hey everyone, I know some of you guys play warhammer. My girlfriend and I are wanting to get into it. We’ve chose our “armies” Mine being the Dark elves and hers being the Tomb King. I just wanted to get any suggestions from anyone about basically anything. We’re going to by the necessary books, but I figured Id aska round for any tips for beginners. thanks in advance, tim[#wstupid]
What would you like to know? Best army composition? Painting? Anything you need, just drop me a line. Been playing for nearly 10 years.
demono69
Your girlfriend wants to get into Warhammer? She’s a keeper. [:)]
My wife will paint them, but refuses to learn to play. Thankfully I have two boys who seem eager to play. A couple more years and it’ll be gaming night every night. [;)]
I got bit by the Warhammer bug about 5 years ago after playing a couple of games / demonstrations put on by the Outriders. I have a decent collection of stuff, but I really haven’t been able to play much. That doesn’t dent my enthusiasm though. Recently I found out about a local group so hopefully I’ll be able to get more gaming done now.
So I’m not sure there’s much I have to offer, but here goes.
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Find a local club/group who plays. You don’t want to keep losing to your girlfriend all the time. [;)]
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If you haven’t bought books / rules yet – make sure what you’re buying is 6th Edition stuff. On eBay, there are a lot of books up for sale which are 5th Edition. At the local HobbyTown, they carry both and if you don’t know better, you might buy the wrong edition. Maybe it’s not a big deal, but why confuse yourself.
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Be prepared to spend a lot of money. [;)][:)]
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Check your local gaming stores for good deals. Some places sell off collections or parts from people getting out of Warhammer or maybe switching armies. Sometimes you can get some really good deals. The local HobbyTown usually has a basket or two of Warhammer Fantasy, 40K, and LotR figs which are 40% off. This past week I stopped in and all their Citadel paints were 40% off. I’ve also found old copies of White Dwarf for a couple of bucks.
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Pick up an issue or two of White Dwarf. Excellent magazine. Pricey, but good. If you can afford a subscription, it might be worthwhile. The reason for the high cost is because it’s a subscriber supported magazine, aside from GW stuff, there is no advertising.
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Regarding eBay… Yes, there can be some deals found. Especially when dealing in lots which are bulk plastic figs and/or used. Otherwise it’s difficult finding bargains. By the time a lot of the auctions are finished and shipping is included, it’s either very close or in some cases over what you pay at the store. Oh, recently I saw a couple lots of White Dwarf (10-20 issues) which looked good. If you can get your hands on something like that it might be worthwhile. The thing is you probably wouldn’t want to go more than a couple of years back. Try to stick with current stuff while you’re first getting into it.
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See all those excellent figures in the Warhammer books?? Ignore them. Don’t even look at them. [;)] When you read about them in the books, they even tell you the figures are done by professional figure painters (or people who have been painting for a long time) and they sometimes spend a day or more on each figure. So, unless you’re very talented, don’t set your expectations too high.
I have to disagree. I’ve learned a great deal about painting miniatures from looking at the pics of Golden Demon winners, the Heavy Metal articles, and even the stuff shown just for giggles. There’s a wealth of things to be learned from those old Dwarfs. You may not be able to do your miniatures in the same quality that they pay people to do them, but it’s a great place to learn a few ideas, and an even better place to learn some new tactics. JMHO
Can anyone tell me where I can post Warhammer figures for
sale on-line. I have a heap of stuff. Most of it is still sealed.
Some are probably OOP as they are a few years old.
Don’t have a list as I am at work. Been meaning to pull the
box out of the closet for a long time now.
Thanks,
James [:)]
eBay is probably the best. The figures should do well there. To get an idea what they’re going for, do a search and look at “Completed Items”.
