It's quite a task to present a game with such coplexity in simple and understandable way. I think you got it right and am looking forward to seeing more Malifaux content from you! :)
I recently called the company during the week, they were attentive,responsive, and solved my issue quickly. They help new players very often Also if he doesn't mention bigger hat good stuff
Thanks for making this video! I first heard about Malifaux from Eons of Battle, then a friend of mine asked me to look into which guilds I thought would be cool. This piqued my interest in the game, and I’ve been seriously considering trying it out. This video really helped answer some questions I had about it
Thanks for the shout Dek! How I wish this video existed back when I was getting into the game. Its gonna be a great resource to use to get new people into the game
Yes, you have both done a great job with this…. There’s also a great TH-cam channel Malifaux University which have loads of really easy how to play vids…..
Thanks best friend Dek. I have wanted to explore Malifaux for years and just found an active local group. Your info is very helpful for a noob considering getting into this.
Such a great video: very thorough, setting some crucial things straight right off the bat, very informative, filled with recommendations for other great sources and channels to look into. Very nice job!
I think that if you decide to start any crew, once you have the core box and a few others in that keyword, check out the alternative master boxes from the Malifaux Burns expansion. You will get an alt master for your crew, another alt master for a different crew, and one additional model that work for both masters. I think this is a great way to get into another crew with a different master and see different options available for your current crew.
Yeah the title system is really cool for expanding playability within your same crew. I like how in the rules now, you don’t have to declare which master version you’re using.
I wouldn't even call myself a new player. My friend was like "hey, I am interested in playing malifaux, you wanna play?" And I'm like "sure, whatever", and now I am like "what did I get into?!" Thanks for those overview videos. I don't know anythink so I chose my master by the rule of cool and ordered Jedza. So let's see what this game is actually about.
Heard about this game on Eons of battle channe. Looking forward to giving it a try and thank you for the rad video. Also,You should’ve changed your beanie with every jump cut. It would’ve been funny 😆
This sold me finally. I’ve been looking at Malifaux for a while but was always hesitant because getting in seemed complex and I had heard stories of the community in the past. While I’m more a hobby person I’m excited at the idea of a diceless game and I’m pumped to run it
If you like gameplay that feels strategic and tactical instead of random and pay to win, Malifaux is the best game for that. If you just like painting and hobby, Malifaux is also the best place for that 😊
Thanks for making this. I've always loved the malifaux range from a pure painting perspective but it's super useful getting a concise introduction to the game like this. It's definitely made me more interested in playing
The diversity and representation in the game is pretty good and gets better as time goes on. I can say the Asian representation has improved since 1e and 2e and the fluff also assuages some concerns IMHO (but I'm also a YT dude so I don't have authority). The one thing to note is each faction can be viewed as both good and bad from different angles and there are elements in each that swing heavily in either moral direction. Seamus is supposed to be evil while Molly is the kindhearted one and both reside in the Resurrectionist Faction. Explorer's Society can best be described as pulp and popular fiction from that era. It's sort of a 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' organization. Schemes and Stones does a lot of helpful budget and tactical stuff and The Other Coast is a very beginner-friendly podcast.
Thanks Doug! The faction composition of both good and evil characters is a good note. And thanks for the Explorer’s Society help 😂. I forgot about S&S! And I think I never listened to Other Coast-I’ll check it out!
I’m just getting into the game but surprised you didn’t talk about the Versatile keyword. Seems that the easiest way to get into multiple play styles is to buy a couple of core boxes of the same faction and fill out with versatile boxes that can work for both. Cheaper than your additional boxes being more of the same individual keyword. Maybe the versatile aren’t good enough to be viable 🤷♂️
Started playing 1st edition and we had a blast. Thought they did a great job with 2nd edition rules changes, and really loved what they did with the model line, even if some models end up with really spindly bits. Haven't done TTG in a while, but would definitely go Malifaux as my first choice.
Great vid, I agree that the way the rules are set up is cool. The basic rules are simple, all the complexity is in the model cards. So that means you can just focus on your crew at the start to get a hang of it and you'll hardly ever need to look back at the core rules
I got talked into taking a closer look while window-shopping in the FLGS, and... Well, I've gone by the nickname "Basse" since I was 3. I had to buy the core box, and then some more to make it playable. Still painting Cornelius & Crew, but I'm looking forward to my first game!
I’ll just say Malifaux is such a rich background with very interesting models and game mechanics. Always been a very light player but I’d love to be deep into it. It feels so good.
I like hordy skirmishy types Think wood elves in Total War Warhammer. Which one would that be? I love all the malifaux models and it really is difficult to see their playstyles.
