.co/hotepThank-Yous: HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston -
This episode we talk to Angel about a game in his journey to second place at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2023, how he survived an epic night out and still managed to have a solid day of Malifaux the next day, and the lessons he learned and friends he made along the way!
Hosts: Nick, Doug, and Clay
Primary Guest: Angel
Other Guests: Carlo and LandonTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 Tournament on Longshanks:https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/Heroic Scale Gamers tournament live streams: - Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpHfJAfjag - Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQ
Encounter:
Round 5
Deployment: Standard
Strategy: Covert Operation
Scheme Pool:
3: Assassinate
7: Catch and Release
9: Load 'Em Up
10: Public Demonstration
12: In Your FaceMap:
Peaceful Graveyard (page 5 on https://tinyurl.com/FauxdownTables2023)Schemes selected:
Angel: Assassinate, In Your Face
Pete: Catch and Release, Load ‘Em UpCrews:
Angel's Brewmaster Crew Bayou) Size: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader: Brewmaster 1 + 12 Cups of Coffee
Totem(s): Apprentice Wesley
Fingers
Gluttony
Whiskey Golem
Fermenter River Monk
Fermenter River Monk
TanukiPete's Sandeep Desai, Font of Magic Crew (Arcanist) Size: 50 - Pool: 0
Leader: Sandeep 2
Totem(s): Banasuva + SS Cache
Shastar Vidiya Guard + Magical Training
Four Winds Golem + SS Cache
Metal Golem
Soulstone Miner
Soulstone Miner
Fire GaminMentioned in the Podcast:Lonestar Fauxdown: The date is set for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024 - taking place in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2024, mark your calendars!: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/eventsGalewyn from Phoenix Foundry: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phoenixfoundry/tabletop-terrain-3d-printable-fantasy-village-for-wargaming
Danger Planet: https://www.youtube.com/@DangerPlanet1337/featured
Rage Quite Wire: https://ragequitwire.podbean.com/Thank-Yous:HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamersWyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifauxDragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston
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This episode we talk to Landon about a game in his journey to first place in the largest Malifaux event in North America–The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2023! We discuss how he plays Youko 2 and how he managed to pull a victory out of nearly being tabled.
Hosts: Doug, Clay, and Nick
Primary Guest: Landon
Other Guests: Angel and CarloTournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023
Tournament on Longshanks:https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/
Heroic Scale Gamers tournament live streams:
- Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJpHfJAfjag
- Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__H-JAD80EQEncounter:
Round 2
Deployment: Standard
Strategy: Cursed Objects
Scheme Pool:
1: Breakthrough
3: Assassinate
5: Sabotage
6: Hidden Martyrs
10: Public DemonstrationMap: Crystals B (page 7 from https://tinyurl.com/FauxdownTables2023)
Schemes selected:
Crews:
Landon: Hidden Martyrs, Assassinate
AJ: Breakthrough, Public Demonstration
Landon’s Youko Hamasaki, Unseen (Ten Thunders)
Size: 50 - Pool: 8
Leader:
Youko Hamasaki, Unseen
Totem(s):
Chiyo Hamasaki
Hires:
Hinamatsu
Bill Algren
Fuhatsu
Kunoichi
Kunoichi 2
Terracotta WarriorAJ’s The Dreamer (Neverborn)
Size: 50 - Pool: 10
Leader:
The Dreamer
Totem(s):
Lord Chompy Bits
Hires:
Widow Weaver
Serena Bowman
Stitched Together
Stitched Together 2
Stitched Together 3
Daydream
Daydream 2Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lonestar Fauxdown: The date is set for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024 - taking place in Houston, TX October 11-13, 2024, mark your calendars!: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/events
Galewyn from Phoenix Foundry: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/phoenixfoundry/tabletop-terrain-3d-printable-fantasy-village-for-wargamingPlugs from Guest:
Danger Planet: https://www.youtube.com/@DangerPlanet1337/featuredThank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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This episode we talk to John about a game in their journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston June Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how small choices during the course of a game ended in a very tight loss for him.
Hosts: Clay, Nick, and Doug
Primary Guest: John
Other Guests: Maeve and AndreTournament:
June Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 10 Jun 2023
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/9006/Encounter:
Round 1
Cursed Objects
Corner Deployment
2- Vendetta
3- Assassinate
6- Hidden Martyrs
7- Catch and Release
11- Set the TrapMap:
Shipwreck Beach (page 18 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:
John: Assassinate, Hidden Martyrs
Christian: Assassinate, VendettaCrews:
John’s Ulix Turner (Bayou)
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader:
Ulix Turner
Totem(s):
Penelope
Hires:
Old Major
-Two Gremlins in a Ghillie Suit
Bo Peep
The Sow
Swine Cursed
-Inferiority Complex
Piglet
Lucky EffigyChristian’s Seamus (Resurrectionists)
Size: 50 - Pool: 7
Leader:
Seamus
-The Whisper
Totem(s):
Copycat Killer
Hires:
Dr McMourning
-The Whisper
Madame Sybelle
Bete Noire
Dead DoxyMentioned in the Podcast:
Lonestar Fauxdown: Tickets now available for the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT, taking place in Houston, TX October 13-15, 2023: https://lonestarfauxdown.com/events
Register by August 25, 2023 to get the special Fauxdown Fate Deck!
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.
Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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This episode we talk to Maeve about a game in her journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston June Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how she countered an elite Leveticus list featuring Three Horsemen
Hosts: Doug, Clay, and Nick
Primary Guest: Maeve
Other Guests: Andre and JohnTournament:
June Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 10 June 2023
Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/9006/Encounter:
Round 1
Cursed Objects
Corner Deployment
2- Vendetta
3- Assassinate
6- Hidden Martyrs
7- Catch and Release
11- Set the TrapMap:
The Dreamer’s Playland (page 17 at https://tinyurl.com/LonestarFauxTables)Schemes selected:
Maeve: Catch and Release (Insidious Madness), Vendetta
Ryan: Assassinate, Set the TrapCrews:
Maeve’s The Dreamer (Neverborn)
Size: 50 - Pool: 5
Leader:
The Dreamer
-Ancient Pact
Totem(s):
Lord Chompy Bits
-Inhuman Reflexes
Hires:
Widow Weaver
Serena Bowman
Daydream
-Ancient Pact
Daydream 2
Mysterious Emissary
Insidious MadnessRyan’s Leveticus, Pariah of Blood (Outcasts)
Size: 50 - Pool: 1
Leader:
Leveticus, Pariah Of Blood
Totem(s):
Hollow Waif
Hollow Waif 2
Hires:
Death (Dead Rider Alt)
Famine (Hooded Rider Alt)
War (Pale Rider Alt)
Hodgepodge Emissary
ProspectorPlugs from Guest:
Bayou Breakdown Podcast: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-bayou-breakdown/Boring Conversation Podcast: https://podbay.fm/p/boring-conversation-a-malifaux-podcast
Fox Tale Games Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foxtalepodcast
Thank-Yous:
HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Heroic Scale Gamers for streaming Lonestar Conference matches, and to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict.Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/
Heroic Scale Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicScaleGamers
Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux
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