Basic Tactics for the Cryx Battlegroup
February 24, 2012 by beerogre
Video Sponsors: Infinity - Wayland Games
Do you have a Cryx Battlegroup and you're wondering what to do with it?
Well, Andy has some ideas to help you out with basic tactics.
February 24, 2012 by beerogre
Video Sponsors: Infinity - Wayland Games
Do you have a Cryx Battlegroup and you're wondering what to do with it?
Well, Andy has some ideas to help you out with basic tactics.
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Yes more warmachine plz. Thinking of switching from 40k to this game but never getting around to it. Mainly cause I don’t wanna read throu all the rules just to find out I don’t like it.
there’s quick start rules in the box so you can be playing a game with in 10 min of getting the minis built.
BoW Justin
You can also download the Quickstart rules for free from Privateer Press’s website. They include the stat cards for the Battlebox Warcasters and their Warjacks, so you can proxy a whole game using your 40k minis to see if you like it before you buy anything.
Plus, with the price changes and the banning of retailers from UK to the world… it is a good time to jump ship. 😀
Thanks but the change from WFB/40k, wich I’ve played on and off for 18 years (im 36 now), to another game system is huge, I don’t have the time for these big WFB anymore, play a couple of border patrol and combat patrol now and then but that’s it. It’s just such a huge step for me and I’m trying to decide on Infinity, Warmachine or just WAB…it’s so hard, wich one had more time. I really like the gametable size 4*4 and smaller, but more “realistic” games than 40k. Warmachine seems to be a lot of knowing special rules… Read more »
Honestly, it’s a lot less complicated than 40k or WFB… It really hasn’t got a lot of complex rules, just some spells or special abilities for some character and units, and every power and spell is clearly stated on each stat card. No confusion possible !
BoW Romain
It is a very tight rules set. Easy to play, but with surprising depth. I switched from 40k and found the rules to be so refreshing. Solid game.
And that’s why I’m hoping you guys make more vids so I can figure out if this game is for me. Keep up the good work
Hi Guys, Andi, First off, I’m from Austria, so pls forgive me any spelling or grammar mistakes. I’m a dedicated Cryx Player (just love those undead) and I want to add a little bit to your tipps. – Ghost Walk: Yes, this is one of the game winning spells, not only on battlegroup sized games, but it comes in handy in many situations. – But IMO the most important feature of pDenny is Crippling Grasp and her feat, especially on battlegroup size. Don’t ever forget that any penalty to your movement (as you suffer from CGrasp or the feat) denies… Read more »
wow Andy is Batman :O
awesome vid Andy and finally Daily Tips for Warmachines keep ’em coming
btw will you do vids for Hordes armies, too?
They may not be out every day, but I’ll try my best! 😀
Good timing! I was thinking of Cryx being my second warmachine army… Since thats going to be my main tabletop game now… Thanks for another price hike GW!
Are the Hordes box sets going to be covered some time soon? Also I might not play that force, but your reveiws help me know what to look out for when I face one. Have yet to fight a Cryx player.
I too would love to see some Hordes vids.
Great as always Andy. We were missing your Warmachine vids. It should also be nice if you did a Complete Battle report, is the best way to get the feel of the game. Thanks.
Love the batman T-shirt, honestly! I’d love to see a hordes verson of this to get a feel for using them. Great video.
Is the Crusader cheering them on?
If i recall correctly, the Slayer has a Combo Strike. Can he use that as his initial attack, and can he buy additional Combo strikes?
The Slayer’s Combo Strike is a special attack. He can use it instead of his initial attack.
He can buy more attacks with one of his claws, but he can’t buy any more Combo Strikes.
Yes a whole, small, battlereport, kind of like the one you did for Infinity would be great
Glad to see this…really useful and I could have done with it months ago before my first game. Looking forward to hordes and PofM reports now ;). Some nice bits in it for N00BS. A full on Battle report with post play what I would have done different would be super cool awesome. Im trying to get my PoM to the table as so far its just ben my trolls
Any chance of hosting this one locally? I’ve just started Warmachine and it would be pretty useful! (That or get the YouTube issue sorted ofc!)
I do hope they can repost this video. I´m considering starting warmachine with a cryx battlebox and need all help i can get 🙂
i would also love to see this re-posted as me and my friend have just started warmachine i have khador and he has cyrx so any tactics for him and ideas would be awesome as we both only have the starter sets at the moment
Another tactic I use due to the speed of the Cryx is I get the defiler to move in to range for a boosted spray attack and get the death rippers to get behind the caster with the Slayer in front of the warwitch as a bodygaurd. That way the opponent has to decide to either face what is behind the two death rippers of deal with the slayer and defiler at the front effectively splitting there forces and leaving one facing open to attack. When I use this tactic I just make sure that the rear flanking death rippers… Read more »
Another tactic I use due to the speed of the Cryx is I get the defiler to move in to range for a boosted spray attack and get the death rippers to get behind the enemy caster/warlock with the Slayer in front of the warwitch as a bodygaurd. That way the opponent has to decide to either face what is behind the two death rippers of deal with the slayer and defiler at the front effectively splitting there forces and leaving one facing open to attack. When I use this tactic I just make sure that the rear flanking death… Read more »