WarGamerGirl # 11 KHADOR vs CYGNAR Warmachine 35pt Battle Report

pVlad vs. Darius
Miranda tries her Man-o-War list against Codex Dan (from MiniWarGaming).

[@Reinshark]

I'm very happy to see another WarGamerGirl battle report online! Your reports are among the best (if not THE best) on KZbin: You explain each and every move clearly so that, as a spectator who wasn't there to actually see the game being played, I always feel like I know exactly what was going on. It was also great to see such an unusual Cygnar list. It's always interesting to experience models you're not familiar with. After seeing how badly those Hammersmiths ripped up your troops I was rooting for you on your assassination run with Vlad, but alas, it wasn't meant to be.

[@bipedalnarwhal277]

It was weird seeing a Cygnar list with so little ranged ability on his Warjacks

[@AlfonsoTheTraitor]

"SLAP! Khador turn three". Im still laughing .

[@CodexDan]

It was a pretty good slap.

[@jodnecroman]

CodexDan the beard protected you tho right? its 6+

[@CodexDan]

jodnecroman You betcha!

[@bipedalnarwhal277]

Did that beard give you extra DEF

[@Biorythym]

damn...that slap sounded way too loud to be fake!

[@BardicGM]

Great to see you back Miranda, an excellent battle. I would also like to say the glare directed at Dan at the beginning of turn two was excellent, a chill worthy of Sorscha. I look forward to your next glorious battle.

[@WernerFernandoOroxonRamirez]

Thanks for a top quality report, as always I felt the emotion of the battle and the commic relief is just right, please keep posting as your productions were sorely missed.

[@MrMalorian]

Great report. You make the best warmachine reports by far.

[@rushwingate]

I actually think she does the base batreps of ANY game. Explains every move in detail, yet very briefly. NEVER have any issue following exactly what happens.

[@snowpdx]

Rush Wingate agreed, anybody doing batreps of any sort should be watching her videos and taking notes. The camera work, pacing, description and detail are fantastic.

[@terrainaholic]

I LOVED this bat rep SO MUCH I had to have Sue watch it:)! Dan you needed to block at 16:38 XD!!!! Miranda remind me to NEVER piss you off LOL!!!!

[@BrotherRhino]

I loved this battle report. I've been a big fan of both you folks for a while now and it looks like you guys had a great time doing this. Close match, right down to the wire and I very much enjoyed watching it. Thank you for posting.

[@Wild1chevy]

Do not mess with Komander Miranda. Her slaps are hard and fierce.

[@skyedogg]

Holy crap. My two favorite Wargamers in one video wtf! My brain can't handle how awesome this is.

[@MiniPainterGamerDadD20]

As a newcomer to Warmachine, your videos are awesome tutorials. Already looking at getting Kodiac, Widowmakers, Winter Guard, and some of the other Casters.

[@raditzftw]

Just busted out my long-dormant account to say: great battle report. The quality of your reports has become really amazing! I hope you never stop making these, they're great!

[@titanterrainstudio]

This was my favorite battle report to watch you do. The moments with dan where amusing as heck, & I'll admit it made my day seeing you guys play on terrain I built for BTP. I actually just got back into warmachine this week, playing my menoth. Running alot of exemplars, with kreoss & holy zealots. Once I get my copy of hordes I'll be doing a thargrosh everblight list. :)

[@vladimirvalchev8391]

That moment when you realize that Miranda is using Vladimir and Valachev and ends up pronouncing my name.

[@RoderickBall]

Love everything about this battle report. The post game discussion was interesting to see why certain things were included in the lists. Keep up the great work.

Awesome battle report and gave me a good laugh as well. They are very professionally put together and I look forward to these just as much as a good tv show.

[@mandragoradravgis]

You two were awesome. It's a good thing Dan is so lanky because it makes the two of you roughhousing a fair fight, like brother and sister playing and goading each other lol. And no surprises there, Beard Armor grants Dan TOUGH :P This is the most fun Batrep I've seen yet.