Thanks Ian! There are plenty of ways to play a higher model count in Malifaux. I think it’s a matter of flavor. They did a pretty good job of making sure every faction has access to more models in some way. In Malifaux, this can often be a summoning type. You might consider Ressurectionists in general. Otherwise, you could consider Guild “Guard” Keyword. But again, I’d recommend looking through the masters and picking one with a cool flavor, then checking back with one of the small communities.
You still around? Haven’t seen any videos from you in awhile. I just bought into Malifaux today, I’m painting two crews for demo games to try and rope others into it.
I want to select one master between English Ivan and Nexus to start to paint at first haha. I'm more attracted to the concept of the Explorer's Society and its masters. My friend introduced me to this game and I tried Lucius last time as an experience. Quite perplexed lol. Feeling I definitely need to understand the rules and world construction more.
Thanks Lizzie! Yeahhh this game is very different from other wargames! I miss it even as I play infinity every week. I plan on returning to regular Malifaux play soon though. I think you’ll enjoy Explorers!
@@CornerCase What masters you generally play? I'm curious haha. It can be more challenging for me becauae English is my second language lol, yet players who can guide me or play with me are all Australian 😆.
This video makes me super sad. I had a whole bunch of Outcast stuff on order at my FLGS (in the U.K.) and they just couldn’t get the stock. It dragged on for months before they had to cancel my order and gave me store credit, which I spent on Marvel Crisis Protocol instead. I really like that game, but I always look at things like this and wonder what might have been with Malifaux… great video tho!
O man! What a bummer, I'm so sorry, Matt! MCP does look super fun, and I've painted MODOK for fun. But Malifaux just hits different. It's, IMO, the best gameplay of any miniatures game, and the most iconic world. I think the world isn't for everybody, but it plays around with a collage of many different ideas. I hesitate to say that the only other miniatures game that's taken a similar approach and been successful is 40k. Hot take.
I played a bit in 1st and 2nd. Just got a demo for 3rd at Origins. This was a welcome find in my recommended video. Good job, algorithm. Subbed, bud. Keep it up.
I love everything about game! The only complaint I've had was assembly. Some of the sculptures have odd locations where pieces fit, or a guide is needed, while the guides available online are very simple and don't always give a good idea of how parts should be. My experience is the Titania's core box. One of the modles have a rounded forearm stump that goes to a hand with a completely flat wrist. Titania herself has no location on her curvy body for her clear rectangle support piece that's ment hold her up in the air. Though online I've seen some pretty crafty people make her stand on terrain or something else. Aeslin doesn't have any identifiable way to sit on the base, and went on by just getting some roots glued to the base rim. Once the assembly was handled though, everything else was very enjoyable!
Thanks for posting this! I've been trying to get into Malifaux for years and just bit the bullet today. I usually play a lot of AoS and 40k but I hope this will be a good change.
Dek my guy, how could you not include my main Arcanist playstyle: Rail Riding Steampunk Ninja Cyborg, aka Mei Feng. Kidding aside this was a great intro video, really touched on what makes Malifaux such an enthralling game and setting.
Thank you very much for this video. It helped push me to start collecting Explorer's Society for Malifaux. I'm extremely fortunate to live in an area with an existing malifaux playerbase of ~8-10 veteran players who have been playing since 1st edition. (SLO county, CA, USA)
I want to add that if you're looking for people in your area then if you jump in the Wyrd discord and ask around you'll find people that can invite you to a Malifaux discord for your local area
Been trying to get into Malifaux for years. What master would best replicate the play style of 40k Harlequins? Collette has the theme, but when I played years ago she seemed to have a different play style.
Hey Gionis! If you mean being able to flit across the board and harass your opponents, you have a few options. Off the top of my head, Mei Feng comes to mind. Mei Feng can get across the board into your opponents DZ in a single activation, and put up defensive buffs. So your crew is free to run schemes while your opponent is left dealing with your tanky master in their backline. Another option might be Misaki. She’s more of a glass cannon alpha strike master. Similar deal-she hops into your opponents DZ and wrecks face. Happy camping!
My problem was analysis paralysis; there's like 1 or 2 Masters in each faction that are out of the box awesome, and the arcanists and explorers are tied for overall flavor wins. Finally jumped on Arcanists for the 1988 box during the april fools sale.
@@CornerCaseFrom the future of 2024, I agree with you SO hard. The box has a clear flavor and the illustrations' specific, recognizable style invites a very interesting paint job... The only problem is the second box: Iron Golem-equivalent is extremely hard to glue down; I still can't get mine to stay in place despite trying every kind of alternate leverage short of leaning it against a wall of sprue
I'm curious about something when it comes to setting up the game. When you hire your crew, do you find yourself having to proxy a lot of your minis? It sounds like if you are trying to best align your crew with the scheme/strategy that you could be spending a lot of money on minis.
