tl;dr: I have too much time. Need advice on starting crew.
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Foreword: I have very-very small game experience, but I read some rules and did some research.
Also, I'm sorry for my bad English. But I hope this does not cause any inconvenience to you.
Now, Malifaux is a complex game - there are many unique rules on models, there are different combinations of win conditions, and players build their crews specifically for that conditions. In short - it's pretty hard to comprehend all possible combinations of schemes, strategies and models, from the beginner's point of view.
My current goals are:
- to understand different schemes and strategies
- to collect number of models, that can be effectively used in as many possible combinations of Schemes and Strategies (SnS) as possible
Aesthetically, I like "nature" theme of Malifaux. I.e. beasts, plants, etc. But I'm willing to convert things as necessary. And after some thought, between Marcus and Zoraida I chose Marcus. I'm not planning to invest in all faction or even different faction masters from the start. At least for now.
Therefore I will present you a Wall of Text and ask you for your opinion on it. Where am I wrong? What have I missed? What should I pay attention to? Etc. And most importantly - I look forward to your advice.
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Purchase plan
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"Claw and Fang" box
"Blessed of December (1)" box
"Canine Remains (3)" box
"Waldgeist (3)" box
"December Acolytes (3)" box
"Raptors (3)" box - I'm not sure
"Dawn Serpent (1)" box - later
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Noob thoughts on Strategies and Schemes
------------------------------------------------------------------------ i.e. what I'm planning to take with what schemes and strategies
and why I'm buying those models
Always (almost): Sabertooth, Blessed, Myranda Usually: Jackalope
Questionable choices - Raptors and Dawn Serpent
- Raptors - against snipers and weak backfield support
- Dawn Serpent - if I'll need shooting and\or blasts
Strategy Plan:
* Turf War, Extraction, Guard the Stash: Defensive Marcus, Waldgeists
* Reckoning, Headhunter: Aggressive Marcus, Acolyte, Rattler, no cheap models, no totem
* Reckonnoiter, Stake a Claim: Aggressive Marcus, Canine Remains, Acolytes
* Squatter's Rights, Interference: Aggressive Marcus, Canine Remains, Acolytes
Schemes Plan:
* A Line in the Sand: Aggressive Marcus, Waldgeist, Canine Remains, Acolyte
* Distract: Aggressive Marcus, Waldgeist, Canine Remains,
* Breakthrough: Aggressive Marcus, Canine Remains
* Assassinate: Defensive Marcus
* Protect Territory: Aggressive Marcus, Waldgeists, Acolyte
* Bodyguard: Aggressive Marcus, Acolyte, Myranda as a target
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Skeletal crew
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aggressive Marcus: Trail of the Gods, maybe Imbued Energies (for Fast) instead of 1-2 other Upgrades Defensive Marcus: The God’s Domain, maybe Imbued Protection instead of 1-2 other Upgrades Other upgrades: Feral Instinct (spare SS), Hunger Cry (against models targeting WP)
[3] - Marcus (Def\Agr variation)
[9] - Myranda (Imbued Energies for cards)
[9] - Sabertooth
[9] - Blessed of December
[2] - Jackalope
[:: Total: 32 +\- 1 ::]
+ models chosen for schemes\strategies