tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.comments2023-04-13T07:24:20.546-04:00The Dead Tau ProjectNixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comBlogger760125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-65431565260989676322015-10-19T11:56:57.547-04:002015-10-19T11:56:57.547-04:00I've been out of the Malifaux scene for a fair...I've been out of the Malifaux scene for a fair while now. My current understanding is that Wyrd produces fate decks for their game and I imagine they still sell them separately on their site. I believe they moved to actively stop anyone from independently producing and selling fate decks compatible with Malifaux over the past year. I think you can still get some as prizes and swag at Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-54661034298702562292015-10-19T11:49:49.579-04:002015-10-19T11:49:49.579-04:00From where can I buy these Fate Deck ?
From where can I buy these Fate Deck ?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550653279470370911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-77498560589828963992014-07-18T08:41:06.084-04:002014-07-18T08:41:06.084-04:00I have a new iMac with the following stats: 3.2GHz...I have a new iMac with the following stats: 3.2GHz Intel Core i5 processor / 8 GB DDR3 memory / NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M 1024 MB video.<br /><br />As for the FPS, I'm using the in-game reporter for the FPS. I am not seeing any jitter or delay in the animation on the screen. It runs very smoothly, even considering the constant movement of the models on the screen. I have my video settings Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-37303015222460074612014-07-18T02:47:36.675-04:002014-07-18T02:47:36.675-04:00I'm not familiar with Macs, but how powerful i...I'm not familiar with Macs, but how powerful is your rig? Also is the game real time or turn based?<br /><br />I ask as for me 12-17 FPS seems quite low. I mean I play a TONNE of vid games, and I find anything below 20fps as nearly unplayable and like to keep it at 30-60 where possible.<br /><br />That said, if it's turn based then at least there's no tactile disadvantageDr Loxleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-24334985334144435402014-03-27T14:19:52.830-04:002014-03-27T14:19:52.830-04:00That's a good idea, I'll have to check tha...That's a good idea, I'll have to check that out. I have been using more of a "dry palette" over a wet palette as I'm not doing as much paint mixing as I probably should be. I use the palette more for brushing excess paint off my brush and for using my dropper bottles for ink shading.Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-18745533585585150762014-03-27T11:32:52.835-04:002014-03-27T11:32:52.835-04:00Re: palettes: I picked one of the P3 wet palettes ...Re: palettes: I picked one of the P3 wet palettes way back when and started using it regularly about eight months ago. I've been very happy with it; it's a good size. Instead of the foam that comes with it, I fold paper towels and get them wet, then spread the parchment across that.Rushputinhttp://warpstonepile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-66683650616346875972014-03-01T22:33:46.142-05:002014-03-01T22:33:46.142-05:00Hey there Christopher. I won't be starting M2E...Hey there Christopher. I won't be starting M2E, I tried out several games of it and it is not to my liking at all. Thanks for the feedback however, and I hope you find some additional good reading in the rest of the blog!Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-4476401846513289362014-03-01T18:49:35.530-05:002014-03-01T18:49:35.530-05:00if your gonna start m2e then what are you adding t...if your gonna start m2e then what are you adding to the dreamer list to briing it back to 50 , i noted insidious so you could add teddy. leaving you about 4 points to spend on upgardes alps and daydreamers are free when summoned!Black Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477618274355136982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-49961427547129163572014-01-30T19:13:51.974-05:002014-01-30T19:13:51.974-05:00Now that was funny and reminds me of Sheldon Coope...Now that was funny and reminds me of Sheldon Cooper's three person chess game seen here:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHVPutfveVs<br />and here:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsaAkNXAzak<br /><br />Some times its best to just leave things alone.Salvameveritatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-53564071553064460642014-01-13T21:07:43.915-05:002014-01-13T21:07:43.915-05:00I think another important entry level cost compari...I think another important entry level cost comparison consideration is the availability of the rule set and additional play aids. For example Warmachine/ Hordes can be played with the included quick start rules and standard d6 where as Malifaux will require the Rule book (as they dont have a quick start set included or even downloadable) and more than likely a fate deck as well. With this Dustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-949706039068331752014-01-13T08:39:25.492-05:002014-01-13T08:39:25.492-05:00I agree and disagree... For me the initial cost is...I agree and disagree... For me the initial cost isn't really the factor but more of the return play. If I buy a starter for M2e and never play it again, I burned all that money. If I buy a starter for WWX and play constantly, then the return was worth it.<br /><br />Also, as I know you love to talk about as I do, it is also based on the company's attitude to the players. Right now PP is James Convyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699992041136172895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-3632219852431285022014-01-12T08:03:17.912-05:002014-01-12T08:03:17.912-05:00I had an interesting chat with Andrey about someth...I had an interesting chat with Andrey about something very similar when on the same day from the same store he picked up some of the new Malifaux starters and I picked up my first Hell Dorado starter.<br />We were at logger heads, comparing the Lady J set (£30 for 6 models) with the Demon set (£20 for 5 models) now one was in plastic, the other in metal, but it was my opinion that paying an Dr Loxleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518191988468509866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-28697244360929674532014-01-11T20:26:47.907-05:002014-01-11T20:26:47.907-05:00Having recently taken the plunge into WM/H, I woul...Having recently taken the plunge into WM/H, I would have to say that it has felt more expensive an entry point than Malifaux, without a doubt.