[@Grimmlocked]

I think these are some of the highest production quatlity reports ive seen. love this channel

[@TheOrdomalleus666]

Your best report so far! Love the camera work and funny interludes. Very nice to meet Codex Dan aswell. :)

[@ArnandKularajah]

Fantastic game! Some great moves from both players. Those Man-o-War Demo Corps were absolutely brutal!

[@gambler1650]

Just watched the whole thing again. And noticed the 'end credits extra scene'. Was the Rubiks Cube the murder weapon?

[@trentlanthier4368]

I really enjoy all your battle reports, I enjoy the super high production value and how you explain everything.

[@sachae321]

How have I missed this report for so long??? Brilliant.

[@CraigSegger]

Really love watching your Batreps, the reason why I started playing Warmachine

[@Branek901]

Awesome batrep as always, thanks for posting it. Have you thought of Strakhov leading a Man-o-War list? Occulation on a unit of the Demo Corp for protection and an 11" charge on the feat turn makes them quite scary.

[@bitesizedbatreps6169]

Great report! I really like the post-battle chat.. as a gamer, it's always fun to get into the head of the opponent and see what they were thinking.

[@isotope2217]

great to see another battlereport, missed them alot. :D loved the humor, and thats to codex dan for the talk afterwards, it is something i would like to see again, the whole talk about the battle. and thoughts behind the lists.

[@lawndawg3461]

loved this battle report! The battle was great. And the behind the scenes battle was just as enjoyable. Hope to see more like this in the future.

[@aruss1]

Awesome video! Your battle reports really make me want to play more Warmachine and convinced me to get a Khador army.

[@mafloism]

Glad to see the first 2014 BatRep this year. Looking forward to more of them. Thumbs up and happy wargaming. :)

[@MrNosreme70]

Great report Miranda! You have the best batreps on the net by far. Top notch quality, beautifully explained, and in this case humorous as well (LOL@ 16:36). Awesome job.

[@cartoon80s90s]

I liked the slap as an intimidation technique. This how you take control of the match. Great report once again. Oh, I almost forgot. Both of you have a great new year.

[@Frozenkoldfury]

Doesent the Squire give +2 Focus each turn? does Darius only have 4?

[@BionikSheep]

Better watch out Dan, you might get hurt... :P Also, just out of curiosity what video editing software do you use?

[@EyeDoubleU]

On a side note, on turn 2 why not screen your MoWs with Boomhowlers for another turn?

[@tac4436]

Isn't it wrong, that Cygnar rolled for hit with the Black 13th's against the two KNOCKED DOWN Boomhowler at min 6:07? Shouldn't they be automatically hit?

[@dubaycr]

Where did you get that loaded die for tough rolls? ;)

[@lolokokojojo]

missing you Miranda, the sit down interview at the end of this batrep is very well done. Thank you inspiring me to collect Khador... "For the Motherland"

[@Knightmare1001]

Highly enjoyable to see E. Dominic Darius being used as opposed to the more frequent Epic Haley/Epic Caine, a great example of the variety the Cygnar faction can offer. Plus, his 'Pit Stop' feat can be show-stopping when used in conjunction with Stormwall(s). Miranda, your battle report videos continue to be one of the highlights of my KZbin feed so many thanks for this latest contribution. In particular I am hoping to see you employ the use of the Kayazy Assassins and Eliminators in a future report, I hear they can be particularly devastating when used in concert with Epic Vlad's feat. I certainly enjoy them in a mercenary Damiano list, and I would be interested to see your take on them.

[@PoolShedGames]

Great battle report. Good to see some man o war demo corps hitting the field. You're battle reports are always really well put together and it looked like you and Dan had a great time with the game and the after game chat.

[@ezegaming2115]

I was surprised to see you leave your winter guard out of this battle with kovnik joe, they usually do well for you and your destroyer Jack with Vlad was pretty deadly, were you just trying out something different?

[@fayzer55]

Another top quality bat rep - thank you for the effort you put in to these!

