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I just recently started my first army, and now I'm looking forward to playing my very first game! I'm still working on putting the minis together though, so I thought it would be a good idea to figure out what I'm going to use in my first games and focus on finishing those models first.

I hope this isn't too "noobish" a post for this subforum, but I was hoping someone would help me put a beginner, all-round list together using (mostly) what I have (though suggestions about a few near future purchases are also welcome), so I don't have to look totally ridiculous when I show up for my first game

We've decided to start at 500 points and skipping the 2 troop choices rule. I play vanilla Space Marines, and right now I have two AoBRs worth as well as a few extras - in total:

- 2 x 10-man Tactical Squads
- 2 x 5-man Terminator Squads (+ 1 assault cannon and 2 chainfist bits)
- 2 x Dreadnoughts
- 2 x Captains
- 1 x Captain/Chapter Master from the SM Commander set

Should I get a transport? Do I take the Dreads? The Termies? Is a Chapter Master worth the extra points? Any ideas?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4244184.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4244184.page GMT
Taking 1 caption with whatever cc gear strikes your fancy.

3 tactic squads.
Two should be 5 man with a heavy weapon
Third unit can be larger and carry an assault weapon.

Those choices leave you room for probably a single dred.

That looks like a good base to start from.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4244208.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4244208.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4245198.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4245198.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4245212.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4245212.page GMT
I agree on the Two 5 man squads with Heavy weapons, and one larger with a special weapon. Personally though, I have only ever had my dreadnought's get fried turn one in low points games, so they usually just aren't work it at 500pts. I would say plug in as many termis as you can after you have your core and captain. Terminators of any kind are INCREDIBLY agitating at low points, and can be a real pain for your opponent to take care of, while being able to dish it out themselves.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4245783.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4245783.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4247205.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4247205.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4252216.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4252216.page GMT ccw for a necessary cc threat. This layout can be combat squadded in a pinch for 3 scoring units, or to keep the heavy weapon behind a wall of meat.

A captain is a fantastic effective HQ at 500 pts. Tough and decent in CC. At 500 pts I find there just aren't enough bullets in the list to get the job done.

A FANTASTIC choice at 500 points is a vanilla 105 point dread. Low STR horde nightmare, decent transport popper, and armor 12 is tough to crack at that points level. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4252258.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/447738/4252258.page GMT