doubleback
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Post by doubleback on May 3, 2015 9:34:15 GMT -6
Hello all
I hope I am in the correct thread. I am brand new to 40K and the very nice proprietor of Wonderer's Refuge directed me here to get some begining information from the experts. I have thumbed through the rulebook and have a basic outline of how the game works, but have no idea who to start with. I am leaning hard towards either Tau or Necrons, as both appeal to me astheticly and in what I understand to be their playstyles. I was curious to see what your opinions might be on either choice and why.
Thank you in advance for the help, I will be looking forward to watching some of you game when you meet at the end of the month
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Post by dex on May 3, 2015 9:36:23 GMT -6
Welcome!
Necrons and Tau are both very fun armies and we would be happy to answer any curious questions.
In addition to playing at Wanderers on the last sunday of the month. We also play wednesdays at dice dojo and randomly other places. I know there are folks who would be happy to set up some games for you to try stuff out.
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New Guy
May 3, 2015 9:50:34 GMT -6
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Post by doubleback on May 3, 2015 9:50:34 GMT -6
Thanks! I have heard the lack of psykers can make Tau a little easier to start with, but I've also read the intense coordination required can make them a little unforgiving. Necrons seem a bit more straightforward, but also have fewer giant robots, which the 12 year old in me finds disappointing.
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May 3, 2015 11:15:49 GMT -6
Post by dex on May 3, 2015 11:15:49 GMT -6
Giant robits! GIant Mecha Suits for Tau. But we do have drones and drone flyer.
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May 3, 2015 11:25:16 GMT -6
Post by dex on May 3, 2015 11:25:16 GMT -6
Giant robits! GIant Mecha Suits for Tau. But we do have drones and drone flyer.
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New Guy
May 3, 2015 14:01:08 GMT -6
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Post by doubleback on May 3, 2015 14:01:08 GMT -6
So I take it you think Tau is the way to go?
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May 3, 2015 14:50:44 GMT -6
Post by Dan K on May 3, 2015 14:50:44 GMT -6
Both Necrons and Tau would serve as good starting armies. The best way to get a feel for an army is to give it a go. Personally I have models from both and if you wanted to give it a test sometime I'd be happy to oblige. I'm sure others in the group would as well. Tau generally are a little more fragile than Necrons but I feel they have better long range shooting. (plus big robots) Necrons are kinda the undead of the 40k world. They have shorter ranged weapons and like to march their troops up the middle. I'd be happy to talk to you about how best to start either army, a good best is a box of troops, an HQ, and something fun/interesting from the army.
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May 3, 2015 14:53:46 GMT -6
Post by dex on May 3, 2015 14:53:46 GMT -6
Necrons are sold right now as well super hard to kill. Tau are mobile with loads of guns... we like guns.
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May 3, 2015 17:26:46 GMT -6
Post by Joelercoaster on May 3, 2015 17:26:46 GMT -6
Probably the best bit of advice I've heard, and it wasn't even given to me (although I had always followed it), is "Go with the one you think is coolest."
Playstyles will subtly change, and power levels will shift, but you'll always think they're the coolest.
There are a number of people in this group with either/or of those armies (or both), so getting a test game or three should be pretty easy, as mentioned.
Welcome to the borg. We are borg. (Borg is plasticrack plastic dude-mans)
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May 3, 2015 21:33:51 GMT -6
Post by Dougtrio on May 3, 2015 21:33:51 GMT -6
Welcome to the Chicago 40K forum!
I recommend buying 1 box of troops and seeing if you still think they're cool after building & panting a few models. As for what army to play; they've all got unique backgrounds, and they're all extremely customizable so you really can't go wrong.
Feel free to join us at Dice Dojo's basement on N Broadway every Wednesday 6:30pm-ish! Members also randomly host games many weekends (in the LFG section of this forum.)
P.S. I've never been to Wanderers' Refuge, when exactly do people play 40K there?
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May 3, 2015 21:45:26 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on May 3, 2015 21:45:26 GMT -6
I've never been to Wanderers' Refuge, when exactly do people play 40K there? The group hosts a once a month event at Wanderer's, the date changes though because we have to fit it into the stores regular event schedule. There is typically a post saying what day its going to be on.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on May 3, 2015 22:36:06 GMT -6
Wanderer's Refuge is always the last Sunday of the month. So the date *kinda* changes. Aileen, the proprietor, is fantastic. I highly recommend buying everything from her.
Tau and Necrons are both very powerful in terms of greater competitiveness. Necrons just a got a new codex so won't be updated for a bit, but Tau might make a switch in the relatively near future, if some rumors are to be believed. And neither of them have Psykers, but Necrons can field gods, quite literally. Tau are fish people. But I have to agree with Joel; go with whichever you think is coolest. Correct answer: Tyranids. Tyranids are coolest.
WELCOME TO THE SHIT SHOW.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on May 4, 2015 7:15:49 GMT -6
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Post by dex on May 4, 2015 7:36:55 GMT -6
The Rule of Cool. That is all
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Post by Nick P on May 4, 2015 8:51:56 GMT -6
The Rule of Cool. That is all Unless its Eldar apparently lol
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