Hugor Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 So, I decided two nights ago while playing a particularly brutal game of Malifaux that I would get Unstiched (I needed something fun to play after being totally slaughtered). Having read the rules, I know my girlfriend (who is not really a gamer) and my gaming group (which does not really play tabletop games) will probably enjoy this version more than original. Plus I have a massive amount of models coming at the end of the year (Kingdom Death, Arena Rex, Da Clash! and whatever minis Wyrd may have at Gen Con), so I decided it would be better for me to get this now, so I can get them built and painted over the summer break, and so they don't get looked over at Gen Con with all the other pretty things that I am sure will be there. I have created this thread just so I have a place to discuss my thoughts on the game play, model building, and painting process of this remake of what was one of my favorite games. I have also decided to pick up the Battle Foam tray, so will review that as well when it all comes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 So, Unstiched was on my porch when I got home from work today, and I was overall very happy with the simple physical quality of the product. Pros: The box is much bigger and of a much higher quality. I can pull the old box out of my stash of boxes if someone wants a comparison picture.The information on the back of the box includes pictures of models, the board, and the cards. It also includes a brief description of the game.Fate Deck are the same high quality as beforeTerrain Tokens are plastic and far more visible than before and labeled.Board is much bigger and of far better quality (colors, image, etc...)Miniatures (while in a ton of pieces) are beautiful.Character cards are smaller (which is a plus in my opinion) and easier to read.Things that Could Been Better: Exhaust tokens are still card board. Slightly better and bigger than before, but still not really durable, and not really enough for bigger games.Rule book is similar to before, and I kind of wish this was bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Glad you're liking it! Tell me how playing it goes. I'm super happy with the board as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconMcSandwich Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Played a couple of games so far and really loving it. The game plays very but there is enough tactics and gameplay to make it interesting. Really hoping there is an expansion soon with more puppets and extra masters to have 4 different ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) So have spent some time with Puppet Wars Unsitched over the past few days. Have worked on creating some custom basis, shamelessly stealing from the one's Mako showed in the most recent Chronicles. I have also built one of each model, and really feel like the majority of these models are far superior to the originals. I am a littler underwhelmed with Pokey Viktoria (not sure why she has the hunchback / huge neck thing going on), the Judge (who seems to be missing part of his left arm, but other than this oddity I really like him) and the Silurid (who grew weird whisker things, which I have simply removed since I like his cute face). But other than that, I really like all of the models. I especially like the Austringer, the Guild Marshall and the Executioner. I think they really shine at the new size. The Rattler is probably the best, and I am really looking forward to painting these, and can say that they have been a joy to paint thus far. Also, played my first official game of Unstiched today, and was extremely pleased. The game moves much faster for a number of reasons, and is far more streamlined and easier to explain. The change in Exhaustion (Puppets are only Exhausted if they take an Action) is a brillent idea and really allows for more movement and some interesting choices.The change to the animation card (drawing it into the hand and then selecting) also speeds things up, especially now that all of the AR costs are so low.The reduction in AR really allows a player to have a good choice regardless of the Animation Card, which speeds up the game, and makes it more fun.Having lower ARs made it easier to throw high cards into Dodging and Cheats, which made the game more enjoyable.Upgrades are much easier to explain and since they are accessible from anywhere, everyone can use What Pretty Buttons You Have (without becoming exhausted), and you can attach an upgrade after killing a model, I feel like they are going to be far more utilized in the future.I also feel that many of the little changes that I did not notice until playing really help the overall flow of the game. Only being allowed to animate from an unoccupied workbench, helps in explanation, since I was always reminding people of the Master Workbench rule, and then trying to explain why they couldn't animate one space away from the Workbench when it wasn't occupied by the Master.The removal of the Blocking rule is great, and speeds things up.The removal of the :fast actions also removes a lot of the confusion, especially since there is no longer the odd I am not animating but I am going to take one move or one action nonsense. Am curious on how the Guild Hound is going to be changed, since his upgrade and the Austringer used to be one of my favorite combinations.Hope to get a few more games in this week. The real test is a game with my girlfriend, which will probably happen this weekend (I hope). Edited June 12, 2013 by Hugor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Awesome, I helped! Lol Looks good, and you've made me want to play it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Ya, the game is a lot of fun, and as much as I liked the original, I think I may like the new version more. Will have to play at least a few more times to make that decision though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leppardf Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Awesome paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodem Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 has anyone made a video for playing this new ed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Alright, after a way amazing trip to Alaska, and an insane busy start to the school year, and a fantastic Gen Con, I am finally getting back to painting and working on puppet Wars. Spent a good bit of time today finishing up Lady Justice and Seamus and am really pleased with the results. As I mentioned in another post, while I know I have grown a lot as a painter since the original version of this game, I feel like the new models are far easier to paint and have so much fun detail that they are all just screaming to be painted. Anyway, here is what I have as of now... Edited September 2, 2013 by Hugor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenton Crack Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Wow. You make the game look very tempting with just showing how well your models are coming out. Great job, especially the blend on Seamus' hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lussuria Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Haha, I follow your blog! I have seen these awesome looking little dudes before! They look so cool! So good to read your full thoughts on the game *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagash13 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 well today is my friday, so i'm hoping to get 2 convict gunslingers painted in the next 2 days. maybe. sadly i've only gotten one game in so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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