What You Need to Start Playing Warhammer 40k 9th Edition - How to Play 40k 9th Edition Ep 1

[@jamesashcroft8170]

"I'll make sure every explanation is to the level of someone who's an absolute beginner" Me, who's been playing for several years: ahh yes, finally a video on my level

[@danielclaw13]

I feel this in my soul....

[@BayleeWharton]

Me having been in the hobby for 5 years

[@Sinnamon6]

Ah yes a comedian at my leve

[@joshfreeman3264]

You only need friends and money! Me: crap...

[@joshfreeman3264]

@Blue Ink this is true

[@hilkmeister1382]

Well I’m 0 for 2

[@cyberlox2ndgig404]

True story!!!

[@los2193]

Lmao damn

[@TsarLuna]

Well fuck, I barely have one of those things.

[@anthonysauls1446]

For any newbies out there or anyone tight on cash: When I first started playing 40k I would cut up soda boxes and make houses and bunkers out of them by cutting little windows and doors. If the box is tore up or misshapen, don't worry, it can be a ruin.

[@raghavrajkumar8688]

What I'm doing right now!

[@anthonysauls1446]

@@raghavrajkumar8688 You just getting into 40k or just trying to make some terrain?

[@raghavrajkumar8688]

@@anthonysauls1446 Both

[@anthonysauls1446]

@@raghavrajkumar8688 welcome to the hobby. What faction you playing?

[@raghavrajkumar8688]

@@anthonysauls1446 I'm starting with space marines bcuz I heard they are the most beginner friendly

[@dabbsification]

As someone getting back into warhammer after 20 years, this is great. Also showing my wife and kids, trying to brainwash them into loving this as much as I do 😂

[@ianyapxw]

How did the brainwashing go 11 months later?

[@mrkakaw358]

In the grim darkness of the future, there are only expensive miniatures

[@PL-ex4ql]

The cost of table top is not even in the realm of possibility, especially with the cost of painting equipment as well. I'm happy just with the lore

[@sujimayne]

Tabletop Simulator.

[@josecarlosxyz]

its worth a lot investing some money on the equipment to paint. this is a hobby and all hobbies has a price tag to entry. the joy of the painting and customization freely your models is priceless. you can't make money from it but hell its very good stuff

[@JohnnyRelentless]

@@josecarlosxyz But not all hobbies have the same pricetag.

[@TiagoJRToledo]

Same. I'll stick with Magic as my expensive hobby, and just get the books for 40k.

[@odstzero22]

I think a video on what to buy once you choose a faction would be helpful. There's so much out there. I have no idea where to begin.

[@Dinvan]

"What you need to start playing warhammer 40k" You need money. You need A LOT of money.

[@JbizzyG]

Not any different than buying a game console and games...

[@Dinvan]

@@JbizzyG Ummm, you might want to rethink that.

[@jean-philippehaufroid6425]

@@JbizzyG GW doesn't propose special reduction like Steam and doesn't reduce its price like market does... they make the exact opposite in fact...

[@krilc]

@@Dinvan Wargaming is miles cheaper than keeping up with new consoles, games, dlc and so on unless you're not a wise consumer. Plus models last forever, games come and go quicker than ever these days

[@ItsDeadlock]

@@Dinvan with 500 quid that a console costs you can easy make 2 full armies and the stuff to go with them.

[@captainash1297]

A tip for helping cut costs. If you and a friend want to get into the game, consider splitting the cost of a large box set. My roommate and I split the large Indomitus box, me taking Space Marines and he took the Necrons. We lived together so sharing books wasn't an issue, but it can help with model costs. Also it bears mentioning, the game "Table Top Simulator" will allow to play Warhammer easily at only the cost of the game. It isn't nearly as fun, you miss out on painting models, but it at least lets you get a feel and understanding for the game.

[@yume5338]

Tabletop sim is an absolute godsend, I've played much more Warhammer there than I have IRL so far, perfect way to learn and still have fun with the game without having to invest on models or even rulebooks for that matter. Plus the VR support just makes it so much better with all the physics and stuff.

[@philiproe1661]

What you really need is basically a middle class income or higher.

