First off, I love the look of this game! The figs are great and the table terrain is awesome. For me personally, it's all about the looks. The rule set comes second if the models are outstanding. I'm not a newbie by any means with games. I know to go with my gut feeling and go with the models that I like the look of best but there in is the problem. There all great! One thing that does worry me are the rules. They seem heavy. From the look of the online rules, there are a ton. I'm worried that the game will bog down in a minutia of nuisances, rules lawyering and arguing. Maybe the completeness and complexity curbs this problem?
So I guess where do I start? I really am leaning towards the US Ariadna. I love the wolves. Also, since I've been in the US military for over 28 yrs now I kinda like the look - naturally! Also, my heritage is Scottish so again it fits. I guess the only drawback to Ariadna are the Frenchies. Can't / Won't do them. The Rooskies are ok but the Frenchies no way! ???? Another drawback is the lack of remotes and TAGs.
So should I get the Ariadna box set and just download the rules online? Will I miss out on army lists that come in the store bought rule book? Are there armies to avoid for newbies? How's the Plastic Craft terrain as compared to the HDF/MDF terrain? Questions, questions, questions...
Thoughts?