Re: Machaka is good IMO, but
 

I've seen a Phoenix with "Beak chopped off".

Re: Machaka is good IMO, but
 

lol!

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

The phlegm is the gem! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

Great necro. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

This is an old thread I know, but I was actually looking for a guide on Machaka and found this thread linked. I'd like to point out a few nice things I've noticed about Machaka.

Yes Black Sorcerers are quite old. The interesting thing about them though is that they cannot die from disease. Their hp goes down from 9 to 0 then the next turn they are back to 9. The nice thing about this is that they even will heal afflictions they had before sometimes. I suspect this is tied to the fact that when they die they go to spider form, but switch back to normal form as the new turn begins. This would account for the afflictions disappearing as I recall reading that certain form switching has a chance to remove afflictions.

Obviously this means that while the old age can be annoying (ie poor precision) It really isnt much of a problem other than reducing hp in battles, aside from the occasional feebleminded/mute. But then again, 9 isn't much in the first place. Interestingly enough Black Sorcerers will never die with a fever fetish on them. This goes along nicely with the fact that most of them can cast Flame Arrows in conjunction with Phoenix power.

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

That makes sense and is sort of cool, but definitely weird.

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

Well, since this thread is here and all. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

I'm not sure if everyone complaining about the Spider Knights gave them a fair shake. The one time I played Machaka, my main army ended up with 2 flank squads of about 12 Knights apiece, and I rarely had to send replacements. I wouldn't say they are "better" once the rider dies, I had minor complaints about that, but the value of that web with 20+ Knights in a battle, cannot be praised enough. Perhaps against someone who has enormous hordes of cheap chaff, but the Knights will probably just dominate them in melee, just as the hoplites will.

I kind of like Machaka, I might look to try them in MP soon, after hearing about the Fever Fetish trick. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

Machaka is heads and shoulders above Man.

Black Hunters are size 6-they eat elephants. They are actually worthy of a decent bless.

Do not underestimate the spiders. The PD is awful, which is a huge drawback. And I never understood why Bane Spiders are capital only, when the only thing I would ever buy there are Black Hunters.

So there is some room for improvement as they are not the best race in the MA, but they are certainly viable. And the Black Hunters with a nice bless can kill thugs.

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

is it just me, or has there been a rash of thread resurrection lately?

Resurrect Thread
Conj6
D3

A thread is resurrected from the ancient past.

I can't think of any good flavor text; maybe I'll edit when I do.

Re: Machaka screwed more than ever ?
 

I submit this possible flavor text for your review Omnirizon:

From the deepest, darkest depths of the long forgotten reaches of the forums, the dust stirs and the ashes blow aside as a thread is called and it's undying text claws it's way back to the light of the first page. It must answer the call of it's master. Only the bravest souls will cast this unholy spell.

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