[@davidharrison5504]

Not really..im working class and i have about 3k points worth of space wolves, iv only been collecting since about 9th match this year. Just need to look out for bargains and save money up 😁

[@cyberlox2ndgig404]

True story.... When I was a kid I was raised in single-parent home. I always wanted to play Warhammer I just could not afford it. Now that I'm grown and can afford it it's my biggest

[@davidharrison5504]

@@cyberlox2ndgig404 haha same here, i started with battle for macragge and couldnt afford much more

[@erutherford]

Mostly agreed. You need to have a decent chunk of change to "pour down a rat hole" -- certainly if you want sweet looking models like the Silent King, Void Dragon, Super-Heavy tank, or whatever ...

[@davidharrison5504]

@@erutherford yes it can be expensive but just about any hobby can be.... Also didnt know there was a price for the silent king model yet?? Are necrons also getting a void dragon model?? I havent heard about these 🤔🤔

[@firestorm1088]

I've been playing 40k for years and was never exactly the greatest player. Now with Chapter Approved books and FAQs being thrown at me constantly I'm starting to wonder if it's worth investing my money, my time, and myself in a game where the rules change faster than I can learn them.

[@flailingmagikarpsgaming7207]

I wish I saw something like this when I started back in early 7th

[@jeremyortiz2927]

I wish I had this for Rogue Trader 😂 (I'm too old)

[@simposayerman]

Me too, I got acquainted with a couple of deuce bag gamers which used me as their whipping boy, until I got good and they eventually found out I was not playing the equivalent of the San Marino 🇸🇲 National football ( soccer ) team 😂

[@randomvideoidiot2]

I think they did a how to play in 7th.... Could be wrong however 😂

[@SeedroRuhkno]

This is great - i have played AOS for a year and have recently decided to get involved with 40k - very interested to see more of this series.

[@NecronNb]

3 mins in, you need 4 books worth about £100 and can go out of date in week due to FAQs.

[@NIMMHATVRapBeats]

THIS. Is the real issue. The new book is already outdated due to FAQ ... it's a bad joke

[@joryll]

Just download Battlescribe

[@wezab]

Meh! It is likely your opponent will be at least the same level as you with the books. You can always agree to play at the old points structures. No one says you have to buy the brand new stuff straight away. Everyone knows about the hip pocket nerve. And I believe FAQ is on the web for free, they clarify rules and update errata or misprints. What usually costs are Chapter Approved and New Codexes. The latter stuff usually come out because of the unintended consequences of rules and advantages conferred on one force or another. Also, find a club to join and you will get more like minded guys who will also have advice and cheap stuff to swap or sell. Finally, initially rulers and dice are really the only hardware you need. You can get dice from a dollar store for nix, they just wont look as snazzy but they will be unique. Tape measures from your big barn type hardware store where they will sell a small tape measure (Retractable) for a buck.

[@Alex-nx7gz]

This is extremely helpful and look forward for more tips. My Best friend and I are trying out this Hobby for the first time.

[@erutherford]

Good luck. I hope you & your friend like it. It's a cool hobby at least if you don't play "that guy". Try sticking to the cool people when possible.

[@stax6092]

Thanks for this video series, I have watched a lot of your battle reports and very recently decided to start getting into 40K, so I picked up the Indomitus package and this video feels like it has been a huge help for my first steps into the game.

[@mwgjosh5161]

Right on! Feel free to ask questions if you have them. 99% of the community is super helpful and happy to get more people into the game.

[@erutherford]

@@mwgjosh5161 I agree 100%. As a newb myself [only been in hobby 10 months or so] I've learned a TON by watching vids, reading comments, etc.

[@mattcryptonic870]

Umm.. One problem. How you going to play with everything shut down? Game shops closed Events canceled Just something you should consider before you commit to something that you're probably not ever going to be able to play.

[@Mysterialic]

Great! Now to get a bunch of cash and try to find someone in my whole country to play with.

[@OverlordZephyros]

psst ... table top simulator... bye lol

[@TheSp0kesman]

There is a warhammer tts (Tabletop Simulator) discord server that will hook you up. It’s pretty neat.

[@benbuc1859]

@@TheSp0kesman do you have a link for the discord?

[@benbuc1859]

@@TheSp0kesman thanks 👍

[@jimworthington449]

Yes .. go out and buy more money.