So, let's say my wife and I want to pick up a couple sets for us to play with each other at home. It seems like the best way to go about that would be to buy maybe two or three core sets, and then some models that share key words with as many of the core set masters as we can find. That should give us a bit of variety to choose from. Am I understanding this correctly?
Perfect understanding. Master Core set + 2 keyword boxes or Master Core + Faction Starter + Keyword Box. If you want to be really efficient, use the M3E app to calc the SS cost to get up to 50SS, but generally, those 2 combos of 3 boxes will get you up to 50.
Ive played 1e and 2e. All games that existed have vanished in my area. While proxy figs is an option, its difficult to start from scratch, especially when the biggest advocates ( some paid) have given up near me. I miss it terribly. Not sure how to begin a game again. I will check out wyrd place thanks
@@CornerCase One of us! One of us! I’m debating between Brewmaster and Parker rn, but Captain Zipp reminds me of staying up late with the boys watching Invader Zim
I played Resurrectionists with Seamus, plus a few outcast years ago...that crew crushed most players(mostly arcanist/outcast)... But it's been awhile. What's changed since 1st and 2nd 3rd editions??
Hey Dek, not Malifaux related but have you read the Raveneye infinity book yet, I feel like while it doesn't push the universe as a whole it has some great short stories and flavor text while playing out a fun campaign.
The orientalism bit kind of lost me, I am assuming it is something like cultural appropriation? Kind of silly but whatever, I just want to thank you for the video. I wanted to start 40k but with all of their recent shenanigans I was really put off and started looking elsewhere. Eventually, watching an Eons of Battle video, he mentioned Malifaux and after looking at it I was completely hooked but uncertain of what I should get. That being said, I am really thankful that you made this video because it relieves some of the worry on what I should start with. I decided on getting Ophelia (the Bayou just seems perfect for me) and Parker (he seems perfect for my buddy who loves cowboys.)
Great Vid, thanks for that ... It would have helped me get a footing when i started last year ;) A couple of things: "Malifaux University" - TH-cam: goes over the rules of ... well ... everything in a University lecture style. Pretty useful to get this "Hey I have heard/read that at some point" Feeling for the game. Esspecially useful are their master analysis videos, where they go over how "complicated" a Keyword is and what the master does. I am a bit disapointed the phrase "rule of cool" did not come up in the Vid when the "chose your first master" topic came up. Sure, the experience should be the first thing one should look for. Sometimes one just wants some cool things, regardless of playstyle etc. One "mistake by omission" - you mentioned that a master is (loose quoting) "only allowed to take models from their Keyword in their crew" which is technically untrue (besides versityles you can take out of keyword models for +1 stone). I am well aware that this is targeted at beginners and in that case things should be kept simple but the watcher should be aware of the "oversimplification" you employed here - just a quick mention of this not being the "final level of crewbuilding" should suffice. In fact (I can't think of other examples of the top of my head), whenever you make an oversimplification of the rules, just add an asterix in the video, so that the viewer is aware that you left out some details for the sake of accessability for beginners. Maybe as an additional thing to mention (because this could influence decisions for beginners): you mention faction starter boxes generally and point out the Neverborn one in specific (for obvious reasons). Just to give this "first impression looksy" a more balanced appeal, show/mention all currently available starter boxes explicitly to keep things "even". Oh and Markers are still all over the place in terms of size. It all depends on your chosen faction (obviously), but in Neverborn alone you have (iirc) 4 50mm, 1 40mm, 2 30mm - still valid, just an * ;). And one final thing you could/should mention for all those geriatric gamers (like me ;) ) out there that prefer paper over modern technology (at least at the gaming table) you could mention that the (errata's) cards and rules etc are available to be printed out at one's convenience on the wyrd website as well. Again, loved your vid and you deserve every bit of praise (heck, I was being stingy with that ^^) just some minor points to polish the end product.
Thanks as always, Harald! To add to your point about versatile models, I did also have to dance around the difference between Masters and Leaders, since henchmen can technically be taken as leaders instead of masters. I also didn’t mention Title Masters. Once you figure that into the whole equation, you’re at like 80+ playstyles 😂. Good critiques all, and I’m working on updating the description right now based on everyone’s feedback. Always appreciate you, Harald.
For anyone that likes getting into the fluff of the setting theres an outstanding podcast of the lore in audiobook format thats at well over 100 episodes now. Its called the Breachside Broadcast.
@@CornerCase The lore is so unique and interesting. Once I started listening the masters I wanted to play changed completely lol. The gremlin stories especially are entertaining.