[@LuisDiaz-mi3iz]

GREAT battle report! I really enjoy your style, very clear, straight to the point, but videos don´t last a eternity. This one has a lot of humor, very well combined with the game´s tension. This is a really good job and a reference to imitate for videomongers like me Also, I´d want to thank you for your great english, pretty much accesible for people of the third world XD. Greetings from Spain! Hope seeing you facing off Skorne someday

[@crimsonwalrus976]

This bat-rep was amazing. You are the reason I got into Warmachine.

[@magusheart]

Awesome battle report as usual. I held my breath on that last roll. So scary that Vlad!

[@Nosreme1970]

I love watching your reports. You have the best buy far. This one its the funniest by far and makes me laugh every time. Awesome work. You forgot about damaged systems a couple times but that wasn't a huge deal I don't feel.

[@Epitaeph]

Gotta Love it. You really need Top Hats and Monocles for the turn switches.

[@Trencher1375]

Great battle report! It looked like a lot of fun, both of you using units combinations I dont often see. Great work.

[@JosephCheetah]

Personally, I think that Boomhowler's guys performed pretty well. There is only so much you can expect from a Tarpit. They are going to die sooner or later. It seems to me that the deciding factor of the battle was the fact that you couldn't get the Demo Corps to apply any damage on Turn 2. To add to that, by the time they could do damage in Turn 3, you had already lost 4 of the 8 models or so. Do you think you could have alleviated that with some different positioning? I know that Hindsight is 20/20 but looking back on the battle, have you considered what would have happened if you sent Drago over to hold one of the flags? Vladimir never even used his feat, and that would have been a good application for it. I think it woul have removed some pressure from you and forced your opponent to rethink his strategy. Also, have you considered using Strakhov with your Demo Corps? I don't play him myself, but I've heard that he maximizes their use by moving them into combat so quickly on his Feat turn. Anyway, thank you for the Report. You are as intimidating as ever. That's a compliment. I wish you great things for this new year. May you post many many more victorious battles. :-)

[@WarGamerGirl]

Positioning was huge in this game. Boomhowler and Co should have moved to block Thunderhead from moving up and pulsing the second time. Using the troll mercs was still rather new to me and Dan did an excellent job to keep Thunderhead perfectly out of the threat range of my MOW - which protected him another round. Maybe Drago would have been better off holding flags, but my thought at the time was he would be part of the second wave attack. Boomhowler and Co run up the board and hold position, MOW run to be the first real line of attack, Drago finishes off any jack that has survived. He got disabled really early on in the game though (disruption, lost and arm, lost his cortex) Had the MOW connected on Thunderhead early on it would have been a very different game, but those are the risks you take when you're guessing distances. Strakhov may use MOW well, I've also heard suggestion to use eIrusk, and even Karchev. But this list was specifically designed to use pVlad with MOW to take on high armor and high defense and help offset the mobility issue. I think Boomhowlers with S&P makes them a lot more threatening and since they can cover ground much faster than MOW they can hold a better position up the board while my hard hitting troops huff and puff to catch up.

[@richardbarker7282]

Did you film this before January? Just because the new incursion rules say that the middle flag doesn't go away.

[@WarGamerGirl]

I did. This was actually shot at Valhalla back in October. The old Incursion rule seemed particularly harsh for Hordes (who often run beast heavy) since they couldn't really have beasts cover both flags. The new 2014 rule is much better.

[@99lanterns]

Was that Codex Dan or Screech? from saved by the bell?

[@623professormartino]

Hey Miranda, I have recently engaged in collecting and painting warmachine. I initially got into the hobby b/c of a student reading an issue of 'White Dwarf' one day. Lol, he kept asking for his magazine back, but I was not quite finished with it. Anyway, I live in an area that does not have many players, but in time, I think it will gradually catch on. It may take a while b/c it can take people an hour and a half to watch 60 Minutes around here, lol. I enjoy your videos and look forward to future battle reports. Take care. :)

[@DemonMage]

Sweet, Harry Potter & Sword of Truth books! Excellent. Plus I love watching your games... even when you lose.

[@Mecha82]

This was rather nice. Not only have new quality batrep from you but also see Dan again.

