graeme27uk

Yeh the Cryx line of models would work as well. I have thought about using those to... Either Asphyxious in one of his forms or one of the Withershadow Combine models as Leveticus himself. Mechanithralls as Aboms. A warjack as the DE. Not sure about Ash/DE or Rusty.... As for the above, do you not think its too "sci-fi" or freaky? Could it fit with the steam-punk genre that Malifaux is set in? Could the models be converted to be more steam-punk? If so, how? I was thinking of using slaves as the Waifs as they are shackled to Leve a slave-theme seemed to fit. As for the Ashes & Dust breaking up, that could be done by breaking up that model into two parts. A stationary section and then a whirling mess of blades and spikey bits. What about as I mention as using it as a "Raspi" crew? Pillars of Flesh just sounds icky and disturbing. But then I like Raspi in M2.0E.

Bushido has a pretty good range. Helldorado Immortals as well are pretty good. Yin http://www.bushido-thegame.com/catalog/harionago http://www.bushido-thegame.com/catalog/itsunagi-ito

I was thinking what models do I like... Now call me mad (many have and worse) but I quite like the new Urien Rakarth miniature http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440231a&prodId=prod1160052a I was thinking how could this model fit in Malifaux? It has to be either Outcast or Neverborn. Too inhuman for the others. So then thinking what masters are there.... well how about Leveticus? He sort of has a necromantic-freaky scientist vibe going on. I could use other models from the range as freaky machine-flesh constructs. Is that too freaky? Alternatively... pushing the idea further! How about a "Rasputina" alternative? The theory being that the cult is a sort of cenobite thing instead and instead of Ice Pillars I could have freaky "flesh pillars".... the golem is there with the big beasty thing... gamin could be some smaller flesh/machine meld like abominations. Have I had too much coffee?

http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_29&products_id=85 Maybe these as children?

http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_29&products_id=85 Maybe these as children?

Really interesting to hear! What is your theme? what models are you using? I am pondering a "druid" Raspi theme crew. It is simply effectiveness of cost that I am pondering....

Really interesting to hear! What is your theme? what models are you using? I am pondering a "druid" Raspi theme crew. It is simply effectiveness of cost that I am pondering....

Does anyone else come up with other themes for Malifaux crews? Using the rules as is but substituting other models to fit an alternate theme?

Does anyone else come up with other themes for Malifaux crews? Using the rules as is but substituting other models to fit an alternate theme?

Seems there are certain models that only really go with one master...

Hmm... only other masters I can think of that use "no cards"... Leveticus and Hamelin. How would they do paired with him?

How well does the big squid-head synergise with others apart from Tara?

I just hope this is not how things are going to be... otherwise proxies may become the norm.

I can see this from two view points. 1) Malifaux is not governed by the size of the model in terms of LoS. Just base size has a game effect. As such this does give designers a bit more freedom in the size of models they are creating. Just because it's Ht 1 in game does not mean it has to be smaller than other models. Makes it easer to paint being bigger. I am in favour of bigger models. I quite like the 54mm scale but those games are expensive and rare. Though 54mm scale Malifaux would be quite something! 2) However, there is a preconception that Ht 1 will be smaller than Ht 2 and so forth. It creates a visual that sort of unifies a crew and gives the players a visual reminder. Why not make gremlins "normal" size... sort of Lenny sized all round. Would again mean more detail and easier to paint. Effigies and the BA are supposed to be Ht 1 but are quite obviously much bigger in physical model. It does get in the way of the game when models do not fit properly on their base and by properly I mean actually look like they are supposed to fit on that base size rather than "oh yes... three legs fit and the rest sort of hangs there". Not fitting on the base properly can mean that models when playing don't go round scenery or "fit" in gaps that they are supposed to. Whilst I think the BA model is great as a model in itself, I don't think it fits with what is conceived to be the BA in most player's eyes. The over-sized Death Marshall reminds me of a scene from Father Ted where Ted is trying to explain the concept of perspective to Dougal...

Yep, I have the 2.0E module but the room is always empty. No one is ever around to play.

Ok, I think I now understand how this thing works... anyone want to be GENTLE and give me a first Malifaux game on Vassal?

Where do you get them from in the UK? I have looked on ebay but not sure about the size.

There a few things that can reduce damage to zero. Not common, but a few. A bit off topic... Am I right that if an Ice Golem has Armour of December, then it can push 6" and have Armour +4?

Indeed, the stacking +armour is great. Shame she has not got an upgrade that can reduce damage to 0....

Hmm, in my mind I just see raspi as a big glass cannon. She blasts the enemy to death in a variety of icy ways. Having played WM I like the idea of "arc nodes" and such, being able to extend my blastiness whilst remaining safe. I guess its a mindshift I have to make.

Does this gimp Raspi if you do NOT take Shattered Heart? I know its not cheap as an upgrade, but given the benefits to the crew and Raspi's role I find it hard not to justify taking it. Am I being too one-focused?

I;ve been told that it will be in the UK end of Jan/early Feb. Have one pre-ordered.

I am sure I read somewhere that you can still win a duel even if you fail to meet the TN of an action... Is this correct? Surely if you miss the TN nothing happens. If so then how is it resolved?

Hmm I am not sure either. Shattered mirror gives me at least the potential to get triggers through minions. No upgrade means no possibility.

Got a 26ss game on Thursday, not sure what the schemes or strategies are yet. However, in principle: Rasputina Shattered Heart Child of December Ice Golem Armour of December Wendigo 2x Ice Gamin 3ss left in cache