Wild Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 I was browsing the GW section on Wayland games earlier, but I can't really afford what I want from there, so I moved out into the other sections and came across Malifaux What I know is interesting to me, but that's basically, you have a handful of minis forming a gang, and you use cards to do stuff....so yeah, I have a lot to learn BUT! I wanna get into this over xmas, so what would I need to get started? the rulebook? (And if I get the version 2 book Rising Power or something do I still need the other one?) and a deck of Fate Cards per player? And then there's the minis! What's a decent starting gang cost? Do I just buy a box with a Master(?) and some minions(?) I'm not sure which faction to go for, and since I'll be playing with family I'm gonna need two gangs....I was thinking of buying one or two boxes from each faction so I can try a little of everything...but I don't really know how any play...so any help would be most appreciated Also! Where can I get the rules in the UK (preferably before xmas) as Wayland is out of stock, Arcane minis is out of stock...Maelstrom has them, but I hear bad things about them from warseer Anyways...sorry this was such a long post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxXhayzelXxx Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hello good sir! Firstly i would lke to welcome you into the world of Malifaux. You will quickly come to realise that the best faction (in my eyes) are the Neverborn. I'm Princess Hayzel and if you wanted a nice crew to start with, try the Lilith crew set. They are simply wonderful! However, the best way to choose your first few crews are to go with the ones that appeal to you. If you have any questions Neverborn related please dont hesitate to ask. A good person to have on your side if you want to get to know the rules ect is my lovely Master, Karn. He is splendid to talk too! Hope you are having a wonderful day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebormills Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 re stock try firestorm in Cardiff ps they had pretty good stock last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Thanks so much! I don't know if I can get to the shop in person (I live in Swansea...and I don't have a car, so it would be awkward to get there) But they have it on the site so maybe I'll order all my Malifaux there for xmas Oh and Hayzel, sorry for not answering you, didn't see your post, SORRY!! But I was thinking of getting the Dreamer set...although I also like that Decemberists set (Which I believe is an Arcanist set...but it's mainly for the top hatted master ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkeyKungFu Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Thanks so much! I don't know if I can get to the shop in person (I live in Swansea...and I don't have a car, so it would be awkward to get there) But they have it on the site so maybe I'll order all my Malifaux there for xmas Oh and Hayzel, sorry for not answering you, didn't see your post, SORRY!! But I was thinking of getting the Dreamer set...although I also like that Decemberists set (Which I believe is an Arcanist set...but it's mainly for the top hatted master ) Welcome to Malifaux. Rasputina is a good starting set and especially if you love the models. A good place to look which regularly restocks is Maelstrom games. 10% of retail prices and over christmas type in ITSCHRISTMAS into the voucher codes box and you will get an extra 16% off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberakuma Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 welcome might be worth popping along to firestorm as from what i can tell there one of the few gaming stores in wales where you'll be able to play malifaux, if you fancy branching out from playing against your family not sure if maelstrom are really worth avoiding it does take a while for them to get in touch with you over order matters but they do some pretty decent offers with a large amount of discount quite regularly, the worst i've had with them is they've split an order as some items weren't in stock so sending out what they had for me to bide my time whilst waiting for the other stuff to come in....just sucks that it was a pinning set and i really need those pins to get the arms attached to my coryphee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 The only reason I've heard to avoid Maelstrom is that apparently they often wait a long time to send out orders and don't seem to care about customer complaints, and since I want them by xmas I was worried about that.....but if you guys say they're good I might give them a chance, especially with that extra 16% off And I'll probably try and get to Firestorm in the new year, but it's about an hours train ride away so not an easy place to reach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberakuma Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 that extra 16% off ended last week as far as i'm aware and i understand your concerns i got an order to them during that offer so i could have stuff to paint over christmas instead of watching crap re-runs fingers crossed i'll have it all by then might be worth doing a google search for discount codes as there's usually an active one out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Luck Posted December 11, 2010 Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hi! I'd recommend Firestorm for your Malifaux needs. Theres a few of us who play it there on a Thrusday - drop me a PM if you are considering coming down and I'll give you a game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Posted December 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2010 How's this for a couple of lists, I want them to play against each other without either being an easy win 1 x Ortega Gunslingers Box 1 x Abuela Ortega 1 x Purifying Flame 1 X Peacekeeper 1 x Cult of December 1 x December Acolyte 1 x Essence of Power 1 x Steamborg Executioner Keep in mind, I have very little idea what I'm doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 looks decent, only problem is, the purifying flame is Sonnia Criid's personal totem, you wont be able to use it with Perdita i dont know anythign about the arcanist stuff tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Looks like you got a bunch of members helping you out with the army selection, so I'm just going to stick my head in here and welcome you to the game and to the forums. We're glad that both caught your attention, and I really hope both the game and forums end up being a ton of fun for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxXhayzelXxx Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Good luck with all your future endeavours my dear! *disappears into shadow* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xango Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Welcome to this great game, Perditas list is ok but with Rasputina add the december acolyte and some hoarcat pride and you have a crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Welcome my fellow welshman, the infiltration continues apace! On a serious note, I too am a complete newbie to Malifaux and am still waiting for my rulebooks to arrive. i ordered them with MAelstrom but they were out of stock when I did so, so I guess i can't complain too loudly loL! And I've never had problems with them in the past, so would recommend them to you. Anyway, if I'm ever down in the south, i may have to look you up for a game! Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apricotsoup Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Welcome my fellow welshman, the infiltration continues apace! On a serious note, I too am a complete newbie to Malifaux and am still waiting for my rulebooks to arrive. i ordered them with MAelstrom but they were out of stock when I did so, so I guess i can't complain too loudly loL! And I've never had problems with them in the past, so would recommend them to you. Anyway, if I'm ever down in the south, i may have to look you up for a game! Alan Welcome, also maelstron have apparently shipped my rising powers book yesterday which was ordered a week ago so hopefully they should be getting through their orders :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Caroland Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Welcome to Wyrd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberakuma Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hi! I'd recommend Firestorm for your Malifaux needs. Theres a few of us who play it there on a Thrusday - drop me a PM if you are considering coming down and I'll give you a game! i may take you up on this once i've got my crew painted...even if you didn't offer me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolution Black Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Welcome, also maelstron have apparently shipped my rising powers book yesterday which was ordered a week ago so hopefully they should be getting through their orders :3 Just checked my Maelstrom Account.........the two books were shipped yesterday!! YAYYYYYY!!! Ok, in a rare gesture of generosity, I am willing to share this delightful bag of candy that Princess Hayzel gave me to all and sundry....no, go on I insist. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Amos Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Rule number 4c in Malifaux: Don't accept candy from strangers. Rule 4: Nothing worth having is free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Luck Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 i may take you up on this once i've got my crew painted...even if you didn't offer me lol I would love to have a game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberakuma Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 me too but i know bugger all of the rules and i'm still waiting on some bits to get delivered to crack on with painting the show girls and my fate deck too so i doubt i'll manage a game this side of christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Luck Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 That's fine. Gives me enough time to pump out two more crews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebormills Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 That's fine. Gives me enough time to pump out two more crews. Im a Total Noob Ill have to arrange a game as well... ill be in cardiff on the odd occasion...but Thursday is not normally good for me Im impressed by the shop only found out about it late last month. Seems like a nice bunch in shop + decent blokes as customers as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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