Warhammer and Warhammer 30,000?

Question

so today i went to a Gamers Workshop (for the first time ever) and played warhammer(also first time). i was really into it and it seemed really exciting and i'd love to collect and battle

so the guy there gave me a coupon for a free painting tutorial

i just wanted to know what is a good way to start(literally the basics) playing and collecting

also i heard warhammer 40,000 is almost the same, is this true?

it really seems like you can make your own scenarios and it has a very flexible storyline, no?

Answer 1

one of the best ways to get started is to ask someone at the store if you can get involved in either A: the warhammer academy (not sure if they still do it.) In the acadamy, you are walked through, week by week on how to buy units, build and paint them, and how to order them into an army. Along with playing a few games, if you graduate, they will give you a free army carrying case which is very helpful. Personally, I like Warhammer more, because it is set in the past. Warhammer 40000 is set in the future.  

Answer 2

Warhammer, Is a fantasy wargame, where as Warhammer 40,000, is set, 40,000 years in the future. The way you play can sometimes be similar, but there are many differences.

As for a good way to start, yes, learning the basics is best, in case you find you don't enjoy after all, or decided to go for it. Its up to you.

There is loads of good info on their website,(in sources below) as well as their monthly magazine 'White Dwarf'

Answer 3

The best way to start playing either Warhammer or Warhammer 40,000 is with the introductory boxed sets.  For Warhammer this is the Battle for Skull for Pass; for Warhammer 40k this is the (released next month) Battle for Black Reach.

These include an impressive number of models, rules, templates, dice, paints and booklet with hobby tips and ideas, so everything you need to get started.

The game needs an opponent (obviously) so it helps if you have someone already set up with whom you can play the game and perhaps split the costs of the boxed set (one of you then keeps one army and the other keeps the other one, with you sharing the rules and suchlike).

You might also like to look out for wargaming clubs in your area.  In the UK, the Gaming Clubs Network (http://www.gcnm.org.uk/) is a parent body for dozens of clubs nationwide that have a strict code of conduct to make them reputable, reliable and safe for all ages, but there are plenty of great clubs that aren't part of the GCN.  Ask in your local hobby store (not GW, as they're only allowed to tell you about GCN clubs as corporate policy) or find out where the veterans play.  Often, you'll find a willing veteran will loan you an army or walk you through the basics of a new game.

For more hints and tips, join one of the online forums, like http://www.warseer.com or http://www.dakkadakka.com which have thriving communities sharing tips on everything from how to build your own Warlord titan through to the basics of how to play.