I never liked miniature gaming. The initial investment for something I may not like coupled with the daunting task of painting seemed unwieldy. Then my friend introduced me to Malifaux. The setting was diverse enough to appeal to me (steampunk, horror, western, victorian, ect, all in one setting) and realizing I didn't need a loan to get started, I was hooked. I picked up The Dreamer's box set, added some Daydreams and an Insidious Madness, and I'm content. My buddy demoed two games and I just got to play my own game with my own crew. I really enjoyed it!
I've even cleaned up my models, primed them, and glued them to bases with help from my local gaming store. I'm now excited to pick up another crew. I've found local players so I can't say how much I enjoyed the game.
Kyle