my 1st real 40k game

Initiate Joined : 27 Nov 2007 Posts : 225

played my first real game of 40k today with tyrnids (my eldar are still under construction) vs. tau.. needless to say I got owned. This game is WAY more complex than I thought.

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:31 am

Is it easy to catch onto,or is it going to take some time?Did you have fun with it?I really like those figures you have..Good luck with it.

Initiate Joined : 27 Nov 2007 Posts : 225

prolly gonna take some time. at-43's mechanics are made easier because of the cards, they are a great reference. The biggest thing with 40k is the limitless amount of options you have with weapons and special abilities, its daunting to see what all you have to remember plus normal gameplay and mechanics

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:02 am

you will get used to it....the more you play....the easier it gets.....I've been playing over a year and I'm still learning.....
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Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:29 am

Yup, CJ is about as green as it gets still (ok not that green, but still pretty green).

The one thing that really hurts when you are new is being surprised by all the nasty things out there. You really need to know all the armies which can be hard for a new comer.

Let me know if you want to schedule a game.
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Initiate Joined : 27 Nov 2007 Posts : 225

that would be awesome, I'm trying to get in as much as possible to learn as quick as I can so you guys can at least enjoy ploaying with me

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:09 pm

It might also help to play or watch a game with more straightforward armies. Tyranids and Tau both have a lot of special rules, and Tau armies always seem to be firing like 8 different guns at you each turn. Fighting some marines armed with bolters and maybe a missile launcher or two will make for some easier learning.

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when do you guys usually play??

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:45 pm

I plan on being there Saturday with some new terrain (the store needs it) and two of my armies, I will bring another player or two so that you can watch/play with us. Should be getting there around 11/12.

Plans may change though, depends on the gf.
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Dark Angels 1750 win/loss Record
Win - 22 (The Dark Angels wiped some silly pod marines)
Loss - 13 (Brice's Necrons wiped me)
Draw - 2 (The 13th hold out in alpha take and hold)

http://mcelv.blogspot.com/ - Follow along as I design/paint/read/game my way through my days.

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:15 pm

I will also be there on Saturday, and I will bring my 13th company as well as dwarfs and lizardmen for those interested in Fantasy

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:43 pm

Subject: Re: my 1st real 40k game Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:57 am

Eh, definitely not 2000, I don't have enough for that at the moment. Dwarfs vs. dwarfs will be lame, and I only have the skull pass set plus some extra heroes, so you'll pound all over me, so we should do dwarves vs lizardmen. Maybe like 1000 pts? I'll have to figure out a list. I'll have a couple of blocks of saurus, 24 skinks and a few saurus heroes.