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That's awesome...She warned you or was that her sales pitch?? :colette "Seriously, she's broken...." "Oh, then can I have two?" Eric J

Isaac- I can take on the Editor responsibilities.I have a degree in English and have been published some 30 times; Comics, short stories, articles, essays etc.... in multiple Genres including The Bellower, and White Dwarf. As a matter of putting in my 3 cents an all Guild theme for issue one might be too exclusive. Perhaps we can have that as the cover article and central focus but diversify a bit. Maybe monthly or quarterly features/articles. Which begs the next question; What is the publishing frequency? I would also recommend asking the form admins if we can have a secure area just for the 'zin staff so we're not discussing the entire content in public... Eric J

Love the way he's rockin the poncho! Very impressive... Eric J

That's what we're all here for.... To inspire each other Right before we wipe each other off the table :perdita Eric J

Def interested.Love the idea... Eric J

To quote the Jersey Shore's Paulie D; YEAH BUDDY! Eric J

lol... Now I wish it was! I'm brand spanking new to the game so I need to get a few real games under my belt before I figure out what's next. I also picked up the Criid set so I have a couple options. There's a lot I like about how Criid works as a master but a spaghetti western crew was just too damned good to pass up! Eric J

The game's got a sense of humor and doesn't take itself too seriously. I can relax, despite even when playing very competitively. And the card system is a nice change of pace and way of thinking from dice rolling... Eric J

Don't know if anyone's seen the movie, "Diner" but there's a great scene where the husband who is a serious music-file goes off on his wife for leaving a couple of records (you know, when music used to be on vinyl) out of order. He goes ballistic, yelling about how everything is arranged by date, era, genre etc... etc... Finally he shuts up and his wife looks at him and simply replies, "I just wanted to listen yo the music." That's how I feel about all this math hammering. Way too much nickel and dimeing that just takes away from the more fun aspects of the game, for me. I just want to play the game.... I want to tell some stories with my miniatures.And yes, I want to win but not if its work... Eric J

Its iconic and speaks to the brand. I love it. And I'm champing at the bit to get started as well... Eric J

Yeah BUDDY! Great news! Eric J

I'll have some Spaghetti with that Western... The Guild's first family; The ORTEGAS; And the queen of Pistoleros, Perdita Ortegra; I'M SO EXCITED! LIKE A KID IN A CANDY STORE! GOT MY ORTEGA AND CRIID SETS... YEAH BUDDY! Eric J

Before I get into any game I look at models and fluff. The models have a quirkiness to them that drew me into a closer look. The background/fluff cemented the feeling that I would enjoy the narrative driven gameplay. That all made me want to give it a shot. I'd heard about the game and run into a few WM players who recc'd it highly. So when my buddy Jeff posted on our forums that he picked up a bunch of crews and would run some demos I jumped right in. Some of the mechanics hearken back to Confrontation, a game that I absolutely loved. AND , while the game is absolutely competitive (as competitive as you want to make it) it takes itself less seriously than WM. I felt really relaxed and laid back. The clincher for me was about halfway through the game after I'd taken some lumps and started getting frustrated by a couple things that my resistance to anything NOT dice based loosened and I really began to understand all the control you have in Malifaux between the cheat, the stones etc... As soon as that seeped into my Games Workshop addled brain it was all over. I was through the breach and over the rainbow and all that. Plus, I grew up on Zombies and spaghetti westerns... What's not to like?? Eric J

@Tordeck- We played at my place round 2pm. I'll let you know the next one... Eric J

Lol... congrats. I have a huge race in may so Conflict being in my backyard is my last drunken weekend before training leaves me with no life... Eric J

Rob! How the hell are you?! Thanks for the input. I'll be at Conflict with WM. Will you be making it up here for that? First pitcher's on me... Eric J

Thanks for all the replies and advice. I got a deal through purchase and trade with my buddy who bought all kinds of stuff to demo. So I bought my Perdita AND Criid boxes (price was too good NOT to get the Sonnia box. Basically got the box for the price of the witchlings). Very excited to start dealing out fire and lead to the misguided.... :vb_devil: Eric J

PM sent.... I may just Email you as well... Eric J

So I guess the real question is to my first purchase; The manual and a box starter. Is The Perdita set enough for me to not only learn the game but begin to understand what else I might want to add? Should I get Perdita and some Witchlings? I enjoy melee but I want a change in the area of having more ranged attacks so Ortega seems the way to go. I did however enjoy Sonnia's magic but is there too big a learning curve with her? Yeah, I know I sound like that annoying kid next door.... Eric J

Played my first "demo" game a couple days ago and am hooked. Definitely going Guild and may be picking up a box set or two plus rulebook today. I played using the Sonnia box set but keep in mind it was game one and I barely have the basics down. Between Ortegas and Sonnia which box would be more forgiving to start out with and would buying both afford me decent options as I figure the game out and decide what else to add in? The Perdita model is one of my favorite in the line and I really like the spaghetti western look and feel... I play Warmahordes (Cryxx) actively and played GW for 15 years until about a year ago. I was a HUGE fan of Confrontation as well. Any help and advice is appreciated.... Eric J

Agreed on the Witchling Stalkers. Thought they were great for the points.... And they EXPLODE! Eric J

Thanks much for the replies. I really like the Ortegas Sergio Leoni feel and may just start with that box but by the end of my game using Sonnia I could see how dangerous she can be.... Eric J

Was introduced to Malifaux a couple months back but with work, life and Warmachine I haven't had any time... Until today. A buddy picked up a bunch of factions and has been demo'ing the game. He played Gremlins and I picked Sonnia Criid; These are the box sets. Anyway, I was a bit put off by the mechanics despite being a former Confrontation player but about halfway through the game I started really enjoying the complexities and layers afforded by the card system and combo of abilities, modifiers etc... What a welcome change NOT to throw dice for an entire game! I really enjoyed myself. Laughed, hooted and just had a good time that was very laid back and .... well just fun! I am definitely hooked. So a couple questions; Abilities like Reckless, does that have to be declared at the start of the activation or can you say, fire a shot then declare Reckless for the extra action? In regards to Sonnia Criid; Is she considered a higher tier Master or middling? I guess I'm asking because her defense seemed low and I was surprised to see I had to burn a stone to gain the "book" suit icon for a turn so I can cast some of her spells. Until I hit with Flame Burst(?) and did some serious damage? I'm fairly set on a Guild faction to start and am thinking Ortegas for the spaghetti western feel. I want heavy shooting but like the magic aspect as well so would Sonia or Lady Justice do? Anyway, glad to be here, finally. Eric J

HHhhhmmmmm..... I'm really looking to change things up a bit with Malifaux. In Warmachine I play Cryxx, hoard style with almost no ranged attacks except for a couple Pistol Wraiths. So I guess I'm looking to go a little different. I want a shooty type smaller warband. Something a little more direct. I'm thinking I may have to go with Guild... Eric J

heh...Yeah, already changed that. I might have to sue for copyright infringement... Eric J