Sorry, but why?
There are plenty of other games with simpler rules that can satisfy your needs for simplicity.
I love Malifaux exactly for the complexity it has. It's not exactly rocket science. Your argument that you often have to check rules or ask questions applies to any game out there. Unless you know your rulebook by heart, this is something that is going to happen, even to experienced players.
There should be a gap between experts and beginners, especially for tournaments, not sure i understand this need to make things accessible to everyone, no matter their level of skill or involvement. By accessible I mean newb friendly.
EVERYTHING in life, if you want to get good/better at it requires time and involvement.