What is a Totem, you ask?

[EricJ]

Ok, one element of Malifaux we have not yet previewed, or discussed very much is that of the totem. A totem is defined by a special characteristic, which sets them apart from other minions. It essentially states that every totem must be connected to a master, and a master may not have more than one totem connected (except by special rule as you'll see). They usually take a role of an extention of the masters power, and all have the "magical extension" spell, and all are rather cheap, at 1-3 soul stones.

Now, because we don't have any totems ready for sale, there are no stat cards, so these characteristics are straight out of the game book (to explain the different formatting)

Take a look, this is an example of Nicodems Totem, the Vulture:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/Wyrd-Miniatures/Teasers/Vulture-Preview-Watermark.jpg

[DangerousBeans]

Sounds very handy! So do all the masters have access to these or just a certain few?

[redstripe]

I believe that all masters have a totem associated with them but also may choose a totem associated with their faction, instead.

[EricJ]

Yep, all masters have a totem that only they can take. These totems are thematically linked to the master, such as Vulture for Nicodem, Voodoo Doll for Zoraida, Giant Mosquito for Som'er Teeth, etc...

All factions also have a "generic" totem as well, that any master in that faction can take.

There are also 2 mercenary totems, who anyone can take, although it still costs that little bit extra to do so.

[MEdwards]

Sounds cool. A giant mosquito you say...

[Peterdita]

yup! I'm excited for that one too.

[mechaace]

Hmmm that does sound cool so it does. I'm quite intrigued to see what the guilds totems are, along with Ramos as those are the guys I want to play. Can Ramos have a mechanical owl? Please?

[Illustrange]

one clarification needed, especially as nicodem can take 2 totems (and totems seem to be optional.)
Nicodem's vulture totem is not the vulture he is carrying around right ? a totem would be seperately based ? or am I wrong in this ?

[blkdymnd]

yeah, they'd be seperate as the card reads it's on a 30mm base. So his shoulder vulture is just part of his charm :)

[nilus]

one clarification needed, especially as nicodem can take 2 totems (and totems seem to be optional.)
Nicodem's vulture totem is not the vulture he is carrying around right ? a totem would be seperately based ? or am I wrong in this ?

Nope, they are two separate Vultures that fly around for him. They are separate units on there own base.

[EricJ]

oh yeah, the vulture totem is much more interesting than his own personal vulture, big and scary looking :)

[AoM]

separately based, yes. Although, the vulture in the grave base accessories and the one Nicodem comes with are an easy way to get yourself some vultures right now. ;)

Ramos does not get a brass owl as a totem, unfortunately.

The Guild totems are definitely going to make for cool sculpts.

Edit: wow, we all jumped on that one pretty quickly.

[blkdymnd]

Will Lady Justice get 3 mice by chance?

(wait for it.... wait for it...)

[TheLemondropDan]

The same deal with Zoraida, too. The extra Voodoo Dolls are supposed to be decorations for the master. I went ahead and individually based one of mine though. They're so tiny, it was a fast job. When they come out with the individual doll, I'll get one then, too.

The 'skeeter is nice. It has some pretty surprising tricks up its sleeve.

[Keltheos]

Those extra voodoo dolls make great Soulstone tokens...

[AoM]

Will Lady Justice get 3 mice by chance?

(wait for it.... wait for it...)
Welcome to NerdElemental territory, where everyone asks for you to be banned. ;) nah, j/k

[blkdymnd]

ah, I finally belong :D

[redstripe]

Can Ramos have a mechanical owl? Please?

Bubo?

[nerdelemental]

Welcome to NerdElemental territory, where everyone asks for you to be banned. ;) nah, j/k


Oh, he gets a "j/k".
:blowup:

[redstripe]

Oh, he gets a "j/k".

Please, nerdelemental, lets not derail -another- thread. OK?

[AoM]

Oh, he gets a "j/k".
:blowup:
You know we're all buying you a drink at Gen Con to "celebrate" your ban becoming official, right?

of course, Redstripe's right. Let's not derail another one. We're talking about totems. Surely, as champion of the L.C.D., you should relate to them.

[St. Anger]

You know we're all buying you a drink at Gen Con to "celebrate" your ban becoming official, right?

I'll drink to that... ;)

[Scorpio]

The Guild totems are definitely going to make for cool sculpts.