[@OverlordZephyros]

im a veteran but find these videos refreshing as I haven't played in years ... thank you

[@Shandathe]

One potential cost reduction for a beginner, the Core Rules (containing the Basic Rules and 1 mission, and a bit of imagination will get you more missions) are available as a free download, and the (original) unit datasheet is often included in the box. So you don't necessarily NEED the Rulebook and Codex to start playing if you just thought the models looked pretty and suddenly own a few squads. You can get a few good games in that way before diving into the advanced stuff, and it means you can start your first steps into the hobby by buying models.

[@spidey10to1]

You way of explaining things is amazing. You should be a teacher. Nicely done....

[@miniwargaming]

Thanks so much! :)

[@an00bies]

This is the type of content that GW was supposed to create! I'm glad to help out with my subscription to the Vault!

[@thefatrat7486]

I tried to get into this game at the beginning of 8th edition. But its hard to play a game that requires so many expensive books that become useless in about a year when gw makes new units that require a new book and on and on. Just make this crap digital. Isn't it enough to buy a dreadnought for 59.99 fugging dollars

[@Leo-nc5hs]

I had this exact problem (ado started 8th edition), honestly Battlescibe is your friend. They usually are up to date points and data sheet wise.

[@emobassist]

@@Leo-nc5hs does battlescribe have the codices?

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

Yes if you load the data. Wahapedia also has all the rules and codexes.

[@RecSteady]

thank you for putting this together this way all the other how to play tutorials do this all with a tell and no show approach so this was way more helpful

[@MrBillbo87]

Not a beginner by any means but gave these a browse. Fantastic work guys. Videos like this are so helpful for people getting into wargaming.

[@deutscheblitzkrieg7897]

So excited to start on this great hobbie. Tho I was always overwhelmed by the amount of rules. Thanks for this series.

[@sweetryte2027]

It's actually quite easy to play. And in truth, you don't need most of the stuff he recommends. Just get the core rules for free and a small number of miniatures and glue, and download battle scribe. Done, you are ready to play. Then buy a couple paints later and paint your minis. You can make your own terrain and boards easily. Also, consider getting the starter set with the rule book coming out this year. Have fun.

[@deutscheblitzkrieg7897]

@@sweetryte2027 Cheers M8. I'm looking forward on buying the new command box set. I'll star there and see how it goes.

[@sweetryte2027]

@@deutscheblitzkrieg7897 Awesome! that's probably the best way to get into the hobby.

[@slimjim7411]

Things you need to get started...a credit card with a very high limit, and petroleum jelly.

[@krovean]

I have been panting wh40k models for 25 years almost now, and I have never ever played one match... Now that my son is old enough (and he mistakes the figures with his normal toys) and wanted to understand the way this works, and to be honest, I perfectly understood everything so thank you very much for this video! It gives me the general knowledge I need do some games

[@JohnnyDeLeo1]

Hey MWG I am starting to get into 40K and really appreciate these! Please keep these coming!

[@xxDennxx]

I'm so glad you guys are doing this I played a little in 7th edition but me and the other guy I was playing with were both new and know we mess some things up and I want to start playing again but I want to do it right this time so I'm glad these are coming out

[@jackleshem4010]

I watched the first few episodes of your how to play 8th edition yesterday... Guess I don't need that anymore :) Excited for this whole series to come out!!!

[@guadalupepadilla9344]

I love how the question of why 40k uses imperial units answers itself

[@hannwaters]

Oh thank you for this! As someone COMPLETELY new to war gaming who thinks this looks amazing and picked up an Indomitus box, I am entirely lost haha. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@erutherford]

The best advice I found was don't get in too deep too fast AND find cool people to play with. If you can manage those two things you'll be better off than 75% of the folks out there.

[@davidring681]

Your local mini wargaming store should also have a friendly community from my experience. A bit nerve racking at first but people are generally helpful and the new crusade system gives you a way to keep track of everything on paper and play with a small army at first so you can get used to the game gradually. Good luck!

[@primarchpaints4208]

I just started painting my first army. While I have been into the lore for a long time this is my first attempt to play table top and this video is super helpful. Thanks!!!!

[@arcangel1172]

Can't wait for more episodes .Great video .

[@CookRacingUK]

Watching this to re-familiarise myself with the rules to play with the kids at home. Love you guys!

