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So I have mostly played 40k and have done so for a long time. I have always like the look of the minis of WHFB but the thought of starting a new game and new army was always a little over whelming. Also telling my wife I wanted to start all over was probly not going to go well, The line of we could buy diapers or minis, yeah probly not gunna win the priority list. However I got a good buddy who is sick, and always tried to get me into it, and we have a little breathing room now in the bank. So I guess here are some of my questions as I know next to nothing about the game other then what the minis look like.
1. Are empire the space marines of the Fantasy world?
2. I always liked the more obscure armys that most people don't play as much, which would that be? or is it more even then 40k?
3.What books and or dice do I need to start?
4. He has a ton of dwarves what army is a good match for them. Not trying to whalop him but merely to be a decent match
5. Is there an new book or core book coming out soon?
6. What are the best bang for my buck in getting in to the hobby?

Im sure there is more but for now I will stop there.

Sincerely thanks in advance

Wow guys thanks for the quick replies. I keep hearing about the magic phase. Is that completely different then 40K? Also I really like some of the Tree men for the wood elves and the cannons are pretty neat for empire. I think those two are the most appealing to me at this point. I will look more into the ogres as I haven't seen much of them yet. What should I be looking for? Also is there a new core rule set coming out anytime soon? It would be a bummer to buy in and then have the core set change again real soon. I see a ton of high elves on ebay are the the cheapest to start?

So.... I showed my wife the full range and she said the wood elves look neat. They are very lord of the rings. So as yall stated before they are a hard starting army. I am not overly new to armies that need to synergize, in 40k Tyranids were my main army and they as well need to work together more then most. I have no idea though if that well translate well what so ever. She really likes the huge tree guys. I understand the concept that tress start on fire... I know, who knew right? Any way I was really just thinking lots of archers a huge tree and the venison with elves on its back. Could still very much use some help.

So I guess I am thinking of something like
Random HQ
2 units of like 15 glade guard
1 Unit of spear men 20 stron
2 units of wild riders 6 strong

Yeah so I have no idea what so ever what I am doing. I really like the giant tree guys even though they catch on fire.
Any one have a link to some wood elve tactica?

Dude that is huge. I sincerely appreciate the info and ii will check out that link. His other army is orcs and goblins which seem completely opposite from dwarves. I really like the glade guard guys and yes I ought a giant tree well because who doesn't like a giant pissed off tree. What would you think my best bet for an anvil unit be?

It really does seem like they are completely different from the rest. If I don't have a anvil unit what would I use to slow down some of the faster units or to step up and take a charge, Since theres not a huge difference in stats between glade guard and eternal guard. would just a large block of glade guard do anything and possible whittle down something more so when it gets closer it doesn't hit as hard?