Dez wrote:Gr3y the game is really, really fun and easy to pick up. You can get into it for roughly $50 if you are including the new rulebook.

insaniak wrote:Love the rats. The Terrier is interesting as well...


A little puzzled as to what the 'Drill Sergeant' is supposed to be doing, and what is going on with his right hand. The pose, the facial expression and the slightly slap-dash outfit all sort of combine to not at all say 'Drill Sergeant' to me. Just some random guy with a truncheon.

The creepy kids are kind of awesome, though.

precinctomega wrote:Does anyone know the price point on this product?

Kroothawk wrote:August:


WYRTC101 - Terraclips - Streets of Malifaux - $49.00
WYRTC102 - Terraclips - Buildings of Malifaux - $49.00
WYRTC103 - Terraclips - Sewers of Malifaux - $49.00
WYRTC104 - Terraclips - Combo Pack - $18.00

Kroothawk wrote:Here preview pics of the final product "Sewers of Malifaux", scheduled for August:

World Works Games wrote:We finally had the opportunity to pull together a layout using all 3 products this past week. Below you'll see a bit of Streets, a dash of Buildings and a snortel of Sewers (I don't recommend snorteling sewers!)

USAGE NOTES:

Streets: In terms of the Streets used in the below photos, what you see there is less than one box. There are a few city infrastructure walls from Streets scattered throughout, elevating buildings and generally supporting the ramped street section. We hope to have more streets dedicated shots later next week.

Buildings: The Buildings used in the overview shot represents just under 2 boxes. There remained a healthy mix of roofing, walls, tiles, ladders, stairs in the left overs pile.

Of course, this is all sitting on top of the Sewers layout which we previewed for you last week

HOW MUCH IS IN EACH BOX?

Below these photos you'll find a breakdown of contents for each product which will help you determine your mileage. Because TerraClips allows you the freedom to design any layout, as high or as low as desired, it can be challenging to sum up what you can do with the product. What we're showing you here is where you can ultimately take your layouts with just a couple boxes of each product (with a ton of leftovers mind you).

We hope to further clarify how far you can push an individual box of content in coming weeks. You can expect a long and thorough range of overview support in the form of tutorials and general community support as we move forward.

We'll get there eventually

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER CLIPS!

Remember; clips are NOT included with the core product so don't forget to order your TerraClips Connector Combo Pack. Each connector pack comes with 40 t-clips, 40 i-clips and 40 L-clips and retails for $18.00 USD. We used approximately 1 box per product to achieve the large layout we're showing (so about 6 clip boxes total). There's nothing more frustrating than running out of the right clips so always air on the side of more clips.

Buildings of Malifaux

WYRTC102 - 3D Buildings of Malifaux - $49

8 - Double-Sided 6”X6” Floor Tiles

* 8 - Aged Wood
* 8 - Carved Stone


16 – Double-Sided 3”X3” Floor Tiles

* 16 - Aged Wood
* 16 - Carved Stone


24 - Double-Sided 6”X2” Wall Sections
24 - Double-Sided 3”X2” Wall Sections
70 – Double-Sided Roofing Components

* 26 - Exterior Trusses
* 26 - Interior Trusses
* 44 - Blue Tile Roofing
* 44 - Red Clay Roofing


3 - Single Width Stair Cases
1 - Double Width Stair Case
3 – Miniature-Friendly Functional Ladders
34 – Hand Rail Sections
36 - Modular Balcony Sections




Sewers Of Malifaux

WYRTC103 - 3D Sewers of Malifaux - $49

16 - Double-Sided 6”X6” Sewer Tiles

* 16 - Straight Aways
* 1 - Bridge Tile
* 4 - Transitions
* 2 - Collecting Pools
* 1 - Blank Tile
* 6 - Turns
* 1 - X-Intersection
* 1 - T-Intersection


32 – Double-Sided 3”X3” Sewer Tiles

* 24 - Straight
* 8 - Drains
* 4 - T's
* 16 - Blank
* 8 - Turns
* 4 - X's


24 - Double-Sided 3”X2” Wall Sections
24 - Double-Sided 6”X2” Wall Sections
3 - Single Width Stair Cases
1 - Double Width Stair Case
3 - Miniature-Friendly Functional Ladders
34 - Hand Rail Sections
36 – Modular Balcony Sections




