Zredden

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I think I'll definitely be getting the saggy bags box then. Maybe pick up Rasputina to coerce friends into learning the game with me.

Zac

Okay guys, as the title suggests I'm seriously considering jumping into Malifaux. I don't have anyone to play against where I currently am but in the very near future I'll be moving back to the DC area and hopefully to more opponents :bigthumb:

So my first question is obviously: What all do I need to start with. Is the rulebook and a deck of cards plus one starter box enough to get me going? I'd imagine so but I want to double check!

Also, there is the question of which box to get. In games I tend to favor two things mostly: Speed and debuffing (or hexing or what-have-you). It seems like Zoraida would be a good choice for this (also how could I not love exclaiming "and now ol' saggy-bags moves over here"). How important is it to keep "in faction?" I'm not particularly interested in the other Neverborn masters. The other three that I find interesting are Rasputina, Marcus (though it seems I should save him until I've learned the game) and Kirai.

If building up a particular faction isn't a huge deal then I can just jump around but if it IS then that would certainly come into play on my decision.

Thanks for reading everyone. I look forward to your responses!

Zac