Site Primer

A Primer

      First off let me welcome you to Almost Famous! While it may seem like I think so in my writing, I am not perfect and do make mistakes.  Nor do I claim to win every game I play.  I do not consider myself a Blindwater pariah.  This site isn't about stroking my ego, its about helping my fellow players.  And in doing so, I'll be helping to create a culture of strong, competitive players.  The other factions are more of a hobby for me.  While I'll be playing them competitively, I'm not as focused on them as I am with the Congregation.

With that being said, this website was created with a goal in mind.  To help new and veteran players become better with the Blindwater Congregation (and to a lesser extent, the other factions).  This also extends to players who have returned to the game after a long hiatus and just need a nudge in the right direction.  My primary focus is on the Congregation and the players who use them.

When I mentioned that I'm trying to help players "become better", I mean from a competitive standpoint.  I hold no allusions about that.  I'm a competitive player and I play to win.  I love the feeling of competing against a skilled opponent on the battlefield, testing our prowess, and pitting our armies against each other.  This website is designed to help players learn how to win competitive games.  A competitive player knows what armies are good, how to build them, and the tactics involved.  A casual player often is more concerned with the look and feel of their armies, over their functionality on the battlefield.  This isn't a bad way to play, nor is it wrong in any way; each player should do what makes the game fun for them.

I want to make this absolutely clear: I play to win, but I also play to have fun first and foremost; I just find a higher level of fun playing competitively.  However, that doesn't mean I don't enjoy myself playing the game with friends over pizza and some beer.  Casual play just isn't my normal thing, so read everything here on Almost Famous  with that in mind.  

As I mentioned, I play to win.  That doesn't mean I don't respect the casual player and their opinions.  However, I feel it is easier to learn to become competitive and then transition to casual-play mode, than it is to do the opposite.  Because of this, it is my preference to teach players to become competitive so that they understand all aspects of the game.  This does not mean I'm trying to breed "Win At All Cost" (WAAC) players, assholes, or power gaming individuals.  I do not condone such play, as sportsmanship and respect is of utmost importance in our game.  Being a competitive player does not give you a license to "Club Baby Seals" at will or become a dick.  On that same token, if you're a casual player, it doesn't give you the right to place all competitive players in a stereotypical group that only a very small group of players actually belong.  Sportsmanship, and therefore the fun factor, is everything.  It is the reason we play this game in the first place.  Also remember that everything here on Almost Famous is my opinion of the best way of doing things, but it doesn't have to be the only way.  If you find something that works for you, all the power to you.  I just might not agree with it as a whole, and I'll let you know why.  Please do not get offended.

 About me
I am from Fletcher, Oklahoma.  A small Farming town towards the bottom of the state. I am currently 24 years old and began playing Warmachines and Hordes right at the end of MKi and the beginning of MKii. My first faction was Circle and I have been hooked on the Hordes side of the court since then. Towards the end of 2010 I decided I wanted a new faction and Purchased my first minions force, and my true love affair was uncovered. I played with them for a year loving ever minute of it. But the I was Deployed to Korea for a year at the end of 2011. On my return trip this last November all of my gators were "misplaced"by the moving company and I have only recently been reimbursed for them.

I have gone by many names when it comes to the internet, Most common is Toeko which I have used for almost 13 years now. other common names are forms of  Eightbit.