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2010/08/09 20:38:47
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Hello.
I'm a 26 year old Dane. I've never done any wargaming before, nor have I painted any miniatures at all. I assembled / painted a few model cars around the (young) age of ten, but I'm not sure that really counts... 
If it hadn't been for Dawn of War - the computer game I'm sure most of you are familiar with - I wouldn't even have known Warhammer 40K existed.
After trying to dissuade myself from buying a box of miniatures for a few months, I finally gave up. Called up my younger brother, convinced him we needed to start "playing", and reconnected with my inner geek (not bad all in a days work). I have to admit that people like Lbursley on youtube, and migsula on this site, pretty much destroyed my chances of resisting the hobby. 
Reading the Eisenhorn Omnibus, didn't exactly turn me away from the great dystopic universe, that is 40K.
When I had realized I couldn't resist, I started reading about the different races of 40K - and in the end thought that Space Marines would be the best choice for a complete painting beginner such as myself - that, and I thought several of the SM chapters' paint scheme looked pretty damned fine.
To cut a long story short, I'm now sitting with the SM half of the AoBR box in front of me, and I'm happy to say, I don't regret it at all!
I hope my intro wasn't too boring a read, and that I will eventually be able to paint / mod / cut miniatures as well as some of you!
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2010/08/09 20:40:37
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Welcome Tonare, there are a lot of facets to the hobby... I hope you enjoy discovering each and every one!
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2010/08/09 20:42:55
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Warplord Titan Princeps of Tzeentch
Pat that askala, O-H-I hate this stupid state
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Welcome to dak dakยก Hope you enjoy the hobby.
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2010/08/09 20:59:52
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Battle-tested Knight Castellan Pilot
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Welcome to Dakka Tonare! Its a great community here, I hope you find fuel for your hobby!
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Stick to the shadows - Strike from the darkness - Victorus aut Mortis - Ravenguard 1st Company |
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2010/08/09 21:02:49
Subject: Re:The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Fresh-Faced New User
Denmark
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Thanks guys!
@Gitsplitta
Having looked through a few of the threads here, I'm just hoping I'll be able to produce something - that will be worthy of a few pics I could share with you lot. At any rate I'm prepared to try!
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2010/08/09 21:14:48
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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All you need is the guts to put them out there, the dakka community can give you a hand from there. My painting and modeling have both gotten much better since I started to read & post my work on dakka. I'm sure you'll find the same.
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2010/08/09 21:39:50
Subject: Re:The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Fresh-Faced New User
Denmark
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I'll be sure to post my first attempts, as soon as my paints arrive! - Whatever the result may be.
@s.j.mccartney
Before joining, I read a few threads here and there, and it seems to me that the community, as you said, is great. There also seems to be a mature and helpful atmosphere around here.
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2010/08/09 21:51:21
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Legendary Dogfighter
Munich, Germany
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Welcome!
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Join the Imperial Guard. The pay's lousy, the battles fierce and you probably won't ever come back again. BUT you get a lasgun. 
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2010/08/09 22:20:26
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Sword-Bearing Inquisitorial Crusader
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welcome to dakka
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2010/08/09 22:59:42
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Mighty Brass Scorpion of Khorne
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Hey
Welcome to Dakka!
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2010/08/10 00:42:38
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Welcome to Dakka Dakka!
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2010/08/10 01:51:09
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Excellent intro! I, too, am 26 and recently rediscovered the hobby (although I played when I was a lad ). Good to have you, and don't be afraid to try your own ideas! But you can certainly glean (read: steal  ) many from the Painting & Modelling section of the forum, as well
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2010/08/10 01:57:23
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Mekboy Hammerin' Somethin'
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good intro and not to worry about quality as a beginner most people will give fair advise and critisisum, its normaly quite easy to judge the level of the hobbist from the pictures and quality of work and give advise aimed at the correct level and stage of progression,
welcome and I hope you enjoy your new hobby
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2010/08/10 03:00:22
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Welcome to Dakka Sir!
This site is the bestest.
Evaaa!
Actually, quite informative stuff can be found here....
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/forums/show/68.page
Awesome stuff!
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2010/08/10 03:33:00
Subject: Re:The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Hello and welcome to Dakka!
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Come again some other day
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I'll never hear a word you say" Weak and Powerless - APC
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2010/08/10 04:44:18
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Perfect Shot Dark Angels Predator Pilot
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Welcome to dakka! id be happy to help you if you need any!
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kill me if i retreat
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2010/08/10 06:32:32
Subject: Re:The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Fresh-Faced New User
Denmark
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Thank you all for the kind welcome, I'll be sure to post up a few pics of my first minis when my paint arrives. I was thinking about starting a "complete beginner's blog", something that might be(come) an interesting read for other beginners...
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2010/08/10 11:22:25
Subject: Re:The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Very nice, welcome to dakka! 
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2010/08/10 14:49:04
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Unhealthy Competition With Other Legions
York, North Yorkshire, England
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RiTides wrote:Excellent intro! I, too, am 26 and recently rediscovered the hobby (although I played when I was a lad ). Good to have you, and don't be afraid to try your own ideas! But you can certainly glean (read: steal ) many from the Painting & Modelling section of the forum, as well
That makes a few of us!!!!!!
It's proberley better to get hooked at this age, no way i could have coughed up the money when i was a Youth. hehe!
Anyways Welcome!
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2010/08/10 17:42:26
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Cultist of Nurgle with Open Sores
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welcome to dakka dakka this site is perfect for learning new tips and techniques
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a cow and a calf are cut in half, and put into some cases, to call it art, however smart, casts doubt on arts hole basis. |
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2010/08/11 03:16:30
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Guard Heavy Weapon Crewman
VT
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welcome to dakka!
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2010/08/12 14:18:00
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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[DCM]
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Welcome to dakka.
Eisenhorn is my favorite 40k novels. Awesome trilogy.
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2010/08/13 14:47:34
Subject: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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Phanobi
Canada,Prince Edward Island
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Dont be afraid to try out any pictures you have. Everyone here will give you help along the way. Welcome!
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