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Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided he’d try his hand at inventing again. One roll of duct tape, a few blocks, a fork, a coffee pot, and some engineering know-how later, we had a little armored coffee fortress rolling around the office. Waldo didn’t install an off switch (of course), so we’re waiting for this caffeinated castle to tire itself out. In the meantime, if you’re curious about other castles with strange movement tendencies, there’s a tale that might intrigue you… “The Tragedy of Galehault”, our latest One Shot for Through the Breach, takes place inside an ancient mechanical citadel. Legends say its king was a man obsessed with creating a form so perfect that not even death could claim him. Now, horrid amalgamations of flesh and metal crawl through its constantly-shifting innards, and the remains of great inventions and incredible technologies lie within. The Fated will need to brave the changing castle and its guardians to discover the place’s cursed past… and maybe uncover a way to shut it down for good. This adventure also includes a wide variety of traps and tricks you can use in other ways to trip up Fated characters, even if you don’t plan on playing through The Tragedy itself! You can download the PDF of “The Tragedy of Galehault” for just $5 on DriveThruRPG. Follow the link and dive into the mysterious tale behind some of the first amalgamations… The Tragedy of Galehault on DTRPG

Hey Wyrdos, Convention season is here! As GenCon approaches, we hope you're as excited for the Best Four Days in Gaming™ as we are! Are you heading to GenCon 2023? Are you interested in sharing your passion for Wyrd Games with the community? If so and time allows, consider volunteering for Wyrd at this year's show! We still have a variety of open shifts available, sign-up here or fill out the form below. If you can't volunteer but still want to try to make one of our events, click here. Can’t wait to see you there Wyrdos!

Heya Wyrdos! We’re excited to release our Tournament Documents for the M3E Tyrant Tournament, Henchman Hardcore, and Double Random Rush Wyrd Events at Gen Con 2023! Make sure you take a look at the documents for all the event goodness, and please take note of the changes from last year’s policies, such as our punctuality guidelines. Basically, if you're late, you risk losing a VP. We made this change based on feedback we received last year on late starts which negatively impacted other players. So, be on time, you Wyrdos! There’s still time to get your tickets to one of these or our many other great events! Check out the image below or head over to our Wyrd Gen Con 2023 Events page. We hope you’re just as excited as we are for The Best Four Days in Gaming™ in Indianapolis, August 3rd - 6th, 2023!

In "Not Quite What the Doctor Ordered," Sebastian sets out on a mission for McMourning but gets mixed up when he finds himself in the middle of a carnival. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/chronicles-45/

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided to give himself a promotion. He cut out a paper crown, brought in the most regal stick he could from outside, and worked on his “Grandest Poobah” walk. While our beloved imp handles all the responsibilities his new station has, let’s take a look at someone else who’s moving up the ranks. Commander Bura might be a familiar face to Through the Breach fans. Leaping off the pages of Above the Law to join fights on the tabletop, Bura is a foundation around which your forces can rely. The Vanguard keyword believes defense can be the best offense. While she retains the Guild’s usual methods of solving problems, Bura’s epithet isn’t just for show! That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Tell us how you’re planning to use Commander Bura in your Guild crews!

Hey Wyrdos! This week, we’re wrapping up our Heavy Metal painting contest, where entrants were asked to showcase their skills with metallics. There were tons of fantastic entries, so thanks to everyone for participating! However, only a few can emerge from this ironclad competition victorious. Take a look at the winners for both the Singles and Overachievers categories: Singles: 1st Place - @Snorty Saiga with Heavy01 2nd Place - @Allbwith Heavy02 3rd Place - @JordiFort with Heavy10 Ove rachiever: 1st Place - @Skrytnik with Metal07 2nd Place - @KID55 with Metal04 3rd Place - @Stevelangelo with Metal05 Best of Awards The “Best of” staff voting was tough for this contest; the number of great entries to choose from made it hard to pick our favorites! Eventually, 3 winners came out on top: Singles: @Jordi Serra with Heavy19 Overachiever: @Stevelangelo with Metal05 Best of Wyrd: @KID55 with Metal04 Finally, our giveaway winners are as follows: @Brad Maynes @Shock & Awe @Cognitive_Thoughtworks That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Thanks again to everyone for participating, and don’t forget to click the Heavy Metal logo above to check out other great submissions! Winners will be contacted, and badges will be assigned to all participants and winners today.

