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I'm just getting into warmachine after jumping ship from 40K. I've gotten some battles under my belt with my Cygnar battlebox and 2 player set, and think I'm ready to jump into my first real list. Since money is tight, I want a solid buying list before going out and spending. Without further ado:

Warcaster:
General Adept Nemo- I know much of the internet has him firmly in the "second list caster" category, however I'm all about having a couple supped up jacks crushing the enemy, and he seems the way to go. Plus, I'm not super competitive and have always been firmly in the "play what you like, not what's competitive" group.

Warjacks:
Ironclad- so well rounded, and I already own one
Hammersmith- so much stompy, plus Nemo can speed him down the field
Charger- I'm loving his ROF2, and focus efficiency with Powerful attack. And I already have one

Units:
Arcane Tempest Gun Mages- haven't proxied with them yet, but the internet seems to agree that these guys are the tits. And I agree
UA for ATGM's- Brings in the true sight, and I may marshal him with the charger. Not sure on that though
Solos:
x3 Stormsmith Stormcaller- These guys I'm on the fence about. They synergize well with Nemo, and they are super cheap. On the other hand, I'm not really including them for any reason other than the synergy. Plus, I can't think of anything better to spend the 3 pts on.

Well that's it. Comes to 30/31 (25+6). Comments and Criticism is welcome and appreciated.

Both jacks are good with eNemo and Energiser gets round the slow speed of the Hammersmith and Lightning Shroud makes it hit very hard.

Charger is also good but don't Marshall it to the Gun Mages as eNemo can fuel it on his feat turn.

To get best use out of the Stormsmiths you should get a Firefly or run eNemo's Tier list.

Good options going forward is Black 13th, Journeyman Warcaster, Arlan Strangeways and the Squire.

Do you think it's a good idea for me to drop the ATGM attachment for a squire? Without marshaling I don't see that much use for him. He would basically be providing another gun and true sight and that doesn't seem worth 2 points to me.

True sight is defo worth it the ability for the entire unit to ignore stealth, concealement and camoflague and the his ability to Jack Marshall makes him an a great unit attachment. If you take Gun Mages then you should always take the UA.