[@DeltaPhaser]

really great battrep once again ... really looking forward to see you experiment with the man-o-war guys ... and of course looking forward to your next battrep - i'm just enjoying these =)

[@bryanstocks6949]

This battle report was cute. Great show! I'll have to look into Vahalla, looks like a great environment.

[@Gracklef1int]

I loved the post game discussion and would love to see more like it.

[@Karenthis]

You set the bar for warmachine battle report quality. I can't wait for the next one and hope my local gaming group can start producing some in the near future.

[@randalthor741]

I'd have to watch the report again to be sure, but I think there were a few turns where Darius forgot to activate new halfjacks. That's my main problem with using Darius - I always forget to do that, which means I never get to make full use of his feat, because by that time I'll only have maybe 1 halfjack on the table.

[@nghusband]

Awesome to see another wargamergirl batrep after nothing for so long. Really enjoy your batreps, hope they keep coming.

[@MollominiwipBlogspot]

Loving the post-game analysis, please have them more often.

[@KageTrips]

Hey so i'm starting a Khador army and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for music to play as background. Mostly I'd like to stick to instrumental music. I've looked up some Red Army music and some of CoD world at war but would like some help finding more.

[@Toxsihk86]

Great report, always love watching you play. Seeing that your wishing to maximize Ur demo corp might I suggest eIrusk. Putting demo behind shocktroopers give you a good shield then irusks ability let the demo corp charge through the troopers, with battle lust on them rolling 5 dice if icebreaker or 4 dice and the double swing. BL also gives fearless for the very few times your running them into a model with terror. EIrusk will also give the troopers tough for free and his feat turn makes itworse

[@michaelkim5945]

YAY Miranda's back keep posting more awesome batreps!

[@thegoatman9231]

Hey great video, also welcome back. Have you ever thought of trying the Iron Kingdoms RPG? It's a tabletop rpg version of the Warmachine miniature games.

[@WarGamerGirl]

I have! I played a Khadoran sniper named Latvia for a few months.

[@thegoatman9231]

WarGamerGirl Would you consider playing IKRPG and posting the video of it?

[@SuperCallum112]

2:47 miranda you have the best "Good, good, everything is going just as planned" face hahahaha

[@StevenWalker]

Such high production quality and overall presentation. You make me want to like that game...

[@mariomcm]

Adorable edition and post-edition, good cam and CG, and more geeg please!

[@minipaintingforyou]

You guys both rock =D Miranda, your battle reports are superb!

[@gambler1650]

I know I'm commenting way late on this report, but I have to say.. these reports are spectacularly good, and this one made me laugh out loud.. I admit, I became more interested in what would happen between turns more than the game itself! In general, your reports are the perfect mix of explanation, conciseness and even a touch of humor. One question, do you ever play anything other than Khador? If not, what about Khador do you like the most? The theme? How they play?

[@WarGamerGirl]

Not for Warmachine. I like playing the faction with the biggest toughest robots, and Khador also brings an awesome combined arms play style. Plus I tend to be a faction loyalist regardless of the game I'm playing. For Malifaux I stick with Neverborn, 40K I stick with Sisters of Battle and so on. =)

[@gambler1650]

The benefit of being a faction loyalist is it costs less money... Something I really should learn. But I'm a dabbler. That said, I really like the look of Khador. The rustic woodsmen types who will put an axe in your face, mixed with the giant robots who will use their even bigger axes to cleave you in two...

[@backwardslast6135]

It's just reassuring to see Cygnar win something. I'm new to it and picked up Cygnar somewhat unintentionally(good deal on ebay) but have been struggling. The first time I played I borrowed a Cryx army and walked over Khador, but with Cygnar I really struggle. I'm determined though and I like videos like these so I can see things play out.

[@Rainthesis84]

Where did you get the flag icons?

[@twitchblues]

Excellent battle report. Have to say that out of all the presenters posting actual play Warmachine, you are definitely the best. Keep up the good work.

[@unkelTP]

Great quality battle report. Nice duration of video, great talk afterwards. 9/10 for me!

