First, this post will be edited later on to contain my Miners and Steamfitters Union/Ramos Arcanist lists and probably some pictures.
Anyway, let's get to the point. I have lurked here for a while, looked at a few Malifaux factions, and chosen the Arcanists, specifically Ramos. Apparently, he is not the easiest of Masters to get used to, but I like his models too much to give him a miss. The miniatures fit really well with a sort of Keir Hardie, ILP, early Socialist feel, although that may just be my grandad was a Union man and I also play A Very British Civil War.
Obviously, my first list is:
Ramos
Steamborg Executioner 10ss
Rare 1
Steampunk Arachnid Swarm 9ss
Steampunk Arachnid Swarm 9ss
Pool: 8
For a total of 28ss, leaving me seven left to play with at 35 points.
I hear Steampunk Arachnids can be magnetised (how? they seem far too thin to start drilling - I would love some advice), which is a big saving in money. To expand, I think, as I am playing up the Socialist/Trade Union element in Ramos's faction, some Union Miners and Johan, Electrical Creation, a few of the Totem options and some Large Steampunk Arachnids to keep a pool of M and SU themed models to take on all comers. I may also get Alternate Ramos because I like the miniature, and certainly his avatar.
As a strategy (play, find out what works, read tacticas, build up a pool of themed minis) for a new player, how does this sound?