Yeah, I've been leaning a lot on Defective Dice's channel. They've got great lore breakdowns. It's one thing to listen to Breachside, but sometimes you just want the gist, you know? DD just released Malifaux Lore Ep.0, which actually was a bit of a hole in my knowledge. I was listening to the master-specific content this whole time, but having the backdrop context helps a lot.
The travesty of missing Schemes and Stones as a resource for info. Personally my favorite podcast. Also each Master and crew have strengths and weaknesses depending on the schemes and strategies that will be available for the game. If you get a couple of keyword models that have another keyword besides the master you play currently, dipping into that keywords master can give you more options for objectives. Example: if you start with Wong and the Wizz-bang keyword in Bayou picking up Swine-Cursed will be nice. But Swine-Cursed are also Sooey and Pig keywords leading you nicely into Ulix.
There aren’t any classic fantasy tropes in Malifaux really. A lot of it is based on various cultures folklore or urban legends. Unless this was in some way a reference to another video of mine lol. Did that answer your question?
Nice Video :) very informative! Malifaux is a great game. However, 3 malifaux boxes for less than 100$? In what world/Shop? That is my one big personal negative of the game. 4 tiny plastic miniatures for 50-60$. That just hurts. And in many cases you do not need all the Models in the Box. For example in *keeping the peace* you never need 3 watchers. In other cases, the miniature is just ugly (looking at you Hoffman2).
I got 2 minutes in and youre talking about a community. I have no idea what this game is, thought this would be a good video to start but you spend your time asking me to subscribe, comment, like, and talking about the video. Youve lost me I hope the updated video can actually serve as an intro
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It's quite a task to present a game with such coplexity in simple and understandable way. I think you got it right and am looking forward to seeing more Malifaux content from you! :)
Awww. Thanks Barrin! I only have big videos planned for Malifaux. I think they'll all be good, but they're taking a little longer.
I recently called the company during the week, they were attentive,responsive, and solved my issue quickly.
They help new players very often
Also if he doesn't mention bigger hat good stuff
Thanks Danny! ☺️
Thanks for making this video! I first heard about Malifaux from Eons of Battle, then a friend of mine asked me to look into which guilds I thought would be cool. This piqued my interest in the game, and I’ve been seriously considering trying it out. This video really helped answer some questions I had about it
Thanks for the shout Dek! How I wish this video existed back when I was getting into the game. Its gonna be a great resource to use to get new people into the game
Thanks Dude! We all can and should make this same video lol. It only helps us all.
Yes, you have both done a great job with this…. There’s also a great TH-cam channel Malifaux University which have loads of really easy how to play vids…..
@@box2boardhobby89 oh for sure. Im a big fan of Mali U
Malifaux university is an excellent resource for learning the game.
T___T everyone rides for them. I feel like such an asshole for having forgotten them. I added them to the description.
Thanks best friend Dek. I have wanted to explore Malifaux for years and just found an active local group. Your info is very helpful for a noob considering getting into this.
Glad we could help!!!
Such a great video: very thorough, setting some crucial things straight right off the bat, very informative, filled with recommendations for other great sources and channels to look into. Very nice job!
I think that if you decide to start any crew, once you have the core box and a few others in that keyword, check out the alternative master boxes from the Malifaux Burns expansion. You will get an alt master for your crew, another alt master for a different crew, and one additional model that work for both masters. I think this is a great way to get into another crew with a different master and see different options available for your current crew.
Yeah the title system is really cool for expanding playability within your same crew. I like how in the rules now, you don’t have to declare which master version you’re using.
I wouldn't even call myself a new player. My friend was like "hey, I am interested in playing malifaux, you wanna play?" And I'm like "sure, whatever", and now I am like "what did I get into?!" Thanks for those overview videos. I don't know anythink so I chose my master by the rule of cool and ordered Jedza. So let's see what this game is actually about.
Eee thanks for the vid I played my first learning game today and loved it, this was so helpful thank youu
Thanks Savannah!!! Really great community too
Heard about this game on Eons of battle channe. Looking forward to giving it a try and thank you for the rad video.
