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2012/10/26 21:04:44
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Commoragh-bound Peer
Seattle, Wa
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Yo Forums. Checked out this site a couple times in the past but finally decided to take the plunge into wargaming as a whole. I'm interested in mainly Warmahordes and Warhammer 40k painting as well as playing. I like the Legion of everblight and Retribution of scyrah but am agonizing over which army to start collecting in Warhammer 40k. I know I don't want to play space marine thought the space wolves piqued my interest. I think i want kind of a balanced army, something that can be decent in either close combat or at range not looking for anything that terribly broken, something with a bit of a learning curve. I'd also love to hear the reasons you all chose your armies. Thanks for any help.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2012/10/26 21:12:48
Kabal of the Winter Fang - 1000, 40% Painted
Legion of Everblight 46 points 10% painted
Retribution of Scyrah 15 points, WIP
Circle of Orboros 28 points, WIP |
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2012/10/26 21:48:17
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Enigmatic Chaos Sorcerer
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Welcome. I picked my armies based on what I wanted to paint and had a background story that interested me.
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 BlaxicanX wrote:A young business man named Tom Kirby, who was a pupil of mine until he turned greedy, helped the capitalists hunt down and destroy the wargamers. He betrayed and murdered Games Workshop.
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2012/10/27 06:34:35
Subject: Re:Brand new to wargaming!
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Commoragh-bound Peer
Seattle, Wa
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Yea i figured it would probably be a gut decision, I started by getting into the books (reading for the emperor right now) I guess I'll just wait for my Rulebook to get to me before i make any major decisions.
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Kabal of the Winter Fang - 1000, 40% Painted
Legion of Everblight 46 points 10% painted
Retribution of Scyrah 15 points, WIP
Circle of Orboros 28 points, WIP |
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2012/10/27 06:42:28
Subject: Re:Brand new to wargaming!
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Daring Dark Eldar Raider Rider
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It sound like you might like Dark Eldar, the sith of the 40k universe. Their unspeakably evil and have insane close combat skill. They all so use poisoned weapons, and ignore toughness altogether, making them the bane of Nids and deamons.
I chose them because I like the back story of the fall, how a once proud empire was turned into a dark rack of sadistic murderers. They have an exotic look the I think is cool.
Heres some pic's that i hope will get you hooked:
I'm an idiot, so you should have no trouble painting these.
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"Archon Yulliptidon sat apon a throne made of polished glass, which gleamed with magnificence in the rays of the dying suns, beautifully suspended above the the many razor sharp peaks that where Commorragh. The archon held within his hands a a delicate pyramid of sculpted crystal, from which emitted a faint glow, an echo of the soundless screams of pain belonging to countless tortured souls forever trapped within. The room in which the archon sat in was something like a throne room, but displayed apon the walls where helm of every color, but all the same in size and shape. Some bore eagles on their foreheads, and others still contained the decapitated heads of their previous owners. Two huge, beautifully carved iron double doors, engraved with intricate runes of pain and suffering, opened at the far end of the room, to reveal a tall, elegant dark eldar warrior, clad in armor made from bone and flesh. "lord Yulliptidon, you asked for my presence?" Said the arrival, " to what do I owe the pleasure?". The archon raised his elongated head, skin as pale as a full moon, eyes as vivid as a horrible nightmare. " I did not ask for you, Thrayon, I ordered your presence. Do not think to much for your self, for truly, you are not much past a feral that one would find on the streets. As for why I have ordered you to my palace, it is because their is a task that I wish you to preform. I wish you and you kabal to cleanse the imperial out fort of Sargosain Gastienagan." Thrayon was both aghast and interested at what the archon had just said. "Such a task would stretch my kabal to its limits, only a great reward would be enough to do a deed like this." Yulliptidon was outraged by the the proposal of a "great reward" by Thrayon, but did not let his anger show, hiding it with a cold smile that hid his evil intentions surprisingly well. The archon was was famous for never telling a lie in his life, but was very fond of veiled double speak, and this was no exception. "Do not worry, Thrayon, you shall receive what you deserve." Thrayon, happy with this outcome, left to carry out Yulliptidons task. Little did he know what was coming. Thrayon had done a thousand evil deeds, and what he deserved was a horrible death equal to to all those he had caused. Yulliptidons smiled. He was going to have fun."
