Wyrd posts plans for Malifaux's year two - beware the Dreamer and Lord Chompy-Pants!

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**Citizen K**

http://wyrd-games.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13828

- I like the look of the new masters. It's pretty hilarious that the new gremlin crew are essentially the evil twins of the Ortegas. The Arcanist and Ressurectionist crews look great.
- Leveticus finally gets his own box set. MSRP is $45, with four Steampunk Abominations, Rusty Alyce, one Hollow Waif and the master himself. I already own Alyce, so it's probably the same cost for me to buy the units separately - the Hollow Waif sculpt is unique to this set.
- The collaboration with WorldWorks for pre-fabricated terrainlinx is a nice touch. I downloaded the TerrainLinx sewers set a few months ago, and it is a lot of work to put together.
- Two limited edition figures available this year - a special Nurse sculpt that will be at Gen Con, and a massive (72mm) Neverborn master that will be available at GenCon and on Wyrd's site for the duration of the con.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Interesting, is this paper terrain? For $50 I'd hope not but $50 seems too cheap for plastic or resin.

**Citizen K**

TerraClips is a 3D, modular terrain system which allows gamers to create expansive, multi-level layouts on-the-fly. Simply punch out the durable components, clip them together using our patent pending TerraClips system, and play! Exquisitely detailed textures created by award winning artists at WorldWorksGames combine to make this one of the most eye catching, easy to use, and flexible terrain system on the market. It is an ideal setting for games of all types and is compatible with all TerraClips products. Mix & match components, stack sewers below, road networks and buildings above.

The original (TerrainLinx) products were paper tiles intended to be printed on thick cardstock and mounted on 3/16" foamcore. I'm guessing these will be using thick cardboard - thinking more akin to Space Hulk than D&D Dungeon Tiles.

**Reecius**

That city terrain is bitchin! If I still played RPG's, that would be killer.

**insaniak**

It's a gosh-darned clever idea.

**Kid_Kyoto**

Prepunched cardboard terrain then, with some sort of newfangled way to attach it. Cool. Maybe not $50 cool but still cool.

**MagickalMemories**

Some spectacular new stuff coming out. From their newsletter:
(Image tags added by yours truly)

With Gencon right around the corner and a slew of new releases, we thought it high time that we share our efforts.

August will see an expansion rulebook for Malifaux along with additional box sets and clamshells for masters, henchmen and minions. A new deck of cards called our Puppet Deck, which can be used as an alternative Fate Deck and is made out of plastic, making it much more durable to wear and tear during play. Lastly, we partnered with WorldWorksGames to create fully customizable and tangible terrain for your skirmish gaming which we call Terraclips. Our first three offers of this new line will be the 3D Streets, Sewers and Buildings of Malifaux!

These will see an early release at Gencon with a public release over the next couple of months through distribution and retailers. Information is below.

August Releases

WYR6013 - Malifaux Expansion Rulebook: Rising Powers - $35 (256 full color pages, soft cover)

The battles waged to control the Soulstone trade have created class divisions for mankind in Malifaux. While the Guild struggles to maintain peace and control the flow of Soulstones beneath an iron fist, Arcanists, mages basking in the glory of their newfound power, have bonded together to oppose those that would deny them the glory of their natural abilities. Resurrectionists practicing the necromantic art of rebirth and reanimation have shed the vestiges of their humanity with each accursed syllable of their unholy pacts. And the inhabitants of this new world, the Neverborn, stand against them all, determined to drive them back through the Great Breach that spans the aether between worlds.

Here, in Malifaux, the battle lines are drawn and new allies and adversaries have risen to meet the escalation in power. More than the exploitation of coveted Soulstone is at stake. The balance of Life and Death stands against the twisting of Fate’s forces.

As the world of Malifaux expands, so do the opportunities for conflict. A growing encounter system gives players nearly limitless options to fight over. Also, you are no longer limited by the Master you choose to lead your Crew. Henchmen have appeared to take on additional roles unavailable before, and releasing the previously unknown power of the Special Forces.

With the stories in this Malifaux expansion, new characters are presented for every faction – Guild, Resurrectionists, Arcanists, Neverborn, and Outcasts, including a look at the Gremin Kin, one group of Special Forces.

