Those of you who play infinity, how do you find it? What do you play?

[carlos13th]

Hey guys. Picked up some infinity stuff in a trade recently and want to get into the game. Was wondering who here plays it and what factions you use.

If you have any pictures of of your infinity models or terrain I would love to see it.

[Rabbitz]

Not played it in a while but I think its a really good system.  You do need a fair amount of terrain though.

I use Nomads purely because I liked the look of them most.

[Major_Gilbear]

I play - Nomads. I played a little bit of 1st edition and a lot of 2nd edition.

I very much enjoy it, but it takes a while to get the hang of the rules. Regardless of what you may be told, it can't be simplified much either because the game balance is partly in that complexity. However, it's worth persevering with as it is a great game.

3rd edition looks like it will be more logical and clearer though, so I'm optimistic.

No pix worth a damn, but I can try and get some rubbish pix of a few models up later if you'd like?  ;Da

[Too Bo Coo]

I'd be very interested in this as well...

[carlos13th]

I would appreciate any rubbish pictures you have.

I'm just starting with haqqislam and haven't put any paint to the models yet. Will probably be getting operation icestorm from the girlfriend too at Christmas. So will be another nomads guy.

I love the ice hanging from the platform.

[Major_Gilbear]

Right, well since my computer is kaput for now, I'm doing this off my phone... Let's see if it works:

[Major_Gilbear]

Wow Rabbitz, that terrain is really nice! I know some people dislike laser-cut stuff, but I think your efforts look very accomplished. 

[Dr.Falkenhayn]

totally meh.tried it several Times over the Years it's way to busy,too many too heavily specialised Models.i bought a Bunch Models from a Faction which i liked and ended up with a complete useless/unplayable Faction...

Also the Game is absolutely no Fun.You have to stay focused all the Time or you lose Track of whats going since your Opponent has the Chance to react (Move/Shoot/use Special Gear/Hack)...which Active Turn is it again?

Tons of special Rules,Modifiers,Specialist Equipment with more Special Rules,Game Mechanic Changes during a Turn:One Time you have to roll lower or equal to a certain value,next Time you have to roll over that Value (Armor Roll if i'm not mistaken)

imo i find Deadzone a much better Game also Mercs is very good  

[Elbows]

I'll probably end up trying it some time as my buddies want to run it.  I won't be buying in solely because A) the models are way too damn expensive, and B) I do not partake in games where you build armies according to points/values etc.

Hate that stuff.

My friends who play it really like it.  I wouldn't hesitate to give it a whirl, but I'm not buying into the system at all.  Love the table posted earlier - refreshingly non-neon.  The whole bright/glittery/tech feel to Infinity is a bit of a turn-off to me.  I'd much prefer playing on a more Necromunda looking field/table.

[Major_Gilbear]

[...] i bought a Bunch Models from a Faction which i liked and ended up with a complete useless/unplayable Faction...

That surprises me! What faction / models did you get?  

[carlos13th]

I'll probably end up trying it some time as my buddies want to run it.  I won't be buying in solely because A) the models are way too damn expensive, and B) I do not partake in games where you build armies according to points/values etc.

Can understand the first point. Mind if I ask the reasons for the second?

[carlos13th]

imo i find Deadzone a much better Game also Mercs is very good  

I plan on using my deadzone terrain as a dual use for both deadzone and infinity.

[Major_Gilbear]

I plan on using my deadzone terrain as a dual use for both deadzone and infinity.

Make sure you play with lots of solid buildings though, and not something that looks like a paintball arena... The game is pretty deadly and demands "full" terrain to cut down some line if sight and allow more maneuvering.

[Elbows]

Can understand the first point. Mind if I ask the reasons for the second?

A couple of reasons.  I mostly find that games like Warhammer/WarMachine etc. are obviously built on getting you to buy more and more expensive models.  Ie. an expensive model is better in the game etc.  I despise "equal" games (the result of points matching), and I find that almost all games which are built with this kind of tournament-aim tend to have HORRIBLE rules, and are generally garbage.  I don't like a game which is tied to a specific model line because you end up being forced to buy certain figures etc.

If a game has a points-system and is aimed at any kind of tournament play, I lose interest 100%, immediately.  Doesn't mean I wouldn't play it at a friends house, but I refuse to buy into a big "system" like that.

It's personal opinion, but I just do not like supporting games like that.  Obviously GW is the biggest offender in that genre, but a lot of games look eerily similar so I stay away. 

[Dr.Falkenhayn]

That surprises me! What faction / models did you get?  

Yu Jing Faction