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, 8-9 Jun 2024 (GG4) Tournament on Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/16165/ Encounter: Round 5 Deployment and Strategy: Flank, Plant Explosives Schemes: Death Beds, Deliver a Message, Hold up Their Forces, Sweating Bullets, Protected Territory Jim's Schemes: Death Beds (Web), Protected Territory Andre's Schemes: Death Beds (Pyre), Sweating Bullets Final Score: 7-7 Crews: Jim's The Dreamer, Insomniac Size: 50 - Pool: 7 Leader:  The Dreamer, Insomniac Totem(s):  Lord Chompy Bits Hires:  Widow Weaver  Vasilisa  Lady Yume  Bandersnatch  Daydream  Wicked Doll  Wicked Doll 2  Wicked Doll 3 Andre's Sonnia Criid, Unmasked Size: 50 - Pool: 6 Leader:  Sonnia Criid, Unmasked -Expert Marksman Totem(s):  Purifying Flame Hires:  Director Rodriguez  Witchling Thrall    -Lead-Lined Coat  Witchling Handler    -No Prisoners  Thalarian Queller  Hex Bow Plugs from Guest: The Other Coast Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Qgr5HId5bSWr8CsSQoRM1?si=406db2c10a53497e Danger Planet GT (19-21 Jul, Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport) … Announcement video, with links to event packet, registration, hotel, and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yLLTEmiMOY "Who is the Beatdown?" Episode from the Breachburnt Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cpjccplnkBNsRUHQS6FWx Recipes discussed (recipes can be found in the Students of Conflict discord channel): Fruitcake cookies: https://houseofnasheats.com/fruitcake-cookies/ Thank-Yous: HUGE thanks to Top Doug Design for all the terrain we play on here in Texas and for sponsoring this podcast, to Wyrd Miniatures for allowing us to use their artwork from the 2nd Edition Student of Conflict, and to Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston for providing such an amazing space for the community. Also, thanks to the North American Faux Tour TO Council for choosing to hold the NAFT Championship Tournament here in Texas! Top Doug Design: https://www.topdougdesign.com/ Wyrd Miniatures: https://www.wyrd-games.net/malifaux Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy Houston: https://www.facebook.com/dlairhouston NAFT: https://www.usfauxtour.com/