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  3. CaptainCon

    in News, Reviews, & Discussion

    Posted

    4 hours ago, fauxreigner said:

    Are you opening up more spots in the Gaining Grounds tournament? Its currently showing Sold Out at 58 players. Its awesome to see tournaments of this size happening stateside, but sad for those of us who missed the boat ;).

    Three left. Catch them while they're hot!!!

     

    1 minute ago, Aaron said:

    64! That's a big hunk of a Malifaux tournament.

    Yeah ...you know #FreeAaron :) cause you know you're such a hunk :P

  5. January 2017 Errata

    in Wyrd Announcements

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, Fetid Strumpet said:

    Adam,

    I also respect your opinions even if I don't agree with them, and this is one I feel more passionate about than even the change that in addition to Reva's release drops my favorite master to among the bottom of the competitive pile.

    I can only speak to what I've seen and experienced. While I also agree that I like the wording clarification cleanup so as to be less confusing and more in line with intent I'd have preferred something added to specifically stop this one specific interaction. It has had deleterious effect on groups I've formed in the past, and we have had to house rule it to remove it from them game before and very well may have to again. I also do not buy the "it's a 14 stone combo so it needs to be good". Sure a 14ss combo needs to be good but there is such a thing as too good. Would it be fair if ressers had access to a 7ss model which from range would remove your ability to actually even take the check from a punk zombie's slice and dice action, while at the same giving the zombie the ability to do slice and dice on that mythical models turn and also healing or buffing the zombie at the same time, with perhaps the downside being punk ceases to be undead until it activates next? 

    Consider this, Archie, with his corpse armor upgrade costs 14 stones and even he doesn't have the utility and dmg potential/ease of use this combo does. Consider that one of the things that got changed about Molly during the open beta was specially limiting her ability to do exactly what the black blood shaman and illuminated do. Put out excessive amounts of irresistable damage for little to no cost to the models involved.

    I only focus on ressers in this instance not because I'm upset they got similar things removed. Those things were rightly removed for the toxic gaming environment they created. I mention them because I only bring up things I have direct experience with and a good understanding of the mechanics of. Even if we accept, which I don't, that the combo is balanced, I still feel it should be removed for the health of the game. Much as the majority of the changes in this document were about game experience and not balance, this particular combo was the cause of more just disgust with the game than pretty much any other I can think of in my personal experience outside of the rat joys vogue after adepticon from personal observation. I'm not arguing my experience is universal, it's just what I've observed Adam is just one more data point for Aaron to pickup or discard as he chooses. 

    But remember there are also people that argue that the rat joy combo shouldn't have been changed because it was balanced. I mean it was a how many SS combo again?

    We can only comment on what we experience. So we will just have to respectfully agree to disagree. Hopefully the changes will ultimately be good for the game in the long run. If not.... *shrug* We can always just choose to ignore them.

     

    Well said indeed. I think that as we move forward if the BBS change becomes a problem it will be addressed. While we wait for GG2017 to release it will be telling to see how much of a shift there is on killing vs. scheme running and as we all know that shift can also shift the worth of such a combo as we've mentioned here. With all the specifics said/mentioned I still think overall I commend the team for the direction they're moving. Overall I think they've done a great job in aligning things, and I also commend them in their honesty that in a short time (6-7 months) we'll see another update that adjust this. 

    My personal hope is that by this time we have digital copies of cards and these changes can be made even more swiftly without people feeling frustrated with multiple purchases of cards. With that said I don't think $0.25 a card is a big deal.

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  6. January 2017 Errata

    in Wyrd Announcements

    Posted

    @Fetid Strumpet you know I respect you tons. So the main reason I have to disagree with you is that while this is a strong effect the Illuminated have access to now (especially when adding in Lawyers; which is really just another NB buff I Lucius) it is at its core a cleanup of the rules.