WYR6012 - Puppet Deck (Plastic Fate Deck cards) - $11.50

WYR2033 - Spirits of Vengeance Box Set - $43

WYR3029 - Showgirls Box Set - $39

WYR5036 - Born on the Bayou Box Set - $35

WYR5037 - The Desolate and Soulless Box Set - $45

WYRTC001 - Terraclips Combo Connector Pack - $18

WYRTC101 - 3D Streets of Malifaux - $49

WYRTC102 - 3D Buildings of Malifaux - $49

WYRTC103 - 3D Sewers of Malifaux - $49

TerraClips is a 3D, modular terrain system which allows gamers to create expansive, multi-level layouts on-the-fly. Simply punch out the durable components, clip them together using our patent pending TerraClips system, and play! Exquisitely detailed textures created by award winning artists at WorldWorksGames combine to make this one of the most eye catching, easy to use, and flexible terrain system on the market. It is an ideal setting for games of all types and is compatible with all TerraClips products. Mix & match components, stack sewers below, road networks and buildings above.

September Releases
WYR2027 - Kirai Ankoku (Clamshell) - $9.00

WYR2028 - Ikiryo (Clamshell) - $9.00

WYR2029 - Seishan (2 pack) (Clamshell) - $12.00

WYR2030 - Onryo (2 pack) (Clamshell) - $16.00

WYR2031 - Datsue-Ba (Clamshell) - $10.50

WYR2032 - Gaki (2 pack) (Clamshell) - $16.00

WYR3024 - Colette Du Bois (Clamshell) - $9.00

WYR3035 - Cassandra (Clamshell) - $9.00

WYR3036 - Performer & Mannequin 1 (2 pack) (Clamshell) - $14

WYR3037 - Performer & Mannequin 2 (2 pack) (Clamshell) - $14

WYR3038 - Coryphee (2 pack) (Clamshell) - $16

October Releases
WYR4021 - Hooded Rider - TBD
WYR4032 -The Bad Dreams Box Set - TBD
WYR5031 - Ophelia LaCroix (Clamshell) - $8.00

WYR5032 - Francois LaCroix (Clamshell) - $8.00

WYR5033 - Pere Ravage and Gas Pig (Clamshell) - $9.50

WYR5034 - Rami LaCroix (Clamshell) - $8.00

WYR5035 - Raphael LaCroix (Clamshell) - $8.00

This year at GENCON Wyrd will be at booth 2213 with all of our latest offerings. As always, we like to do something fun and this year we have two Special Edition miniatures.

The first is Miss Pack, an alternative sculpt to one of McMournings demented Nurses and this years Special Edition miniature. Spend a $100 or more in the Wyrd booth and you'll get her free! A preview of her art card is below, with a painted miniature following here shortly.

The second is a miniature that will be only available during convention season, both at Gencon and online for the four days of the convention. This is the Nightmare Version of the Dreamer and companion, Lord Chompy Bits. Standing 72mm tall at the eyes, this is one BIG piece of metal which is completely usable for play in Malifaux and comes with stat cards for the Dreamer and Lord Chompy Bits, a new master for the Neverborn.

Due to the size of this piece, in order to keep costs reasonable, this will be only available for direct sale to customer, and only during convention season in limited quantities. This limited box set will retail for $60. A normal version of slightly less nightmarish size will be made available in the near future. Pictures of the painted product to follow shortly - in the mean time, artwork for the piece.

Also, releasing at Gencon and on pre-sale now at Battlefoam, the new Malifaux Battlefoam bag will be available.

More details and product previews to follow leading up to Gencon!

Regards,
Wyrd Miniatures
www.wyrd-games.net
www.wyrd-games.net/shop

**Chimera_Calvin**

OK, I need saturday night's winning lottery numbers right now.

That is some of the best looking gaming kit I've seen in ages and my lack of money to spend on, well, anything other than [as-directed-by-'er-indoors] is getting annoying...

**Valhallan42nd**

Damn.

None of the factions appealed to me, then the bastards had to make tainted shugenja and broken psycho dolls.

feth.

There goes all my money.

**Savnock**

Holy cow, that paper terrain is awesome. Okay, $50 is steep. But sans shipping (from a FLGS) and all printed out it's not more than, say, double what it should cost.

And the figs are ace as usual. Anyone here have an opinion about the playability of the system?

**Osbad**

Those Showgirls and mannequins are frothtastic!

I'm looking forward to this!

**JohnHwangDD**

I like that new Neverborn!