BTW, What kind of figures? Warhammer Fantasy? If you get a list together, let me know. Maybe I can sweet talk the wife. [:)]
Tim,
All printed above is good info. I have never played the game although I own every manual, compendium, and WD since about 1988. I also have a collection of unpainted miniatures that keeps growing. Its a sickness that does not get better with time just more expensive. Anyway, start out simple, use acrylics, learn color theory, how to lay in good base coats and as you become more confident, graduate to more advanced skills. Also, pick up some good painting guides. I have a couple of the citadel painting books, think an FSM miniatures painting guide, and a book by Shep Paine laying about somewhere. After all these years I still havent nailed down a technique unique to myself but dabble a little with everything (except oils, havent given them a go yet although I own a plethora of the tubes). Keep hacking away at it and dont get discouraged if your figures do not look like the ones on the pages of WD. Most of those ppl have been painting for years and get paid for it. Enjoy the new hobby. [:D]
thanks guys for the great advice. And to you David, I didnt know that aout the manual. i was going to buy one soon, and now I know to get the 6th [bow] The painting part isnt going to be much of an issue, as thats what Im best at. painting figures. Its the play of the game that Im worried about. But it sure looks fun and cant wait to start. In the mean time, we are going to buy up our armies and have fun painting them. Thanks , tim
I will do up a list on the weekend. As far as I can remember there were Bretonian Knights, Bowmen, Empire Regiments, Empire Knights, Empire Warriors, Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Horses, Zombies, Elves, and a few metal ones (special figures). And now that I am remembering, a Castle (partially assembled) too. Anyway, I will make a list and post it.
James [:)]
Thanks for the posts in here…I too had been considering getting into warhammer!
To anybody who wants to get rid of some items that have been laying around, let me know, please? I have a friend who owns a shop and is always looking for stuff, especially WH & WH40K.
Does anyone want to participate in a possible demo game or small tourney at the Meeting next Nov? Could be great fun! Just see if you can beat the Lord of Chaos!
demono69
Might be fun. That gives me plenty of time to build an army. [;)] The way I look at it, bringing along Warhammer figs kills two birds with one stone – something for the display and something for the game.
My collection consists mainly of Lizards, Brettonian and Empire troops. So it’ll most likely be one of those.
Sixth Edition rules if we did? I have yet to pick up 6th Edition books, but I plan on doing it in the next couple of months. It’s just hard to spend money on new books when the old ones are sitting there in excellent condition. Actually the hard part is justifying it to the wife.
Definately 6th edition. At least all of your army books are out now, I’ll be bringing my Khorne army, so it should be fun. My wife may possibly bring her Gobbos.
demono69
What do you think about the 6th Edition rules?
Yeah, I recently saw the Lizardmen Army Book at the store. I didn’t have an opportunity to browse through it, but I was glad to see it. I saw they’ve redone figures for them and wondering if it’s going to look odd if the old and new figures are used in the same army.
The 6th Edition has commonly been renamed to “MagicHammer” due to the overpowering nature of spells. Very nasty, some of them. Overall though, it’s a bit more balanced as far as troops go, and limits the incredibly powerful troop choices in an army, making you focus more on “core” troops, thus making you spend more money on their stuff. It all works out in the end, though.
As for having old miniatures, they specifically state that any old models can be used in the armies, as long as the troop choice is supported. For example, I can still use my 15 year old Chaos Knights, but I can’t use the Chaos Dwarf war machines, as they no longer exist in the rules. As for weather it looks odd or not, no. There are enough similarities that they wouldn’t look odd in the slightest. In fact, I prefer some of the older ones. The new Slaan Mage just doesn’t look right to me.
demono69
I think playing some games at the Convention would be great! I actually thought some of you guys were already planning on it. I thought I saw something mentioned a while back anyway. Im halfway finsihed painting my first kit, the Dark Elf Cold One Chariot. Now Im looking at getting some troops this weekend!
monsterarmor,
You might want to check out the newest White Dwarf. It has several rules updates for the Dark Elves, including updating the Executioners, Cold One Knights, Chariots, Cauldron of Blood, Witch Elves, in fact, just about everything! Makes the Dark Elves much more powerful now. You can also download the updates at www.games-workshop.com
Hope to play you soon!
demono69
I bought some Citadel Colours paints back in the early '90s (made by Games Workshop). They were the kind with the plastic bottle, and plastic, flip-top lid. All paints are still in excellent condition.
DJ
Another question about 6th Edition… [:)]
Besides all the extra figures, is there any reason to get the Boxed Set vs. only the Rulebook? I have my 5th Edition books, dice, templates, etc. I know in the 5th Edition boxed set, in addition to the rulebook was a Battle Book and I think there was also a pad of army forms (or something…memory is fuzzy).
I’m debating which route to go. For the price of the boxed set, I could purchase the rulebook and a couple of Army books. However, the extra figs wouldn’t be a terrible thing to have either. So many choices… [:)]
If you are into playing Gobbos or Empire, get the boxed set. The figures for your army would be worth the cost, alone. Where else can you get terrain, about 70 miniatures, and a pretty box to carry them in for only $20 more than the book itself?
demono69