Jamadman

With Ivan double agent, does displacement shot allow a Deva an attack with "made to kill" as it gets placed next to a model, or does the whole effect take place before this can happen?

Hi All. I've been interested in playing Malifaux for years and recently three friends have bought some core boxes so I am finally taking the plunge. the problem is I am having a hard choice between two starting boxes. Either English Ivan or Youko Hamasaki. Both have play themes I love the idea of, subterfuge and underhand dealings. I am reading Qi and Gong cards and thinking it might be a little technical for a new player, but still seems very fun and I don't mind a learning curve. My only7 worry is Qi and Gong keyword I like the look of in Ten Thunders, so if I ever take the plunge to become a serious player I don't think I would have many options i'd enjoy. Ivan on the hand has a full range of models i'd be interested in from the other keywords. The one concerned I have is that he seems to stomp on one friend due to the match up and possibly just be a negative player experience. They are playing Colette who seems heavily focused on causing Distraction. While I know there is the argument that a good player will still be able to win the match up, we are just new. Am I over valuing what i've read about Ivan? I was also tempted my Reva as a good middle ground but there is no stock in my country and waiting for the delivery would kill me. Any words of advise before I take the plunge.