I'm very curious to see these too! And, well, all of them.

[Keltheos]

I'm partial to Ramos' unique totem, loooove that model...

[Angus Khan]

I'm partial to Ramos' unique totem, loooove that model...

I'm assuming no sneak peaks...*sigh*... :D

[TheBugKing]

I'm assuming no sneak peaks...*sigh*... :D

Well Angus, both Kel and I love it. You will to.

It has four legs and a body though! :D

[Keltheos]

Anticipation is so delicious...

[Angus Khan]

ARRRGGGHH! You guys are so mean! Now I want Ramos' totem more than ever... :mad:

I never liked waiting...

[EricJ]

only 15 days until Gencon, then all our secrets are let out of the bag...although not the Ramos totem, since they're a after Gencon release...oops! :vb_devil:

[skrivanek]

You know we're all buying you a drink at Gen Con to "celebrate" your ban becoming official, right?

of course, Redstripe's right. Let's not derail another one. We're talking about totems. Surely, as champion of the L.C.D., you should relate to them.

I'm thinking there will be LOTS of good reasons to drink at GC...



Aaron

[blkdymnd]

I'm thinking there will be LOTS of good reasons to drink at GC...



Aaron

reasons are for the weak, just drink :)

[Angus Khan]

only 15 days until Gencon, then all our secrets are let out of the bag...although not the Ramos totem, since they're a after Gencon release...oops! :vb_devil:

I hate you, Eric... :frusty:

:D

[mechaace]

Gah I want to see the totems now, and the rulebook and just well everything.

[DangerousBeans]

Gah I want to see the totems now, and the rulebook and just well everything.

I second this. You just know the Wyrd lot are reading these posts and waving the book at the screen while cackling maniacally.

[JakubT]

Is there any chance that totem for Rasputina will be that little dog that came with her in a blister? I don't see that mini in a starter anymore.

[Peterdita]

It will be something different.

I believe the cat may turn into a swarm 3 pack.

[Angus Khan]

It will be something different.

I believe the cat may turn into a swarm 3 pack.

Yup, the cat is turning into a swarm of 3 hungry little animals. Fun stuff.

[Keltheos]

I second this. You just know the Wyrd lot are reading these posts and waving the book at the screen while cackling maniacally.

[flip flip flip]
[wave wave wave]

hehehehe

[blkdymnd]

yeah, I have a flip and wave for you too :p:

[Keltheos]

Ah, but you don't have the rules, do you. ;)

buwahahaha!

[blkdymnd]

Ah, but you don't have the rules, do you. ;)

buwahahaha!

no... and.... you're dumb

(damn wheres my snappy comebacks when I need them?)

[redstripe]

Ah, but you don't have the rules, do you. ;)

buwahahaha!

There's more than just rules in there, dang it!

[Isoulle]

There's more than just rules in there, dang it!

I'm.... I'm not following.

BTW who are you and what do you do for Wyrd?



:P

[redstripe]

BTW who are you and what do you do for Wyrd?


That hurts.

[Isoulle]

That hurts.

Sorry, just a little joke. Do you need a hug? Isoulle will make it all better....

:P

[Peterdita]

lol, what is this pick on redstripe day?

[nilus]

lol, what is this pick on redstripe day?

Was nerdelemental not available?

[Isoulle]

Was nerdelemental not available?

I prefer going after Red Stripe. I mean, making fun of Nerdelemental is like shooting fish in a barrel.

[Keltheos]

There's more than just rules in there, dang it!

There's some great graphic design work as well, not to mention cool artwork.

Anything else? :stupido:

[Peterdita]

Silly, but I want to see my name in the back ;-)

[nilus]

Anything else? :stupido:
We'll the playtest list of course! But yeah that's about it. Pictures, Rules, a large list of names. That's about everything any sane person would want to see.

[TheBugKing]

Silly, but I want to see my name in the back ;-)

It's not in the back. It's in the front.

Yeah I have them too.

Picking on nerdelemental is for the times when we are too braindead to actually think any more.

Redstripe on the other hand does require a braincell to rub up against aonother one. It's not something you can do in your sleep.

It's not hard of course. He is such a fluff monger that it just flows naturally. Still, me with all three of my braincells has no trouble laying the hurt on.

:P