thebigdog

Still new to Malifaux but its Pandora for me. I was looking for a master that required a bit of creative play and good tactics to get the most out of and I think she's just the ticket. I love The Dreamer/Lord Chompy Bits and the new plastic crew box looks great. He's definately next on my list. And although he's not a master, TEDDY! Just because , well . . . TEDDY!

Hi guys, I'm a total newbie to Malifaux but I'm definately hooked already. I've picked up the 2nd edition core rulebook, the Pandora plastic crew box, a teddy (just couldn't help myself ) and a box of beckoners. The question is, what do I buy myself next? Are there any other good minis which will synergise well with Pandora and her crew? Alternatively is there anything that I have which would work with another master, thereby justifying an additional starter crew box? I saw Gmorts unboxing of the dreamer box set, does this have a release date yet? like I said I'm a total newbir, but its not a hobby its an addiction!

I've just had my Pandora starter box arrive in the post. I was intending to sculpt the bases with a 'victoria street' theme and pin the minis to the bases, however Candy's legs are very very thin,too thin to pin and because there's not much in the way of surface area on the feet, I'm concerned that superglue won't hold her once the base is built and painted. Has anyone had this problem or am I just stressing about nothing?

Thanks ABoyNamedSue. I've actually bought the Pandora No Shelter Here starter box and Teddy to begin with. I don't know if Pandora is quite as tactical as Lilith but I just couldn't pass up on Teddy and felt he worked a bit better on Pandora's crew with Baby Kade. However, I'm sure it will just be a matter of time before I get the other Neverborn starter boxes.

I think growing Nephilim sounds like fun. Ita more expensive than buying Teddy but he can come later. So Lilith starter crew and a box of Nephilim to start. I can always pick up other minis later on. Thanks again guys!

I think Lilith's crew box will be where I start, with the addition of Teddy! She seems a little more flexible than Pandora to begin with and after having a look at Pull My Finger wiki, I like the idea of setting ambushes and manipulating my opponents crew into poor positions. Would the Nephilim box with 2 young and a mature Nephilim be a better initial investment afyer the crew box than Teddy?

Thanks for the help guys. Its nice to have had such a quick and comprehensive reply. Think I'll be a regular around here once I get started.

Awesome! I know what's going to happen, I'll start off picking up a starter box and Teddy, then after a wee while my plastic-crack addiction will kick in and I'll end up buying most of everything for Neverborn and half the other factions despite my best efforts not to get carried away. Its not a hobby its an addiction. An addiction with brilliant, fantastically detailed minis!

Hmm, the Dreamer sounds like the one for me but I'll wait for him in plastic. I'll spend more time looking at the Lileth and Pandora starter sets. I am a huge fan of Teddy and I see that Pandora has Baby Kade which should give some good synergy. Does the Lileth box have anything which works well with Teddy?

Yeah, I found the Malifaux forums after this one and it seemed a more appropriate place for it.

Thanks Dirial. How do Pandora and The Dreamer shape up compared to other masters? Are they able to use movement tricks and unusual tactics or are they more straight forward?

Hi guys, my friends and I have recently decided to get into Malifaux and I need a bit help deciding on a faction/starter box. To give you some background we are all brand new to Malifaux (although we're all experienced in warhammer/40k/warmahordes etc). So new in fact that my rulebook is still in the post! We've each decided to try different factions to give a wide variety to the game. Initially I was planning to pick up the Shadows of Redchapel starter but I've been beaten to it by a friend who's got both the Seamus and Nicodem boxes. Thats Ressers out then. The other regular player is going to pick up Som'er Teeth Jones new plastic starter. So, Ressers and Gremlins aside, what faction/master I choose for my initial foray into Malifaux? I like games which reward clever tactical play, maneouvrability and tricksy thinking. I'm not averse to a bit of brute force when required but do enjoy a bit of cunning and finesse more. So what would you suggest? I've been looking at Neverborn (Teddy and Baby Kade!! Hehehe) and The Guild (gotta love those Death Marshalls) but from what I can see Guild tends to be a direct application if force and firearms. You guys are the experts so I'd appreciate any help or advice you can offer. Thanks

Hi guys, my friends and I have recently decided to get into Malifaux and I need a bit help deciding on a faction/starter box. To give you some background we are all brand new to Malifaux (although we're all experienced in warhammer/40k/warmahordes etc). So new in fact that my rulebook is still in the post! We've each decided to try different factions to give a wide variety to the game. Initially I was planning to pick up the Shadows of Redchapel starter but I've been beaten to it by a friend who's got both the Seamus and Nicodem boxes. Thats Ressers out then. The other regular player is going to pick up Som'er Teeth Jones new plastic starter. So, Ressers and Gremlins aside, what faction/master I choose for my initial foray into Malifaux? I like games which reward clever tactical play, maneouvrability and tricksy thinking. I'm not averse to a bit of brute force when required but do enjoy a bit of cunning and finesse more. So what would you suggest? I've been looking at Neverborn (Teddy and Baby Kade!! Hehehe) and The Guild (gotta love those Death Marshalls) but from what I can see Guild tends to be a direct application if force and firearms. You guys are the experts so I'd appreciate any help or advice you can offer. Thanks