This episode we welcome Carel to the show for the first time to talk about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston December Monthly Malifaux Tourney. We dig deep into how he works the complex unpack of Kastore, Fervent and discuss how to pivot when the game doesn’t go according to plan. Hosts: Doug and Clay Guests: Carel and Christian Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/9eagXE6NWw Tournament: December Malifaux Monthly Tourney - Houston Tournament on Longsha...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 33 min
In this very special episode of Students of Conflict we depart from our usual “Better Malifaux... one game at a time” approach and talk to Andre and Bryan about killing in Malifaux. Buckle up for a wide-ranging discussion about killing our opponent's models, preventing our opponent from killing OUR models, and killing our opponent's spirit. Hosts: Clay and Doug Guests: Andre, Bryan, and Ryan Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/hfHdqxRcZt Foods Discussed: -Ashley’s Banana pudd...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 52 min
This episode we talk to Ryan about a tough game in his journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney. We discuss his approach to learning a new master and lessons learned through adversity; then we change things up a bit to talk painting with the 3-time winner of Best Painted at the Lonestar Fauxdown about how to level up your painting game and how to set yourself up to make finding the time to paint easier. Hosts: Doug and Clay Guests: Ryan, Andre, and Bryan Stu...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 30 min
This episode we talk to Bryan about a game in his journey to a second place finish at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024. We discuss the flexibility branching out beyond his “core” Ressers masters brings him and how using your clock time to plan things out can have a huge impact on your game. We also announce the dates for the Lonestar Fauxdown 2025! Hosts: Clay and Doug Guests: Bryan and Andre Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpns Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT Tournament...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This episode we talk to Andre about a game in his journey to taking home the Biggest Hat with his first place at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2024. We discuss the importance of understanding how timing interacts with certain abilities, how determining what your target priority should be can make a huge impact on the game, and also muse about the pros and cons of Bans and dual master lists in major events. Hosts: Doug and Clay Guests: Andre and Bryan Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6Xy...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min
This episode we welcome Liam to the podcast, despite the Pacific Ocean, to talk about a game in his journey to a third place podium finish at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT. We discuss how he prepares for a large international event and how his critical analysis of the scheme pool kept his podium hopes alive. Hosts: Clay and Doug Guests: Liam, Andre, and Bryan Students of Conflict Discord invite: https://discord.gg/TYh6XyBpns Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT Tournament on Longshanks:...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This episode Doug gets to sit in the guest chair instead of the host chair for once to talk about a game in his journey to finally winning the Tyrant Tourney at Gen Con 2024 and bringing home the belt! We discuss his approach to fielding Marcus and how he approaches large tournaments in general. We also talk about the Lonestar Fauxdown as the time for the event is fast approaching! Hosts: Clay Guests: Doug Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/17401/ Encounter: Round 2 Deplo...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 35 min
This episode we welcome Cameron to the podcast for the first time to talk to him about a game in his trip to the podium. We discuss the importance of target priority and knowing which actions will score you the points to win you the game. Hosts: Clay and Doug Guests: Cameron and Christian Tournament: July Malifaux Monthly Tournament - San Antonio Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16939/ Round 3 Deployment and Strategy: Corner, Raid the Vaults Schemes: Power Ritual, Sweat...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 22 min
