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
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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
Doom Sand Unit Breakdown part 1
Breaking down 3 of the Doom Sand units! (Sirocco Conjuror/Doom Sand Archer/Firesky Wyvern) SIROCCO CONJUROR: Sirocco Conjuror (DOOM SAND) (4 Gold/VP) One of my personal favorite illustrations in the game, the Sirocco Conjuror is one of several Doom Sand units that is capable of hitting multiple units at once by way of Sandstorm. On the … Continue reading Doom Sand Unit Breakdown part 1
Kragg Unit Breakdown part 1
Breaking down 3 of the Kragg units! (Ogre Berserker/Troll Crusher/Orc Goliath) OGRE BERSERKER: Ogre Berserker (KRAGG)(6 Gold/VP) Kragg's Ogre Berserker is an absolute Victory Point machine. It's one of the very best scoring units and is relatively affordable for what it brings to the battle. The 5 attack attribute is going to maul opponents, if … Continue reading Kragg Unit Breakdown part 1
Recapping a WILD 4 Player matchup!
We capped off the playgroup with an insane 4 player game that went down to the wire! 4 player free for all games in Factions: Battlegrounds can be madness. I try to play 4 player games any time I get the chance just because there is always so much action. It's a nice break from … Continue reading Recapping a WILD 4 Player matchup!
BATTLE RECAPS– .500!! (Part 1 of 3– the Sunday 1 v 1s)
After a great week of games... it turns out I am exceptionally average! We had another epic Sunday afternoon of battles last weekend at our Factions: Battlegrounds playgroup! I got in 4 head to head games, and then embarrassed myself in some 4 player madness. Tuesday, I got in 3 more games. Since I played … Continue reading BATTLE RECAPS– .500!! (Part 1 of 3– the Sunday 1 v 1s)
Expanding the Basics-Aerial Units
Aerial units can take over the Battleground, but understanding the best way to implement their ability can make them even more effective. There are some counter-attacks to Aerial units, and learning to identify threats can help you preserve your flyers. AERIAL UNIT BASICS: INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PORTION ON AERIAL UNITS: 9:25-10:11 RULEBOOK SCREENSHOTS FOR AERIAL In … Continue reading Expanding the Basics-Aerial Units
Conquering Graviterrus 