[@Ghost3210]

Short and cheap version is a few apps, basic rules you got from watching KZbin and enough stuff to proxy 2 forces and some terrain. I recommend empty bottles and jenga blocks as terrain and Mah Jong tiles as units. Dice are rolled via free app and paper rulers you can get for free from Ikea. But the most important thing are people to play against who are into such games. Find them and win them over!

[@jessehammil3897]

Thank you. Going to try to learn with my son. This will help.

[@idontwanttopickone]

This would honestly put me off if I was looking to play 40k again. Army books, extra books, extra dice, measuring things, all of that is surely unnecessary to get started and will just put anyone off who's looking at all the stuff they "need" to get. When I used to play you could just buy one starter box set and you were good to go - it had all the rules, two armies and some cardboard terrain to get you started. Looking around GWs website there is nothing like that now. The closest thing they have is First Strike: A Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set, which gives you 3 tiny squads basically, but no rule book and no terrain (a single tiny box, really doesn't count). Yeah, it's only £25 so that makes it seem ok, but as soon as you realise you don't have the rule book you might feel bummed out when you can't learn all the rules. From the outside, it doesn't look very inviting. Especially when you see things like Chapter Approved and realise you will have to buy new books every year. It's just too much DLC without an easy way to get the full game. They should have a higher tire starting box that has the rule book in, some core troops with a couple of simple terrain pieces - cardboard ruins. Something to give you the full flavour of the game without all the extra DLC baggage. There are 97 items in the Start Here section, none of them are a box that contains everything you need to actually start playing. It also appears to still be suffering from the EVERYTHING IMPERIAL problem it's always suffered from. In your local GW: "Oh what do you collect, Space Marines." "Oh yeah, me too" Space Marines Vs Space Marines Vs Space Marines Vs Space Marines Vs Imperial Guard Vs the various other newer Imperial factions. It doesn't make sense to release so much of what is the same faction when in law there is little to no reason for those factions to fight each other. Bulk out the more interesting factions and give people coming into the hobby more of a reason to collect something other than Space Maries. Like, make a starter box with two none Imperial factions so that when new players start they don't just collect space marines. Maybe when they sort out some of these issues I might look into playing again. But until then I think I'll stick to the more interesting smaller companies out there.

[@Hannah11876]

Well said

[@Jackapher]

there are multiple starter boxes though. theres a $50 box (wh40k recruit edition) that has 2 small armies and a map to play with and every thing you need. theres a $140ish box (wh40k command edition) that comes with the armies, the big book of rules and some terrain as well. The core basic rules are free on their site to. Not to mention you can "acquire" big rule books and codices pretty easily. Shit you could play for a flat fee of $20 on table top simulator. I mean if you're a zero effort baby who's put off by measuring and dice then you weren't gonna get into the hobby any way.

[@JohnnyRelentless]

I guess getting into the hobby at this point means I'll be buying things that will soon be outdated when 10 edition comes out...

[@sentrysapper45]

If price is an issue for some people there are decent alternatives to "official" 40k, so long as you're playing casually with friends. "One Page Rules" is a website with a greatly simplified take on 40k's rulebooks. Not only does it have army books for all playable factions, but it also has entries for discontinued and homebrew armies, such as Squats ("Dwarf Guilds") and Space Skaven ("Ratmen Clans"). Best of all, it's free! Also, you don't necessarily have to use the official GW models. Manufacturers like Vanguard and Onslaught produce some really good 15mm models that are not only cheaper, but you get more of them to boot! There's even a fan made 6mm conversion called "Pocket 40k" that can be played with magnets on a metallic whiteboard!

[@sevatorion7975]

Just think, one day some beginners will read these comments thinking what we once thought when we started Warhammer. Happy wargaming to you!

[@andrewcrawford8306]

What a great video! New to the hobby and though I’ve been watching you guys for a while now and pieced a lot together just from watching battles it’s nice to have all the info in one convenient place!

[@DRAGONHAERT]

Thans for the video. I am from Belgium and New ( I’m 57 years old 😅) in the game. I have bought the 40k starter set and I'm halfway through painting them. I have stil a long way to go before I can play a real game .