We have survived hurricanes, extended power outages, and a plethora of Black Joker Flips to bring you this episode where we talk with Christian about a game in his trip to the top of the podium, how he likes to take things that other people say aren’t great in game and make them work, and how it’s important to look over the FAQ/errata from occasionally to make sure you’re playing the game right. Hosts: Doug and Clay Guests: Christian and Cameron Tournament: July Malifaux Monthly Tournament - San...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this episode we talk to Grant about a close game in his journey to a 1st place finish in the North American Faux Tour Master’s Invitational Championship. We discuss the importance of sticking to your game plan even when you start feeling some bloodlust in the heat of battle and also Grant's unconventional pick of the Backup Assistant. Hosts: Clay and Doug Guests: Grant and Jim Tournament: North American Faux Tour (NAFT) Master’s Invitational Championship, 8-9 Jun 2024 (GG4) Tournament on Long...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode we talk to Jim about a hard fought game in his journey to a 2nd place finish in the North American Faux Tour Master’s Invitational Championship. We learn some valuable lessons on the strengths and weaknesses of The Dreamer, Jim finally convinces Doug to give Dreamer, Insomniac a try, and an adorable cat decides she needs to be a bonus guest on the show. Hosts: Doug and Clay Guests: Jim, Zoe, and Grant Tournament: North American Faux Tour (NAFT) Master’s Invitational Championship,...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Students of Conflict are back with new shenanigans! This episode we talk to Devin about the Great Devin/Devon-Off during the Echoes of the Breach campaign tournament played in Houston recently, we talk about our new Evil Twins alternative game format which we shall be unleashing upon the world during the upcoming North American Faux Tour Championship Weekend, and we kick around ideas for a Malifaux potluck. Hosts: Doug and Clay Guests: Devin and Andre Tournament: Houston Monthly Tournament, ...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 10 min
After a bit of a hiatus, the Students of Conflict are back! This episode we talk to Andre about his close matchup against Bryan in the Echoes of the Breach campaign tournament played in Houston recently, we get excited for the upcoming North American Faux Tour Championship Weekend, Doug rants against anachronistic beverages, and we keep talking about food in our journey to become the only Malifaux themed cooking podcast. Hosts: Clay and Doug Guests: Andre and Devin Tournament: Houston Monthly To...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This episode we talk to Bryan about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his experiences trying out new toolkits to work for Gaining Grounds 4. Hosts: Doug Primary Guest: Bryan Other Guest: Andre, Jonathan Tournament: November Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Nov 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/11684/ Encounter: Round 1 Standard Deployment Raid The Vaults 3- Power Ritual 4- In Your Face 7...
Jan 02, 2024•51 min
This episode we talk to Jonathan about a game in his journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston November Monthly Malifaux Tourney, what his initial impressions are of the new Gaining Grounds Season 4 strats and schemes after playing them for the first time in a tournament setting, and why Doug should listen to his guests and stop putting Coppelius in his Dreamer crews. Hosts: Doug Primary Guest: Jonathan Other Guest: Andre and Bryan Tournament: November Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, T...
Dec 05, 2023•48 min
This episode we talk to Carlo about a tough loss against Landon in his journey to third place overall at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT and the Iron Scorpius. Along the way we chat about how he plays into tough matchups, what he learned from this loss, and to always check to make sure all of your cards are in your deck. Hosts: Clay, Doug, and Nick Primary Guest: Carlo Other Guests: Landon and Angel Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 - Tournament on Lon...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min
This episode we talk to Angel about a game in his journey to second place at the Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2023, how he survived an epic night out and still managed to have a solid day of Malifaux the next day, and the lessons he learned and friends he made along the way! Hosts: Nick, Doug, and Clay Primary Guest: Angel Other Guests: Carlo and Landon Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/ H...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This episode we talk to Landon about a game in his journey to first place in the largest Malifaux event in North America–The Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT 2023! We discuss how he plays Youko 2 and how he managed to pull a victory out of nearly being tabled. Hosts: Doug, Clay, and Nick Primary Guest: Landon Other Guests: Angel and Carlo Tournament: Lonestar Fauxdown Malifaux GT - Houston, Texas - 14-15 Oct 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/10354/ Heroic Scale Gamers ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
This episode we talk to John about a game in their journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston June Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how small choices during the course of a game ended in a very tight loss for him. Hosts: Clay, Nick, and Doug Primary Guest: John Other Guests: Maeve and Andre Tournament: June Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 10 Jun 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/9006/ Encounter: Round 1 Cursed Objects Corner Deployment 2- Vendetta 3- As...
