Jonas Albrecht Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 We're running on Hypothetical Fuel here, but if indeed the next book is full of various named Minions getting an upgrade, which are you looking forward to the most? Which upgrades would be a nice surprise? Obviously, I'm looking forward to Francisco Ortega. In all of Malifaux, he's my favorite character, and I'd love to see him get an upgrade that matches his fluff. What would be more surprising, but I think enjoyed by a lot of people here, is a Nightmare Teddy leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin1981 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) SPOILER: I'll vote samuel hopkins. However after reading book 3 fluff it wouldn't surprise me if he becomes a master instead of a henchmen (I look through my crystal ball and cast some runes and I see sonya leaving the guild faction). Edited September 3, 2011 by Odin1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 No spoiler block eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bigglesworth Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Both great picks. What is interesting about the question is I'm having a hard time seeing anyone outside of outcasts and guild getting the bump. I'm not through all the fluff but I do like the idea of franny getting a bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin1981 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Opps my bad I forgot. I present both my wrists to be whipped by rulers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 (edited) Opps my bad I forgot. I present both my wrists to be whipped by rulers. No no, your post is fine. I posted a major spoiler in blocks, thinking this board had them. Both great picks. What is interesting about the question is I'm having a hard time seeing anyone outside of outcasts and guild getting the bump. I'm not through all the fluff but I do like the idea of franny getting a bump. Joss, Cassandra, Snowstorm, Myranda for Arcanist. Edited September 3, 2011 by Jonas Albrecht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gensuke626 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Who am I looking forward to? Molly. Cause Molly and Philip and Ponto are Awesome. Who do I suspect is going to make the jump from Minion to Henchman/Master status? Hopkins & Misaki. Who do I suspect is going to make the jump from Henchman to Master? Lucius. Also I think the possibility is there for Sonia, Perdita, Leveticus, Zoraida, and/or Pandora to faction jump. Possibly not to existing factions for some of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bigglesworth Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I guess I have to finish book 3 fluff to see more hints. So far guild and ressers. Seem to be the main focus. I would like to see Phillips pop up as playable either as unique or henchman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetid Strumpet Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I doubt we will see any new masters for awhile. Granted it is not definite, but Eric J said in a podcast interview that Wyrd is currently happen with the amount of masters in the game, and that they would most likely look to Henchmen to expand in the future. I doubt therefore any new masters will be in the next book. I think there will be new henchmen, like Misaki. Personally I'm hoping the next book deluges us with Horrors, as Molly's special forces still have the smallest selection of them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Luck Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I reckon Lucius is already at master level power, but chooses not to show it. +1 for Misaki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I doubt we will see any new masters for awhile. Granted it is not definite, but Eric J said in a podcast interview that Wyrd is currently happen with the amount of masters in the game, and that they would most likely look to Henchmen to expand in the future. I doubt therefore any new masters will be in the next book. I think there will be new henchmen, like Misaki. Personally I'm hoping the next book deluges us with Horrors, as Molly's special forces still have the smallest selection of them all. Which is sort of a subquestion: What would the hiring restrictions be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gensuke626 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Which is sort of a subquestion: What would the hiring restrictions be? I figure Misaki's Hiring restrictions would be SF Ten Thunders and Non-Unique Mercenaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I figure Misaki's Hiring restrictions would be SF Ten Thunders and Non-Unique Mercenaries. And Francisco's would be Family... and? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyled Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I wouldnt mind Rusty Alice getting the henchman upgrade. Keep the pistol, let her summon SPA in some fashion, give her a bit of Ramos in there somewhere plus a little card draw so she keeps that function for Levi. I could see her having custom SPAs for her special forces. Couple of differnt types, melee, shooting, etc. Merge 2 together get a mini Desolation Engine with bonuses for what types of custom SPAs were sacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Wall Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Id like to see Misaki, and Hopkins. Possibly Myranda and baby kade (with a toy box full of minions) as well. I mean come on, an angry rubber ducky and a jack in the box would just be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gensuke626 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 And Francisco's would be Family... and? Francisco strikes me as a Family and Guild Guard type to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Francisco strikes me as a Family and Guild Guard type to me... That seems like the obvious one, but it gives him a bit too much overlap with Lucius. Giving him access to Mercs might be a better way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011121 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'd like to see misaki as well. I think a western force would be pretty cool (other than the western spirits of Kirai's crew). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Coryphee! The Star Constructs could have their own group. I'm sure of it. [/blind, childlike longing] Actually, Cassandra would be interesting, though Showgirl-wise I'm not sure what other theater characters we haven't seen yet. The only ones I can think of are maybe a bartender and various backstage workers/performers. The ones who aren't on stage as much-- they still sing and dance, sure, but mostly just get stuff done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin1981 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I guess this would pertain to Tuesday specifically. Why would Cassandra need a upgrade? She already has use ss. She doesn't need anything else. She is by no means lacking in any department at the moment so why would you feel she needs upgraded to hencmen/master? Granted I just got back from the bar and am a little inebriated. I am just curious as to why you feel the need for cassie to be upgraded further? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Mathonwy Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Actually, Cassandra would be interesting, though Showgirl-wise I'm not sure what other theater characters we haven't seen yet. The only ones I can think of are maybe a bartender and various backstage workers/performers. The ones who aren't on stage as much-- they still sing and dance, sure, but mostly just get stuff done. We could see a juggler/knife thrower, an acrobat, or perhaps a bearded lady. Oh, wait. Maybe not that last one. A bit more circus than cabaret but OTOH there's already stage magic and fire breathing so the line is somewhat blurry already. I guess this would pertain to Tuesday specifically. Why would Cassandra need a upgrade? She already has use ss. She doesn't need anything else. She is by no means lacking in any department at the moment so why would you feel she needs upgraded to hencmen/master? The obvious thing that springs to mind is that then she could lead the crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin1981 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I guess from my humble opinion with that is why? You would need to give her hiring restrictions/unless full fleshed master and she can take everything colette already can so it wouldn't really be a new spin or anything it would just be a new and kinda from my opinion useless retool. Now granted if you really disliked colette and didn't want to include her it would make the most sense but to me atleast it would appear to be unneeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelious1424 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 The idea of Sonnia jumping ship from the Guild has always been a thought of mine, but I'd rather not see Wyrd go in that direction rules wise. The fluff for it is awesome, but having two of the same character from different factions would complicate things a bit I think. Sam Hopkins as a master. I say master because it fits the fluff better, and would give you a reason to still field regular Sam. He is already 8ss, bumping him up to say 9ss as a Henchmen means you'll prob never have a reason to not run Henchmen Sam. I'd like to see the Governor as a master. He is a character (in the fluff) that keeps getting better and more intriguing. I think it's time to unleash him upon the enemies if the Guild (that includes me haha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket_boy101 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned Nekima yet!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 The idea of Sonnia jumping ship from the Guild has always been a thought of mine, Well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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