[@Marshmallox43]

tipps for beginners: for terrain use books and cardboard, this will be all you need at first. for miniatures, ebay has lots of 40k armies that are sometimes 40-60% of the store prices. lastly watch betreps on youtube to get familiar with the flow of the game and armies that you dont know about yet. Start Collecting Boxes are also a good way to start an army since most of the time they include essential units

[@josecarlosxyz]

play warhammer is very complicated to find people these days but, the models and painting is worth a lot in terms of learning a new hobby if you like to paint I'd say forget books and buy minis, paint them and display on your shelf

[@VestedUTuber]

Oh, the objective marker size being in metric despite the rest of the game being in Imperial units (it actually uses US SAE measurements for consistency's sake, and those are defined using metric unit conversions) is due to base sizes being in metric. 40mm is the second smallest round base size (and third smallest square base), so making your own objective markers can be done using GW bases.

[@dominiklaskowski3288]

Me thinking getting the game this should be easy to get it will come everything I need in a box. Me realizing that you have to buy so much stuff to even start playing the game.

[@isaiahblackson]

The 40k in the name is the price tag

[@noidea5752]

I started when conquest came out, lucky me got a lot of stuff on the cheap, also happy playing death guard

[@jarvbricks7422]

Hello, I’ve not played 40k since 4th edition so I’m very rusty so I subsequently found these videos very helpful. But can I ask with these videos being 2 years old are they still using the most up to date rules? Thank you again for making these. 👍🏻

[@RauMins]

Well this series is going to be fantastic for me, I got the Indomitus Necrons and I can't wait to learn how the game is played ♥

[@RandomOliphant]

The fact that you don't link the episodes to each other in the desciption seems to me like a really sad fail.

[@MattDFan96]

Also don't get a start collecting box unless reviews say they are really good. Look up a basic 500 point (or preferably 1000) army of what army looks the coolest to you and setup everything on a table and learn. You'll find friends and people that play down the road if not already.

[@felipediaz2388]

Well I was looking for some motivation to get into 40k but the first 6 minutes of the video definitely made me think twice if this is what I really want :p. ($$$$$$ > fun). Moving to another video if I find inspiration :D

[@darthhodges]

You don't HAVE to have the Chapter Approved books if you're not in an organized competition. Even then some competitions won't use or allow certain things (like if a certain book is brand new) and smaller tournaments (like a little one out of your local game store) might not care as long as you are consistent with which books you are using (no cherry picking to make a broken combo).

[@bjblitz5448]

When you referred to a single die as a die, I was so happy I nearly died

[@RRKristensen]

I respectfully disagree with the start of this video. In my experience, you need the core rules (which is available free on GW website or app), and many (newer) boxes with models have the data sheets for those models. You actually do not “need” the rule book or codexes until you wish to use more advanced rules than those in the core rules.

[@miniwargaming]

You definitely aren't wrong. However, this video is meant to show newcomers what you normally need to play. While you can get away with less, I wanted to show what was typical for a gamer to own.

[@mattcryptonic870]

@@miniwargaming With all the 'its expensive' arguments going on, lol i think it would have been a good idea to at least mention a per say 'cheaper' method of getting into the game. But I also realise this video was geared towards what a gamer always ends up having anyway.

[@NIMMHATVRapBeats]

where do you calculate your point values? It's not even possible right now. Codex, outdated, CA outdated, PA outdated, new Tournament style chapter approved book with actual point values in them, FAQ'd! wtf

[@CausticSpace]

@@NIMMHATVRapBeats Battlescribe is the goto

[@stonemonk549]

Indomitus box set is $500 :( I’m getting a $60 recruit pack with the nekrons and space wolfs I think :/

[@brucebailey9911]

My wife and I area bout to start playing together during quarantine and this is perfect timing! How often are you planning to release videos?

[@miniwargaming]

Hopefully two per week. That all depends on how much we can get done.

[@TheSp0kesman]

Their battle reports are pretty good, I recommend watching the ones on the factions you plan to play. As a fellow beginner I find it very helpful to get a feel for it. Astra Militarum are my boys ;)

[@erutherford]

@@TheSp0kesman I did the same ... chose Necrons because they were easy to run & paint [in 8th edition]. Battle reports & things really helped me out even though I didn't understand everything at first ....

