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I'm going to my first warhammer 40k local
Nerves always get the best of so I'm nervous. 1. I just moved to a new state 2. I don't know anyone here besides family 3. I don't know what to expect!!!!!

Aaaaaaaah I hate being nervous. But then again I have been reading a lot of the basic info of some armies(without havING a codex or rule book)... I guess I just don't want to mess up even though that's part of the process

Just remember the great advice of Wayne Gretzky: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

Ha thanks

Just remember, don't play to win unless thats all it is, be fair and honest always, and bring a smile so you can always land an opponent!

Number 1 thing that will quickly put you on the outs with the local community...............SHOWER!!!!!!!!

Dont go in their stinking like boomhole, youd think it was common sense but amongst gamers not so much

Its the power of the Emporer. Your visit will place you closer to the golden throne. You are right to fear.

Just have fun and don't take it to serious. Hopefully you meet some cool people.

Cool thanks all!!!

Lol at "boomhole".

I would recommend to just have fun. Be the guy that was fun to play against. Building a good rep in a new gaming circle will lead to good fun and good friendships.

When you arrive, find the biggest guy there and take him out.


Wait... that's prison...

Or gay prom

 Swan-of-War wrote:
Or gay prom

Huh?

Remember to always go for the biggest guy and stare em down if they "challange" you... You will know what I mean...

Lol just kidding. DO NOT stare people down!

Last time I thought someone was staring me down/giving me evils was on this bus and I thought he "wanted to have sum"... Turned out he was autistic/mentally disabled and went into a fit. Never been so confused/ashamed in my life.

You're going to a store full of other nerds who play the same games you do. You should be fine.

Shower, be friendly (but not grabby) and remember - they're more scared of you, than you are of them.

If any are teenagers, ask if their mothers are single. Should break the ice.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
When you arrive, find the biggest guy there and take him out.


Wait... that's prison...

Not sure if "take him out" refers to physically taking him out with a Ghost Ark over the head or taking him out to a nice restaurant and discuss latest DakkaDakka rumors.


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 timetowaste85 wrote:
If any are teenagers, ask if their mothers are single. Should break the ice.

Win-win. Great advice, 10/10. If he says "Yes", then say "Well, she wasn't last night!" and if he says "No", then reply with "That wasn't what she said last night!".

Breaking the ice with a giant ice crusher. On fire.

Immediately establish your dominance by tearing your shirt off and jumping on the nearest table before bellowing and beating your chest. If anyone challenges you then roar at them.

Get your self the hottest female escort you can afford. Have her move all your models across the board and make your dice rolls. Make sure she wears a revealing outfit, something that shows off a little skin off. Have her refer to you as Big Daddy and enjoy your games

Remember if all is not going well the best thing to do is bite the head off of your general, scream "For the Emprah!" and then down a pot of blue paint, followed by rolling around on the floor clutching you stomach and occasionally puking in Ultramarine Blue.*

Its the only way to be sure.........what was the question again?
















































*don't do this, but if you do its not my fault and you also have to tell us all about it.

Oh my god.

Not nearly as fun as it sounds..

If there doubts empty the magazine into the target

It's called a clip in wargaming. Take yer real world knowledge elsewhere!

You guys think hes buried in some GW basement.. ? ?

 Argive wrote:
You guys think hes buried in some GW basement.. ? ?

Some weird guy is making him put the lotion on the skin

So did you go? Whats the follow up?

 notprop wrote:
It's called a clip in wargaming. Take yer real world knowledge elsewhere!

Again, this is a clip. Perhaps you use these.

Just kidding now.

These are truly clips for bullets, not to be confused with magazines.

The smell got him