Streets Of Malifaux

WYRTC101 - 3D Streets of Malifaux - $49

18 - Double-Sided 6”X6” Street Tiles

* 10 - Straight Aways
* 2 - Bridge Tiles
* 2 - Pools
* 2 - Alley Transitions
* 2 - Blank Tiles
* 6 - Turns
* 2 - X-Intersections
* 4 - T-Intersections
* 2 - Dead Ends
* 4 - Open Square


36 - Double-Sided 3”X3” Street Tiles

* 26 - Sidewalk
* 12 - Straights
* 18 - Alley
* 4 - Alley Transitions
* 8 - Turns
* 4 - Corners


24 - Double-Sided 6”X2” Wall Sections
24 - Double-Sided 3”X2” Wall Sections
3 - Single Width Stair Cases
1 - Double Width Stair Case
3 – Miniature Friendly Functional Ladders
20 – Hand Rail Sections

World Works Games wrote:

What are those counters I see ?
looks like corpse scrap some kind of a neverborn faction counter.
Are you making these as well?
I would buy a malifaux counter set the second it went up.

You caught our little secret bonus. We've included Malifaux tokens in every set which match the underlying terrain textures. There's even blank token punch outs that you can use for basing your miniatures so that they match the terrain.

The neat thing about them is that they are general enough to be used in other games as well.

MagickalMemories wrote:Damn.
Just when I was about to sip the Kool Aid. LOL
I was looking at those images, thinking "That's a damned nice set up for a $200 investment..." Then I caught the part about the clips not being included.
: (
That's kind of balls.

Eric

H.B.M.C. wrote:Wait, wait... hold up. You don't get clips in the box?

H.B.M.C. wrote:Wait, wait... hold up. You don't get clips in the box?

H.B.M.C. wrote:I can understand selling extra connectors for more complex designs, or even using extra connectors with what's in the box to enhance what's already there, but to not actually include the basic means to assemble the kit within the kit itself... that seems a bit harsh... especially when 'clips' is part of the product's name.

Itybih2ku wrote:
Well, you can do some searching around the internet. FRPGames is pre-ordering the boxes at 40, and the clips at 14.39 (us).

So for everything displayed so far: (1.5 sewers, 1 street, 2 housings (each one with lots left over)) in the pictures, you are looking at 5 boxes, and 5 clips. thats a roughly 300 investment. However, 200 for 1 of each box will create alot of cool layouts.

The Fragile Breath wrote:

H.B.M.C. wrote:Wait, wait... hold up. You don't get clips in the box?

This was my thought too, I already ordered my Sewer set some time ago from thewarstore, and I did not buy a pack of clips. Ugh, just ugh. I swear it said it came with a pack of connectors... I admit, I'm irked about this.

NAVARRO wrote:Oh and paper for decorating bases got to be the most crappy base system on the planet...

Absolutionis wrote:

NAVARRO wrote:Oh and paper for decorating bases got to be the most crappy base system on the planet...

Those are counters. Similar to Infinity, Malifaux utilizes 25mm-base-sized counters to signify corpses, scrap piles, treasures, dynamite, walls of fire, and various other events that happen in the game. It's a blessing that these counters are flat and not textured because gameplay allows you to walk your models on top of these counters.

World Works Games wrote:
What are those counters I see ?
looks like corpse scrap some kind of a neverborn faction counter.
Are you making these as well?
I would buy a malifaux counter set the second it went up.

You caught our little secret bonus. We've included Malifaux tokens in every set which match the underlying terrain textures. There's even blank token punch outs that you can use for basing your miniatures so that they match the terrain.

The neat thing about them is that they are general enough to be used in other games as well.

Grot 6 wrote:Serious question is to just tell them to pack it and just get yourself some of the print and paste stuff that is out there on line FOR FREE.

Grot 6 wrote:Those sets arn't even that good, I can do better with styro and some balsawood.

Kroothawk wrote:

Grot 6 wrote:Serious question is to just tell them to pack it and just get yourself some of the print and paste stuff that is out there on line FOR FREE.

1.) I am not aware of really good free prints out there. Some are free, but they are mediocre at best.
2.) The designer World at Works sells pdf's for years for reasonable prices.
3.) If you get the cardboard into your printer, it is not nearly sturdy enough, simple as that. You need to buy balsa, glue, print paper, print colour and need hours of cutting and assembly.