[@Marshmallox43]

as a vault member I can tell you that it is worth it. Miniwargaming has a huge collection of different armies, nice tables and army introduction to look at und uploads very reliably. If you focus is on having fun and get some insight into the hobby you came to the right place. If later on, you are interestet in more competetive games or higher quality content I recommend to you the Tabletop Titans youtube channel. Have fun :)

[@mattcryptonic870]

@@Marshmallox43 you mean IF you can even become competitive. All events have been shut down. And aren't going to start back up any time soon. FYI corona = No wargaming

[@BigJohnMasters]

Thank you very much, this is really helpful and i already shared it with some of the people who are interested in picking up the game and starting the hobby. Well done! I must say GW has maybe turned the dial up maybe just a little bit too far in regards to complexity, especially when new players have to slog through the new terrain rules. I have yet to discover someone who really plays them r.a.w. ...

[@wojakov]

17:10 soooo, that seems kinda weird, if first player can do all the shooting, charging, psychic powers, etc. the second player get weaker 1st. turn, right? Or is that part of the game, to outmaneuver other player to be the first doing dakka dakka?

[@DeadTalkLive]

Good video ♥! As a current KZbinr, I am contantly searching for creative ideas! Great Job!

[@evilgoodness1]

holy shit..... thats alot to now man good god

[@aggersamf]

Very nice introduction, thanks👍👍

[@CornerGuy]

Hello, I am a new player, I found your channel to learn the basic rules of WH40k. I initially bought the Indominus box as a painting project for Covid lockdown without any initial knowledge of the hobby. Would it be possible to do a video as part of this series that goes over getting in the hobby, like essential tools, good places for find games, or other tips for people just entering the hobby?

[@Hannah11876]

Newbie here. One huge downside is that the beginner is required to buy multiple books (rules book, 1or 2 codex books from different fractions, etc. knowing these things can become obsolete sooner then thought)...all of this not counting in the costs for a 'start collecting set', different paints, brushes, knifes and other essential stuff. I know the argument here is that why criticize a hobby that you are not forced to follow. I really understand this reasoning. But at one point, the entire 40k franchise should be welcoming new players...in the end the more people play 40k the more revenue it generates and more popular it will get. The lore is fascinating, the tabletop is so complex and interesting but new players are scared off easily by the immense costs BEFORE even setting a single foot into 40k. I have been trying to get into 40k and am trying to convince friends to join me. Believe it or not, I have 4 friends who are stoked by the lore and would love to jump into 40k but for what its worth it, the starting cost scares them extremely off. They are not willing to pay 200-300 bucks for rule books and collecting stuff, being unable to properly play because the army you have is anything but near the 500 point mark. The ideal solution would be to offer cheap absolute beginner sets for newbies with a respectable point army, 1/2 cheap brushes, tiny amounts of test paint/glue, and some very basic rules sheets...all of it for a low starting price so people can get into the franchise in a respectable pace and fair price.

[@hashiondiscord8540]

A way I look at faction keywords is Imperium or chaos is stuff that exists on the army level Adeptus astartes or adeptus mechanicus are stuff that exist on the detachment level are your paint scheme

[@mattcryptonic870]

Or you can COMPLETELY scratch that, and just paint your minis however the hell you want. Who gives a shit about faction colors and all that stupid jazz. Youre spending money and time on this. Be creative. Dont do what everyone else does. Make it your own. Play wise, Yah pick a faction or whatever, for the rules and such. But that doesnt mean you have to paint it the way those faction colors are. At the very least change something up.

[@Praaguematic]

Great video. Really helpful to have this beginner kind stuff.

[@ordinaryraccoon]

Some of these need to be free online or app by official website likes datasheet

[@NTLBagpuss]

What You Need to Start Playing Warhammer 40k 9th Edition - an arranged overdraft?

[@zacDboy1]

*screen fades to next section* - " and THIS is where it starts to get complicated"

[@SkullyTheHypnoSkull]

If you can use books and cups for terrain can you use a 1 inch tall piece of cardboard with an S on it written in crayon for a space marine?

[@runablake6371]

The only thing keeping me from playing this game is the high cost. Money isn’t exactly easy to acquire for me, especially right now.

[@freakwifme]

chapter approved actually has the rule book in it :O

[@seankavanagh3742]

Jez so I need at least 3-5 books plus my old models...well guess I am not coming back 🤣🤣🤣

[@nils4677]

This series is perfect for me, thank you!

