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Gameplay Systems within Systems: from the Arc Economist Archives

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:May 6, 2023
  • Post category:Beginner Guide/Gameplay
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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…

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How to counter heavy warjacks

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:April 29, 2023
  • Post category:Gameplay
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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…

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Gun Mages, sentry turrets, and Night Hawk: Marcher Worlds custom rules

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:April 23, 2023
  • Post category:Homebrew rules/Marcher Worlds
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Introduction When I really get into some intellectual property I inevitably get inspired to craft up my own concepts within the world.  I’ve done this with cartoons and toys in…

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Two snap fire missions for quick play

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:April 15, 2023
  • Post category:Gameplay/New Scenarios
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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…

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More of the best community projects

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:April 8, 2023
  • Post category:Community Content
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More links to great Warcaster communities and projects - if you are working on anything I have missed, or have a great article idea for Arcane Synthesis - leave me…

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What you need to start Warcaster

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:March 31, 2023
  • Post category:Beginner Guide
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I've seen a lot of new people ask about how to start Warcaster: which is great to see. Below will hopefully answer any questions. If not, feel free to comment…

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Arcanessecent Time: A short history of the Galaxy of Cyriss. Part 6: The Convocation

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:March 25, 2023
  • Post category:Arcanessecent Time/Lore
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History is not merely a chronology. It is a ongoing analysis of the trends, forces and decisions that have led to large hinge points. Hinge points are places where the…

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Warjacks gone wild: crazy builds from the community

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:March 18, 2023
  • Post category:Community Content/List Building
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My challenge to the community: give me your most fun warjack builds: not the best, the weirdest and most fun. Below are the responses we got - thank you all…

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How to play fast and beat Analysis Paralysis

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:March 11, 2023
  • Post category:Aeternus Continuum/Gameplay
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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…

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Multi-Level Board with Grappling Hooks

  • Post author:Arcane Synthesis
  • Post published:March 4, 2023
  • Post category:Terrain
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Introduction This is my tri-level Skirmish board for Warcaster, loosely themed around my Marcher Worlds army paint scheme.  As a Skirmish board, it is roughly 30” x 30”, and stands…

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