Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

Hi guys. I got into Warmachine because I like the jacks and the a lot of people play it around here.

I have talked to a few people and I have not observed a game or read the rules; I know these are things I should do, but I am interested in what I should buy!!

That is always more fun right?
I want to build a list at 25 pts that scales well to 35 pts and 50 pts.

Here is what I have:

Lancer
Firefly
Charger
Sentinel
Cyclone

For Warcasters, I like:

Kraye, the 3 Nemos.
Siege looks cool.

Solos:

I really like the Archduke, Flinn has a lot of character.
Katherine Laddermore I like

Troops,

I am really open here, but I like the Precursor Knights and Swordsknights.
I read a lot the gun mages/strike team are good and I like those models too.

Any ideas?

Siege would work well with the ideas you have, Cyclone, Sentiel and charger maybe

I don't see a problem with using the sword knights as a tar pit unit. If you end up with some spare points you might consider marshaling a melee jack to them to help with flanking, but the knights alone still wouldn't be bad for tying up enemy units.

Though if you expect them to last very long as a tar pit unit, you'll need a Journeyman for Arcane Shield and/or the Piper for Tough.

And grayshadow87 is absolutely correct that a jack with Reach is a must with Sword Knights. The boost from Flank will make them capable of tearing jacks and beasts to pieces.