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Questions about the henchmen app
yipiyip replied to unhallowedicarus's topic in Wyrd Board Help and Code of Conduct
I'm not a Wyrd official, or even a henchman myself, but I believe the point is to have two 50ss crews painted, so you have one for you and a spare if you're demoing. That way it's much more professional. doubt it matters if your witchling stalkers are running around with orderlies, as long as they're sporting a coat or two. -
Just wanted to let you know your models are amazing, I love everything so far and look forward to more! Keep it up!
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I heard someone somewhere musing on "X River Dropouts" for Outcasts, and I wonder if that's what these new three are? If so, I could see it, and would be very happy with it. But my only problem would be with them only having three, not four... Maybe they have upgrades that would allow them to be dropouts from any specific river? Unfortunately, that's a lot of upgrade work for minions, so not likely I guess, but would still be cool.
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I listen on Podbean, and have it set to auto download new episodes because THEY ARE THE BEST. Never stop being awesome, Wyrd!
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Well with the use of keywords, I can forgive catch-all terms on any model. But yes, an oni river monk would be sweet (although I suppose we already have some oni monks ish, just not river).
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That's what I figured, although I do sugguest reading the entire thread, as some peopld have had some great ideas for Breachside-rivers, like Oni Monks.
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That's not what this topic is about. Please read above, the topic was asking people's favorite of the four released river monks, both looks and rules wise. And as others have pointed out, it's possible that even though there are only 5 rivers earthside, Malifaux could offer new rivers and styles. Thus we were speculating what those new styles might look like.
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According to Yu in that same Crossroads story, the fifth element is combining all the elements. Since he just finished equating each river to an element, it can be assumed the fifth river is the fifth element, aka the fifth river is combing all 4 styles, not just two, which is more than just an enforcer, it's a henchman and master, in the form of Yu and Shenlong, respectively.
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Interesting point! I don't really know much about L5R but that picture is telling. I'd love to see more monks, especially if they give me more of a reason to field my current ones. I'd really just be happy if they gave us new monks that I can proxy with my High Rivers, because I love the models but like most, feel their presence on the board is lackluster.
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Hmmm.... Brilliant River Monks? Nice. I'd like to see that, and with Lynch it could work. As for new Malifaux inspired styles, you're right, I can see that happening. Maybe if we do see Oni Monks they'll be from Breach River?
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Oni monks could be cool. Wyrd usually does a good job of not locking themselves in a corner creatively. Matbe we'll see the "Tranquil River Monks" as the masters of all styles, and then "Forgotten River Monks" as Oni monks? That is something I would buy!
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Hm. Well, I'm new to Malifaux, but here's my two scrip. The Guild is easy to play, and is a good and somewhat obvious choice for new players. So the majority of Guild players out there are newbies like me, causing many people to think Guild is bad (either because they play a lot of newbies, or new players, who inevitibly lose a lot starting out, are losing a lot with Guild). This also lends itself in another way, that as these players get better and branch out, they look back on Guild and it's 'simple' playstyle, they can forget that while Guild is easy to learn it is hard to master. That's why I like the faction so much. There are very often 'easy' moves with Guild, wherein when you don't know what else to do, those options are always solid. But while there are always those options available, there are other, more subtle approaches. Tricksy things people don't expect from the faction so lovingly thought of as "shooty-shooty stab-stab", aka the guys who beat things until scheme markers drop. This faction is a lot more versatile than people think, and a lot more complex than some may have you believe. In summary; Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for veterans, and versatile enough for professionals.
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This is also Yu's explaining of why Shenlong can mix up his styles mid-game. He was only worthy of being Dragonhost because he mastered the Void between the elements, the fifth style. Essentially, Shenlong and Yu ARE void river monks.
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@Rathnard he says it in Crossroads. "Heart of the Dawn" is the story. It's not explicitly stated that the fifth river is void, but he refers to high river as fire, low as water and wandering as air. We can assume fermented is earth, although again this is not actually stated. Since he refers to mastering the five elements, we can assume the final river style is actually mixing the other four as Yu does. He says "To become truly skilled, one must harness all the elements. Then one can learn the final element between the others, and understand how to balance the four. This mastery of the void between elements is the mark of someone truly worthy of becoming Dragonhost." Since he refers to it as the void, most likely the river is not called the void river (like fire is called high, not fire). Still, it would appear that the fifth river is not a unique style, but a blend.
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So, with all the monks out, technically speaking, which ones do you guys like best? To recap, there is: High River: These guys bring the heat, literally. Their place in the five rivers is that of the element of fire, and their stats reflect that. Low River: You might know them as the first of the River monks to be released in M2E, they are the embodiment of water. Tar pit may be more like it, though, as these guys are difficult to destroy, can really keep you in place, and are also known as the pacifist monks. Wandering River: The temple best known as the element of wind, these monks bring some scheming to the table, as well as moving themselves and enemy models into new, ideally advantageous positions. Fermented River: The drunken masters, and the bane of all poison-dealing models. Probably the closest we'll get to 'Earth', these guys rely on gaining and using the Poison condition to weave expertly - if not drunkenly - through the field. So, With all these guys out (and the last of the models for them being released), which ones are your favorite aesthetically, and which ones are your favorite rules-wise? I realize there is also the Void, but if I understand the fluff correctly I doubt we'll be seeing any monks of that river, as Yu explains that the void is simply using every style's strengths to cover the other style's weaknesses.
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From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
This model... What was it, 5 pieces? That's gotta be some sort of record for Malifaux figures I've put together. Although I hear Witchling Stalkers are similar... -
A collection of my Wyrd painted products. There's not exactly a rhyme or reason to which models I paint first, and I really should get a single crew fully painted... Eh, oh well. Eventually I'll have two crews, and by that time I should have the rules down enough to start showcasing games at my LFGS. After that, I can go for some hench-status to get some tournaments jump started!
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From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
This model... What was it, 5 pieces? That's gotta be some sort of record for Malifaux figures I've put together. Although I hear Witchling Stalkers are similar... -
Wow, love it all. If I get Marcus, you can bet I'll be stealing some ideas. Though I have made a small promise to myself not to buy any new models until all of my current ones are painted... It's really got me working!
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I will be going to Gencon, and I will be bringing my life savings. The mixed feelings I currently have for Wyrd are... Complex...
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From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
The doctor will see you now! Very happy with this one. -
From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
"These eyes miss nothin'..." -
From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
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From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
One of the few I don't think I'll be messing with at all. Really happy with his final outcome. -
From the album: My Painted... Stuff.
