Envy Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 What is the likelyhood of apps coming out for Malifaux? It would be really awesome if the Crew Creator, Rules Manual, and even the forum had apps for the iPhone and Android. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forar Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 The crew creator as an app would be amazing. I can use the web version on my 3GS, but it is *slow*, prohibitively enough that I almost never use it. Perhaps a phone upgrade will help (and hopefully one will happen in the next few weeks), but I'll have to wait and see. That said, my data plan is plenty permissive, but not having to load the site every time one wanted to toy with crews would likely be a blessing for many as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 The crew creator as an app would be amazing. I can use the web version on my 3GS, but it is *slow*, prohibitively enough that I almost never use it. Perhaps a phone upgrade will help (and hopefully one will happen in the next few weeks), but I'll have to wait and see. That said, my data plan is plenty permissive, but not having to load the site every time one wanted to toy with crews would likely be a blessing for many as well. Are you running on Android, if so just download the App and pop it in a folder then use your file manager to open the Crew.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forar Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Are you running on Android, if so just download the App and pop it in a folder then use your file manager to open the Crew.html Should've been clearer apparently. iPhone 3GS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 More than just a crew creator, I'd really like to see an app that allowed you to track your crew and their status effects, and wounds, as well as your VPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausplosions Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Are you running on Android, if so just download the App and pop it in a folder then use your file manager to open the Crew.html Huh? If I use my phone and "save link as" it saves a .php file. Which my phone can't do anything with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 if Wyrd is thinking about doing an iOS/Android app, please learn from PP's War Room issues. That being said, please make one that has all the model cards, rules and crew creator. It doesn't have to record damage. Just keep it simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) I think this poll needs to be worded better. The key word I disagree with here is "Should". Malifaux doesn't need apps and I'm quite happy playing the game without using an application on my phone or ipad. I find it much easier to flick through the A5 rules manual than a pdf file and when it comes to tracking wounds and status effects and strategies/schemes, I enjoy using counters, cards and a white-board marker. Hell, even a crew creator is largely unneeded for me since these days I can build a list in my head for almost any crew in the game. Thus, I disagree that there "should" be apps available for Malifaux. I get along just fine without them and I believe their inclusion is neither necessary nor beneficial to my gaming experience. That said, I would "like" to see an app for Malifaux/Puppet Wars that allows me to save lists and track my collection. Bascially I want a direct port of the old Warmachine iBodger app, but for Malifaux. It's not necessary, but it's certainly fun (I love that kind of record keeping) and I'd gladly purchase such a program. EDIT: In regards to a forum App, making the Wyrd forums available through tapatalk would be very useful from my perspective. . Edited September 5, 2012 by Rathnard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ratty do you know how or if I'd be able to use the downloadable crew build on a Kindle Fire? And if so: How. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Albrecht Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Rathnard, you make a great argument for why you don't want an app. Is there an argument for why there shouldn't be one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I agree with Rathnard. Direct port of the now defuct iBodger app but with the complete Malifaux model cards. again, if WYRD is actually thinking of making an app, please learn from PP's War Room issues/mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Jonas: Well in all honesty, there's no valid reason why Malifaux "shouldn't" have apps available for it. I just took issue with the implication behind the wording that Apps are a necessary addition to Malifaux. In other words, I was being picky. It's clear that other people would like some kind of in-game tracker and crew builder for Malifaux. So I guess if there's enough interest then yeah - it might be worth making one. But for me, I just wouldn't find it useful to me at all. All I want is iBodger. Edited September 5, 2012 by Rathnard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Ratty do you know how or if I'd be able to use the downloadable crew build on a Kindle Fire? And if so: How. there is a zip for with the necessary files on my downloads page under Ratty_Apps If you pop that onto your device and then open the Crew.html in you browser it should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Metal Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The crew creator would be nice along with easy access stat cards. I would love an easy way to record game results and statistics on my iPhone. Something like Nix's spreadsheet only easier to use and phone friendly would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I'd be afraid I'd use a dry erase marker on my Kindle Fire at some point lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupusFerreus Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 A crew creator app could be beneficial for newer players who can't do it all in ther head, with some of the "tad" more complex things: daydreams, guild hounds etc. I'd certainly appreciate one. Also I just bought an iPad so that would be lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envy Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 It’s really just a thought I had since I don’t have internet at home. It would be nice to just use an app to post something to the forum, or help figure out crew sizes or just have fun seeing what all the possible crews are. Going to the website on my phone kills my battery and is hard for me to read. I personally do not see how an app would make game play any better. I do like the idea of an app that alows you to track what models you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilus Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Are you running on Android, if so just download the App and pop it in a folder then use your file manager to open the Crew.html Yeah but I think we are looking for something more optimized for a phone screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rameses Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Way to go Ratty! I tried to install the downloadable crew builder onto my Kindle Fire and couldn't get it to work so I called on kindle support to get some help. Now because I downloaded your app: my warranty is null and voided. Just kidding about being upset. I am not. But I did want to mention that the kindle fire runs a pseudo-andriod OS. Not sure what meant but kindle support was adament that the kindle fire would not run the crew builder. For that I am sad. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshimartian Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 To the powers that be: vBulletin (the power behind these very forums) does support mobile forum apps, numerous other forums they power are on Google Play. Maybe something worth looking into... As for other things, not necessary but could definitely be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychocamel Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I use one of the free drawing type programs on the ipad for keeping track. I take a photo of my crew with an Ipad, then write their max hp on each model, and put a dot underneath for every wound lost. Of course you erase a dot for each wound regained. I also leave space for soul stone count, objectives and round count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjahamster Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Way to go Ratty! I tried to install the downloadable crew builder onto my Kindle Fire and couldn't get it to work so I called on kindle support to get some help. Now because I downloaded your app: my warranty is null and voided. Just kidding about being upset. I am not. But I did want to mention that the kindle fire runs a pseudo-andriod OS. Not sure what meant but kindle support was adament that the kindle fire would not run the crew builder. For that I am sad. Peace TBH it sounds like amazon support are talking crap. All you downloaded was an offline website, that in no way should invalidate your warranty or anything like that. It sounds like they thought you had installed an app from outside the amazon store - which they don't like. If you refer to it as an offline website rather than an app you'll probably have more luck getting help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierowmaniac Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I'll be the luddite in this conversation then I really don't like to see people just tinkering with their phones/ipads during games, never mind making using the phone/ipad an integral part of the game To be fair though I work on a PC all day, so my relationship with Tech is generaly soured by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestor Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 there is a zip for with the necessary files on my downloads page under Ratty_Apps If you pop that onto your device and then open the Crew.html in you browser it should work I did this on my Samsung Galaxy 3 and it opened fine but I could not make any changes, it only allowed me to choose Guild. Why would you do that to someone?!?!! Kidding! Any tips to get the offline website working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 try a different browser? I use Dolphin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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