After hearing the whisperings around the ‘net about this game, and then having a couple of my regular wargaming podcasts do Malifaux focused episodes I finally decided to take a look and see what all the fuss was about. Before taking the plunge I did my research into it and watched some youtube videos to see the mechanics in action to make sure it was something I could agree with. After then getting the opportunity to read a bit of the rulebook (including the lovely short fluff stories interspersed throughout) I went and ordered everything I would need to host a starter game between me and a brother. This was the Rulebook, 2 starter boxes (Lady Justice and Lilith) and 2 fate decks (slightly modified and Malifaux branded, but otherwise just normal decks of cards). I then ordered another starter box (Nicodem), as I got a freebie model in the Lilith box that I could not use without a Resurrectionist force. Darn. :P

View full article »