dorril Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Wife and I are looking at some of the new crews to get started in malifaux. We dont have a rulebook yet since the one I want seems to be consistently sold out. Outside of crews what do we need to get going? Can we look at the rules before buying? Is there a gaming group near albany? Also we are looking at Collete and Ulix for starters. Anything terrible there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkdork Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 So I just started with my brother, and there is an awesome site out there for newbies: https://pullmyfinger.wikispaces.com/ Just make sure you're looking at the 2nd edition versions of the guides. The right pages should have "M2E" in the title. If you don't mind .pdf versions (with clickable page numbers), drivethrurpg has the mini-book for $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 You'll need: Rules (ie mini rulebook or the larger core M2e rulebook) Stat Cards (come with the models) Tape Measures Fate Decks Markers (game generally uses 30mm round markers for various things, but for learning coins work in a pinch. Most people use blank 30mm bases) Dry erase markers (they work on the stat cards) or small dice (either option works for wound/condition tracking) If you know you want those models based on the look, regardless of their rules, then you can pick them up and they come with the Stat cards required to play them. That and the mini-rulebook will get you started. I'd recommend a fate deck for each of you; technically you can use a regular poker deck with jokers but having to constantly do the suit-conversion and remembering jacks-queens-kings are 11-12-13 can be a bit much on top of learning the game. I'd also very much recommend finding someone that knows the game to run you through the demo so you can more easily pick up the basics without spending too much time flipping through the rulebook; they'll be able to quickly answer whatever questions you have and get you playing more quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Can I get fate decks for the price of a deck of cards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks on the pdf version too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Current fate decks retail for $12 and should be available anywhere that sells Malifaux stuff. You might even be able to find some second hand for cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 There's also a starter box coming out, should be available later this month. $65 for two 4-model crews (one Guild one Neverborn), quick-start rules and a digital download of the full mini rules manual, two fate decks, and two tape measures. If you're not into the models it's probably not worthwhile though; none would be useable by Colette or Ulix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Also FYI, Colette's plastic crew box is apparently coming out in September and Ulix is not out until December, though both are currently available on Wyrd's webstore for a very limited time during the GenCon sale. I don't expect the sale to carry on past today, but they haven't announced when exactly they're closing the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Lebanon is near Albany! We haven't been playing much lately, but I am trying to goad the boys into it soon. New blood would probably be helpful for the effort! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Mach_5, do those sales mean we get them sooner or that we still need to wait for release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 The Gencon sales are a "Get it now or when it is later released" type thing. So for Ulix, if December is correct (I had not yet heard a date) will not be available again until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 The December date is based on the presale listed on the war store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach_5 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yeah, they're available to buy now during the sale (probably won't ship right away, gen con sale sometimes takes a few weeks to ship), but you'll certainly get the ulix and Colette boxes well in advance of their general release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcalla Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I don't know about Ulix, but Collette can be a bit trixy to learn to play with. Rasputina and Kaeris are both female masters and fall a bit more in line with the core rules of the game. Also they are arcanists so will have some synergy with Collette. The above being said, if you really like the look/background of Collette's crew then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkdork Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 My .02 as a fellow newcomer: The fate decks are super fun, and though a bit slippery, they're super durable. They won't mark up, which would be an issue long-term for normal cards. They also have great artwork and really add to the feel. Part of what I like about skirmish games is how much more quickly you get to the full aesthetic compared to battle games. Fate decks are an important part of that full aesthetic, imo. Plus, when you cheat down your own master's card for the win, it's just devilishly satisfying :) That starter set is an awesome deal, btw! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Looks like the GenCon stuff will be available online until Thursday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Bought some stuff along with two decks. Get a miss ann thrope (like what they did there) model too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Will be learning and maybe joining a game or two in the future/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNathanson Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Plus, when you cheat down your own master's card for the win, it's just devilishly satisfying :) Sometimes I wonder how we ever got wives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Sometimes I wonder how we ever got wives. I am guessing it involved a satisfying sort of cheating? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkdork Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Sometimes I wonder how we ever got wives.I am looking at the answer right now...... Awwww yeah, wives love a penis joke! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcalla Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 The fate decks do really help put you in the world. My Favorite deck at the moment is the 2012 walpalurgis deck. Its got the old tyme'y astetic to it. I really like the backs of that deck. (ps if anyone has an extra I'm looking to aquire more than one) The newer plastic cards are awesome, they last forever barring some outside damage. Poker card technology has advanced signifigantly in the past 10 years since the popularity boom of poker thanks to TV. So Good for us we get the benifit of an industry that is very hard on cards. Also if you missed out on anything that will be a way later release, I just heard that Wyrd will have some leftovers from the conn into the webstore this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 We bought McMourning and Collette. I know I switched from the hog guy but thought I would give Dr. Frankenstein (pronounced Fronkenstene) a go. I like the idea of monsters or undead dogs as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Got the models today. Smaller than I had imagined and very detailed. Got a free missanthrope and malifaux child in the box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorril Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Can anyone recommend a good way to learn with two noobs? Specifically, we have the McMourning and Collette crews. What models should we use? What kind of mission is good? Some limited terrain I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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