FoundryWorker

Best way to get max value from the cost of the miniatures is to paint AND game with them. I understand painting isn't for everyone as well, but the creativity and comradery created from it is a really nice aspect of the hobby. I hope you do consider painting them one day!

Really appreciate taking the time to write this up. I too was tempted by the Starter box - the enemy scheme marker play just seems fun with Misaki. Alas - too many models in the painting que, figured I would just wait until he hear about any errata or nerfs...

Vagrantsong is well deserving. One of my favorite board games of the past year for sure. The story it tells is fantastic. You can tell it has Wyrd's fingerprints all over it.

Hello all - my name is Anthony. I'm a tabletop gamer from Calgary, Canada. Been rocking boardgames for over 10 years and been in the miniatures wargaming scene for about 5. I've been playing Malifaux for about half a year now - just started getting into 50ss games. I've started with Mei Feng and the Arcanists, but have since moved into Ten Thunders. These are the factions where I'll be focusing my energies for the near future at least. Really went big at the recent Wyrd Easter sale grabbing the ol' Nightmare box for McCabe (that sprue scares me!) and Molly (amazing minis). The game has really captured my heart. It's got amazing depth, characters, lore, and mechanics. The amount of exploration into a single crew (and then a faction, and then the game overall) feels unparalleled in the skirmish games space. Just outstanding design Wyrd team. I also wanted to throw out a nod to the Wyrd team for Vagrantsong. I was pleasently surprised by this title last year. Solid board game that definitely deserved much more attention! Happy gaming everyone.

@Moinetbeard Thank you for the feedback! I've noticed a huge range of opinions on what is effective for Misaki. Really says to me that she is hugely versatile! I might head back to my FLGS and pick up those Wokou Raiders - considering everyone's opinions of them. My friend had Misaki 2 as an extra (he plays Ivan), but I unfortunately won't be getting Jin - just have to make due! I think my next purchases are going to be Silent Strike, Kharmic Debt and the Dawn Serpent (and probably those Wokou Raiders) - should result in quite a large crew in the end!

@Dendrophile - thanks for the feedback! I appreciate the advice. I had a chance to pick up those Wokou Raiders, but reasoned I would probably use the Crime Bosses instead. They seem reasonably similar with just slight variations. I also thought that since I'm planning on collecting into Thunders, the Raiders would see limited play outside Blossoms...

@regleant Thank you for the replies!

@regleantThank you for the reply! If you were building Last Blossom from the ground up would you go with Crime Syndicate and Karmic Debt out the gate and get some games in? Or would you sub in a different Ten Thunders box or two? Thanks!

Hello all - got about 7 games of Malifaux under my belt. Focused mainly on Mei Feng; really enjoying her 'ride the rails' abilities. I started going in the direction of Arcanists, and have a few crews on that side (mainly due to getting an amazing deal on some second hand plastic), but have decided that I really want to build into Thunders and make them the faction I focus my attention on getting better at. I've currently got Mei (full Foundry build) and Lucas (Nightmare Ed. and One Born Every Minute). I'm looking to pick up Misaki/Last Blossom and am considering her Core Box and Crime Syndicate - I love her aesthetic. What do people recommend as the best initial boxes to grab for Misaki beside core and Crime Syndicate. I'm debating Thunder Archers, Lords of War, or Karmic Debt. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!