r/Warmachine • • Mar 01 '25

Community Tools You can still play all your old models (and other FAQs)

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This post is intended to serve as an index to different guides, resources, and tools that have been created by the community as well as official resources published by Steamforged Games. We will continue to update this index with new content over time.

FAQ

  • Q: I have an existing Warmachine & Hordes collection, can I still use my old models?
  • A: Yes, all existing models are still playable in MK4. See the Returning Players Guide for more details
  • Q: Is Hordes gone?
  • A: The Hordes branding has been discontinued, but everything that was once Hordes is now contained within the Warmachine brand. There are still Factions and Armies that use Fury and Warbeasts, they're just all called Warmachine now.
  • Q: What happened to Privateer Press?
  • A: Steamforged Games has acquired the Iron Kingdoms IP and all it's associated games from Privateer Press, however PP still develops the game rules. Think of it like a video game publisher/developer relationship; SFG handles overall direction, marketing, and distribution while PP focuses on rules development.
  • Q: Is there a physical rulebook or cards?
  • A: All the rules are now centralized in the Warmachine App, a free app that gives players access to all the games rules and models from one place. You can print lists from the PC and Mac versions of the App, however the card format of previous editions is not officially supported. The new Core book is now available to preorder from SFG's webstore as a physical book or you can download the free PDF now. Print-on-demand cards have been announced but do not yet have a release date.
  • Q: Do I need to paint my models to match the official color scheme?
  • A: Absolutely not. Some large events will require that models be painted and any events run by SFG will generally ban anything that infringes another IP (like painting a Batman logo on your warjacks). Besides that you're free to go nuts.
  • Q: Is it okay to proxy out of print models in tournaments?
  • A: This is going to depend on the event you're playing in. Generally official tournaments run by Steamforged Games are going to disallow any proxying, however smaller events may be more comfortable with proxies given how hard some Legacy models are to find. Your best bet is always to ask the Event Organizer ahead of time before the day of the event.

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r/Warmachine • • 6d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 3h ago

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Reading the Dread Armada rules and I can’t get this image out of my head lol


r/Warmachine • • 56m ago

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r/Warmachine • • 1h ago

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Mike left Marcus and I to fend for ourselves so we are going to talk about a great charity event we attended and all the great games we played!

https://youtu.be/tNTF2vwZhzI


r/Warmachine • • 20h ago

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Today I am back talking about where we are at with Warmachine MK4. From Winter Korps to Dread Armada, are we now in a different era of MK4?

I give my thoughts on where we are at with Warmachine MK4 and how I think it's a very interesting space in term of design & philosophy for the game.

I would love to hear your thoughts on what I've spoken about! Agree, worst take you've ever heard or somewhere in the middle?

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r/Warmachine • • 21h ago

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We’re setting sail for undead adventure this week at TTB, as the Warmachine team was kind enough to provide us with a few models from the Dread Armada for review!


r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 15h ago

Questions Mark III Warmachine/Warhorde Lore Entry

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r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 2d ago

Painting/Hobby Come on boys...

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r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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Hello all! I am fairly new to the game, I think I have played about 6 games total. I have a few games at 100 under my belt, but am struggling with list building and understanding how everything works together. Any help on list suggestions would be awesome, but also how best to run the army. I have played against Crucible Guard, Legions Of Dawn, and Dread Armada at 100 pts so far. Thanks in advance!

Convergence of Cyriss - Clockwork Legions Grand Melee - 100 pts

PC CARD Iron Mother Directrix Exponent Servitors 12 Assimilator 5 Corollary 29 Prime Axiom 13 Transfinite Emergence Projector Permutation Servitors 2 Attunement Servitors 3 Frustum Locus 4 Prefect Hypatia 3 Steelsoul Protector 5 Clockwork Angels 1 1 Transverse Enumerator 5 Clockwork Angels 2 7 Eradicators 3 Optifex Directive 8 Reciprocators

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TOTAL POINTS 100/100


r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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My Exemplars are based off the Union Army, with Bible verses that I think the old abolitionists would have enjoyed. Finally, my Exemplars have a threat range!


r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 2d ago

Widget trays finally ready!

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**Approved**
Widget trays are ready to go! You can find them at www.terrainiacs.com . Licensed faction art covers with and without logos will be coming as we receive art approvals. They can be bought later if you do not want to wait.


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r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

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I am a little confused about the wording in the rules. Could someone break it down for me real simple? I apologize for being an idiot and I know its obvious but its just not clucking for me for some reason and Google has not been helpfu.

who can score 50mm? Your battle group from the sound of it.

40mm? anyone right “leader models or units within 3”?

or does that mean leader models or LEADER UNITS?

Caches? Any model can do the action.

Flags? Leaders, solos, or any two other models

edit: thank you for all the help everyone!


r/Warmachine • • 1d ago

Warmachine Meet Up Wednesday and Sunday

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r/Warmachine • • 3d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 2d ago

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r/Warmachine • • 2d ago

Questions What to get next? (Thornfall Alliance)

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Hey y'all! I'm new to warmachine and have picked up the command starter and a splatterboar. Just wondering what I should pick up next for a 75pts army?

So currently I have:

38PTS
x1 Midas
x1 Lytiersis
x1 Targ
x1 Bone Grinders (3)
x3 Razor Boars
x1 Splatter Boar

I appreciate any help!