     

    While I accepted @Justin stance in previous FAQ/Errata I always felt it was counter intuitive to most wording on stat cards as Black Blood has always been an ability and for it to be a condition led to much confusion in the early days of the BBS release. 

    I think this update is opposite of previous it shows a direction of cleaning up rules for clarity sake as well as balance. In this case balance is still fine I'd argue because the as investment and play to make great use of this is quite expensive. Is it a cool and powerful play.....yes. Is it game breaking...I'd argue no....is it in line with many other rules....yes. 

    I think if it becomes a balance issue well see a change going forward but I don't think we'll see that. It's a 14ss investment for a good play and if you're using the lawyer it's even more. At that cost of expect it to be strong (no different than Nekima Yasunori etc)

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  12. Captain Con 2017, Crowne Plaza Warwick, RI

    in North America

    Posted

    Captain Con 2017 Feb. 3 - 5 2017

    Malifaux Events All Weekend

    http://captaincon.com/

    Where:  Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
    When:  Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5, 2017
    What:  3 days of around-the-clock tabletop gaming

    That's right Malifaux-ers CaptainCon is back again. As usual this is a great event to kick off the 2017 Malifaux season. Come by for some GREAT Malifaux Events and Tournaments. 

    Registration is Open NOW (http://captaincon.com/shop/), and 3-day badges are $60. Hotel blocks are filling up and a wait list has begun but nearby hotels are available and are reachable by a free shuttle to/from the event venue if you can't stay at the Crowne Plaza.

    Closest airport is <2miles away and also reachable via taxi or free shuttle.

    Event schedule is here (http://captaincon.com/2017-events-schedule/)

    • Dedicated demo area
    • 50ss Gaining Grounds 2017 Standard Tournament
    • 50ss Gaining Grounds 2017 Single-Elimination Tournament
    • Henchman Hardcore (if requested)
    • Malifaux Pig Hunt Scenario
    • Malifaux Quick and Fated Scenario

    Stay Tuned for more to come, but SPREAD THE WORD, Share via Twitter/Facebook (New England Malifaux and AWP please)/Email and of course during your local weekly events. Let's grow on the success of last year!

    The Henchman who are involved in organizing events this year are:

     

    Rules Packet for Gaining Grounds 2017 Sat https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw6d4iC8ymsoTGdZYl9HVWd2a2c/view?usp=sharing

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  13. Midgard Games Derry, NH Jan 3 2017 - Feb 13 2017 (6 weeks)

    in North America

    Posted

    Event Timing: Jan 3rd 2017 - Feb 13th 2017

    Location: Midgard Comics and Games Inc.

    If you have any question feel free to contact Adam H. (Twitter: @PFalcon83) or reply to this thread

    Sign-ups are located here: Malifaux Slow-Grow League Sign-Ups

    We will be running a Malifaux Slow-Grow league in the Derry, New Hampshire area.

    We will be using these rules. The league will run for 6 weeks (final week is a make-up week). League nights are TUESDAYS. Bonus for playing games on league nights. See the slow grow league rules linked above.

    Prizes for:

    • 1st, 2nd, 3rd place based on LP/DIFF/VP (LP = League Points, DIFF = Differential, VP = Victory Points) (WIN=3LP, LOSS=0LP, DRAW=1LP)
    • Most Hobby Achievement Points (AP) earned (see Wyrd Slow Grow rules). This is a painting and hobby focused prize, so get your paints ready!
    • Most League Achievement Points (AP) earned (see Wyrd Slow Grow rules) (+2AP for a game played on Tuesday at Midgard Comics and Games Inc., +1AP for game played at Midgard on non-Tuesday)

    Changes to rules are:

