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Just want to say a quick hi to all.

I am very green to the whole world of WH40K,but i find it sure a break from reality for a few hours.

I visited the local GW in the Bull Ring Birmingham about 3 ago just to see what it was all about. The Manager came over and gave me a little background details of the Space Marines and he walked me through a mini game. I really enjoyed the game as i beat him...probably beginers luck

After the game he asked if i was interested in taking up the hobby and he handed me a 10 peice SM Tactical Squad and a starter paint kit. I deceided to go for the Ultra Marine design as i didnt know any other colour schemes or other varients available. Took me a couple of weeks to paint up....and TBH the look poo lol. Little did i know that the Blue i used wasnt the Ultra Marine Blue

So

I went out and bought Battle For Macragge and loads of correct paints this time and thought OMG what have i got myself in to. After painting nearly 30 models i have been going through Codex: Space Marines, i really want to change from Ultra Marines...i just dont think i could go through the hastle again.

So... Here i am 2 years later and im getting back into the whole WH40k. Im really enjoying the whole experience again.....Im nearly 30 and this really is a great hobby.

I am a huge Dawn of War and Comand & Conqure fan. I am a very tactical player and i hope my gaming style will rub off on my Table Top Gameplay.

The only thing im having a hard time with is the back history and all the technical stuff you lot go on about...its all over my head, please go easy on me as i will have a million questions and they have probable been asked before.

Well thats me and i would like to hear from some of you. Any hints and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Peter

Welcome to dakka, I hope you find some good info here

I dont want to spoil it for you, but GW employees are generally expected to let new people win their first game as part of the sales pitch - you might have won regardless anyway

How disappointing - there was me thinking I had pulled off a glorious victory in GW Glasgow! Och well, I'll get over it - a win is a win after all!

Welcome to dakka GodsHammer, enjoy your gaming. The history/fluff side of things becomes less confusing with time - and the dakka glossary is a big help!

Welcome aboard

Welcome!

You've come in at an exciting time. The new edition is about to be released, so a lot of people are retooling thier armies, and are painting new units, etc.

Make sure you check out Dakka's articles: http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Articles

There's a lot of collected wisdom there, and a good deal of inspiration. Don't be shy about putting pics of your models up. People will give honest critques, and help with any painting/modelling challenges you might be experiencing.

Good luck!