Also,You should’ve changed your beanie with every jump cut. It would’ve been funny 😆
This sold me finally. I’ve been looking at Malifaux for a while but was always hesitant because getting in seemed complex and I had heard stories of the community in the past. While I’m more a hobby person I’m excited at the idea of a diceless game and I’m pumped to run it
If you like gameplay that feels strategic and tactical instead of random and pay to win, Malifaux is the best game for that. If you just like painting and hobby, Malifaux is also the best place for that 😊
Thanks for making this. I've always loved the malifaux range from a pure painting perspective but it's super useful getting a concise introduction to the game like this. It's definitely made me more interested in playing
Haha thanks for thinking it’s concise! I was making chapters before upload like “holy crap this is too many minutes” 😂
@@CornerCase concision is relative. I felt like you hit the sweet spot of covering everything but not being feature length
Concision! I learned a new word today! XD
The diversity and representation in the game is pretty good and gets better as time goes on. I can say the Asian representation has improved since 1e and 2e and the fluff also assuages some concerns IMHO (but I'm also a YT dude so I don't have authority).
The one thing to note is each faction can be viewed as both good and bad from different angles and there are elements in each that swing heavily in either moral direction. Seamus is supposed to be evil while Molly is the kindhearted one and both reside in the Resurrectionist Faction.
Explorer's Society can best be described as pulp and popular fiction from that era. It's sort of a 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' organization.
Schemes and Stones does a lot of helpful budget and tactical stuff and The Other Coast is a very beginner-friendly podcast.
Thanks Doug!
The faction composition of both good and evil characters is a good note. And thanks for the Explorer’s Society help 😂.
I forgot about S&S! And I think I never listened to Other Coast-I’ll check it out!
I’m just getting into the game but surprised you didn’t talk about the Versatile keyword. Seems that the easiest way to get into multiple play styles is to buy a couple of core boxes of the same faction and fill out with versatile boxes that can work for both. Cheaper than your additional boxes being more of the same individual keyword. Maybe the versatile aren’t good enough to be viable 🤷♂️
Started playing 1st edition and we had a blast. Thought they did a great job with 2nd edition rules changes, and really loved what they did with the model line, even if some models end up with really spindly bits.
Haven't done TTG in a while, but would definitely go Malifaux as my first choice.
Great vid, I agree that the way the rules are set up is cool. The basic rules are simple, all the complexity is in the model cards. So that means you can just focus on your crew at the start to get a hang of it and you'll hardly ever need to look back at the core rules
Low barrier to entry, high barrier to mastery
I got talked into taking a closer look while window-shopping in the FLGS, and... Well, I've gone by the nickname "Basse" since I was 3.
I had to buy the core box, and then some more to make it playable. Still painting Cornelius & Crew, but I'm looking forward to my first game!
Helllll yeahhh!!! You’re going to have so much fun!
I’ll just say Malifaux is such a rich background with very interesting models and game mechanics. Always been a very light player but I’d love to be deep into it. It feels so good.
It’s an awesome game!
Nice Introduction! Thank you! 😀
No, thank you!!
I like hordy skirmishy types
Think wood elves in Total War Warhammer.
Which one would that be? I love all the malifaux models and it really is difficult to see their playstyles.
Thanks Ian! There are plenty of ways to play a higher model count in Malifaux. I think it’s a matter of flavor.
They did a pretty good job of making sure every faction has access to more models in some way.
In Malifaux, this can often be a summoning type. You might consider Ressurectionists in general. Otherwise, you could consider Guild “Guard” Keyword.
But again, I’d recommend looking through the masters and picking one with a cool flavor, then checking back with one of the small communities.
Thanks for putting this video together! ❤
I do like Malifaux. It scratches my non-Infinity itch. It’s synergies play is pretty fun.
Thanks as always Joel! :]
You still around? Haven’t seen any videos from you in awhile.
I just bought into Malifaux today, I’m painting two crews for demo games to try and rope others into it.
Thanks Jake!
I had a rough 2023 with the baby and a slew of other life things. I’m currently working on a return.
I want to select one master between English Ivan and Nexus to start to paint at first haha. I'm more attracted to the concept of the Explorer's Society and its masters.
My friend introduced me to this game and I tried Lucius last time as an experience. Quite perplexed lol. Feeling I definitely need to understand the rules and world construction more.
Thanks Lizzie!
Yeahhh this game is very different from other wargames! I miss it even as I play infinity every week. I plan on returning to regular Malifaux play soon though. I think you’ll enjoy Explorers!
@@CornerCase What masters you generally play? I'm curious haha.
It can be more challenging for me becauae English is my second language lol, yet players who can guide me or play with me are all Australian 😆.
Thanks for the video. I think you convinced me to start
Thanks Methuselah! 😊 Indie mini coalition ✊
I've been trying to find more info on Malifaux for ages. Thanks for this!
It’s a great game, Tom! Welcome to the party!
Cool first insight of the game! Thanks!
This video makes me super sad. I had a whole bunch of Outcast stuff on order at my FLGS (in the U.K.) and they just couldn’t get the stock. It dragged on for months before they had to cancel my order and gave me store credit, which I spent on Marvel Crisis Protocol instead. I really like that game, but I always look at things like this and wonder what might have been with Malifaux… great video tho!