These boxes are a major improvement for RPG and skirmish games, for people who want a atmospheric plug and play terrain.
Guess one reason for this packaging was that clips are already an existing product, you need less clips than terrain, and that including clips to a stack of cardboard sheets is kind of awkward packagewise.

Grot 6 wrote:Those sets arn't even that good, I can do better with styro and some balsawood.

... and a graphic designer education and three months free time.

Dez wrote:I think they all look awesome! In fact, my only gripe is...where are the Bayou Gremlins? How could they leave my faction out?

MagickalMemories wrote:Now, if they would just get a Malifaux RPG in the works.
Man. I'd ditch AD&D for that!
Eric

Zatsuku wrote:I think Wyrd's art style has really taken a hit with the new book and it translates into the models.

Besides Sonnia I don't really like any of it, it looks very amateur.

Kroothawk wrote:

MagickalMemories wrote:Now, if they would just get a Malifaux RPG in the works.
Man. I'd ditch AD&D for that!
Eric

I am still learnng, but the game looks like a small RPG if you take the background material and scenarios seriously.
And maybe Deadlands is not that far off.

AvatarForm wrote:WTF is a "29"?

This, maybe referring to the number of arms (also a number in the twenties ):

Absolutionis wrote:I question that "29" as well. I don't recall anything by that name. The closest resemblance I could find is a new Desolation Engine.
It's likely something new from the third book.

NAVARRO wrote:Wowowow I like this bad ass:


One of the best WYRD miniatures ever!

Aduro wrote:I don't like the pig on the pigapult. Looks too anthropomorphic or something to me.

chaos0xomega wrote:I'm still waiting for a big daddy-esque deep sea diver mini... Wyrd is really missing an opportunity to get a lot of my money...

Kroothawk wrote:

chaos0xomega wrote:I'm still waiting for a big daddy-esque deep sea diver mini... Wyrd is really missing an opportunity to get a lot of my money...

They are working on it

combat engineer wrote:What can this game system be compared to? the models look great, the terrain clip system seems pretty solid. I maybe interested in starting this up.

Mat

combat engineer wrote:What can this game system be compared to? the models look great, the terrain clip system seems pretty solid. I maybe interested in starting this up.

Mat

Catyrpelius wrote:I'm not really liking where Wyrd has been going lately with their games.

infinite_array wrote:

Catyrpelius wrote:I'm not really liking where Wyrd has been going lately with their games.

Eh? Hasn't it been in the same direction they've always been going?

cincydooley wrote:Agreed regarding Puppet Wars. Not a successful venture at all in my mind.

As for the above: IMO, the terraclips are pretty substandard. The old Mordheim card buldings are much better because of how they incorporate the plastic. I understand that the ability to change the terrain up is a selling point for the terraclips, but I think they'd have had a more successful product had they gone with Mordheim style ones with plastic windows, corners, etc.

Catyrpelius wrote:If I was a company looking to put out paper terrain I would have gone and found whatever group of people created the GW paper terrain and demanded they made me some. From what I've seen Terraclips isn't selling well, atleast in my area.

Catyrpelius wrote:

infinite_array wrote:

Catyrpelius wrote:I'm not really liking where Wyrd has been going lately with their games.

Eh? Hasn't it been in the same direction they've always been going?

No their art and sculpting style has changed fairly dramastically in the past 6 months and its something that I'm not perticullary a fan of.

The Avatar rules are clumsy and pointless.

Puppet Wars is just...Terible.

NAVARRO wrote:Puppet wars minis are some of coolest things released this year.

Catyrpelius wrote:

NAVARRO wrote:Puppet wars minis are some of coolest things released this year.

Puppet Wars minis are awsome! I have a set just becuase of how cool they are. Its Puppet Wars gameplay that kills it though, I would best describe it as "clunky"

hungryp wrote:Dammit,dammit,dammit! Why did I have to go and actually read this thread after skipping over it for so long? It's bad enough I've got a Teddy ordered, but I'm not really looking to get into a new game or collection of minis, as much as Malifaux has tempted me. With all this sweet stuff coming out, I may not have a choice though.

NAVARRO wrote:

Catyrpelius wrote:

NAVARRO wrote:Puppet wars minis are some of coolest things released this year.