    • NOTE: We'll be providing a modified Achievement List with some fun new things and stuff more appropriate for 2017
    • Up to 3 League Games a Week will count but they must be against opponents you haven't played that week
    • Games can be played anywhere/time and not just on Tuesdays to earn AP
      • NOTE: +2AP for a game played on Tuesday at Midgard Games, +1AP for game played at Midgard on non-Tuesday
    • League weeks start 12AM every Tuesday
    • Play at least 2 different opponents
    • Play at least 4 games
    • Record games and my achievements on the Google Form located here https://goo.gl/forms/x7EaDNkBGzp6YAiH3)
    • Top 2 players will be paired to play on the final Tuesday at Midgard Games

    Soulstone Weekly Schedule:

    • Week 1: 30ss
    • Week 2: 35ss
    • Week 3: 40ss
    • Week 4: 45ss
    • Week 5: 50ss
    • Week 6: Make-up Week
    • Week 7: Make-up Week 2 (Due to inclement weather during various league nights we're extending the league to give you a chance to makeup games)

     

  15. USA New England (+NY/NJ) Events Calendar

    in North America

    Posted

    19 hours ago, SonOfMisrule said:

    Hey guys, new henchman with new turf here, running a last minute demo/meet and greet this Sunday at Ye Olde Commons, in Charlton, MA at 4 PM. Players will be on hand for matches, demos for newbies, and paints and demos for that too will be available. As a Henchman I will be available for Demos by appointment Monday through Thursday. More events, including our first tournament to follow.

    Ye Olde Commons

    120 Northside Rd. Charlton, MA

     

    Thanks-

    Puck

    Awesome! Make sure to also post in the New England Malifaux Facebook group if you can.

     https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewEnglandMalifaux/

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  18. Theoryfaux: Asami

    in The Ten Thunders

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, D_acolyte said:

    My primary is Neverborn, I have gotten some mileage out of Tannen but reducing him to the +2 mask -2 tomb action does the model a disserves and that seems to be how people think of him. He and Graves make a good combo though. Give Tannen mimics blessing and Graves retribution's eye and it gets fun fast but that is also a good chunk of stones to pay on two models to get one of them to work.

    Agreed. Regardless of the faction I'm playing with Tannen (even though I never hire him into Neverborn), he will always play with Graves. Graves and him do have some really good combos together. I also don't like discounting Tannen's "Bore to Tears" as it is good, but its not a reason to take him. Tannen really only works well in 10T because he can carry things like Smoke Grenades or Low River Monk upgrade. Besides that I see no reason to throw him in.

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  19. Theoryfaux: Asami

    in The Ten Thunders

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, D_acolyte said:

    He is a control model that want to be near his enemy and in LOS of them but lacks some survivability which relegates him to utility to most and not into the control area he should be.

    Ding ding. This. ^^^ well said.

  21. Theoryfaux: Asami

    in The Ten Thunders

    Posted

    Just now, daniello_s said:

    Has anyone used Mr Tannen with Asami? Giving +2 to :mask flips looks pretty interesting (Hey! Jorogumo on 11+ instead of 13!). I wonder how does it work in practice.

    Yes. It's good. But you're still using Tannen who typically sux. Its a balancing act to get him to work well in an Asami crew but I've had some good (a lot of) success.

  22. Live Free or Die Cheating 2016 50ss Malifaux Tournament

    in North America

    Posted

    Thanks for all that came out. Here are photos from the event (see below)

    Trophies 

    Game Results:

    1. Ben Hong
    2. James Hanrahan
    3. Adam Talbot

    Wooden Spoon:

    • Julie Brent

    Tabletop Hero (based on Sportsmanship, playing painted crews, themed crews, and game play):

    • Jared Sequeira

    Best Painted (4 models, display boards):

    • Chris Gershman

    Best in Faction:

    • Arcanists - James Hanrahan
    • Gremlins - Blake Hooper
    • Guild - John Chambers
    • Neverborn - Mary Merhi
    • Outcasts - Ian Nelson
    • Rezzers - Adam Talbot
    • Ten Thunders - Ben Hong

    Furthest Traveled:

    • Mike Marshall (UK)

    PHOTOS

    https://goo.gl/photos/dh1jCXxwqg6Va2mDA

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