Jul 11, 2023•57 min
This episode we talk to Maeve about a game in her journey to a 2nd place podium at the Houston June Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how she countered an elite Leveticus list featuring Three Horsemen Hosts: Doug, Clay, and Nick Primary Guest: Maeve Other Guests: Andre and John Tournament: June Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 10 June 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/9006/ Encounter: Round 1 Cursed Objects Corner Deployment 2- Vendetta 3- Assassinate 6- Hi...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This episode we talk to Nate about a game in their journey to a first place finish at the Railroad Avenue Rampage, a 23-person 2-day Malifaux tournament held in Bellingham, Washington in April and how Nate leveraged the tools of their crew in different ways than normal to counteract an unexpectedly intriguing crew. Hosts: Clay and Nick (and Doug) Primary Guest: Nate Other Guest: Doug Tournament: Railroad Avenue Rampage - Bellingham, Washington - 29-30 Apr 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://w...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This episode Doug gets to sit in the guest chair instead of the host chair for once to talk about a game in his journey to a fourth place finish at the Railroad Avenue Rampage, a 23-person 2-day Malifaux tournament held in Bellingham, Washington in April. Join us for quite the ride as we listen to Doug ramble on about how great Barkus is while everyone agrees with his invaluable nuggets of wisdom since he is clearly the most handsome and intelligent Student of Conflict and totally swears he wasn...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min
In this very special episode of Students of Conflict we depart from our usual “Better Malifaux... one game at a time” approach and talk to Bryan about the power of card management within Malifaux, both before and during the game. Hosts: Clay and Doug Primary Guest: Bryan Other Guest: Christian Mentioned in the Podcast: Students of Conflict Discord Invite: https://discord.gg/87sxzyWmkq … please drop by the #ep8-card-mgmt channel to ask any questions of Bryan (aka @personalglitch) Rage Quit Wire: ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 50 min
This episode we answer the call of the Bayou banjos as we talk to Christian about a game in his journey to his first time on the podium with his 2nd place finish at the Houston May Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how perseverance in his game paid off after he made a critical early mistake. Hosts: Doug and Clay Primary Guest: Christian Other Guest: Bryan! Tournament: April Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 13 May 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/8616/ Hero...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This episode we talk to Carlo about a game in his journey to a 3rd place podium at the Houston April Monthly Malifaux Tourney and the torment that a Jack Daw crew brings to the table. Hosts: Nick, Doug, and Clay Primary Guest: Carlo Other Guest: Devin Tournament:April Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 8 Apr 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/8252/ Heroic Scale Gamers Livestream table: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAitYSQjlQ4 Encounter: Round 3 Deploym...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This episode we talk to Devin about a tough loss during his journey to a 4th place finish at the Houston April Monthly Malifaux Tourney and the lessons he learned from that game which helped him to improve in later games that day. Hosts: Doug, Clay, and Nick Primary Guest: Devin Other Guest: Carlo Tournament: April Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 8 Apr 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/8252/ Heroic Scale Gamers Livestream table: https://www.youtube.co...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This episode we talk to Carlo about a game in his journey to a 1st place podium at the Houston March Monthly Malifaux Tourney and his approach to preparing for each different faction he might run into. Hosts: Doug, Nick, and Clay Primary Guest: Carlo Other Guests: Andre and Ryan Tournament: March Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Mar 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7675/ Heroic Scale Gamers’ Steam of this game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH4WE...
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 17 min
This episode we talk to Ryan about a game during his journey to a fourth place finish out of nineteen players at the Houston March Monthly Malifaux Tourney and have some great discussion about what lesser used Outcast tools Ryan brings to the table and his “potato approach” to playing Malifaux. Hosts: Clay, and Doug Primary Guest: Ryan Other Guests: Carlo and Andre Tournament: March Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Mar 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/ev...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min
This episode we talk to Andre about a game he lost during his journey to a 3rd place podium spot at the Houston March Monthly Malifaux Tourney and have some great discussion with our two first-time guests, Carlo and Ryan, about what lessons even top tier players can learn during the course of a game. Hosts: Clay and Doug Primary Guest: Andre Other Guests: Ryan and Carlo Tournament: March Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Mar 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.o...
Apr 07, 2023•54 min
This episode we talk to The Nick Westbrook about a game from his journey to a 1st place podium spot at the Houston February Monthly Malifaux Tourney and how he used the adaptable powerhouse that is Perdita 2. Hosts: Clay and Doug (and Nick) Primary Guest: The Nick Westbrook Other Guests: Bryan and Jonathan Tournament: February Malifaux Monthly Tournament - Houston, Texas - 11 Feb 2023 Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/7224/ Heroic Scale Gamers tourney livestream: https:/...
Mar 31, 2023•49 min
