Shooting the Storm – covert assassination scenario
A narrative scenario with a covert operation, led by a ruthless spymaster. A desperate team of wild cards and heroes try to kill one of the game's most powerful warriors…
Wild card rankings and Tactica
My favourite wild cards for gameplay impact, and why they work on the table. In truth, there are no 'must have' (with 1 exception... we'll get to her) and wrong…
Gameplay Systems within Systems: from the Arc Economist Archives
Warcaster is a series of overlapping systems: it is one of the greatest strengths of the game. Each is relatively simple mechanically, but force some decisions within them. However when…
How to counter heavy warjacks
The case for Heavies Firstly, I think heavies have a great place in Warcasters strategic mix. They are the most potent offensive and defensive pieces in the game, which is…
Two snap fire missions for quick play
Hello all, Warcaster is a scenario focussed game, and new scenarios can add an exciting twist on the core game. In this collection of short play scenarios, we explore new…
How to play fast and beat Analysis Paralysis
I wrote this article to help you play a bloody quick game of Warcaster that lets you rip through Primary games at light speed. Firstly - Why can Warcaster be…
Marcher Worlds: Faction Overview & first buys
Faction Overview & Strengths The Marchers are a motley collection of miners, individualists, outlaws, and the remnants of a warrior aristocracy. The Marcher Worlds themselves occupy a wide reaching area…
New Skirmish Mission: Cold Storage
Introducing Cold Storage, the first of a brand new set of Pendulum-ready Warcaster: Neo-Mechanika skirmish scenarios! Based on the concept of using the activation token mechanics to "freeze" your opponent's…
Aeternus Continuum: Faction Overview & first buys
Faction Overview & Strengths The Aeternus Continuum is a faction of ideological cultists who see the preservation of their own bodies through biomechanical enhancement as not only a pragmatic means…
Mid-size Sorties – an alternative to Primary Missions
Overview For a faster Primary Mission game experience, consider playing a “Mid-Size” Sortie Mission instead: Use Primary Mission scenarios for all aspects, including board setup and scoring Exclude option for…