And the paper terrain is very pretty.

**NAVARRO**

Very agressive release shedule

I would be all over the terrain if it was textured plastic.

**MagickalMemories**

Savnock wrote:And the figs are ace as usual. Anyone here have an opinion about the playability of the system?

Very fun. Very playable. Very intuitive.

I've played a grand total of 2 games (over a month ago), and read the rulebook a time or 2 before that.
I'm certain I could go play a game right now with minimal need to consult the book.

The game is a LOT of fun.

If you look, you can find Henchmen for Wyrd. You can probably find one locally.
A Henchman should have 2 armies & be able to show you how to play, if you just want to check it out & see if you'll like it.

Eric

**skrulnik**

Goddamn. I know where all my gaming money is going when I get to GenCon.
I will have to get Lord Chompy-Bits and the Nurse. Nice.

Love the Manneqin Box, and the LaCroix Gremlins. Good to see Leviticus get a box as well.

I want to see the scenery in person though. It sounds like they want to be able to have multiple levels during game. Should be cool.

I just got my 2nd crew built and introduced a friend to the game over the weekend. Perdita is a dirty, dirty girl.
I am loving the activation method and the card mechanic.

The Puppet cards sound interesting as well.

**Kroothawk**

I love the terrain. Hoping for more. Printable paper terrain can be fragile, preprinted cardboard looks sturdy enough.

The Coryphées look like good Death cultists

Like the Japanese fraction.

**JohnHwangDD**

Pound for pound, paper is practically as strong as steel...

**The Crippler**

It's all beautiful stuff.

**redstripe**

Just a note on the World Works Terrain:

Nathan Caroland wrote:This is heavy gauge 1.5mm thick, die-cut card, pre-printed with a satin finish

It's not going to resemble the World Works Terrain you might be familiar with, as 1.5mm stock would be difficult to put through an ink-jet home printer.

**Kroothawk**

My guess is that streets and sewers together make a fine modular almost 48-72" city gaming board for Warhammer Fantasy Battle, not to speak of Mordheim.

**Great Unclean One**

I'm hopefully, *crosses fingers* getting myself the Lord Chompy, Nurse, Showgirl Box, Puppet Deck and new book.....

Just wondering, have any pics of the actual models of Lord Chompy or the alternate nurse come out yet?

**Vilegrimm**

This is from the Worldworks Games site:

TERRACLIPS QUICK FACTS:

* Yes this is a tangible "in-store" product intended for direct distribution. No special skills or tools required other than a desire to play.

* Components are created from 1.5mm thick, die-cut gameboard card with a high quality pre-printed satin finish. Snap-out the items from the frame and get building. No cutting of any kind required. 16 10"X14" component frames are included with each product.

* TerraClips connectors are transparent plastic connectors which anchor all core elements together. You'll receive 1 free clip package with each individual terrain purchase. Connector packs contain 40 T-Clips, 40 L-Clips & 40 I-Clips.

Also, in the description of each box at their site (which describes everything you get in each box), they state that the Buildings of Malifaux set should cover 2' by 1.5' when built, the Sewers cover 2.5' by 2', and the Streets 2.75' by 2'...

Not too shabby when you consider a typical Malifaux game is played on a 3' by 3' or 4' by 4' table.

-Vilegrimm

**Plankwalker**

I have been contemplating getting into Malifaux for a while now but after seeing Dreamer and Lord Chompy Bits I'm diving in once that model is available!

**solkan**

If those terrain kits are half as nice as they look, that's where all of my August toy budget's going.

**Citizen K**

Image of the limited-edition Dreamer and LCB:

**Gargskull**

Never played Malifaux but I'm very interested in the terrain kits, looked at worldworks stuff before but it was way too much work and time intensive for me. Hope they do their upcoming sci-fi set this way asap as it would be amazing for necromunda.

I'm digging the goblins though, they'd make good powder grots for flash gitz.

**Great Unclean One**

Oh that's a damn fine model.... thanks for posting the image Citizen K,

**Mosg**

That model is AMAZING.

**ghosty**

Im actually really intrigued. Malifaux has never interested me much before, but the showgirls, and the gremlins seem to be really really cool. I might need to look into all this stuff...

**skrulnik**

Woah. Chompy is big!

That looks worth the $60 they want.

Though I could be patient and buy the not-so-nightmare sized one they were telling us about.