This is probably a topic that has already been covered, it's just to hear some views or opinions,
A poll was opened on the Facebook group Wyrd to ask how many agreed or disagreed with Collodi's "hypothetical" official return.
Obviously, the majority of users and I too responded positively.
However, this result aside, some other users have highlighted the problem that Malifaux is currently becoming too large and therefore increasingly complex.
Indeed, what makes Malifaux special is precisely the complexity of the rules and sub-rules and personally over time it has been a continuous discovery!
The fact that the random component of the game is so mitigated by the various skills/choice of models makes it something unique on the market!
In short, if I had simply wanted to roll two dice and choose to let the highest value win, I would have played something else, or not? π
But i too, like others, have the feeling that this is "a double-edged sword"; over time I realize that it becomes very difficult to introduce new players; many don't want to spend their time: Malifaux is undoubtedly a long-time game, which requires a fair amount of space, especially if not played assiduously;
Others (I hope without any offense) don't want or just can't understand some game mechanics.
It's also true that Malifaux is the driving force behind Wyrd, and it seems sacrosanct to me that new releases come out periodically. But at the same time the fact that they continue to release new models makes me reflect on the issue of balance (more and more things = less balance of pieces)and to tell the truth, as I wrote in other posts, I personally believe that many pieces from the first wave need to at least be updated and balanced with the latest things released.
What do you think of all this?
The idea of an hypothetical fourth edition scares me a little.
Maybe Wyrd should aim to release a simpler, more contained game that aims to be as successful as Malifaux?
Or maybe they should try introducing "very ugly" rotating formats like Mtg?
And above all, should Collodi return or not? π€£
And that's my rant for the day...π