Justin Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 What did you all think of the stories in Crossroads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengt Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I think I need some bigger binoculars to read them from across the Atlantic, and please hold the book steady! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 They are the first thing I'll be reading when I get the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Mcmold Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 What Joel said. I hope it arrives soon, Crossroad is the most anticipated thing from everything I've ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiglitz Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Must. Get. Book. ... Must. Read. Stories. ... Damit! Why is Gen Con in the U.S.? We should totally start our own Gen Con ... With Blackjack. And Hookers. Hmmm ... Idea forming. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I couldn't justify $22 Shipping for the crossroads book so i'll have to wait for release over here in the UK. When is that Justin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeleteAccount Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Kind of a bad time frame to make this thread since only the Euro crowd is connected right now (and god knows we won't be seeing the book in a while), though if you send me a pdf with the fluff, I will send you an essay with all of my impressions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wessex Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 England used to have a GenCon. It was held in Skegness. Work that one out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjungledog Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 My book should be here this week sometime. My Ninja should be shipping it to me today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocSchlock Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Probably the best fluff book by far. My absolute favorites in bold: The Best:Kaeris (Well done, Justin!), Lucius, Molly & Kirai, McCabe, Dreamer, Jacky Jacky Jack Daw Not the Best: Shenlong (Not at all what I envisioned from the artwork and kinda tame.), Hamelin, Collodi (not as creepy as I expected based on past stories) All other stories were good, but not enough to explicitly mention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeardyDan Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 if you scan the book & upload a pdf ill let you know as BENGT said, kinda hard to read from Europe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrouchingMoose Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Haven't had a chance to read them yet, but I breifly discussed Lucius with my wife who did read that one and aparently it was really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godlyness Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I enjoyed them. Just finished reading dreamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Barrows Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Probably the best fluff book by far. My absolute favorites in bold: The Best:Kaeris (Well done, Justin!), Lucius, Molly & Kirai, McCabe, Dreamer, Jacky Jacky Jack Daw Not the Best: Shenlong (Not at all what I envisioned from the artwork and kinda tame.), Hamelin, Collodi (not as creepy as I expected based on past stories) All other stories were good, but not enough to explicitly mention. Do you mean "Molly's" and "Kirai's" story? Or do you mean "Molly and Kirai's" story? Inquiring minds want to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocSchlock Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Molly & Kirai share one extra long story. It's good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnternalVoid Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 .... Want my book Seriously, when I was sitting discussion what to order at Gencon several said they would wait for the book as they would prefer to have the cards for rules. I said I wanted the book because I wanted to read all the fluff. And I am waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_D Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Must. Get. Book. ... Must. Read. Stories. ... Damit! Why is Gen Con in the U.S.? We should totally start our own Gen Con ... With Blackjack. And Hookers. Hmmm ... Idea forming. We in the penal Colony feel your pain 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm enjoying most of the stories so far, though I wish a few of them could have been a bit better edited. It's mostly just minor issues here and there, but it's something that tends to stick out when I read things. I haven't finished the Ten Thunders stories yet, but otherwise the whole book is pretty great. I was surprised to see that Mancha Roja is apparently the Lord of Tekken. @___@ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentat_Canis Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 So I am about half way through the book and while I have really liked the stories so far I do have one major issue. You have not moved overarching story forward in now the last 3 books. I am only through half the book so that could change but I would doubt it and my big question is now 3 books into this trend are we going to move forward with the story or are we just going to get more side stories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 So I am about half way through the book and while I have really liked the stories so far I do have one major issue. You have not moved overarching story forward in now the last 3 books. Eh, I disagree. We've seen the Gremlins come together at Zoraida's behest to form their own faction, and references to Lucius grabbing up more power as he distances the Governor from everyone else, as well as Jack Daw floating around and causing chaos in the outlying towns. There might not be cataclysmic events happening, but after the earthquake/plague/magma plumes, I think that Malifaux could do with a period of rest as the various characters take care of their personal business. There's been a *lot* of character development lately, even just in the recent Molly and Kirai stories with Molly breaking away from Seamus and Kirai coming out of her depression to find a new calling that isn't just emo revenge. So, while the story of Malifaux proper might not be moving forward as much as before, I very much like that it's giving the characters time to advance their own stories. One need only look back at Legend of the Five Rings to see what sort of a mess you get if you throw too many world-shaking events at the story one after the other. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippodruid Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Still no Marcus story. I really enjoyed the Dreamer and Hamelin stories. I like Hoffman's story, too, mostly for the change it brings to his character (but honestly, who hires guardsmen with the Hoff?). Ulix's story was a fun read, and I liked the glut of background information in Lucius's, plus the character is just cool. He must be a blast to write. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 The God Emperor of Mankind cant die every book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnternalVoid Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Still no Marcus story. I really enjoyed the Dreamer and Hamelin stories. I like Hoffman's story, too, mostly for the change it brings to his character (but honestly, who hires guardsmen with the Hoff?). Ulix's story was a fun read, and I liked the glut of background information in Lucius's, plus the character is just cool. He must be a blast to write. *Raises Hand* Not last week but the week before for Hoffman I had 6 Guardsman models *Two Guild Guard, two Guild Hounds, and Two Wardens*. I really wanted to play Hoffman and we flipped Reconnitter so I threw the two guards and two hounds in to boost my numbers and help with protect territory, they served Hoffman well even if one guard and both dogs died by the end of the game. Took out 2 Necropunks, a punk zombie, and some fire from two crooked men. That said I reiterate, I want my book to read all these and all you people are not helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaria0 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Normally I'm not a huge fan, but this book really made me look at the Gremlins differently. I'm still not going to play them, but I've really enjoyed their stories. I felt like I got a lot of insight into the Wave 2 masters in this book, a feel for who they are. I admit, I'd like to see the Wave 1 masters get the same detailed, individual treatment. I know at least a couple of them have in Wyrd Chronicles, so I'll hold out hope there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Bump now that more books are out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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