paradox Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've taken a look over teh site here an talked with some of the locals. I'll probably grab a starter box, but I'm trying to decide between a few. Based on models, I like the following: Death Marshals Rasputina Lillith Victorias Based on the write ups and talk about how they play, they also all seem like good options. Each sounds to have things I'd enjoy. When I get a chance, I'm going to try a game or two, but I'd appreciate some more in-depth discussion about each set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryWard Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 What kind of play style are you after, and what's worked for you in other miniature games as a general army vibe? Do you want close combat, ranged combat, board control, lots of fodder, fewer heavy-hitters, or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Death Marshals: As with any Guild crew, The death Marshals are a straightforward, direct damage force. The whole crew is definitely good at keeping things dead. Lady J is a meat grinder in melee...She has some good abilities against undead, but mainly she just kills things. The Judge and the DM are also geared towards fighting the Res, but most of their abilities are pretty straightforward. Rasputina: The Ice Witch is a very straightforward master, having a lot of direct damage spells/abilities. However, what sets her apart is her capacity for board control. Her ice pillars spell and freeze over ability both help funnel enemies into killing zones for Rasputina's minions. Lilith: Again, an easy master to use. the idea with Lilith is to get her into melee as fast as possible. Good thing she and her Neph are one of the fastest crews out there. They run, fly, and use spells to get to the enemy quickly, then destroy them in melee. Victoria's: They are a little sneakier masters, however both are still proficient in combat. When using an outcast crew, there are a lot of unique specialists which can be purchased, Hans, Johann, Taelor, etc... each bring something new to the table. meanwhile, the Vic twins just kill people. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Thanks! I wouldn't say I'm looking for a particular playstyle per se, but I am a bit more of a direct player in general. Rasputina sounds like she is ranged/magic with melee followers? Lillith sounds all melee. The Outcast look like a mixed bag. What about Death Marshals? More melee? Ranged? Mixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Khan Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 What you said above sounds correct: Rasputina has a lot of ranged/direct damage magic and some nice melee intensive minions. Lilith is all melee and speed. Outcasts are mixed, each having individual strengths/weaknesses. The Death Marshals are mostly melee, however also have ranged attacks. They are more specialized in the "killing undead" department than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 So with Death Marshals, they kill undead, but mostly in melee? Ranged options being limited/supplimental? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblyn13 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) So with Death Marshals, they kill undead, but mostly in melee? Ranged options being limited/supplimental? They have Peacebringers so they have range and melee, however their big nasty is those coffins they swing around allowing them to entomb the opponent. Edited August 20, 2009 by goblyn13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 So with Death Marshals, they kill undead, but mostly in melee? Ranged options being limited/supplimental? I would say supplemental. There ranged combat is actually pretty good, but its 2nd to there massive melee output. They are best against undead but they are still really good across the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradox Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Nerd Elemental gave me a demo tonight. I had Death Marshals vs Rasputina. I made it out with one wounded Marshal. Figure I'll pick up a Death Marshals box down the line here. We'll see where it goes from there. Thanks Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimwolf Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Death Marshalls Rock!! Nice choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Nerd Elemental gave me a demo tonight. I had Death Marshals vs Rasputina. I made it out with one wounded Marshal. Figure I'll pick up a Death Marshals box down the line here. We'll see where it goes from there. Thanks Dave! It was 'Dox's first game so there was some jerky play, but I think it was a pretty good game in the end! My 'Tina force was chewed right up and all that was left was my girl against his three Marshals. She cleaned house down to that one Marshal and with my wounds remaining, he would have had to flip the severe damage to kill her. So what does he do? He flips Red Joker on damage, flips for the add and gets another severe with a 12 or 13 and had a Critical Strike added with the rams for a total of 12 damage on her! Popped a cap right between her frigidbitch eyes! awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHalo Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 This thread was super helpful, because I too am struggling to decide which faction I'd like to pick up. I'll wait until the rule book I have on order comes to make a final decision, but it's good to read a bit about how the factions all play. I was wondering, what is one of the more under-played factions in the game (if there is one)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdelemental Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 There isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Yeah, honestly, judging from sales there really hasn't been any of the 5 factions that are being purchased less than any other. Except Leveticus, we haven't sold a SINGLE Leveticus box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kealios Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I think that deserves a back-handed slap :slap: hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimwolf Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Teasing isn't nice Eric... Now off to your room, no supper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Don't worry. The loyal Leveticus followers will make up for that in double time. Especially when the Engine comes out. Such a beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isoulle Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Don't worry. The loyal Leveticus followers will make up for that in double time. Especially when the Engine comes out. Such a beautiful model. *Runs into the room* Sorry I'm late. Did someone say Leveticus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 no, someone said Leveticus...I don't know who this Leviticus fellow is you and Buggy keep talking about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensfan Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Nerd Elemental gave me a demo tonight. I had Death Marshals vs Rasputina. I made it out with one wounded Marshal. Figure I'll pick up a Death Marshals box down the line here. We'll see where it goes from there. Thanks Dave! Yo Doxy! How you doing man. Good to see you here hanging out in Malifaux. Wise choice on the Guild and Lady Justice. Awesome set to start out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isoulle Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 no, someone said Leveticus...I don't know who this Leveticus fellow is you and Buggy keep talking about... *Sniff Sniff* Don't even joke about that. You can be so mean sometimes Eric... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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