Popular Post Kyle Posted August 11, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hey Wyrdos, This week, we’ve let Waldo do his own thing. Was it a mistake? Well, let’s watch this trailer to find out: Oh. Everything’s on fire? That seems fine. Over the last few weeks, the incredible Wyrd community has helped us reveal some of our plans in how we are reshaping the meta of Malifaux. Through their channels, we’ve been able to showcase new titles for existing Masters, as well as new models that fit multiple keywords. And we’re just getting started; community reveals will continue up to September 10th, right before we head to Gen Con. This week, we’re showing off Malifaux’s newest expansion, and the events that have transpired to bring us here. In Malifaux Burns, the latest book for M3E, the Burning Man has arrived. For the last few years, the failed experiment of the former Governor-General has been causing havoc on Earth, warping mankind from the clouds above. His portals have opened in both sea and sky, letting loose creatures that even the most imaginative minds could not fathom. His path of destruction is random and without remorse, and now he’s here… back where it all started. With this expansion, we have created new ways to play every keyword by re-designing Masters from the ground up. Not only do these titles create strengths where there were once weaknesses, but they also create questions for your opponent to ask as soon as the crew building begins. What version of Ulix is my opponent playing? Should I bring counters to his grow mechanics or his fiery pig steed? Which version fits the current pool of Strategies and Schemes? We wanted to expand the ways you play a specific keyword or crew so that they are viable in more pools and are competitive in more instances, while also making existing Masters that don’t see as much play reach the table more often, as well. Hidden information between players before the game even starts has been a staple in previous editions, such as through Upgrades and even scoring points. We’ve learned a lot from those iterations, and believe that this approach further pushes specialization of a single keyword, which keeps the barrier of entry low and tactical decisions high, while staying true to the many secrets that Malifaux has to offer. Even from a lore perspective, with Malifaux Burns, we’re harkening back to the past to take another look at how we used to tell stories on a grander scale. Like First Edition, the story in Malifaux Burns will be broad and expansive, covering the details of what happened to the 8 Masters who have been corrupted by the Burning Man’s sudden arrival. It’s the largest single story ever written for a Malifaux book (because creating new ways to play 54 Masters wasn’t enough), and we can’t wait for you to experience it. Let’s take a look at two of those corrupted Masters, and how the Burning Man is reshaping their story and how they play on the table. Ever since she and her followers fled their home in the Quarantine Zone, Reva Cortinas dreamt of darkness. That darkness was like her former prison in the attic; she was trapped and unable to free herself. But from the shadows that consumed her dreams, a voice whispered out to her. A guiding light. A brilliant flame. Like Reva, her faithful followers are guided by the newly lit lantern, unafraid of the darkness beyond. Reva’s new title is Luminary, a reflection of who she is as a leader and of the fire that guides her. While she lost her horse, she gained a vision. For Anasalea Kaeris, she always embraced the chaos that an unruly fire could create. It was the never the endless flames that burned her. The stress and strain of Ramos’ absence, the rift between the Union and the Arcanists widening, and the Guild marching in and taking out freethinkers and mages alike… it had gone on for too long, and was too much a burden for anyone to bear. When the Burning Man came to Malifaux, it was only a matter of time before she broke. As her title suggests, in the ashes of her former self, she was Reborn. The Burning Man’s arrival woke latent magic in similar ways that many have experienced when crossing the Breach for the first time. His magic rent through reality and found purchase in vulnerable minds wherever he went. Deacon Hillcrest, who joins both Reva and Kaeris on the battlefield, is no exception. If the Doomseekers on Earth were the selected few to spread the word of the Burning Man’s cleansing fire, then Deacon Hillcrest is the chosen one in Malifaux. To him, the city must burn so that it can be remade in the Burning Man’s vision. There are prophecies in those flames. Deacon is here to reveal their meaning at whatever the cost. Thanks to the keyword system, we’re able to expand upon a crew’s story without having to rely on a single Faction to pull models and ideas from. When designing Deacon, and other dual-keyword characters like him, we found a space to develop interesting mechanics that bridge the gap between multiple keywords in unexpected ways without overwhelming players in this jam-packed release. You can pick up the Malifaux Burns expansion book, the Embrace the Ember box, and more during Gen Con. The official release for Malifaux Burns and other Malifaux content will be hitting local game store shelves starting October 2021. Stay tuned for upcoming Waldo’s Weeklies, where we’ll be showing off our upcoming plans and limited releases for Gen Con! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Git Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Damn! Dat Kaeris is so hot right right now... she could wrap a turd in foil and give it to the Queen as earrings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pallas4 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 I really like the new artworks on the video (Parker.... 🤩). But... you really don't want to show more Bayou profiles? XDDDD It's not my faction but only one master revealed... and it's a double faction. ^^ (edit; there is only one guild and outcasts revealed to, but it's not double faction :p) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solkan Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Kaeris‘s model: *cough* Size 2 *cough* 😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzlier Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 That book cover art is 🔥 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajorUndead Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 By the way, on the "upcoming" page, it shows a few boxes, like the dreamer/asami/ladi yume box. But it also shows a pair of master titles we didn't see yet : - Nexus, one of many (3) (3 little parasited kids as a master, looks fun). It am very curious to see how this "triple master models" work - Lucious, dishonorable (looks like an assassin) - Cavatica (dandy looking guy with skull face) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korrok Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Was hoping to see shtooks friends this week but we got alot of other things instead. Crazy amount of reveals today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marius Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Really liking how Wyrd has been doing the promotion of this and the reveals. Has been excellent and well thought out, enough time between teasers for each to get their time being discussed without being overshadowed. