Amy Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hi everyone. I am currently awaiting an order online for a box of daemonettes. I am looking forward to painting them, and finally getting a legal army or whatnot.... The thing is i have never played any type of warhammer before in my life. My boyfriend has the 40k rulebook, would i just have to start off by reading that? I also have the chaos codex on its way. I am really clueless, there is so much to learn. So where do i start? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredWing Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hey Amy, welcome to the 40K universe and B&C. The rulebook is the best place to start. The current edition (5th edition) is well laid out and ideal for beginers to the game. Just start at the begining and work your way through. The next thing I'd do is get your b/f to put together a couple of 500pt lists of whatever he plays and have a game against him. Take your time with it and play expecting to lose. When your codex comes I'd have to advise that you check out the sections on Daemons on the B&C and check out the various army lists. There's a whole lot of experience here on the forums and it's agreat place to get a feel for what's worth putting on the table. Finally, enjoy the experience as a whole. It's a great hobby! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1759544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Also im not sure if you are aware but the chaos codex only has basic deamon option, if its a deamon army you want you'll need to pick up the deamons codex. But I wouldn't recommend deamons as a starter army as they can be a bit tricky to play well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1759569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_Pash Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hey Amy, welcome to the game! You'll find a whole load of experience and opinions on this board and a lot of it can be beneficial. I suggest you have a wee read through the rulebook and get a grip of the concepts of turn-based gaming. Then either have a game against your boyfriend's army or if you can make it down to your local GW then have a go at the intro games there. It's great fun if you get into it and i'm sure you'll find it worth it. It's also great to know someone already in the hobby as you can always share tools and equipment (paints, glues, brushes etc.). All I can really say is get stuck in and see if it's sparks your interest. Good luck! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1759585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 The rulebook is the best place to start.(…) The next thing I'd do is get your b/f to put together a couple of 500pt lists of whatever he plays and have a game against him. I'd do it the other way around. If he knows the rules, have him explain the basics to you: the way a game turn works, how you move units, that kind of thing, but without going into any real detail. Then play a small, simple game where you'll see that stuff in action and so learn the rules by using them. Take a few squads each that are fairly balanced, and don't bother with legal force organisation, missions, etc., just set up some units you like the look and/or idea of. IMHO, the best way to learn this kind of game is to play a few rounds so you'll have the basics down, and only then go and really learn the rules. Take your time with it and play expecting to lose. Given that it'll be against her boyfriend, I'd expect her to win :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1759604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Just like learning to drive, never pick up a game like this from someone you love! Too stressful! Have friend teach you the basics, and read the rules and study the codex as time permits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1759621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Also im not sure if you are aware but the chaos codex only has basic deamon option, if its a deamon army you want you'll need to pick up the deamons codex. But I wouldn't recommend deamons as a starter army as they can be a bit tricky to play well. It was the Chaos Daemons Codex i bought. Thanks everyone for replying. I luckily i know around 5-6 people pretty close to me who does this hobby, so i will never be short of help. I will start with the rule book then. I am so excited for them to arrive now. Practised on Boyfriends Tyranids, and it was quite fun! Thanks for all your help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1759687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Malachi Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 It was the Chaos Daemons Codex i bought. Well then we look forward to seeing you around the daemon section, we're a good bunch of people over there (and modest too :P) Edit- Well, good for warpspawned creatures bent on humanities suffering. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1760979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniclurker Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think the best way to learn the game is to play a small game (500 points, like stated above), and every time you do anything, you look in the book to do it. It's slow and arduous, but after one game, you will know quite a bit about the game's mechanics. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1761173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust01 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I am really clueless, there is so much to learn. So where do i start? So glad to see I'm not the only clueless one around here! :P Welcome aboard, Amy. May you have many hours of happy gaming. The prior posts in this thread are great advice. I guess the only P.S. I can give is to practice as much as you reasonably can. Glad to hear that both you and your boyfriend share the hobby; you'll make ideal gaming partners. Also, local gaming clubs, if you have them, can often be a great place to learn and play a few friendly games (wish I had some near me - oh well). Cheers, CW Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1761196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniclurker Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think that local gaming clubs can sometimes present overly biased opinions on rules interpretations. Many gaming clubs just start playing things a certain way because the store 'bully' or whatnot has decided that that's how it should be. That, or they are all friends or friendly enough to view certain rules the same way. At least on a forum such as this, you have a very broad spectrum of players, that are always ready to discuss things, usually with a level head. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1761203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I think that local gaming clubs can sometimes present overly biased opinions on rules interpretations. Many gaming clubs just start playing things a certain way because the store 'bully' or whatnot has decided that that's how it should be. That, or they are all friends or friendly enough to view certain rules the same way. Or they all learned the rules from friends or from one or two regulars in the group/store/club, who've made some mistakes because they don't know any better, and those mistakes are taken as the real rules in the entire group as a result. I've seen this happen a lot, with several different games, because I'm one of those people who actually reads the rules instead of only listening to experienced games :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1761959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thanks everyone for your replies, Still waiting for them to come through the post - keep running to the door everytime the post comes :tu: I tried looking through the rule book (we have 4th edition) and it all seems a blur to me. I think Stew would probably have to take a million hours and teach me!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1761978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Well the first piece of advice I'd give you is this, don't learn 4th ed. We are now in 5th ed and whilst some of the rules have remained unchanged some of the important things have. I learned the game at the end of 3rd ed and when they brought the 4th edition rulebook out it really confused me. I had only just got to grip with the rules and then they changed. I don't want you to make the same mistake. As for learning the game I'd recommend you learn the rules slowly. Rather than try to learn the game in one go, do it in sections. Start with the basics like moving, shooting and assaulting with infantry before you go on to learn about terrain, tanks and all the special rules. Although it really does depend how you want to learn. Some people I know have learned the game by just painting the models and going along to a gaming club. They have managed to pick up the rules fairly quickly from there because even the most veteran of players have to look stuff up and check things every so often. When you get your daemonettes, and finally stop cursing at the postman. Build them up and paint them. I know you say you're going to but there is a slow and slippery slope downwards to whole armies of unpainted minis that sit in boxes. I'm sure your boyfriend has fallen down it, like the rest of us. Try not too... If you need any help with the rules then I'm sure that we (the forum) will be more than happy to confuse you further and maybe sort them out for you... Random Guy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/151272-where-to-start/#findComment-1761996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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