O man! What a bummer, I'm so sorry, Matt! MCP does look super fun, and I've painted MODOK for fun. But Malifaux just hits different. It's, IMO, the best gameplay of any miniatures game, and the most iconic world. I think the world isn't for everybody, but it plays around with a collage of many different ideas. I hesitate to say that the only other miniatures game that's taken a similar approach and been successful is 40k. Hot take.
I played a bit in 1st and 2nd. Just got a demo for 3rd at Origins. This was a welcome find in my recommended video. Good job, algorithm. Subbed, bud. Keep it up.
Thanks Victor! I played a lot of 2E. Was in denial for a while when my group fell apart, but I can’t deny myself any longer. I love this game.
I love everything about game!
The only complaint I've had was assembly. Some of the sculptures have odd locations where pieces fit, or a guide is needed, while the guides available online are very simple and don't always give a good idea of how parts should be.
My experience is the Titania's core box. One of the modles have a rounded forearm stump that goes to a hand with a completely flat wrist. Titania herself has no location on her curvy body for her clear rectangle support piece that's ment hold her up in the air. Though online I've seen some pretty crafty people make her stand on terrain or something else. Aeslin doesn't have any identifiable way to sit on the base, and went on by just getting some roots glued to the base rim.
Once the assembly was handled though, everything else was very enjoyable!
O yeah for sure, some of the models are tough. I just assembled Title Pandora, and OMG T_____T I literally cried
I was thinking it would be great to also add all the great Malifaux podcasts in the description
Working on it 😅. I’ll send the update tonight.
Thanks for posting this! I've been trying to get into Malifaux for years and just bit the bullet today. I usually play a lot of AoS and 40k but I hope this will be a good change.
Thanks Jelly! Yes! Malifaux is always a great choice! We have a great community, so always reach out! We're here for you!!!
Dek my guy, how could you not include my main Arcanist playstyle: Rail Riding Steampunk Ninja Cyborg, aka Mei Feng. Kidding aside this was a great intro video, really touched on what makes Malifaux such an enthralling game and setting.
LOL! Sorry brew, but my first year of Malifaux was getting whooped by Mei Feng on the weekly 😂. I still have the scars!
Thank you very much for this video. It helped push me to start collecting Explorer's Society for Malifaux. I'm extremely fortunate to live in an area with an existing malifaux playerbase of ~8-10 veteran players who have been playing since 1st edition. (SLO county, CA, USA)
Excited for you! I’m in the bay! Maybe I’ll meet you guys one day!
@@CornerCase That would be freakin awesome if you stopped by! We meet Wednesday afternoons/nights at gordon's good games.
I want to add that if you're looking for people in your area then if you jump in the Wyrd discord and ask around you'll find people that can invite you to a Malifaux discord for your local area
Great advice, thanks Dave!
Been trying to get into Malifaux for years. What master would best replicate the play style of 40k Harlequins? Collette has the theme, but when I played years ago she seemed to have a different play style.
Hey Gionis! If you mean being able to flit across the board and harass your opponents, you have a few options.
Off the top of my head, Mei Feng comes to mind. Mei Feng can get across the board into your opponents DZ in a single activation, and put up defensive buffs. So your crew is free to run schemes while your opponent is left dealing with your tanky master in their backline.
Another option might be Misaki. She’s more of a glass cannon alpha strike master. Similar deal-she hops into your opponents DZ and wrecks face.
Happy camping!
ok you convinced me bro
This was so good. Thanks, I’ve subscribed and am now flying down the rabbit hole…. Or into the breach!
Haha thanks! Enjoy 😊. Stay a while. Stay forever 😳
I’ll share the heck out of this video
🙌🙌🙌
Love malifaux. Especially for the painting ^_^
Malifaux is the place to be, and this community is the people to be with. Thanks MrKanrabat!
Excellent video and fantastic jacket.
Haha thanks scanner!
My problem was analysis paralysis; there's like 1 or 2 Masters in each faction that are out of the box awesome, and the arcanists and explorers are tied for overall flavor wins. Finally jumped on Arcanists for the 1988 box during the april fools sale.
Mei Feng is a great master on the table, and the 1988 box is ssssssoooooo siiiiicccckkkkk
@@CornerCaseFrom the future of 2024, I agree with you SO hard. The box has a clear flavor and the illustrations' specific, recognizable style invites a very interesting paint job... The only problem is the second box: Iron Golem-equivalent is extremely hard to glue down; I still can't get mine to stay in place despite trying every kind of alternate leverage short of leaning it against a wall of sprue
I'm curious about something when it comes to setting up the game. When you hire your crew, do you find yourself having to proxy a lot of your minis? It sounds like if you are trying to best align your crew with the scheme/strategy that you could be spending a lot of money on minis.