Puppet Wars minis are awsome! I have a set just becuase of how cool they are. Its Puppet Wars gameplay that kills it though, I would best describe it as "clunky"

If you buy all boosters and you manage to sell the game box contents ( except the exclusive puppets) then its a god deal.

cincydooley wrote:

NAVARRO wrote:

Catyrpelius wrote:

NAVARRO wrote:Puppet wars minis are some of coolest things released this year.

Puppet Wars minis are awsome! I have a set just becuase of how cool they are. Its Puppet Wars gameplay that kills it though, I would best describe it as "clunky"

If you buy all boosters and you manage to sell the game box contents ( except the exclusive puppets) then its a god deal.

And therein lies the problem. I'd love to have a few of the minis, but I have no interest in the game whatsoever. Further, I'd have to purchase multiple boosters if I wanted the minis that I want.

Personally, I think that the Puppet Wars minis would have benefitted from being a bit bulkier, either ala the chibi style of the Super Dungeon Explore minis, or more along the lines of the Tor Miniatures minis. Some of them are just a bit too frail to me.

Absolutionis wrote:Whoa. A Bete Noir alt?
That is quite unexpected.

I was hoping that at least the Book2 Masters would get alternates first. I really dislike the Hamelin-master mini; I wish it had that awesome Piper-hat they show in the artwork.

Either way, awesome stuff. I'm happy that alt-Lilith isn't as 'chubby' as the original. It may be superficial, but such things are permissible when it comes to miniatures.

SickSix wrote:I think some of the paintjobs don't do the a few of those models any favors.

*or it's the photography*

plastictrees wrote:

SickSix wrote:I think some of the paintjobs don't do the a few of those models any favors.

*or it's the photography*

I've generally found that the paintjobs turn Malifaux sculpts from very average to good looking if anything.

plastictrees wrote:

SickSix wrote:I think some of the paintjobs don't do the a few of those models any favors.

*or it's the photography*

I've generally found that the paintjobs turn Malifaux sculpts from very average to good looking if anything.

spaceelf wrote:I am really liking the dreamer avatar.

spiralingcadaver wrote:My only real doubt is that it could turn into Asianstereotypesandclichésland, the Faction, though Wyrd has a pretty good track record.

Grot 6 wrote:What exactly are those miners, uh... mining?

EricJ;411146 wrote:

What is DungeonRise?

DungeonRise is a groundbreaking, generic 3-part dungeon themed terrain setting designed for all of your Role Play, Skirmish or Wargaming needs. Dungeon Essentials, Vaults of Ruin & Prison of the Forsaken have been artfully crafted to work together to create breathtaking and varied dungeon expanses or to stand alone independently.

Utilizing the TerraClips terrain system, DungeonRise gives gamers the ultimate toolkit to create incredible 2D and fully 3D, modular, multi-level environments! Simply punch out the robust 1.7mm punchboard components, clip them together, add or remove walls on-the-fly, build up, build down and have a ton of fun in the process!!!

Punch it out, clip it together and get playing!

DungeonRise: Dungeon Essentials



WYRTC104
MSRP: $49.00
Availability: August 2012


Your quest for the perfect dungeon is over! (or at least we're giving you one heck of a try at it!). DungeonRise: Dungeon Essentials gives you all the components you need to create the ultimate tabletop dungeon, with unprecedented modularity and at a fraction of the cost of other alternatives. Dungeon Essentials features a foreboding dungeon entrance, double sided tiles & walls full of unique artwork and locations, angular flooring, stairs, columns, 3D dungeon props, 3D traps, stairs and over 51 unique FX tokens! All of these incredible features combine to bring you one of the most comprehensive dungeon locations ever brought to the tabletop market!

DungeonRise: Dungeon Essentials includes all of the following:

Flooring

All Flooring Double-Sided With Unique Artwork!
13 Angular Floor Sections
5 Angular Corridor Sections
8 Standard Floor Sections (6”X6”)
4 Corridor Floor Sections (3”X6”)
8 Small Floor Sections (3”X3”)

Walls

1 Dungeon Entry Portal (8” high, with columns and double doors)
8 Long Angle Walls
8 Short Angle Walls
18 Standard Walls (2”X6” - With and without doors)
18 Short Walls (2“X3” - With and without doors)
3 Long Removable Wall-Toppers (with Anchors)
5 Short Removable Wall-Toppers (with Anchors)

Props & Extras

3 Narrow Staircases (Single Story)
1 Wide Staircase (Single Story)
14 Column Supports (Single Story)
2 Spike Traps (3D)
7 Chairs
2 Tables
1 Fireplace
1 Wizards Altar
2 Bookcases (With secret entrance)
51 FX tokens!

