Reply To: Hobby Weekender 30/11 The Verge of Christmas!

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I saw Krampus Rex announced on tabletopgamingnews.com and I can’t say that I was impressed. I thank you for the thought of it. Its a lot of work that went into him but it really doesn’t grab my attention in the same manner with what I picked up. That Legendary Abe Lincoln from Warcradle, on the other hand, is a beautiful piece of work. I’m reminded of the axe wielding done in Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter and I can say its quite shiny. I know Reaper also has their own version of Krampus that was sculpted years ago and it just does nothing for me. The Krampus that was sculpted by Titan Forge was rather fun. I remember when it was just a special edition and then they opened it up to regular production. Its another figure that shows a naughty child being taken away that always gives me a little pick me up and raises my hopes that brats can be made to behave better. Yes, let them have fear that you might take Christmas away and see their faces drop as you put their wrapped presents into a sack that will go to more needy children. I imagine it in much in the same manner as you might punish a kid with making them erase their save game for their favorite game when they are absolutely rotten (you gotta get creative with some kids).

Poor Matty, I hate to laugh but there’s no helping the matter. As long as the orcs were returned to their tray then all was well.

I agree with the idea that there are no “good guys” in Malifaux. I do like the Arcanists for their steampunk motif that was cemented into their faction aesthetic from the first edition. The Ramos crew nailed it for me with “What If…?” essence but I can’t say that all of them are just criminal. I think that the spirit of being untamed might better describe them. A mad scientist, a beast lord, an avatar of Winter, a winged firebrand, a stage entertainer, a rail labor leader, a pugilist, and most recently an Asian magician. They all stand to defy some control in some manner or another.

Looking at Wyrd I’m tempted with the Nightmare edition of the Winter Wonderland version of Rasputina.

Speaking of Rasputina… here’s an awesome cover of Marilyn Manson

A Creedence Clearwater Revival cover

There’s even a cover of Prince

Now something absolutely out of the blue with wonderful creepiness that fills my twisted heart with glee

 

I can’t say that I have any funny wargaming stories or anything with narrative play.  I’ve mostly had oneshot game sessions or small tourneys at the FLGS. I am partial to a few game settings though. To stick with a standby of D&D either Forgotten Realms or Planescape for the variety of places to roam. Going for other systems Legend of the Five Rings is a great arena to run rampant with fantastic Asian inspired folklore/mythology. 7th Sea is playing the role of hero (or potentially villain) in a swashbuckling film. Changeling: The Lost (or its predecessor Changeling: The Dreaming) are where you can build the most beautiful dreams and terrifying nightmares with the only limit being your imagination.

 

@woldenspoons I’ve been looking at other chickens. I’ve gone the Way of the Weirdo (if Gonzo the Great be channeled)

I am inspired by a book I saw a while ago on Kickstarter to look into chicken plumage.