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Well, it sounds like we've got two decent sized groups going on. I'm hoping that at some point in the near future, we might be able to merge the two and have one large group. That being said, I'd like to throw out the idea of starting a league for Malifaux. I think there might be enough of us around and I think it would be a great thing to encourage game play. So, what does everyone think?

I'd be happy to elaborate. Basically, you want the characters to speak like they are from that setting, so you use the "frontier" dialect. Here is an example: "Man's got a right t'express an opinion." This sort of thing is great as is gives the reader insight into the character and the setting all by showing and not telling. Now, in exposition, you want to avoid language like that. Let me give you an example: "...but Bill didn't have a taste for fighting tonight." This line is used, not as something that the character said, but as something that the narrator has said. In essence, it is something that you as the author have said. I doubt you speak like this in normal life. Furthermore, it limits your ability to employ the really creative (and some might say pretentious) metaphors that make great writing a joy to read. Basically, you want the drawl in your dialogue, but not in your description. Or, to put it another way, characterful language is a lot like whiskey. If its sippin whiskey your after, you don't want too much. If you just don't care, then you get rotgut.

I don't know where this is going, but I hope you intend to keep writing it. Just an observation: The second part is better than the first. While you have a keen grasp on frontier language, and when you use it in dialogue it works, you should try to keep it out of description. Overall, this is a fascinating story, though. Your attention to detail in the setting and in the characters is very well expressed. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Zoraida is always a lot of fun with Obey. Still, though, the funniest thing I've seen in a game has to be at a tournament back in October. We played the Halloween scenarios for the tournament. In the second round, I watched as the Harvest Awakened, while Nicodem was holding a pumpkin. The pumpkin came alive and attacked, flipping a Red Joker on the damage. For those of you not familiar with the Halloween scenarios, I think they are in one of the Chronicles and they are a lot of fun to play.

I like the Chronicles as they are, but wish there was a higher frequency of issues. I would love to see it go to a monthly publication (and would be more than willing to help make that happen). That being said, I don't mind the fact that it is download only.

Not trying to be critical here, but why are these first sightings coming from a website that isn't this one? If the pictures are ready, why weren't they posted here first?

I have a friend who sned me links to all these strange videos that show up on the internet like cries for help in the loony bin. This is definately one of those. However, I have to commend you on making a bat-s**t-crazy video that is at least coherent. I can't say that I enjoyed it, but at least I understood it.

At long last, I can expand my project blog. Here are some of my latest minis. A Young Nephillim Another Young Nephillim Cherub Teddy

I'll second Neil Gaimen and both Good Omens and American Gods. Neverwhere is also fantastic. If you're ready for a really long read, you should check out the Baroque Cycle by Neil Stephenson. I'm working through the first in the Cycle, Quicksilver right now. He combines an academic's level of knowledge in history and interesting characters into a nice setting that have locked me in...so far. I just hope it doesn't all fall apart, as so many other series tend to. It's hard to go wrong with Harry Potter. Great series and generally a lot of fun to read. 40k novels are my weakness. I've read quite a few. Most are bad. Some are good. My advice: look for Dan Abnett, Chris Robertson, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Steve Lyons, Steve Parker. Avoid C.S. Goto and James Swallow. If you follow that advice, the writing will be better, if not the actual story. And yes, though I didn't mention it Ciaphas Cain is a lot of fun to read.

This is a nice piece. It's brevity works well for a forum and it is well written. As a Pandora player, I particularly enjoyed it. Nice job.

I'm always fascinated when I see threads like this. I guess I'm just old-fashioned, but the cards that come with the miniature pretty much cover all the bases. Adding to reach 30 isn't that tough. Army Builder is a great tool for games that require complex list building, like 40k. However, Malifaux doesn't have that much complexity in it's list building aspect. There are some ideal lists, but most of those have already been figured out for you...they're called Starter Boxes. I guess if you've spent money on Army Builder, then you might want to see all of the games you play represented in that program, but I really can't see where it would be needed for any other reason. It no diffferent than the iPhone app idea. Sure, it would be great to have an app that gives you a card on your phone...because you spent a fortune on your phone. I don't think it would enhance the game of Malifaux much though.

Not one of you has mentioned the best model that Wyrd produces: Pandora, Avatar of Woe. That model is simply fantastic. Not only is the sculpt great, but the way it was broken down for molding is nice. Building that model was a joy and the only reason I haven't painted her yet is that I'm afraid I won't be up to standard. It makes me eager to see what you guys are going to do with the rest of the avatar models.

Hey guys, I had an idea that I thought might get some traction. Several people on this site have created player aides such as Strategy/Scheme cards, tokens, Reference Sheets, etc. I was wondering if we might be able to post a sticky thread that was just a place where the community could store these files to make them easier to find for new players. What does everyone else think?

Time to ressurect on old thread. As most of you have seen, GPC is now carrying the full line of Malifaux. I was in the store and heard a lot of buzz about the game. So, I will be there on Tuesday nights (provided nothing comes up) around 5:00 pm if anyone would like a demo or a game. Uncle Willie and I were regulars for a while and life has gotten in the way over the last couple of weeks. However, I should be able to be more regular now. By the way, if you come out, you'll get to see Uncle Willie's incredible terrain that he's built for Malifaux. I hope to see a few of the people I talked to on Tuesday.

In my experience as an avid Pandora player, she generally does well in "go fetch" type strategies. Slaughter is one of her worst strategies. As far as schemes go, stay away from Bodyguard if you are trying to lose. Kidnap is great for throwing a game, because you can pick a hard as nails character to kidnap which will give your opponent a better chance at stopping you. Eye for an Eye is another good scheme to pick to dump victory points. By choosing the tougher schemes and strategies, you can throw a game or just present yourself with a much tougher game than is entirely necessary. This should work to help balance out things a bit.