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Hey Dakka! The more I look into Infinity the more it seems to want to suck me into the game. Unfortunately I just cashed a big fat paycheck some Infinity figurines are within my budget.

Just through the scant lore I've found and my personal preferences my two favorite armies are Haqqislam and NOMAD. I haven't played a game yet, but that will soon change. Which army is best at what? What are some tips a newb should know? And is the starter box worth it? I really want to get into Infinity, even if just for the models, but other than the stickies I hardly know where to even start.

Haqq have access to the best doctors (not just limited to paramedics for many unit types - Doctors are much better than medics). They have viral sniper weapons (to handle things like multi-wound models - failed saves generally mean "dead", not just wounded).

Light troops with anti-tank weapons (panzerfaust, 2 shot Armour piercing/explosive launcher). If you shoot at them, you'd better hit them, because if they win the roll-off, you will probably die in a big red explosion.

Nomads specialise in hacking and sneaky dirty tricks. Engineers everwhere (for repairing and/or blowing stuff up), area denial mobile mines (crazy koalas), guided missile spam (hacking device+ can be used to mark targets as a forward observer).

The usual method people use is to collect the models you like. So go through as many pictures as you can to find stuff. Collect the faction(s) where you like those figures.

Nomad starter isn't bad value. ALL of the starter boxes can be used (at least in part) with the main factions (even sectorials) but some models will be less available to the main faction.

It sounds like Haqqislam is the faction for me, they look better to me and their play style sounds fun.

Coming from a devout, hyperconservative Catholic stance I believe that America has an unjust fear and unjust hate of Islam due to percieved stereotypes, misinterpretations, and a general lack of knowledge. I've been studying Islam, Shari'ah law and the Quran to have a better understanding of Islamic culture and religion as a result of this. When I saw that there was an Islamic faction in this game I became excited. Not that that has anything to do with Infinity, but it stands to provide me interest in that faction more than any other.

Having interest in your chosen faction is the most important thing. Really helps when it comes time to paint if you have a genuine interest in the model that your about to paint. And welcome to the game I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

You can tell where my interest is! I have a fascination with Chinese culture and martial arts so Yu Jing was the way to go for me.

Haqqs are really cool. My buddy plays them and they are tough! One of their great advantages is in numbers. You can always outnumber a foe with good cheap troops. While not as technological computer-wise they are cutting edge with bio-mechanical.

Have you seen that Muyib with the HEAVY Rocket Launcher! That's your hacker right there!