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I am a 40k player, but I have always loved fantasy. The real goal here is to get something that my wife may be interested in playing (she used to D&D with me years ago) and I know she will fall in love with Orboros. She always loved druids, rangers, and the woodland stuff, so I think I have a good shot at getting her interested in Hordes before any other game. I have read up on the Hordes armies on PP's site as well as Battle College, so my initial research is complete. Here's were you guys - my fellow gamers - come in. I have several questions if you don't mind taking the time:

1.) Now, the PP line of models seems cheaper when compared to 40k or WHFB when the ultimate goal is to field a decent sized starter army (one army mind you, not 4 like some of you maniacs do!) I have seen two starter sets for $70.00 U.S on Ebay. Am I correct in thinking that $100 per army is decent to start with and gives you a handful of cool units to mess with? (I know that we always need more....we're gamers, but realistically isn't 100 bucks enough when each starter is $35.00? That leaves $130.00 more to spend!)

2.) Adding units seems easier too. In 40k I can add a unit of CSM's for 35 bucks, but I still need another unit. Hordes and Warmachine seem like you buy one of a type unit and you're good - for the most part. Also, there are plenty of $12.00 models that are characters of which you only need one. Am I wrong?

3.) Where do I begin? I know Warmachine has had MKII released, but where does Hordes lie in all this? Should I begin with the starters and wait for the revisions to buy the MKII Hordes rules? When is it due out?

4.) What the hell do I do with my Cryx starter? I was given one once by a friendly storeowner who invited me to build the models and return to play. Unfortunately, I had personal issues and since receiving the gracious gift, the store has closed. I know the two systems can be melded, but is this really a good idea for two noobs learning on their own?

Thanks in advance, guys. And any advice about the actual playing of Hordes you can give will be much welcome!

Well I will jump in here and answer some of your questions.
1 Privateer stuff does seem cheape than 40k, but it is really an illusion. It's only cheaper if you stick to 25 pt games or less. Most tourney's will be around 35 pts or 50 pts, buying your stuff online can save you alot of money. I recomend dungeontrader or the war store but there are plenty of places out there.
2 adding models is easy, a battle box a unit and a solo can make for some really fun games. Also just changing you warlock can make your whole army play differently.
3 They are hoping to release a hordes mk 2 pdf free on their website sometime later this month, so both games can be played at tourney's and stuff. So if you have some patience you will get the rules for free soon.
4 I would sell your cryx starter or trade it for other stuff you want, they have a swap shop here or there are other sites like bartertown around. I would keep it hordes vs hordes when you start, it should make things easier. I would play battle box games at first untill you get used to the rules, they are alot of fun and really help you get the hang of things.
Well good luck and I hope this helps.

FlightMek wrote:3.) Where do I begin? I know Warmachine has had MKII released, but where does Hordes lie in all this? Should I begin with the starters and wait for the revisions to buy the MKII Hordes rules? When is it due out?

On the PP main page you can find a link to download latest "Fieldtest Rules" for Hordes Mk.II. They're still in a "work in progress" state so expect to see some changes in the final release (somewhere around summer) however they're fully playable right now.

FlightMek wrote:4.) What the hell do I do with my Cryx starter? I was given one once by a friendly storeowner who invited me to build the models and return to play. Unfortunately, I had personal issues and since receiving the gracious gift, the store has closed. I know the two systems can be melded, but is this really a good idea for two noobs learning on their own?

Get the Warmachine MK. II rulebook and Cryx deck (as I assume you only have Mk. I cards) and you're ready to play. You can learn by your own easily however without "a bit larger" player base you may miss some tricks/combos that are so obvious while just reading the rules. However there're still places like Battlecollege or PP faction forum where you can easily find advice from more experienced players.