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First, it depends on what the models you like best are and then we can go from there. Also, do you like things that are typically 'good guys' or 'bad guys', etc. There are plenty of armies to choose from but it will be up to you to decide which you like.
I would also suggest that this thread belongs on General 40K and not Ongoing Projects.
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I would also suggest that this thread belongs on General 40K and not Ongoing Projects.
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well, also, it's important what type of army you want. Close combat, tyranids, long range, tau. And stuff like that
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You have 2 types of players, people who play for the love of themodels and the ones who play to win and that is all. You can have both but it is very rare. If you are in the game for the love of the models or story find an army you like the background too, the models etc and go with it, if you want to win look around a bit find a strong list and buy that.
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As said what armies are you interested in model wise?
Do you want small and elite or massive hordes, or anywhere in-between?
Only able to close combat, massively poor at close combat or anywhere in-between?
However starting armies tend to be Space Marines, as they are easy to paint, lots of decent models, able to do everything, and are small enough models to be comparably easy and cheap to build up. Other beginner armies are the Necrons (lack different models), Tau (harder to play or 'cheesy'), Eldar (harder to play or 'cheesy') and Chaos Marines (harder to paint).
Do you want small and elite or massive hordes, or anywhere in-between?
Only able to close combat, massively poor at close combat or anywhere in-between?
However starting armies tend to be Space Marines, as they are easy to paint, lots of decent models, able to do everything, and are small enough models to be comparably easy and cheap to build up. Other beginner armies are the Necrons (lack different models), Tau (harder to play or 'cheesy'), Eldar (harder to play or 'cheesy') and Chaos Marines (harder to paint).
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I'd just look at the shelf for a while and figure out which range of models you like the most. All the armies are good, in the end, despite what people may say. The only way you'll ever finish the army, be motivated to play with it, and actually enjoy playing with it is if you find the models you like the most.
From a mechanical standpoint, it's probably easiest to learn the game using Space Marines. They're quite forgiving, and follow the core mechanics of the game more than a number of other armies that come to mind. There aren't really many special rules to remember with them, and you can easily switch between a ranged army and a close combat one with them, so you can find out which you prefer without spending money buying two armies, essentially.
From a mechanical standpoint, it's probably easiest to learn the game using Space Marines. They're quite forgiving, and follow the core mechanics of the game more than a number of other armies that come to mind. There aren't really many special rules to remember with them, and you can easily switch between a ranged army and a close combat one with them, so you can find out which you prefer without spending money buying two armies, essentially.
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well first of all do you just want to collect to paint or play etc? then are you interested in Aliens, Humans, Super Soldiers etc? good guys or bad guys? Hand to hand Combat or lots of Guns?
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Ageeing with cccp flow chart would be good...eg first one close combat or shooty
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collect the army whos background and models interest you the most
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I think the best way to find out what kind of army you want is to go to a local game shop, find out when 40k players are most likely to be around and watch a few games and see how different armies function and how there models actually look on the table top. Then do alittle reading online about an army of interest, if you like the model range and how they play buy the codex FIRST, read it, then decide on the models (army list) you want.
You can get help here on the forum, but nothing beats going to a game shop, finding a friend to help you out by giving advice and teaching you the basics.
You can get help here on the forum, but nothing beats going to a game shop, finding a friend to help you out by giving advice and teaching you the basics.
thanks for your replys guys i have a friend who is tryin to get rid of his necrons most of them are unpainted unused fresh from the box he said he got about 60 models or more all of this fo £20 o and his trowing in paints glue and his lord of the rings........should i do it?
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I would generally reccoment Space Marines or Chaos, as they can be relatively easy to paint, have a low model count and are mostly plastic.
well ive been reading i did like chaos and space marines but too many poeple i know have them........tau a army i always like but not good at close combat.......necrons not many models to pick but im getting them for cheaper soo im going for necrons."is this a gud chioce?"......i like the idea that they can resurect...muhahahaha.....lol......wat is fluff.
i like painting so i prefer model dat are hard to paint thanks for the recomadation anyway
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About your friend selling you necrons, if I understand correctly you are getting 60 models for 20 pounds? So that's what, about 40 dollars....I would do that. Necrons are pretty easy to paint though, just some silver and green, but you can give them a custom job and use more colors.
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