[@Grumium101]

LOL was the slap prepared or not? If not then that's really funny. Poor Dan... He was very timid saying turn 4.

[@Amaraxis]

Seeing your videos up again is making me want to get into WarmaHordes....lol

[@insomniopolis]

I really like the paint job on the men-o-war. Reminds me of the color scheme I went with on my drakhun. Black + Khador = intimidating.

[@nathankelly9669]

i like your voice when you cast these. Gives it that fantasy feel that other battle reports lack. Music tops it off. Keep em coming XD

[@christiancouture2857]

Entertaining AND gorgeous. Damn, I missed you Miranda!:P

[@thesenechal8611]

Ever thought of using the great bears. On the charge they can effectively wipe out anything short of a colossal. Especially when combined with forward kommander sorcha or the butchers feat

[@commissarsturm]

That midgame beat back was brutal.

[@GlynArmitage]

great to see you back with a neat battle report as good as ever....look forward to more

[@timothydevoll12]

Great battle report. Thanks for posting. I agree with many on here. You do a fantastic job.

[@toel22128]

When I run man of wars I like to use Starkhov. His feat would give them +4 movement so they move super fast. Plus Starkhov has occultation so you can stealth the MoWs till they get in to combat

[@TheMatsuoo]

Holy heck...I forgot I was even subbed to you. 2 months since your last vid (that wasn't really anything) and 4 months since a real video...geez girl

[@MrGundamfan]

Excellant batrep i love it when you and dan play it makes for very amusing games, Lovely to see Valachev out on the prowl as well. 5 out of 5 stars

[@bronbrodir8349]

Great Battle Report. Oh and people.. That slap, don't worry, look at his face... he enjoyed it. This was very entertaining, and I feel like I walked away knowing how to play better. Thanks for the great Battle Report.

[@zalleus3489]

"*Slap* Khador, turn 3." "Khador, tur-" "KHADOR TURN 4!" I liked the turning, and I always enjoy seeing a Cygnar victory. If I was the Cygnar player, I would've had Darius charge that last trollkin so that I could get B2B with the Hammersmith and repair it with the feat. Of course, then I would've been shredded by Vlad... ...Holy crap, 14 in charge. That's... almost as good as Epic Stryker :P

[@AdeptusRidiculous-2025]

I luv Slap Comedy, Miranda!!💖💖🥰😅

[@LiftyDoritos]

Miranda have you considered using some of n other "jammers" in this list? For the same points cost you could bring doom reavers + fenris. Reavers are STUPID GOOD w signs and portents. Also, switching to velar could change your man o wars into absolutely silly killing machines on his feat turn...plus drago retains his affinity!

[@23gameoverlord]

why did she smack Dan? good Battle Report

[@Slyder824]

Awesome match. More vids please. My son and I love them.

[@renatolopes6107]

Her face after Dan made the voice before turn 3 cygnar was just priceless.

[@Wabbasha]

The best thing I see in warmachine is the comebacks, how the game goes back and foward to both players. Pretty intense. I gotta start playing as soon as I can. ...and I'll probably play Khodar, I like the "russian" theme about it.

[@azeve1aa]

Hey! It's Dan! I missed that guy. Also, it's weird, I was just watching an old battle report of yours, literally minutes ago. Then I see this one was posted "11 minutes ago". FATE!

[@rainxtn]

Glad to see another battle report from you!

[@Pierrelestafier]

Great report Miranda. You manage to make the best battle reports imo :)

[@direrumdirennis5017]

Okay Miranda because of you I bought a sorscha battlegroup with juggernaut and destroyer , I played Ikrpg so I knew a bit already about lore plus it was a really good deal, Miranda queen of khador has converted another player , to victory comrades!

[@simonrousseau9760]

Very nice report. Love it. Really well done. Would love to see a 40k report made by you.

[@SyrCowboy]

I love the after battle interview. I hope you do this in the future with your opponents.

[@benjaminkeus3229]

I really like the link between Miranda and miniwargaming and dan. Im a fan of all three of course!