So, let's say my wife and I want to pick up a couple sets for us to play with each other at home.
It seems like the best way to go about that would be to buy maybe two or three core sets, and then some models that share key words with as many of the core set masters as we can find. That should give us a bit of variety to choose from.
Am I understanding this correctly?
Perfect understanding. Master Core set + 2 keyword boxes or Master Core + Faction Starter + Keyword Box. If you want to be really efficient, use the M3E app to calc the SS cost to get up to 50SS, but generally, those 2 combos of 3 boxes will get you up to 50.
I'm a resurr for sure
Throw yo hands in the ay-urrr
I'm really digging the hipster garden gnome look you're rocking!
LOL. You get it. Thank you.
Ive played 1e and 2e. All games that existed have vanished in my area. While proxy figs is an option, its difficult to start from scratch, especially when the biggest advocates ( some paid) have given up near me. I miss it terribly. Not sure how to begin a game again. I will check out wyrd place thanks
With you, good Things happen.
Buenofaux. I’m renaming the channel. You heard it here first.
Not infifaux or malinity? ;-)
You got your human sphere in my breach!
Honestly I’ve been wanting to learn this game both for the amazing aesthetics and because I’m a little tired of Warhammer. Thanks for the walkthrough!
We are all here for you Chayim. One of us! One of us! One of us!
@@CornerCase One of us! One of us! I’m debating between Brewmaster and Parker rn, but Captain Zipp reminds me of staying up late with the boys watching Invader Zim
They call it a lapel mic because it clips to the lapel of your shirt.
Um, actually they call it a Lavalier 😏
I played Resurrectionists with Seamus, plus a few outcast years ago...that crew crushed most players(mostly arcanist/outcast)... But it's been awhile. What's changed since 1st and 2nd 3rd editions??
Hey Dek, not Malifaux related but have you read the Raveneye infinity book yet, I feel like while it doesn't push the universe as a whole it has some great short stories and flavor text while playing out a fun campaign.
I haven’t, but a few guys on the discord did. They seemed pleasantly surprised with the narrative content.
+1 to the sentiment that games are better than people.
LOLLLL I did say that didn’t I 😂. I stand by it 😂
Great video! Love Malifaux
Thanks Aaron!!
The orientalism bit kind of lost me, I am assuming it is something like cultural appropriation? Kind of silly but whatever, I just want to thank you for the video.
I wanted to start 40k but with all of their recent shenanigans I was really put off and started looking elsewhere. Eventually, watching an Eons of Battle video, he mentioned Malifaux and after looking at it I was completely hooked but uncertain of what I should get. That being said, I am really thankful that you made this video because it relieves some of the worry on what I should start with. I decided on getting Ophelia (the Bayou just seems perfect for me) and Parker (he seems perfect for my buddy who loves cowboys.)
Great Vid, thanks for that ... It would have helped me get a footing when i started last year ;)
A couple of things:
"Malifaux University" - TH-cam: goes over the rules of ... well ... everything in a University lecture style. Pretty useful to get this "Hey I have heard/read that at some point" Feeling for the game. Esspecially useful are their master analysis videos, where they go over how "complicated" a Keyword is and what the master does.
I am a bit disapointed the phrase "rule of cool" did not come up in the Vid when the "chose your first master" topic came up. Sure, the experience should be the first thing one should look for. Sometimes one just wants some cool things, regardless of playstyle etc.
One "mistake by omission" - you mentioned that a master is (loose quoting) "only allowed to take models from their Keyword in their crew" which is technically untrue (besides versityles you can take out of keyword models for +1 stone). I am well aware that this is targeted at beginners and in that case things should be kept simple but the watcher should be aware of the "oversimplification" you employed here - just a quick mention of this not being the "final level of crewbuilding" should suffice. In fact (I can't think of other examples of the top of my head), whenever you make an oversimplification of the rules, just add an asterix in the video, so that the viewer is aware that you left out some details for the sake of accessability for beginners.
Maybe as an additional thing to mention (because this could influence decisions for beginners): you mention faction starter boxes generally and point out the Neverborn one in specific (for obvious reasons). Just to give this "first impression looksy" a more balanced appeal, show/mention all currently available starter boxes explicitly to keep things "even".
Oh and Markers are still all over the place in terms of size. It all depends on your chosen faction (obviously), but in Neverborn alone you have (iirc) 4 50mm, 1 40mm, 2 30mm - still valid, just an * ;).