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Unless I'm missing it (entirely possible - didn't have coffee yet) Kaeris's card doesn't define what a Pyre marker is though it references it several times. I mean, by now we all know what they are but I still think they should be defined in the card since they aren't part of the core rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufess Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Math Mathonwy said: Unless I'm missing it (entirely possible - didn't have coffee yet) Kaeris's card doesn't define what a Pyre marker is though it references it several times. I mean, by now we all know what they are but I still think they should be defined in the card since they aren't part of the core rules. Defined in the Wreathed in Ash trigger under the Call to the Burning Man action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Rufess said: Defined in the Wreathed in Ash trigger under the Call to the Burning Man action. Just goes to underline the importance of coffee... ☕ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombified Kiwi Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I'm really hoping the upcoming models aren't preassembled. I had too many issues with woobly plastics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire5tone Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, ThreeBatts said: I'm really hoping the upcoming models aren't preassembled. I had too many issues with woobly plastics. they arent, "preassembled" aint on the box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangod Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 42 minutes ago, ThreeBatts said: I'm really hoping the upcoming models aren't preassembled. I had too many issues with woobly plastics. Speaking of, has there been any word on any changes in the material for the new TOS Starter? I'm really hoping they're made of something sterner than the Cult of the Burning Man boxes I picked up... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombified Kiwi Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I haven't seen anything mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebo Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 There's any place where we could find a brief explanation of the models that are being shown on other media? I would love to see aome explanation on why Von Schill looks like a Blood Bowl Blitzer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoisyAssassin Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 That should be from the stories in the upcoming Malifaux Burns book. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theamazingmrg Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/13/2021 at 6:04 PM, Zebo said: There's any place where we could find a brief explanation of the models that are being shown on other media? I would love to see aome explanation on why Von Schill looks like a Blood Bowl Blitzer. That's what the new book is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGrandpa Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Man, I've almost broken my keyboard by refreshing the website so much. I'm hooked on this release! So the book releases in October - Will it be available for digital purchase on the same date, and will the App be updated with the new masters shortly thereafter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipse Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 The story turn totally took me unawares, and I also love the concept of giving alt Master options while reducing production costs (so far I've found people I can split the boxes that were spoiled with). One thing that I noticed is that most of the Masters influenced by TBM are figures the faction's single representor in a specific role (some STORY SPOILDER ahead):Guild: Nellie is the voice of the Guild that are already in a big of a tight spot, trying to fight on several fronts, quell public unrest and continue sending SS back to Earth. If the Voice of Law goes cray-cray, that's very bad news. Guards and Bureaucrats alike might be cut off from the rest of the populace, having to hide behind closed doors, leaving the streets open for all sorts of shady prowlers.Arcanists: The Union is already fractured by Tony's decision, and Kaeris has always been a ticking time bomb, ready to explode. Who knows what and who is going to get burned to a crisp? I'm pretty sure she doesn't.Ressers: As @aquenaton already said, Reva was a beacon of hope, as well as a terribly good case in favor of inclusivity. Flaring that beacon up to eleven might be one of the saddest things that could happen in Malifaux. I know that terrible things have happened to all sorts of people, including children, but even if it was cruel, or unfair, that was just fate. Reva on the other hand has people (and not only) counting on her. I might not like her playstyle or crew that much, but storywise she is amazing imo. Should she betray expectations and wrecks her followers' newfound home I'm really going to be sad.Euripides: I don't really know anything about the story of Old One-Eye, but maybe the Keeper of the Old Ways embracing some new embers might prove the Age of Neverborn is truly finished.Outcasts: Unlike the other Masters in the list so far, Barrows is a surprise addition to me just like Euripides. I don't know much about his personality and motivations, but the art and title are badass as all hell and it really gets me stoked for what's in store for him.Bayou: I would not expect Ulix to be the one affected, but rather Som'er. Ulix is portrayed as the cunning uncle everybody wants to stay in good graces with. Maybe plotting alone with his pigs all this time got to him and just had to BURST out of him? In the vignette he already was preparing for stuff to come, so on second thought he could've been unhinged (more than usual for a gremlin) all along. Now that he is sponsoring the newest Bayou Bash, it's Pig Smash time!Ten Thunders: Misaki, the de-facto current leader, earned the position after cutting down her father and his supporters. After she tried to strongarm some small-time thugs, she discovered there was more to being a leader as well the alarming fact there is more under the surface of the Small Kingdom. With Youko pointing her in the Honeypot's direction, things could get VERY heated for the faction again; especially seeing as at least half of the Masters are out there doing their own thing.Explorers: Maxine was directly introduced in the vignette as having a spark of madness after using a TBM style portal to get to Malifaux. And while her being one of the 8 comes as no surprise, the actual, very pleasant surprise is that this hint was actually a valid plot point that was soon to be explored!! More importantly, she is the techno-geek of the club and the one the rest might be relying on for their best equipment. Imagine hunting vicious prey and your gun exploding; or diving underwater and a maniac shutting you off to drown; or digging deep into tombs in the depths of the earth and... You get the point. Overall, I'm quite excited for the story and new stuff to come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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