Moinetbeard

Interesting - I'd never noticed that before. I think its almost certainly down to an inconsistency in language. Like you say it references markers being "put" on the table on page 28 of the Rulebook, although in a previous paragraph on the same page it references them being "placed". Every single game I have seen, if a shadow marker goes down on the table within 8" of misaki, she gains shielded, plus a few small corner case effects, like shang bring placed, as he counts as a marker. I'd expect it to be cleared up in an faq or errata.

Yea I'm definitely happiest when finding a good balance between gaming and hobby time! This looks amazing and the NMM is great!

it's funny how this conversation has been going on slowly for like 2 years. I only wanted to add that i've enjoyed using the smuggler in tricksy for turbo charging my card draw, sometimes providing some enemy scheme markers for little lass to eat up and preventing sabotage in several games i've played! when i have uncle bogg i will probably swap out the smuggler, or even try them together with Mah 1

I soloed Misaki at Uk nationals in November last year, stayed fully KW/versatile (i had a limited collection of malifaux models at the time) and was quite happy with my performance - the only games I lost were against a dreamer player and a tara player, neither of which i'd had much or any practice against before. I've had some time away from the keyword since then and played lots of other stuff from lots of factions. I would definitely solo misaki at a large tournament again. Her Main KW abilities (assassin and charge through) are extremely simple and universally effective - she's not a master who needs to stay in keyword at all to create synergies and be effective. many models can be flexed in and out depending on your needs (at the moment i'm enjoying taking a kunoichi and kitty dumont who are a great combo in any crew). Also, because her abilities are relatively simple, she isn't at all taxing or tiring to play and I can guarantee that I can play my half of a game with her in 45mins - 1hour and get to turn 5, which i feel is the most important thing in a tournament. also because i can flex alot of the crew around misaki it keeps it interesting - especially for those 6 or 7 game events! Misaki herself can flex very quickly between scoring/killing. Yes some of the models in the keyword can be a liability (ototo - looking at you) but you just don't need to take them if they don't fit with your plan. The only model I consider an auto-include(*) in Misaki is Jin - he is great with both versions of misaki, generating a pass token, giving you options on scheme removal, enemy model displacement and card draw, none of which you even need to flip a card for. his attacks are fine but not really what you take him for, although if you do get lucky with them he can catch people off guard. (*- the only caveat is sometimes i won't use him against crews that can take alot of anti burial tech for obvious reasons.) so yea, i love Misaki, i wouldn't say her keyword is trash like alot of people claim, but she definitely benefits from you having a wide collection of minis from Ten thunders to pull from.

Well I thought I'd had a productive month of getting stuff done but then I come on here and... whoa.. @Virukamazing work on the nephilim- I was watching one of your streams the other day hoping to pick up some tips on using oils in my painting, which I have yet to brave. I have the whole obliteration crew to paint at some point so might try it for them. @Gheistreally love those explorers models- that sandworm in particular ia lovely. 🪱 @TrimaselTrimasela random selection of minis but all are looking lovely. 😍 particularly like the glowing green areas like on the pumpkin eyes. 🎃 @djmacbestyour Woe crew is looking great- looking forward to seeing more of these! I haven't had much time for painting this month but I have managed to get a load of random bits and pieces off my painting table that have been there for a while. Back to speed painting process for alot of it in order to get stuff done. Ive got someone to play regular games against now for the first time since ive been collecting which ia brilliant, but it definitely leaves less time for painting! Next month will be more of the same I expect.

Holy crap @Hawkoonhelp! I'm not sure what happened there! Sorry!

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Last few models finished this month, the gamin just in time for a tournament in the morning! Pretty pleased with how they came out, they were fun to paint. The Golem was a bit of a slog but I got there in the end!

There are loads when you start going through the keyword- lots of creep alongs suddenly become easier, the bonus for nexus and the spelleaters is great. Plus the ping damage from siphon power can add up to so much over a turn!