In part two of "A Disease Divided," the Freikorps goes up against the Plague Tyrant himself, Hamelin. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/tales-of-malifaux-160/

Hey Wyrdos! As Waldo has no doubt told you all, we here at Wyrd love Halloween. We were all shocked when a wilder gene-ius appeared in the office with a collection of curious cobbled-together creatures in tow. Our new scientist didn’t waste any time setting up for this year’s Rotten Harvest! Check out this electrifying trailer to get a closer look at what sorts of lovable creations the young doctor will be bringing along with him. Rotten Harvest boxes will be available through retailers after summer. But remember, they’re limited release: once they’re gone, they’re gone forever! Make sure you get your pre-orders in at your local retailer!

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided he’d start looking into fungal gardening. Weird as it may sound, our little imp has something of a green thumb! He’s been making mushroom soup, mushroom risotto, mushrooms with mushrooms… needless to say, we’re all a bit tired of fungi at this point. But you know a pair who isn’t? Batsch and Amalie! This pair of mycologists fell in love Earthside, dedicating their lives to figuring out the mysteries behind the mycelium. They traveled to Malifaux during the first Breach on a new expedition into the Bayou. Unfortunately, the mushrooms here turned out to be a bit more bitey than the pair expected. Batsch and Amalie’s adoration continues in undeath. Their Fungal keyword rewards close proximity and collaboration, turning the battlefield into a spore-infested wonderland for allies. Distracted enemies might not agree… That’s all for this week, Wyrdos! What do you think of this new fun guy and his gal? Let us know in the comments!

Welp, between the excitement of Adepticon and Gama this slipped right through our fingers! I'll be getting this sorted asap and thanks for bringing it to my attention!

In "A Bad Penny," a malevolent coin circulates through Malifaux's underground economies. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/chronicles-44/

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided he’d give everyone around the office some of his brand-new headshots. Our little imp poses with the panache of a supermodel… or so he says. Most of the pictures just had his horns and eyebrows. Apparently, he hasn’t quite figured out the camera. Still an iconic Waldo move, wouldn’t you say? Speaking of iconic, we’ve got some exciting new things coming for the Wyrd line! If you aren’t familiar, the Iconic line focuses on bringing characters and action-packed moments to your painting table. They come with two miniatures: one painter’s scale, and one small enough to use in your games of Malifaux! One we’re very excited to show off is everyone’s favorite ice cream-loving monster with a heart of gold, Archie! As you can see, they must have run out of his favorite flavor… While Carving Day is still a ways off, that doesn’t mean the Carver can’t pop up when you least expect him! Take a look at how this nefarious scarecrow looks as he ascends to the peak of his power during the Halloween season. Gallopin’ ghosts, it’s Maco Joe! That’s right, we’ve got our first Iconic from Vagrantsong on the way. This piece features Joe in all his headless glory… is he trying to offer help to our Vagrants, or hinder them? Even cooler, instead of coming with a smaller version of Maco Joe, this Iconic has exclusive Junk Cards you can add to your games of Vagrantsong! That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Keep an eye out for other Iconics like the Last Dance; they’ve been delayed a bit, but should be waltzing to shelves near you soon!

Hey Wyrdos! This week, we found a bunch of chewed pencils missing erasers around the office. Turns out, Waldo’s been trying very hard to figure out what ‘PDF’ means. “Personal defense fig” is the closest he’s gotten. While we try and convince our imp you aren’t supposed to actually gnaw the erasers off pencils, let’s share some other news about a certain PDF… That’s right! From Shadows, the Ten Thunders-focused expansion for Through the Breach is now available on DriveThruRPG! Filled with secrets, mythological beasts made real, and pasts that influence the future, this book is perfect for Fated and Fatemasters looking to add mystique, intrigue, and corruption to their games. You can grab From Shadows RIGHT HERE! Click the image above to go to the wallpapers page. You can also check out these awesome wallpapers featuring art from the book. Guard your screens with ferocious oni, peerless assassins, and characters of entirely scrupulous natures. That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. How are you and your Through the Breach group enjoying From Shadows?

Heya! Thanks for pointing it out, We got it fixed, and now all of the OG guild gals are back where they should be!