DungeonRise: Prison of the Forsaken


WYRTC106
MSRP: $49.00
Availability: August 2012

A prison, fortress, arena of death! DungeonRise: Prison of the Forsaken is not only the worlds most feared prison but it is also a notorious fortress host to horrific gladiatorial combat in the arena! DungeonRise: Prison of the Forsaken features a complete and expandable elevated fighting pit, torture chambers with 3D props, single and towering double-height fortress walls, fortified wall toppers, spiked columns, gated and bared cell walls and richly detailed floor tiles.

DungeonRise: Prison of the Forsaken includes all of the following:

Flooring

All Flooring Double-Sided With Unique Artwork!
4 Gladitorial Fight Pit Tiles
2 Standard Open Grate Prison Floors (6”X6”)
2 Small Open Grate Prison Floors (3”X3”)
1 Corridor Open Grate Prison Floor (3”X6”)
6 Standard Prison Floors (6”X6”)
6 Small Prison Floors (3”X3”)
3 Corridor Prison Floors (3”X6”)

Walls

12 Standard Walls (2”X6” - With and without doors)
12 Short Walls (2“X3” - With and without doors)
12 Open Grate Standard Walls (2”X6” - With and without doors)
12 Open Grate Short Walls (2“X3” - With and without doors)
6 Long Fencing Walls (2”X6”)
6 Short Fencing Walls (2”X3”)
6 Tall Fortress Walls (4”X6” WIth Toppers & Support Columns)
4 Tall/Narrow Fortress Walls (4”X3”)
1 Fortress Entrance Wall (4”X6” With Tall Door)

Props & Extras

3 Narrow Staircases (Single Story)
1 Wide Staircase (Single Story)
3 Ladders (Single Story)
AxeTrap Wall
7 Chairs
2 Tables
4 Beds/Torture Beds
2 Weapon Racks
2 Torture Wheels
45 FX tokens!

DungeonRise: Vaults of Ruin

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WYRTC105
MSRP: $49.00
Availability: August 2012

Ancient vaults, deep, dark, cold! What horrors await your players? DungeonRise: Vaults of Ruin takes you deep into the heart of a ruined, ancient keep full of dark secrets. This setting is all about creating a dramatic and engaging tabletop showpiece guaranteed to inspire exploration and awe! DungeonRise: Vaults of Ruin features destroyed walls in single and double-height flavors, normal and broken floors, freefloating rubble piles, bridges, spiral staircases, crumbling stair walls, arch walls, double-height support columns and open-able sarcophagus!

DungeonRise: Vaults of Ruin includes all of the following:

Flooring

All Flooring Double-Sided With Unique Artwork!
5 Standard Floor Sections (6”X6”)
3 Large Broken Floor Sections
6 Small Broken Floor Sections
4 Corridor Floor Sections (3”X6”)
4 Small Floor Sections (3”X3”)

Walls

12 Broken Standard Walls (2”X6” - With & Without Doors)
12 Broken Standard Narrow Walls (2“X3” - With & Without Doors)
12 Freestanding Rubble Piles
8 Tall Walls (4”X6”)
4 Broken Tall Walls (4”X6”)
8 Tall/Narrow Walls (4”X3”)
4 Broken Tall/Narrow Walls (4”X3”)
4 Tall Double Arch Walls (4”X6”)
3 Tall Single Arch Walls (4”X3”)

Props & Extras

4 Bridge Supports With Railings
4 Tall Support Columns (4” Tall)
6 Short Support Columns (2” Tall)
Tall Spiral Staircase With Open Pit Tile
2 Double-Sided Stairwalls
5 Sarcophagus With Lids & Inserts
36 Double-Sided FX Tokens!

Kirasu wrote:How is this POSSIBLE?. Plastic models are cheaper?? Then why are plastic GW models more expensive? I sense a disturbance in the force.

Absolutionis wrote:

I'm confused how this new faction will fit into the Four-Suits Four-Factions system of Malifaux, but I'm looking forward to it.

Absolutionis wrote:On second glance, that Union Miner has Asian-looking pants and footwear.

Nathan Caroland;428305 wrote:You've been wondering, pondering, even hollering about what we've got coming up and it's about time to let folks know what we've got going on.


