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  9. New to 8th and Ordo

    in Warhammer 40,000

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    17 hours ago, zwanson said:

    Hi all, I'm a (mostly) new 40k player looking to get started and I wanted to introduce myself to the community and gets people's thoughts on the best way to get started.  I played a few games each of 5th and 6th edition but never really got hooked.  I've been reading up on 8th and it seems like they've done a great job with it.  I'd love to hear folks ideas about:

    • Building my collection: I want to go Chaos and picked up a set of the Death Guard from Dark Imperium.  Any suggestions on building out my first list?
    • Where to play: is there still a league at Guardian Games?  How do folks find games?
    • Etiquette: is it cool to play before have painted models?  What are the general feelings on acceptable conversions (for example, if you want to run obliterators but find the models ugly)?

     Thanks in advance everyone.  Looking forward to seeing you across the table.

    First off, welcome to the fray!

    Here's my 2 cents to get started affordably and quickly.

    1) As for building the collection: Just like stated above, I HIGHLY recommend starting small (like patrol or 500pt games). This will let you toy with units, even proxy alternate models to play with (before you buy models). You might even be able to borrow someone's minis beforehand. Friendly games usually are ok with proxied models if you're learning what works and your style. I played with a carboard monolith back in the day (sized properly, even had straw guns, but cardboard none the less. Also did 32oz Gatorade bottles primed black for drop pods when I started marines). Always hate buying something, then never using it. We recently finished an escalation league recently that is great for new players building armies (starts small, ends around 1500pts). If cost is a concern, consider buying models from another person (rather than new). Of course stripping and such is an issue, but it's much less cost. If you prefer pristine models to start, then buying a kit is nicer. Can often find on sprue or new kits opened too.

    2) Where to play. We have a clubhouse that plays 40k usually every Tuesday (currently in a 2k league). But yes, game stores are also good options. I don't know when Guardian does it's league, but I think it's Wed? Also, numerous other game stores (find your local store and ask?). Also, our forum offer HUGE access to lots of players. You can always post, looking for a friendly game and see what happens. Make sure to clarify your city (as we have a large collection of groups on our boards). 

    3) Etiquette: Have fun? Painted models are only really needed for 'events or tournaments'. Typically a 3 color minimum is required. That said, I play friendly games (even our current 40k league with some unpainted models). I'll be working on improving that, but it's acceptable for friendly games or less competitive environments. As for conversions...I've seen SUPER converted models that aren't even GW models. That's fine, as long as it's clear what is on the mini (WYSWYG). Most events would allow it too, because part of the hobby is innovation.

     

    Welcome to the addiction, I mean hobby :laugh:

  13. Co Op Games

    in Board Games

    Posted

    For the family and kids, Castle Panic is solid! Random mechanic, but easy to learn and play! There's also variations of it out there (themed differently). 

    D&D fans out there, Legend of Drizzt was excellent! An RPG board game you play 'against'. No DM. 

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  18. Dnd or Pathfinder

    in Roleplaying Games

    Posted

    Having been starting to DM and played as a player D&D 5th edition. I have to say, i really enjoy D&D 5th edition! I haven't played pathfinder. But the level of story, campaigns to draw from, the new pre-primed minis, and such are EXCELLENT! We've been having a great 5th edition campaign and i've talked the nephews into wanting to join a new campaign where I'll start DM'ing.

     

    You'd have to convince me why pathfinder would be better, because 5th edition is very solid!

  19. Varnish for Necrons (metal paint)???

    in Artificier's Forge

    Posted

    11 hours ago, scottshoemaker said:

    Try a two pronged approach.  Seal first with a high gloss varnish. This would be the layer that protects the paint. Then use  matte krylon, applied lightly, as a second coat.  I've found that the krylon goes on fairly heavy, so the matte is more satin, especially over gloss.  Even better, apply this second coat with an airbrush, thinning the matte to control it.  The wetter a matte goes on, the more satin it will be.  

     

    Obviously test it out first.  I just went through all this to get a dead flat finish and had a heck of a time getting better then a satin.

    What do you think about pure satin sprays?

  20. Varnish for Necrons (metal paint)???

    in Artificier's Forge

    Posted

    I'm looking for some advice on a sealer/varnish for my Necrons which are a blue metallic paint scheme. That said, Testors Dullcote or Matte varnish would kill any metal paint. I used a semi gloss that I can't find anymore. That said, I'd like to avoid full Gloss and Matte sealers. I can't seem to find a semi gloss, only Satin? Is Satin safe to use on metal paint or should I just go full gloss. Don't mind shine, but wet isn't the idea?

     

    I was looking at Army Painter Satin (since they don't have a semi-gloss). Have heard about Krylon, but heard it's pretty glossy? Other suggestions in a spray can?

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  23. Tom Petty

    in Warpspace

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    16 minutes ago, Duckman said:

    TMZ created the news instead of scooping it.  This, among many things, is why I dislike the online paparazzi.

    Agreed, Tom Petty seemed like a good guy to me and like their songs. Plenty of good ones.

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