[@iwantosavemoney]

This seems so cool am learning

[@TrangleC]

Honestly, I'm starting to feel gaslit. I read through the rule book and still have no idea how melee/close combat really works and then I look for tutorials like this one and don't get a explanation either! What is going on? It is as if everyone is playing this game with a huge hole in the rules and nobody but me is bothered by it. How do you figure out who fights first and who last in a second round of combat? What if a first round of combat doesn't result in one of the combatants being wiped out or falling back? What if both sides survive the first round, stay tied up in combat and have to fight a second time without anyone being able to charge? Why does nobody, including the effin' rule book, explain basic stuff like that?

[@WernerFernandoOroxonRamirez]

Excellent initiative keep going strong

[@stuartmortimer3922]

Amazing. Thank you for the vid.

[@Epic117]

I'm new and lost with all the books in 9th ed already, for example indomitus rule books vs the core rule books, errata on the already release rulebooks, codex for necrons with already released errata, point costs between codexes and the munitorum chapter approved errata points differences and so much more! I'm lost where do I find my models points! What if my necrons codex points are outdated;

[@josha.7395]

Battle scribe

[@Mr.Goufball]

If you are playing a specific space marine chapter do you need the space marines codex or do you only need the codex for the chapter you are playing?

[@MothmanSushi]

It depends on which chapter. Some chapters get their own codex supplement, for example Dark Angels just had theirs release, and you want that book. But if you are playing Ultramarines Or Imperial Fists it will just be in the space marine codex.

[@Mr.Goufball]

@@MothmanSushi I’m playing blood angels so I had to buy their supplement.

[@killer_bro_empireitsme3613]

@@Mr.Goufball I'm going with Blood angels too so far I spent about 200$ only have the elite starter kit 😳, and it's getting expensive

[@Hype_Incarnate]

When I first start warhammer 40k it was 5th ed. I still have the space marines codex and got the rules online through torrents. only 2 books. Now you have to buy not only the rule book and the codex but the extra extra codex for your army PLUS spend 40 bucks every year on new points changes books, on tops of the new ed codexs as they come out. yeah I'll stick to getting them online again if I want to come back into the game :p

[@NIMMHATVRapBeats]

I have 5 space marines books but can't calculate the point values of my army. Great isn't it. And nobody is able to tell me, how to calculate the CURRENT point values! Because the new tournament book is already FAQ'd! ... :/

[@tommegens]

Matt heard my prayers yesssss (even sooner than I expected after mailing!)

[@oweneasley2684]

how presumptuous to think that single handedly you could turn the tides of fate

[@tommegens]

Owen Easley who says I think that?

[@Nixx2709]

Hi Matthew. Would you please cover in a future video how some units are affected by movement, while others aren't? Thanks!

[@philipcampanaro8124]

2000 Point Match Play is what you need Chapter Approved for. If you are not trying to destroy all competition in 2000 Point Match Play then you don't need Chapter Approved the Core Rules with Open and Narrative play work fine.

[@miniwargaming]

That is completely true. However since most people want to play points it's important to teach how they work.

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

I think its a bad idea putting that one particular batrep in the Vault. If people are learning to play they maybe don't want to drop more money on something they don't even know they enjoy yet (like me) Or you could put it up in a playlist for free, get more viewers/players into the hobby, and then if they like what you do the subs will follow from there. Just my friendly advice

[@calumchalmers93]

This video is 40k's next chance to convert me

[@KallenMalefic]

Money. You need money. And remember, you only need one kidney.

[@Samuel-et7bd]

I thought this would just be a video of some guy throwing money at the camera

[@brian126]

If any of you are concerned about the price and what not but want to at least try the game... Table Top Simulator exists and there's quite a large community of Warhammer table top fans who created assets to bring wargaming to the simulator. The only cost really is Table Top Simulator.

[@SgtHouse]

Slight mistake in this video. What you need: 1-Money (This hobby is very expensive. Be warned) 2-Friends 3-Rulebook I hope this helps! Keep up the great work guys!