Wyrd has traditionally done all of our models the old fashion way, sculpt, mold, metal .. good to go! And it hasn't been bad for us at all. Unfortunately these last few years we've had to deal with rising metal costs as well as a horde of other issues that have for one reason or another caused us a bit of trouble that necessitated our move to plastic.


We found a fix to that and in doing so, we feel that we have seriously upped our game when it comes to quality, product and model options.


If you like our artwork, then odds are you're going to love the miniatures, as we've moved from traditional sculpting to digital sculpting and from metal to high detail hard plastic (this isn't your bendy stuff!). Below we've got a couple of shots to show you the progress from art to finished plastic product.












Oh, and the best part ... we're not raising our prices to do so. Better quality, more model options (heads, arms, weapons) at a better price.


WYR4056 - $40 - Dark Debts Box Set
WYR4057 - $11 - Mr. Graves
WYR4058 - $11 - Mr. Tannen
WYR4059 - $21 - The Depleted (3 pack)
WYR4060 - $16 - Beckoners (2 pack)


WYR5072 - $18 - Lazarus (this guy is more an action figure than a model I tell ya!)


Just a few of the things that'll be making their way to Gencon with us next month. More to show off next week!

Evil Baby Orphanage Kickstarter


Support our kickstarter for Evil Baby Orphanage, the semi-educational game of time travel and abduction. This will be a quick, fun, communal deck party game for three or more players. Get the most evil out of the time stream to win the game, while trying to keep all those evil babies from burning down your orphanage!
Go Take a look at the Evil Baby Orphanage


Also, check out one of the goals to get a special edition Baby Kade miniature modeled off of baby Jack the Ripper!

Wyrd Plastic and the Arcanist releases
Arcanists are the subject this time around, all of which will also be at Gencon.
Oh and for you folks asking about the plastic, look for a post from Eric a bit later on it, but just to confirm, yes, these are plastic injection molded miniatures, not 'bendy' plastic or finecast.
WYR3052 - Rail Crew Box Set - $35.00
WYR3052 - Rail Golem - $35.00
WYR3058 - Metal Gamin (3 pack) - $21.00
WYR3059 - Willie the Demolitionist - $16.00

First up we have the Hanging Tree, all plastic, which features the Hanging Tree itself which is a little over five inches tall altogether with both Eric and Nathan hanging around after a hard day. There are also two smaller tree's, along with bodies, which can be used as alternative Hanged.

I'm the sexy guy hanging upside down, working out the kinks.
WYR2059 - Hanging Tree - $80

Next up we have Miss Terious, a female Death Marshal (obviously not long on the job!) our special edition miniature of the year. For all orders of a $100 or more placed at Gencon either at the booth or online, this miniature will be included in your order for FREE.

Last up, we have a perk miniature for our Henchmen, Santana Ortega. This miniature will be made available initially only to our hard working Henchmen, and after a bit of time, perhaps to the public by way of tournaments, prize support, etc.

Next up, the Ten Thunders.

Note: The Misaki box set may not be available at Gencon, but will be available online during Gencon. This is due to a tight deadline and shipping on this and while we're doing everything we can to get it there in time, it is possible it won't arrive until we're already at Gencon and away from the warehouse.

[*]WYR5078 - $21 - Oiran (3 pack)
[*]WYR8001 - $35 - The Thunder Box Set
[*]WYR8002 - $21 - Ten Thunders Archers (3 pack)
[*]WYR8003 - $11 - Yamaziko

Absolutionis wrote:Hilariously enough, I was originally turned off by the Japanese/Chinese theme, but these renders look amazing. I hope the actual models look just as good. AFAIK, we haven't seen Wyrd's plastic/resin yet.

My only disappointment is there are no Japanese/Chinese models with rifles or firearms. It seems odd.

Ozymandias wrote:Hooray for hard plastic! Boo bendy plastic!

GenCon is going to hurt my wallet soooo bad.

Absolutionis wrote:Assuming assembly will be required, I wonder if the typical polystyrene plastic cement will work.

spiralingcadaver wrote:Wyrd posted about this. apparently, they're using the same plastic that Legos are made of (i.e. sometimes painfully sharp), prepped in a different way to make them easier to paint. I'm not sure if any other minis company uses that stuff? PP's is some sort of weird resin that show mixing really strongly, GW's is relatively softer, and I don't know any other plastic lines very well.

