H4ml3t

I started Malifaux in the summer of 2016 with Arcanists. I honestly chose Ramos to be my first Master because I didn't have a local community to play with I thought I could at least use Joss and Howard in my Necromunda Pit Slave gang if I couldn't get others interested. I also picked up Mei Feng as their boxes seemed to synergize well and she seemed fun. Naturally I haven't played Necromunda once since then but have played around 150 games of Malifaux so I'm not complaining.

I have a strong win record with Ramos but he's not the most fun for me to play. To be fair, I haven't tried out his Wave 5 Upgrades yet. I've had swingy results with Mei but I enjoy her. I think I need a few more models to go with her to make her pop.

My favorite Arcanist Masters to play are Rasputina and Marcus. They're both very fun to play and I have good records with them.

To shake things up in 2018 I plan to play Neverborn for all my competitive (Tournament) games. I'll still take out the Arcanists for fun games. Who knows who I'll play in 2019.

55 minutes ago, Elsondwarf said:

Just a question, who was the Zoradia (the lass who works with the Netherborn sisters to close the Breach the first time) and what happened to her?
Might be a stupid question but just bought the Through the Breach as my first Malifaux product.

https://www.wyrd-games.net/zoraida

Welcome to Malifaux! Bad Things Happen.

If you're only buying 1 I'd strongly recommend Nekima first and think about adding Hannah down the line.

2 hours ago, Mooseyfaux said:

I know I’m a few days late but I’m going to finish two masters this month. The alt Perdita that has been taunting me to build her and my new vintage Hamelin!  I am however a scrub and forgot how to post photos from a mobile device so if I could get pointers that would be extremely helpful.

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I'd just hold out and have the store order you the new Marcus box. You should get it in plenty of time to get the Jackalope painted for January.

A friend out of my Flgs just launched this. The game play has a fun mix of strategy and randomness, scales well and plays 2-4 players fast. The minis and terrain look awesome. Also, the terrain would work for Mailfaux.

Happy New Year! Thanks again to @Franchute for taking this on and a big thanks to @prof_bycid for running 2017.

I need to get my Cherub and Beckoner done for a tournament coming up in 2 weeks. Beckoner came to me headless in a trade so I'm going to have to figure something out for that. Once these are done there's a lot of ways I might go. Possibilities include Barbaros, 2x Stitched Together, 2x Waldgeists, or stripping/repainting Lucius who I got in trade.

Finished Mr Tannen and the Mysterious Effigy today bringing me to 41ss this month. My Malifaux goal for the year was to average at least 1 game a week and at least 1 finished model a week. In 2017 I played 85 games and painted 59 minis. I hope I can do as well or better in 2018. See y'all in the 2018 challenge!

@Joachim I think your colors are looking great. I especially like the transition on Barbados' wings. 

Grootslang's base looks amazing but I worry about it effecting playability. How much height does it add? Is it stable? (Not trying to be negative. Just bringing up concerns and wondering how you've addressed them.)

Good luck finishing them for your game tomorrow. #playpainted

I finished the Mysterious Emissary completing my initial pledge for the month and bringing me to 31ss so far. I'm traveling (with my paint and models) but don't have my light box so these pics  of the Emissary will have to do.

I'm going to start working on Mr. Tannen, Cherub and the Mysterious Effigy and hopefully I'll finish 2-3 by the end of the year.

I think Lilith's Cherub is something of a dark horse. It certainly doesn't win out over Primordial Magic all the time but I think it has it's place. I also think it's value may increase in 2018.

That 3" Aura of reduced cost Interactions will definitely help in Supply Wagon for Instance.

@MCOLL81 plays a strong game with Red Lucius. Maybe one day he'll see the light and come to the Purple Lucius side. 😉

I'm new to NB and Lucius so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

I've used Guild Hounds to good effect but you could use Corrupted Hounds to similar effect and stay within NB. I think a case could be made for hiring a Guild Austringer but I haven't tried it yet. 

Off topic, but Lucius has good synergy with a Freikorps Trapper. Issue Command with a Ram to give the Trapper a Focused shot. Alternately have the Trapper out of LOS, Issue Command with the built in Mask for a 3" push to line up a shot and then the Trapper uses it's Trigger to push after shooting to go back into hiding. 

2 hours ago, Monkeyfist said:

I have some questions, might be me being stupid, but would like some clarification.

For a model to count as complete, it need also to be based or just painted? 

Can I add more models to my pledge, if for example I finnish my pledged ss early? 

Can I pledge half painted models, or do they need to be from scratch? 

Franchute is running 2018 so will have final say but based off of how things ran in 2017:

1. You decide when your model is finished and counts for points. I never consider mine done until based but I believe others have posted pics and claimed points for unbased models.

2. You can add to or change the models in your monthly pledge at any time. I think the reason we do a pledge at the start of the month is to set goals for ourselves and to encourage and inspire each other.

3. A model counts for the month you finish it in. For example I started Nekima in late November but finished her and claimed points for her this December.

The Monthly Painting Challenge is not a contest or event. It's mostly a way for us to challenge ourselves, share our work, and give and get feedback and tips. I've really enjoyed 2017 and look forward to 2017. My painting has also really improved over the past year which I attribute to finishing slightly over 1 mini a week (practice) and tips and tricks I've learned from this community.

Will buy or trade for. If you're looking for a particular model in trade there's a good chance that I either have it or can get it. 

PM me. 

Nevermind. A friend had one going spare.

I hadn't considered that for Take One.

I know other Masters commit similar Attrocities but having Lucius do it just felt right.

I really enjoyed playing him. I think he and Lilith are going to be my primary Masters for 2018 competitions.

I played Lucius for the first time yesterday and went against my friend's Seamus list. At the end of Turn 4 I was winning 6-4. Strat was Public Executions and Richard had scored 2 pts each on Hold Up Their Forces and Inescapable Trap.

Top of Turn 5 I win Initiative and Activate Nekima. She proceeds to kill my own Effigy and Guild Hound leaving me with just her and Lucius on the board effectively (due to board state) preventing Richard from being able to win or tie me.

It sucks to work for Lucius.

I get a feeling of satisfaction when I finish painting a model and I like how it came out. Other times, I feel like I deserve a Medal just for assembling the &*!@ thing. Mysterious Emissary assembled and awaiting paint.

12 hours ago, Boomstick said:

@H4ml3t thanks! I'm a big fan of your work as well!

I tend to agree on more color in general. In this case there's a reason for it: My Ressers I try to do in a mostly monochrome style with a point or two of color. Genbu and other dual-faction Ressers are tricky because of this and tend to end up in an awkward middle ground in regard to color. I think I may add color to the wrap on his sword hilt in this case. Think that would help alleviate the awkward middle ground, or is there another aspect that jumps out to you?

Now that I understand your reasoning it makes sense. I think your idea to put color on the sword wrap will work nicely.

1 hour ago, Boomstick said:

Any thoughts?

 

I really like your work but since you asked for thoughts: I think Genbu could use a little more color up front. Just my humble opinion.

Finished my 2 Converted Changelings bringing me to 21ss so far this month.

WIP on the "Changelings"

Mysterious Emissary and conversion Changelings are NOS. Maybe I can get some assembly done today.

Finished Nekima who I started last week for 13ss so far in December.

Blue Fire Gamin would certainly be unique which is kinda cool. Don't want to get them confused with Ice Gamin though.