And one final thing you could/should mention for all those geriatric gamers (like me ;) ) out there that prefer paper over modern technology (at least at the gaming table) you could mention that the (errata's) cards and rules etc are available to be printed out at one's convenience on the wyrd website as well.
Again, loved your vid and you deserve every bit of praise (heck, I was being stingy with that ^^) just some minor points to polish the end product.
Thanks as always, Harald! To add to your point about versatile models, I did also have to dance around the difference between Masters and Leaders, since henchmen can technically be taken as leaders instead of masters. I also didn’t mention Title Masters. Once you figure that into the whole equation, you’re at like 80+ playstyles 😂.
Good critiques all, and I’m working on updating the description right now based on everyone’s feedback.
Always appreciate you, Harald.
@@CornerCase You're a true Gentleman and a Scolar!
Vassal and Tabletop Simulator both have Malifaux modules that make it easy to try a Keyword out before dropping the $$$.
O yes, I somehow forgot about that! I have played vassal, and it is really effish. I’ll update the description.
Great intro vid!!
For anyone that likes getting into the fluff of the setting theres an outstanding podcast of the lore in audiobook format thats at well over 100 episodes now. Its called the Breachside Broadcast.
Thank you! I’m just getting started meself!
@@CornerCase The lore is so unique and interesting. Once I started listening the masters I wanted to play changed completely lol. The gremlin stories especially are entertaining.
Yeah, I've been leaning a lot on Defective Dice's channel. They've got great lore breakdowns. It's one thing to listen to Breachside, but sometimes you just want the gist, you know? DD just released Malifaux Lore Ep.0, which actually was a bit of a hole in my knowledge. I was listening to the master-specific content this whole time, but having the backdrop context helps a lot.
This was a super surface level how to play summary. More like a " what is this game. "
Thanks Will! We’re working on more How To Play detailed videos
Have you done Gamma Wolves? I'm looking to use my gunpla in games.
Thanks PrarieTan! I’m a big fan of Ash Barker, but I have not played his game yet.
playing a proxy game makes a lot of sense
Why are you wearing a hat inside? Is your head cold? brrrrr
Nicer video!
Thanks Solomon!
Thx for your permission to like a faction
LOLOL XD
Is that a Heaven's Gate Away Team patch on your right arm?
Bayou for the win!!! I
Love me my green gobbo bois!!
The travesty of missing Schemes and Stones as a resource for info. Personally my favorite podcast.
Also each Master and crew have strengths and weaknesses depending on the schemes and strategies that will be available for the game. If you get a couple of keyword models that have another keyword besides the master you play currently, dipping into that keywords master can give you more options for objectives. Example: if you start with Wong and the Wizz-bang keyword in Bayou picking up Swine-Cursed will be nice. But Swine-Cursed are also Sooey and Pig keywords leading you nicely into Ulix.
Thanks Tim! I know, I blew it missing Malifaux university. I included them in the updated description
@@CornerCase not a problem at all.
In Aus looking at about $200 but still interested
Oof aus prices are hella rough, I feel for y’all!
Buy a core box 😜
Definitely. I'm thinking of buying a core box for my friend who's been interested. Thanks Saladin!
@@CornerCase My friend said the same thing to me, which made me want to be more responsible to select a master xD.
Are there dwarves?
There aren’t any classic fantasy tropes in Malifaux really. A lot of it is based on various cultures folklore or urban legends. Unless this was in some way a reference to another video of mine lol. Did that answer your question?
@@CornerCase Yes it did. Thank you.
Theres Mouse... But I dont think thats what you meant :)
Algorithm
Praise be lord algo.
Instructions unclear, I bought six crews from four factions help
😂 no, you did it right 😂
Nice Video :) very informative! Malifaux is a great game. However, 3 malifaux boxes for less than 100$? In what world/Shop? That is my one big personal negative of the game. 4 tiny plastic miniatures for 50-60$. That just hurts. And in many cases you do not need all the Models in the Box. For example in *keeping the peace* you never need 3 watchers. In other cases, the miniature is just ugly (looking at you Hoffman2).
I got 2 minutes in and youre talking about a community. I have no idea what this game is, thought this would be a good video to start but you spend your time asking me to subscribe, comment, like, and talking about the video. Youve lost me I hope the updated video can actually serve as an intro
Mispost
Had me 'til his ESG crap. I'll look elsewhere for info.
You lost me at the orientalism. I don't understand.
"Orientalism"? "Permission to like it"? Ok in that case you have permission to like Space Wolves and Dark Angels. The "current year" is ridiculous.
"If you are watching this video, you probably want to agree with me."
You heard me 😏