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2012/10/27 07:24:10
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Judgemental Grey Knight Justicar
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welcome to dakka T3knomancer 
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2012/10/27 09:06:09
Subject: Re:Brand new to wargaming!
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Commoragh-bound Peer
Seattle, Wa
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The Dark Eldar seem pretty interesting,setting fire to the galaxy just to roast some marshmallows. Thanks Archon Tobias. Digging the poison and I've always been a huge fan of dark elves, plus my buddy back home plays Eldar so that'll stick in his craw 
Time to lurk the forum and learn where the heck to start building my army lol.
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Kabal of the Winter Fang - 1000, 40% Painted
Legion of Everblight 46 points 10% painted
Retribution of Scyrah 15 points, WIP
Circle of Orboros 28 points, WIP |
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2012/10/27 12:01:23
Subject: Re:Brand new to wargaming!
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Cackling Daemonic Dreadnought of Tzeentch
Ellenton, Florida
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Welcome to Dakka, T3knomancer.
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2012/10/27 15:42:50
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Hello and welcome to Dakka Dakka!
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2012/10/27 18:35:43
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Growlin' Guntrukk Driver with Killacannon
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Greetings & Welcome to Daki Dak! 
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  Waaagh! Skarshak - Back after being lost in the Warp, an' ready to Krump sum 'eads!  |
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2012/10/28 20:30:41
Subject: Re:Brand new to wargaming!
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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Hi,
Welcome to Dakka
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IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
The Cleanest Painting blog ever!
Gitsplitta wrote:I am but a pretender... you are... the father of all squiggles. .
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2012/10/29 13:57:19
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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[DCM]
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Welcome.
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2025: Games Played:8/Models Bought:162/Sold:169/Painted:125
2024: Games Played:6/Models Bought:393/Sold:519/Painted: 207
2023: Games Played:0/Models Bought:287/Sold:0/Painted: 203
2020-2022: Games Played:42/Models Bought:1271/Sold:631/Painted:442
2016-19: Games Played:369/Models Bought:772/Sold:378/ Painted:268
2012-15: Games Played:412/Models Bought: 1163/Sold:730/Painted:436 |
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2012/10/29 22:08:26
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Neophyte undergoing Ritual of Detestation
Your Shower
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Welcome to the dark side!
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 Grey Knights!! 3000pts
Orks 3500pts
 High Elves 2250pts
 Vampire Counts
2013 games :
Wins:21  Lose:4  Draw:1  |
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2012/10/29 22:15:00
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Stealthy Space Wolves Scout
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Hey hey T3knomancer! Welcome to the gang, you'll love Dakka Dakka just as much as I do . As has already been hinted at follow your gut. Go for the one with the most appealing models, or background, or play style. Don't go with the crowds and follow the masses, use your instincts. Hope that helps and again, welcome.
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 The Rout, Vlka Fenryka, Warrior Kings of Fenris.... the Space Wolves. Horus Heresy. Sixth Great Company. 1500pts. In progress.
"Atop a sea, a crimson red,
Axe to bare, land paved with dead,
Strode the Jaw, teeth bared in snarl,
Glimmering maw, death in hand."
Saga of the Gristlefang |
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2012/11/03 22:53:53
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Hello and welcome.
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-Tom Leighton
- Ireland ETC - Eldar - 2016
-Former 17 year old intro welcomer for dank post count. Pls forgive me <3 |
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2012/11/04 00:22:56
Subject: Brand new to wargaming!
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Regular Dakkanaut
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Welcome bro!
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2012/11/04 15:42:46
Subject: Re:Brand new to wargaming!
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Frightening Flamer of Tzeentch
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Welcome to Dakka  I chose Chaos Space Marines...I felt like being evil for once, and I haven't looked back. I'm hooked on the stories behind my Legion (Thousand Sons) and the awesome models and units. If you need any help, don't hesitate to PM me
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