<br />I have no point of comparison for WWX.<br /><br />But prior to making the investments I am in the midst of, I lurked and read quite a bit about PP, WM/H and its community and decided to invest for three primary reasons.<br /><br />1. Unlike our DaveBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-15350291752123206982014-01-11T11:17:11.977-05:002014-01-11T11:17:11.977-05:00I tried to stay away from looking at it in the ind...I tried to stay away from looking at it in the individual model points within game break-down as that I think that can wildly skew the value of what you get. It's so heavily based on the individual model pricing of each company which is generally close, but gets skewed again when you look at the internal values of company "group of models" boxes. I think this also artificially makesNixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-19682668372258229002014-01-11T00:43:38.656-05:002014-01-11T00:43:38.656-05:00Eh, I think your math is a bit skewed, but I will ...Eh, I think your math is a bit skewed, but I will agree that cost per fig in the starters makes warmachine the most expensive, but that really isn't a good meter of rating. I'd argue that the Warmachine starter boxes have the most value per starter compared to what it would cost to buy each model individually. Take the Khador Starter box for example, each warjack when bought individually HuronBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627538019185831412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-26122054781955263952014-01-10T10:05:30.593-05:002014-01-10T10:05:30.593-05:00No argument from me at all Rush, I agree with almo...No argument from me at all Rush, I agree with almost everything you say. There were a couple reasons I stayed away from comparing the game to 40K or WHFB. Some of those had to do with GW cost and others had to do with not believing they are truly the same scale. I see WWX bridging the Skirmish to Squad level game size but not truly approaching army size. <br /><br />I think the only part I do notNixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-28956258122705298932014-01-10T08:20:06.844-05:002014-01-10T08:20:06.844-05:00I think it's extremely important to remember t...I think it's extremely important to remember that Starting Cost is not the same as Overall Cost.<br /><br /><br />For example, I don't think anyone would dispute that it's a heck of a lot cheaper to start playing Warmachine than it is 40K... but I know that, when I sold off my Warmachine models, I did the math and I spent more on that single faction + mercs than I did on any of my 40KRushputinhttp://warpstonepile.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-74121818970262969832014-01-09T12:55:48.831-05:002014-01-09T12:55:48.831-05:00Ahem ahem... Challenge still accepted?
BTW, looks...Ahem ahem... Challenge still accepted?<br /><br />BTW, looks like 2 of mine dropped out... so Chris, me, and T and J. Maybe B can join us as well?Austinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-67133675771480985932014-01-08T21:05:24.697-05:002014-01-08T21:05:24.697-05:00My notorious disagreement with dice holds true in ...My notorious disagreement with dice holds true in WWX. I find myself drifting to specific dice that roll well and then constantly swapping them out as the rolls go really bad. I think I am incapable of rolling "average" on dice. Some of that is mitigated in WWX with the influence mechanic, but not all of it. The list I am running actually comes loaded up with 11 influence, which is a Nixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771913395327076284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-59542791864984701092014-01-08T20:03:45.941-05:002014-01-08T20:03:45.941-05:00So Bill, know what you've said in the past abo...So Bill, know what you've said in the past about your skills at rolling "dice" or lack therefore. How do you enjoy this game? <br />I am really regretting switching to Zombicide Season 2 at this point.John Andrewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-58202350603155272412013-11-05T01:09:13.068-05:002013-11-05T01:09:13.068-05:00You mention a difference in your Henchman style an...You mention a difference in your Henchman style and your successor (of sorts).<br />I am a newly minted Henchman and would be interested in seeing what you think this new guy is doing well/badly vis-a-vis your own style. Lemme pick your brains!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jules/IronHeadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-64439731840765722202013-11-04T21:09:24.796-05:002013-11-04T21:09:24.796-05:00Damn it! With all this talk of Malifaux Classic be...Damn it! With all this talk of Malifaux Classic being available, me being a much more reasonable drive away now (not that New Orleans wasn't also reasonable) and me likely having to miss GenCon this year due to probable "Operational Commitments" you all are making it really difficult to not try to go to Adepticon this year.<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on WildDustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-22782199815379652042013-11-01T14:04:53.143-04:002013-11-01T14:04:53.143-04:00Glad to see you are not dead Bill. Been meaning to...Glad to see you are not dead Bill. Been meaning to shoot you an email(and I still will). Very interesting post<br /><br />Easiest way to get rid of a rodent living under your house is to get a pair of dogs. Solved my problem. Now help me solve my yearly fall mouse problem(And don't say get a cat because I got one and that lazy bastard wont do squat) :)<br /><br />So what are you planning Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448961578280988614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-47330460846814833992013-11-01T13:56:10.560-04:002013-11-01T13:56:10.560-04:00Why do you assume I will run such a thing :)
Of c...Why do you assume I will run such a thing :)<br /><br />Of course I will(assuming we fill at least 8 slots) :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448961578280988614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308827140033595900.post-30011539912982415682013-10-31T21:51:59.080-04:002013-10-31T21:51:59.080-04:00Good to see a post and happy to hear GL will be ba...Good to see a post and happy to hear GL will be back around. I look forward to hearing more about WWX.<br /><br />I've been Malifaux-Free since a tournament back in July (M1E)...<br /><br />Actually been really interested in Convergence of Cyriss in Warmachine.<br />I know the game is not your bag, but I like the emphasis of the new faction on jacks rather than all troops like so many other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com