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Finally Im starting lotr! In to business, im getting minas tirith army but I have no idea where to start... I have never played with kindoms of men and I need some help. So where should I start? What are the first units I need? I would appriciare some answers and tips!

Well, why don't you start by picking up the rulebook.

You can get a cheap paperback on ebay, or buy that really expensive one from GW.

Now, you'll also need a sourcebook. For Minis Tirith, that's Kindoms of Men. This will include all the additional rules that were added after the original rulebook was published.

Then, you need a captain/hero for every 12 units (be they calvary, men, or whatever else you want) and only 33% of your army may carry bows (heroes are not included in this).

Boromir of the White Tower is especially good for Minis Tirith. I recommend him.

Ok. Thanks Dr. What!
Some crucial information there. Thanks!
Few boxes of warriors of minas tirith, few rangers, maby some Knights, captains and hero...
How does that sound?

Sounds good, may i ask what point lvl you intend to play at? And I always prefer to get at least two regiments of rank and file before getting anything fancy.

Trondheim wrote:Sounds good, may i ask what point lvl you intend to play at? And I always prefer to get at least two regiments of rank and file before getting anything fancy.

Not sure if I read right, but my goal is to get first 500 pts army. Please correct me if I answered wrong to your question...

You answerd perfectly. At 500 you have some room for being creative, however I would definitly wait with cavalry until you hit 1000, since at 500 and below your better of with infateri in my opinion that is.

Trondheim wrote:You answerd perfectly. At 500 you have some room for being creative, however I would definitly wait with cavalry until you hit 1000, since at 500 and below your better of with infateri in my opinion that is.

Okay. So infantry it is! Thanks trondheim!