Fire Golem Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 I'm going to continue the trend and vote for Extermination. Great book, you won't be disappointed. Since the big books are fluff-heavy, it's best to pick the one that has legions you are interested in. I know that I do need those red books, but where I have BattleScribe to build lists on, it almost feels like I don't, and seeing as I won't be playing for a while, I'd rather get something new? If that makes sense. You'll still need/want the two smaller books eventually if you plan to play games. While the Battlescribe catalogues will help you make lists, you definitely need the books to make LEGAL lists. I'm glad you're using it though! Yeah I think that's what I'm gonna do :) and yeah I know I'll need them eventually but I won't need them for a while. I've been using Battlescribe to build lists so I have a rough plan of what I'm buying :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Perfect man! Glad the catalogue is helping. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoBoy88 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 And for those that saw, i have decided to buy 2 MkII squads, 5 Salamander Torsos, 5 Salamanders Heads, and 10 MkIII Shoulders (As i think they look better), Phobos Bolters, Legion Command Squad and the MkII Command Squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Oh is it your app? It's awesome :) one thing though, when I have 2 legions (a main detachment and allied detachment) if I pick 2 different legions (say AL and NL) it says there's an error and I can only pick one in the roster. Is that a mistake or is that a rule in the books? Can't wait to get started now though! How long do FW take for delivery usually? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakoBoy88 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Depending on What you buy, if youre just buying Books, probably not long. Resin Models can take a couple of weeks to UK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yeah just Extermination this time. How come models take that long? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Because, correct me if I'm wrong, Forgeworld does things on an order per order basis for the most part with a few exceptions. The best example is FW shop and Warhammer world where, if the item is out of stock, they can make it for you the day of, if you're willing to wait 3-4 hours. Nothing like GW plastics which are ready in bulk, in a warehouse, potentially sitting there for 1-4 months before their actual release date. That and it's only made in England so for us in NA or other parts of the world, shipping can take a while. Whereas we have a distribution center in Memphis for our GW plastics and the like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Just a suggestion. but if I was you I would start out by getting 10 tacticals and the dual Praetor kit. You will definitely be using these models, and you can use the second Praetor as an artificer armour Tac Squad sgt... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Because, correct me if I'm wrong, Forgeworld does things on an order per order basis for the most part with a few exceptions. The best example is FW shop and Warhammer world where, if the item is out of stock, they can make it for you the day of, if you're willing to wait 3-4 hours. Nothing like GW plastics which are ready in bulk, in a warehouse, potentially sitting there for 1-4 months before their actual release date. That and it's only made in England so for us in NA or other parts of the world, shipping can take a while. Whereas we have a distribution center in Memphis for our GW plastics and the like. Ah right, I didn't realise that. I spose it makes sense, there's no point casting loads when there's not as much demand. That's quite cool that they can do it on the day. Just a suggestion. but if I was you I would start out by getting 10 tacticals and the dual Praetor kit. You will definitely be using these models, and you can use the second Praetor as an artificer armour Tac Squad sgt... Yeah I do want some models... I think I'll get them next month and Extermination this time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3769937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The other benefit of saving up a bit of cash is being able to bypass the shipping charges - I'd suggest saving up for the Invasion Force bundle, it's got 40 tacticals (10 of each Legion type so mk II-IV), both Command teams, the Champion/MoS pairing and the Praetor pairing plus all the bolters - iirc works out saving around £70 compared to buying piece by piece. linky -> http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Forge__World_Bundles/LEGION_INVASION_FORCE.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Indeed bundles are the way to go for any of the infantry you want to get your hands on where possible. Even if you you're only looking to use 40 tactical marines you can get creative with the weaponry and either make them support squads of get heavy bolters/autocannons/volkites and use them as a heavy support squad Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Yeah I think I'll save for that after I've got Extermination. Wish it was MkII and MkIV though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Yeah I think I'll save for that after I've got Extermination. Wish it was MkII and MkIV though. They do smaller bundles (think they're 20 guys plus command possibly 30) for Mk II, III and IV, they're around the £150-170 mark iirc but as always check fw and see brother - I did similar for my Cataphractii (they have a bundle for these and Tartaros) which saved me a bit of cash. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Yeah I think I'll save for that after I've got Extermination. Wish it was MkII and MkIV though. They do smaller bundles (think they're 20 guys plus command possibly 30) for Mk II, III and IV, they're around the £150-170 mark iirc but as always check fw and see brother - I did similar for my Cataphractii (they have a bundle for these and Tartaros) which saved me a bit of cash. It's 20 and command for £125 so I might save and get the MkII and MkIV ones of them :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I've ordered Extermination :D can't wait to read about the AL and RG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The Alpha Legion stuff is probably the best of all the 12 Legions done so far. IW and NL not far behind however Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 I think I'm gonna add some NL to my AL down the line so I'm looking forward to getting Massacre too, but I think Extermination was the logical one to get first for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3770155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Oh is it your app? It's awesome one thing though, when I have 2 legions (a main detachment and allied detachment) if I pick 2 different legions (say AL and NL) it says there's an error and I can only pick one in the roster. Is that a mistake or is that a rule in the books? Can't wait to get started now though! How long do FW take for delivery usually? Not my app, just my catalogue for the app. Thanks for the feedback - I hadn't caught that error. I have fixed that now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3771467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Ah I see :) that was the only problem I found, so good job! Thanks for the quick fix. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3771490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 My copy of Extermination just arrived, so excited to get stuck into it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3774436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Okay so I caved and just got Massacre off eBay for £65, I've officially spent half my months wages on HH books within a week of getting paid... Worth it right..? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3776341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Lucian Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Always. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3776348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Mm well I feel a bit foolish now. But can't wait to get it haha Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3776425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Be careful friend. Collecting a Horus Heresy army is very rewarding, but it makes regular Games Workshop products seem like a trip to poundland! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3776454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Yeahhh I've already realised that, and now I've got Extermination, I definitely think those books are worth the money. And the way GW are going, the prices won't be too different before long! I'm just gonna take it quite slow, I've reserved myself to the fact it's gonna take ages. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294717-help-me-get-started/page/2/#findComment-3776478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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