[@cosmogundam8184]

I know this video is 3 months old now but I just want to put this out just for some help. I have never played miniatures or TCG's before and just last year I started to play Dragon Ball Super TCG. After going to my locals and losing everytime with deck after deck spending as much money as I did I just decided to quit. I was bored after and wanted a new hobby so I decided miniatures since they seemed a little cooler. The game I looked into was 40k and as I still wanted a TCG chose Magic. Over the course of the past 5 months I still haven't decided which to choose. I was wanting a game not only could I play almost anywhere but find places that supported games in general. Both games confuse me a lot and as much as I want to get into each game I still can't decide. For Magic however it's the many formats which I would have to create several decks with money I don't have and as far as 40k, models don't worry me but the fact that there is change and with a new edition it seems very complicated as well as learning the new statistics for a model. I have no where to turn and so I hope I get some help with what I should do. I want something simple yet complicated, something that is budget and community friendly, and lastly something I can enjoy and will stay and play for as long as I can. Honestly I never knew 40k was a thing and before I found a CCG for it and thought it was perfect until it was discontinued. I also looked at a game called Star Wars Destiny which was also discontinued and the same goes for Transformers CCG. Is there any game out there beside Magic though in which you can literally go to any local store and its supported. Pls don't say Pokemon or Yugioh and I understand Digimon is coming out but I want something with an established history and assortment of pieces. Also I have looked into both x-wing and legion and honestly I don't want to play anything by Fantasy Flight Games as it seems there games don't get support and eventually die out. I don't know where else to ask people and I don't exactly plan on anyone being a savior and telling me anything anytime soon but I just want to get some stuff off my chest. Really I am just giving myself anxiety and stress over games. I really don't know about myself sometimes

[@protonightingale6434]

I'm just starting literally yesterday I was thinking about learning how to play

[@BlasterCA2000]

For the record: The Chapeter Approved 2020 books seem to have all the core rules. &, as well there's, The App & not too mention pdf's of the rules all over the inter-webs. So the big 'Get your workout in by lugging it around' Rulebook isn't a 'Must Have' to start out. Try the basic rules. Look up a Datasheet or 10 online & give it a shot. If you like it, then of course the Ginormous Rulebook, appropriate Codex's &/or Campaign Supplements, 1 [or more...] Start Collecting boxes or the new Starter Sets, &, &, &... Yeah, it may seem daunting at first. But you can ease into things. Combat Patrol &/or Crusades are perfect for "Slow Grow'". limited funds type situations. [& none of this factors in the Skirmish Battles of Warhammer 40k; Kill Team!] Take your time, enjoy the ride, don't worry about what you don't have. The longer you're in the hobby, the more your commitment, efforts & general "Want To!" will pay off. Hels, I started with the 2nd Edition boxset [25yrs+ ago!] & it was far, Far, FAR less a deal [comparatively] as todays "Get Started" options are. But *Know Ye this*~ The further you go down the Games Workshop/Warhammer 40,000 rabbithole, the more your monies will be swallowed up by the Warp! Blaster was here... & has been 'Grimdark'ing' longer than many wargamers have been alive!

[@superspecky4eyes]

I really want to get into 40k but I find it completely baffling! Do they do anything like a stream-lined quick play version? With less rules and less models?

[@TiagoJRToledo]

Yes, it's called Killteam!

[@arnoldhardie4318]

Mixing inches and millimeters such a British thing to do haha

[@tronicmighty8843]

You forgot to mention to get the part 2 of csm codex. Cause people will just get confuse since part one have the same picture of part 2.

[@ThreatLevel9]

Really wish they didn’t charge for updated points costs on the regular. I can understand charging for that kinda stuff on the drop of a new core codex or for a new edition, but charging yearly for chapter approved is a bit much.

[@MrGabino8000]

I am a fan of the Imperial Guardsmen, and only have about 12 of them. Everytime I go to a game shop. I get laughed at and ignored. I have other army's at home and over 300 other miniatures but the guardsmen is my thing. I just store them away and move on to something else.

[@TechmarineArkantos]

Seems like I need more and more books each edition. Just the books to start playing, before even models, painting, or other necessities, is well over $100.

[@erutherford]

I got lucky last edition. Both of my armies only needed the main rule book & their codex. Expensive but at least I wasn't lugging around 5-7 books around to each game with rules scattered everywhere. Well the down side is the longer the edition went the lack of updates meant I kept losing more & more power as "everyone else" got updates to buff them up.