Boiling Point Bob

Thought I would get this down quickly as I'll forget and lose the plot if I dont do it now. This maybe TL:DR (as the kids say). Short version...Had Fun! Just back from my first ever Malifaux event having only really picked up the game 4 weeks ago. My name is Sean, I'm 45 and have gamed since, well, forever. I started with WFB 1st Ed. But to be honest my main hobby has been historical gaming (I playtest for Peter Pig). Fantasy wise I dabbled in fantasy with RPGs and such until I got hooked big time with WFB 6th ed. I faded a bit in 7th and stopped all together in 8th. I then took up Warmachine which I enjoy but find the competitive scene too much for me as a social/casual gamer who loses more than I win. Which I don't mind but when you start to feel incompetent, not just bad, the fun can stop. My mate and I did try M1E using just a crew box each (my Perdita v his Sonia). We enjoyed it but never progressed as we play so many other games we couldn't find the time to dedicate to learning what was a challenging game to get to grips with. We were both intrigued by M2E and bought the book but had never got around to playing it. Then we ran into Joel Henry and Dave Brown demoing at the Derby show in early October. Our juices began to flow and a couple of weeks later we tried a 30SS game. We rather enjoyed it and we are both hooked. Along with a couple of other new players at the Stoke club we are hoping to start our own little 'scene' When I saw that Panzer was running an event not too far away, I decided to jump in (with some encouragement) as I know that if I want to learn this game properly then I need to play more games. I'd really like to do some Vassalfaux but I'm having some computer issues at the moment. I was eager and nervous in equal measure. I really wanted to come along and have some fun games, but didn't want to ruin anyones day through ignorance and incompetence. Of course, I needn't have worried. So I was up bright and early to drive the 101 miles to Northampton. A nice easy drive all the way until getting into the town and getting stuck behind Rememberance Day parades and then the sat nav failing me in finding the location of the shop. I DID find a great wargames shop, but the wrong one. Fortunately the very kind Matt Ledgerwood led me to the place I needed to be and I was introduced to the faces behind the voices, Matt Spooner, Lee Battrick and Mike Marshall along with Rory and others. All pleasant fellows to put one at ease for the coming day. From my point of view the whole thing ran really smoothly. As a newcomer, I didn't feel too over awed at the gaming and social side of things. Its always difficult when you don't know anyone and they don't know you, but I'm sure if I can make a few more events things will become more natural. Onto the games. I ran the same crew all day with the Viks, Taelor, Bishop, Student of Conflict and 2 Ronin. I has managed 3 50SS games prior to the event, 2 against Sonia (2 wins) and 1 against Misaki (a loss) I had 3 great games. First against Rory with the Dreamer. To be honest, I didn't have a clue as to what was going on. Over the course of the game he seemed to empty the contents of his figure case onto the table, kill the odd figure and win 9:3. Viktoria of Blood came close to killing Teddy but that was my highlight. I may need to go and have a look what all his stuff did because it was a blur. But Rory was a top bloke and he talked me through every thing and was very gracious in his victory. He even passed a few tips over to me. Second game was against Craig Wood in a mirror match of Viks v Viks. His build was way off mine with Void Wretches, a Freikorp Trapper and Librarian and the Malifaux child. You could tell he had a better handle on what his crew could achieve. Viktoria of Blood did kill Lazarus which was nice, but it ended in a 6:3 win to Craig. Another top bloke who I would love to play again. The last game was against Hayden Smith with Lucius and a beautifully painted crew. Mid game it looked like I might actually win until two mighty FUBARS on my part. First I forgot all about Deliver the Message and charged Viktoria of Ashes into a fight that engaged her with a second model that I didn't kill. Secondly I happily manoeuvred Bishop across the table for Entourage not realising it had to be a leader or henchman to complete the scheme. Viktoria of Blood had done sterling work killing the Peacekeeper (I think it was called) which made me smile. Hayden won in the end 7:4 and it was another great game with plenty of laughs and swings in fortune. I came 2nd last, which was nice! Having said that, I think I learnt something new from each game and became more confident in my activations. I really don't care too much about winning. I never have. I want a good fun game that both players enjoy. I try to win, but I'm happy either way. The small section of the community I met today seem a top bunch and I'm glad I took the plunge. I'm gutted I'm missing the GT (family commitments) but I am signed up for Gertfaux. I will keep an eye out for other events between then and now. I think I'm going to enjoy the ride. Thanks to Panzer for organising, to my 3 opponents named above and to Joel H, Matt S,Matt L, Mike M, Lee B, Craig J and anyone else who took time to talk to me. It's nice when people take time to say a few words as it makes a newcomer feel that bit more welcome into what is a very established scene and can be a tad daunting to a first timer

This was my first experience with Wyrd plastics. Beautiful, but those separate legs for the bird were a PITA

Is there a reserve list for this please? I would love to come if at all possible!

I've been busy today. I'm no painter to be honest, but I love painting and hate playing with unpainted figures. So with my first 35SS game on Tuesday, I needed to get cracking. link

Finally managed to reactivate my account. My first ever Malifaux event. I hope to have played at least a couple of games by then Time to test out this reputation of the Malifaux being the most friendly community going! I'll be travelling on my own so look at for a mid 40's bloke looking lost and expecting bad things to happen to him :-)

Nearly forgot and just popped in to get ticket number 61 :-)

OK I have fire off several emails and also pm'd an admin on here, Nathan I think. No joy. I understand Gencon has been a busy time but I'm slightly miffed that I'm stuck with Madam Sybelle missing an arm. Not sure what to do next. Its certainly stopping me spending any more money with Wyrd for the time being.:-fate:-fate

I opened my Seamus boxset the other day only to find Madam Sybelle missing her left arm. Now whilst I could paint her with an arm missing as if she has lost it in action, I would much rather have it and see her in her complete glory. The problem is over the last 2 weeks I have emailed Wyrd twice with no joy. The box was packed by GD. Hopefully someone from Wyrd will see this and get back to me! Warm regards to all Sean