The most chaotic and unpredictable--and sometimes the most fun variant of Factions: Battlegrounds could be 3 player battles. Lately, I have had the chance to play some 3 player games of Factions: Battlegrounds with some friends. 2 player games are straightforward and quick. There are not a lot of surprises nor lot of buildup, and … Continue reading 3 Player Mayhem!
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A tale of three Jolts…
All spells and abilities are not equal. Even when they are equal. JOLT (3 mana): 1 damage to an enemy within a range of 3 spaces. Jolt is a very simple, cheap damage spell that has an above average range. It always costs 3 mana, it always does 1 damage, and it always has a range of … Continue reading A tale of three Jolts…
Parada Unit Breakdown part 2
Breaking down 3 more of the Parada units! (Minotaur Chieftain/Centaur Scout/Elf Sharpshooter) (Check out Parada pt. 1 here!) MINOTAUR CHIEFTAIN: Minotaur Chieftain (PARADA)(6 Gold/VP) One of Parada's best and most overlooked units it the Minotaur Chieftain. In a faction known for elite ranged shooters, the Minotaur Chieftain's steady melee skills and top-tier rank help balance … Continue reading Parada Unit Breakdown part 2
Ihalaban Unit Breakdown part 2
Breaking down 3 more of the Ihalaban Units! (Zepodom Usurper/Ihalaban Reaver/Naga Archon) (Check out Ihalaban pt. 1 here!) ZEPODOM USURPER: Zepodom Usurper (IHALABAN)(5 Gold/VP) The Zepodom Usurper is, in my opinion, the most unique unit in the game... It is an Aerial unit AND an Aquatic unit (the only unit that is both- making it's … Continue reading Ihalaban Unit Breakdown part 2
Kragg Unit Breakdown part 2
Breaking down 3 more of the Kragg Units! (Wild Kongamato/Troll Ravager/Veteran Orc) (Check out Kragg pt. 1 here!) WILD KONGAMATO: Wild Kongamato (KRAGG)(4 Gold/VP) Kragg has some affordable units that offer underrated mobility. The Wild Kongamato is a great example of one of those units. At 3 movement it makes for a fast and aggressive … Continue reading Kragg Unit Breakdown part 2
Moonshadow Unit Breakdown part 2
Breaking down 3 more of the Moonshadow Units! (Mishnari Bladethrower/Vukazi General/Winjaru Villagestalker) (Check out Moonshadow pt. 1 here!) MISHNARI BLADETHROWER: Mishnari Bladethrower (MOONSHADOW) 5 Gold/VP The Mishnari Bladethrower is a really good unit, and is sneakily one of the best ranged units in the game. 4 Rank is elite, and it allows the MB to … Continue reading Moonshadow Unit Breakdown part 2
Doom Sand Unit Breakdown part 2
Breaking down 3 more of the Doom Sand units! (Assassin Mage/Battle Tembophant/Anubite Battlemaster) (Check out Doom Sand pt 1 here!) ASSASSIN MAGE: Assassin Mage (DOOM SAND)(5 Gold/VP) Doom Sand has a lot of high potential- as in scoring potential- units. Most of them also demand a significant investment of resources and can be risky plays, … Continue reading Doom Sand Unit Breakdown part 2
Zyan Unit Breakdown part 2
Breaking down 3 more of the Zyan units! (Royal Swordfighter/Swiftwing Valkyrie/Zyan Archer) (Check out Zyan pt. 1 here!) ROYAL SWORDFIGHTER: Royal Swordfighter (ZYAN) (5 Gold/VP) One of Zyan's strengths as a faction is their abundance of units that can serve as Captains. The Royal Swordfighter provides good value for that reason, and with a good rank … Continue reading Zyan Unit Breakdown part 2
Zyan Unit Breakdown part 1
Breaking down 3 of the Zyan units! (Zyan Hoplite/Royal Titan/Regal Pegasus) ZYAN HOPLITE: Zyan Hoplite (ZYAN) (2 Gold/VP) Zyan's massive army in Graviterrus is anchored by it's endless supply of foot soldiers. The Zyan Hoplite encapsulates this along with a few other units on the Zyan roster. The Zyan Hoplite might not stand out at … Continue reading Zyan Unit Breakdown part 1
Baazaria Unit Breakdown part 1
Breaking down 3 of the Baazaria units! (Bloodreaver Wraith/Zombie Goliath/Nightfall Geist) BLOODREAVER WRAITH: Bloodreaver Wraith (BAAZARIA) (6 Gold/VP) The Bloodreaver Wraith is an extremely important unit to Baazaria because it is one of the only units equipped to score big points through melee attacks. With a lethal combination of 3 movement (and Flying!), 3 rank, … Continue reading Baazaria Unit Breakdown part 1