Absolutionis wrote:Assuming assembly will be required, I wonder if the typical polystyrene plastic cement will work.

 Absolutionis wrote:
I'll reserve judgment until I have one of those models in my hand. I like the design of the Rail Crew and am planning on buying at least that.

It does somewhat bother me that there are none of these new models viewable in painted form.

 bbb wrote:
All the plastics have looked cool so far. I'd like to see more painted examples to get an idea how they actually look. I don't like that we haven't seen "official" painted minis from Wyrd for any of the plastics yet. Well, at least not that I can remember.

 bbb wrote:
Well, that is disappointing. I was really put off when the 2nd rulebook/expansion they released didn't even have pictures of miniatures in it. And for the first rulebook I wanted to see some pictures of actual game boards with terrain and minis on it. They're doing a great job of creating a game and setting and encouraging great painting and modeling with their figures, but I really wish we'd see more pictures of models/games in progress from Wyrd itself.

 spiralingcadaver wrote:
I feel like it's a little odd that a company that started out as purely a mini company (i.e. hobby-oriented, then just minis, finally rules) to have no photos of their models in their books.

 spiralingcadaver wrote:
My biggest complaint is that some of their new renders don't show some flaws in minis (specifically, a lot of the seams for pieces are on organic areas that actually take some work to handle).

 spaceelf wrote:
The Guild riflemen and the Relic Hunters are really sweet.

I cant believe that Wyrd would forego photos of painted minis. If they did I think that it would really hurt them. As a company they need to encourage the hobby. If they do not do so, then people will just play with grey guys, or play video games.

Painting Rules
In an Official Tournament, a player is required to have fully-painted and based models
without any visible bare metal or primer. The paint job should look like the painter made
an effort to stay within the lines and enhance the appearance of the model with their
painting. Bases should not be bare. For local tournaments, the TO determines whether or
not to enforce the fully-painted requirement.

 Alfndrate wrote:
Caty, I'd agree with you if it weren't for this blurb in the Gaining Grounds rules:

Painting Rules
In an Official Tournament, a player is required to have fully-painted and based models
without any visible bare metal or primer. The paint job should look like the painter made
an effort to stay within the lines and enhance the appearance of the model with their
painting. Bases should not be bare. For local tournaments, the TO determines whether or
not to enforce the fully-painted requirement.

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Been to a couple of Wyrd tournaments and there was unpainted forces about.

Its odd as Wyrd started as a real painters sort of company, but its something thats become less and less important to them.

 Hindenburg wrote:
I love the soul porter. He is really cool. I think however that they should decide whether Ten Thunders are Chinese inspired or Japanese and not flail about between them.

 spiralingcadaver wrote:

 Hindenburg wrote:
I love the soul porter. He is really cool. I think however that they should decide whether Ten Thunders are Chinese inspired or Japanese and not flail about between them.

In the fluff (read: Malifaux's alternate history), they actually are very explicitly a hybridization of Japan, China, and Korea (with the latter having the least obvious influence).

I assume this came from back when they just made minis (no setting/game) and their Chinese warrior model got a Japanese name, and, when they were making a game, they made backstory for why this would be the case. It irked me, until I read the explanation, and I think it's a fairly elegant solution to their original problem.

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:

 spiralingcadaver wrote:

 Hindenburg wrote:
I love the soul porter. He is really cool. I think however that they should decide whether Ten Thunders are Chinese inspired or Japanese and not flail about between them.

In the fluff (read: Malifaux's alternate history), they actually are very explicitly a hybridization of Japan, China, and Korea (with the latter having the least obvious influence).

I assume this came from back when they just made minis (no setting/game) and their Chinese warrior model got a Japanese name, and, when they were making a game, they made backstory for why this would be the case. It irked me, until I read the explanation, and I think it's a fairly elegant solution to their original problem.

This is one of the things that does irk me about Malifaux - the lumping together of "the East" into one generic pool. Other cultures are pretty distinct, but this one has always been something that bugs me a little. Nothing major and not about to go ranting, but just a personal thing.

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Hoffman is British, no? Sure its mentioned in book two.

 Alfndrate wrote:

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Hoffman is British, no? Sure its mentioned in book two.

I'm not trying to defend the name mixups and Wyrd's reasoning for doing things the way they're doing it, but Malifaux is more of a melting pot than early 20th century America

Fenrir Kitsune wrote:
Still, its only a game setting anyhow.