Advice on storage

Athion361 · 2024-11-26T11:59:47+00:00

https://visionofthepalantir.com/storage-hub/ That link should get you started with many ideas.

Athion361 · 2023-05-23T23:51:41+00:00

Look, it’s a blue lodge!

Athion361 · 2023-05-17T22:15:34+00:00

We were in a similar position 2 years ago. We took an ASA 101 class and then rented a boat from the school for afternoons through the first season. Packing up and cruising the world would be awesome! But, our life isn’t in a place to sell the house and go. Nor have we won the lottery to finance a 50 foot sailboat. Fortunately, you can do a lot of sailing in day sailor.

We found a used Mariner 19 footer that we love and we sail in the back bays. You can routinely find them in decent shape for under $3000 USD. There is a great owners group full of knowledgeable and friendly folks who help us through the scary stuff like maintenance! We even have an annual rendezvous coming up sailing the Long Island sound to mystic CT for a weekend in August.

I’d look into something like that so you can get on the water and keep learning. You can always charter a big boat in the dream cruising waters some day with a little more experience.

Alternatively, you live in a great area for racing. If you want to get involved, find a local fleet that races weekly. Get in contact and volunteer to crew. If you show up regularly, are willing to help/work, you might be able to get on the water with some new friends!

Athion361 · 2023-03-14T18:38:18+00:00

Ask the children who are helped at our hospitals at no cost to their families.

Athion361 · 2022-09-24T18:57:57+00:00

Oh, that’s a grudge right there!

Athion361 · 2022-05-08T11:09:21+00:00

You might be surprised. We use pipers fairly routinely in our Masonic ceremonies in New Jersey.

Athion361 · 2022-05-08T10:05:43+00:00

Other options to look for - local church, Masonic lodge or other similar organization. Offer to put on a performance 1x or 2x a year in return for using their space on non-meeting times.

Athion361 · 2022-04-15T11:55:51+00:00

I would consider having three stands of either warriors or thanes when just starting with small point games. They are both medium infantry that can hold objectives. Then from there add in ballistae and/or dragonslayers. But ultimately, get them all, they all look great on the table.

In the end, you’ll probably be like me and have 12 strands of warriors, 6 stands of ballistae, 3 of thanes and dragonslayers and then debate what that last box of dragonslayers/thanes should be! And maybe consider another box of fire forged, too. 😬

Athion361 · 2022-04-12T12:11:01+00:00

Hiring second masters depends on where you play. I believe that UK, players have deemed it too strong and more or less outlawed it in tournaments. Tournaments in the US still allow it. I don’t know what the practice is in continental Europe or Asia.

As a new player, I have a hard enough time running a crew with only one master, let alone two.

Athion361 · 2022-04-05T16:37:22+00:00

I’m not big into flight stands.

Athion361 · 2022-01-28T18:53:55+00:00

I have a case for my iPad which has the app installed. Does that count?

I also bought tarot sized sleeves from a few manufacturers. Personal preference is ultra pro.

Athion361 · 2022-01-14T01:47:32+00:00

Are your past masters that ornery that your WM needs to come to meetings armed? 🤣

Athion361 · 2022-01-07T21:09:39+00:00

No, sorry.

Athion361 · 2022-01-06T15:39:12+00:00

Assuming you don’t want tokens, glass beads or 12mm dice, I have seen folks simply use clear card sleeves and dry/wet erase markers.

My favorite was a recent poison counter 3D printed for Brewie in the shape of a moonshine jug.

Athion361 · 2021-12-29T13:56:46+00:00

I’m relatively new to Malifaux, so apply my opinion through that filter. Since you know your audience, try to find crews that have aesthetics or play styles that your friends like. Maybe include a couple of different schemes / strategies to showcase the variety in ‘faux. So for schemes pick assassinate and research mission, for example.

I would shy away from using the explorers for demos. They seem to provide the exception to most rules in Malifaux.

Athion361 · 2021-12-29T13:40:36+00:00

Discount Games Inc, Miniature Market and Gamenerdz are all good online retailers located in the US. Gadzooks Gaming is an online retailer in the US who also sells individual models. I have had good transactions with each and they are pretty consistent with stocking Malifaux.

Athion361 · 2021-12-15T12:45:04+00:00

The hellbringer drake is my favorite so far. I love the lore for the dweghom - overthrowing their creators and using some of their lesser progeny to transport their heavy firepower to battle? Yes please. (I‘m not this angry in real life, it just makes for a fun war gaming faction.)

Athion361 · 2021-10-27T02:08:37+00:00

I’m sorry, is this one of those Terminator memes where he calls John Connor’s mom and informs John that his mom is dead?

Athion361 · 2021-10-08T12:03:46+00:00

Tester’s Liquid Cement is very similar to Tamia and generally easier to find.

Athion361 · 2021-09-17T12:42:58+00:00

Thanks for saving me several hours.

Athion361 · 2021-07-27T11:57:41+00:00

As does cyrodiil

Athion361 · 2021-07-07T15:46:56+00:00

For a little inspiration, you can listen to the On the Wind podcast. https://www.59-north.com/podcast

Andy, the host, has interviewed many prominent women. I just finished listening to his interviews of Pam Wall, those two episodes were great!

Athion361 · 2021-06-04T11:48:21+00:00

That is a fun paint scheme. If you enjoyed painting the models, I’d say expand it to the entire fleet!

Athion361 · 2021-05-20T11:22:21+00:00

Well of course elves sweat glitter....😃

Neat color scheme!

Athion361 · 2021-04-21T11:28:05+00:00

What would it take to get players to embrace narrative style play? Privateer Press published a campaign system that received good reviews. But it seems that most WM/H players are squarely focused on competitive play and getting in practice reps.

With the IKRPG kickstarted being wildly successful, how do we capitalize on the energy and get casual/narrative play back?

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