In part one of "A Disease Divided," the community of Freiholt begins to develop a rat problem, and fingers are pointed at Benny Wolcomb. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/tales-of-malifaux-159

Howdy Wyrdos, With folks out and about at GAMA last week, Waldo capitalized on the opportunity to expand his musical horizons by rummaging through a few Wyrd office playlists. Seems he loved what he heard because declared he was going to "collect as much Heavy Metal as possible." Imagine our surprise when we came in to find loads of iron, lead, and cobalt at our warehouse docks. While we teach Waldo the difference between Heavy Metal and Heavy Metals, here's a look at our Spring Painting Contest! Our theme for this contest is Metal. Entries must feature non-metallic metal (NMM) or true metallic metal (TMM). If you’re new to the Wyrd Painting contests, these are a chance for our community members to express their talent and creativity through the miniature medium. An important point of note: Entries do not need to be Wyrd-based, but it is the only way to qualify for our Best of Wyrd prize! The deadline for submissions for Heavy Metal ends on May 31st, 2023. Eager to learn more and get started? Head over to our Forum Post here for all the details! That’s all for this week Wyrdos, and we’ll be back next week with more fun from Waldo’s Weekly.

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo decided to celebrate Arbor Day by dragging an entire tree into the office. We aren’t sure how he got it inside, much less how he moved it (our imp isn’t known for his core strength). Still, it’s nice to have a bit of greenery around! A little bit of arboreal goodness is just what some Through the Breach games need too. Those who wander Malifaux’s most fertile grounds might just come upon a strange pair, chosen to help spread the world’s flora. In this free Augment for Through the Breach, Fatemasters will be able to take advantage of this youthful Primordial and his hijinks. Though willing to offer assistance (and some delicious apples) to those in need, the Sowers are more than capable of calling the natural world to defend not only themselves but the very grounds they tend. TTB_Augment_TheSowers.pdf That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Tell us how you’ll be adding the Sowers to your Through the Breach game! Will you bring a shovel to your next session, or sit down for some banter and apple juice?

We're so honored for Vagrantsong's nomination for Best Cooperative Game in the 2022 Golden Geek Awards! You can support our spooky boss-battler by voting below! https://www.boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame

In "Ram in the Thicket," a steel worker is driven by the ghosts of his past to commit terrible acts. http://www.breachsidebroadcast.com/e/chronicles-43/

Hey Wyrdos! This week, Waldo wanted to go to a carnival. We let him attend unsupervised, which, in hindsight, was a mistake. He came back with a wooden horse from a carousel, and has now taken to sitting atop it while barking orders at us. Speaking of giving out orders while sitting on a horse, let’s take a look at one of the upcoming Commanders for the Three Kingdoms Allegiance for The Other Side: Ma Zhangwei. As the head of the Empress Dowager’s forces, Ma Zhangwei led forces to help liberate both China and Vietnam from the Guild’s grip. He quickly became a figure of legend and influence, renowned for leading his soldiers from the front lines. Ma Zhangwei is a highly mobile commander able to keep your Control Hand full by inflicting light damage on friendly Fireteams. When in Glory, his Frontline Commander ability allows him to give out Inspired Tokens after taking the Rush Order, and he can generate some crucial additional Hits while engaged. That’s all for this week, Wyrdos. Keep an eye out for more information about The Other Side in the coming months! In the meantime, think of ways to best use Ma Zhangwei in your Three Kingdoms forces.

This week, Waldo has taken a break from hiding eggs all over the office and is preparing his spring wardrobe. He has already cut holes in six different hats for his horns, but only four of them belonged to him. Our Easter sale is ongoing until the 16th, so make sure to check it out and grab some limited-edition items, nightmare boxes, alts, and Horrible Hare-iette if you spend over $100 (plus an additional alt for every $100 after that)! While going hat shopping, we got to thinking… We all know how much Gremlins love their headwear, and there's no better place to show off your hat collection than at a grand event. This presents an untapped market opportunity. In "The Fashun Show," the latest One Shot for Through the Breach, you'll encounter the White Rabbit Company in a bit of trouble. They have to prepare their wares for a spring shindig down at Edge Point. But it's never that simple! With feuding fashionistas, sabotaging salesmen, and egos bigger than life, The Fashun Show will test the Fated's ability to vogue while keeping their cool. You can download the PDF of The Fashun Show for just $5 on DriveThruRPG. Follow the link to get your copy of this haberdashed adventure today!

Are you a skilled designer of cardboard #terrain? If you have experience creating custom cardboard terrain for #tabletop or other hobby projects, please reach out to us! We would love to collab and perhaps feature your designs in our community. https://www.wyrd-games.net/contact