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Where to start in the Warhammer franchise?

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
If you start at the beginning, with 2004's Dawn of War, you'll get some dated graphics, but a great introduction to the world of 40k. The Space Marines, the forces of Chaos, the Eldar, the Imperial Guard, and other factions all feature in this game.
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Where do I start with Warhammer game?

There are missions available in the core book and in a ton of other publications from Games Workshop. For your first game, the Only War mission in the core book is a good place to start.
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Where to start learning Warhammer?

Warhammer 40K: Where to start reading
  • Gaunts Ghosts by Dan Abnett. To me, 40K has never been about the space marines. ...
  • Ultramarines by Graham McNeill. ...
  • Space Wolves by William King. ...
  • Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett. ...
  • The Beast Arises by Various. ...
  • Night Lords by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. ...
  • The Horus Heresy by various.
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In what order should I play Warhammer games?

The base game, that's this one. Then Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, and finally Soulstorm.
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How do I get started in Warhammer?

If in doubt, do it for the extra stamp on your Nerd Card.
  1. Learn some lore. So how much about Warhammer do you actually know? ...
  2. Pick your army. ...
  3. Be realistic about the commitment. ...
  4. Set your painting standards. ...
  5. Don't sweat the rules, but learn the rules. ...
  6. Grab some friends. ...
  7. Find your FLGS. ...
  8. Consider Age of Sigmar.
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What is the best Warhammer to start?

Both Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer: Age Of Sigmar have excellent options for starting players. Each of these two-player starter sets has everything you need to get started building the games' most popular armies. They also make great gifts! All Warhammer model kits are unpainted and require assembly.
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Where do I start Warhammer 40K lore?

Start with the warp, then the emperor, great crusade/horus heresy. The dark age of technology and the age of strife are just what their names suggests.
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Which army to start with Warhammer 40k?

What is this? The Space Marines are almost every Warhammer 40k player's first army for two reasons: they're so ubiquitous (there are far more Space Marine models–and rules–for Space Marines than there are for any other army on this list), and they're generally pretty easy to play.
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How do I start off in Warhammer 40k?

Build the 500 pts army first so you can get playing right away. Work your way to 1000, then 1500, and then finish it. This way you can use the army and play it before the whole thing is finished and enjoy actually getting to PLAY from the get go.
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Is Warhammer 40K beginner friendly?

Overall, Space Marines are a versatile and beginner-friendly army that offers a great starting point for players new to Warhammer 40k. Their balanced play style and easy-to-build models make them a great choice for beginners looking to experiment with different play styles.
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Are all Warhammer games connected?

Although they have similar names and share some characters and tropes, the settings of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy are completely separate.
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Which total Warhammer to start with?

New Players Should Start With Total War: Warhammer III

Despite the second game's huge amount of content, the best game of the trilogy to start with for new players is undoubtedly Total War: Warhammer 3.
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Why was Warhammer discontinued?

Warhammer Fantasy Battles was not selling well because the game was hard to play, hard to get involved in, and had a high barrier of entry to new player. It also was very hard for Games Workshop to copyright or trademark their intellectual property because the factions were so generically fantasy.
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What age should you start playing Warhammer?

Is there an age limit for Warhammer World? Games Workshop's miniatures and games are intended for age 12 +, but visitors of any age are welcome! Our ticketed events give details for any age guidelines or restrictions where necessary. Visitors 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
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What are the three ways to play Warhammer?

Open Play, Narrative Play, and Matched Play

As you browse the rules and play your first games of Warhammer 40,000, you'll notice that the rules often refer to different modes of play.
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Do I need all 3 Warhammer games?

Previously, you had to own all three Total War: WARHAMMER games to access Immortal Empires. However, Immortal Empires is now available to all WARHAMMER III owners, regardless of whether they own the other titles.
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Do I need to play all Warhammer games?

Do I need to install all three games to play? No; as long as the other games are in your library, you only need to have Total War: WARHAMMER III installed to access Immortal Empires.
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Is Warhammer a AAA game?

Lurkit launches global Creator Program with anticipated AAA game title Warhammer 40,000: Darktide.
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How much money do you need to start Warhammer?

So, How Expensive Is Warhammer 40K? (tl;dr) To go from having nothing in 40K to having the required books, a 2,000pt army (standard size), with some hobby supplies, is $815. It's often joked that they call the game Warhammer 40,000 because it costs $40,000 to play the game.
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Can a 7 year old play Warhammer?

Warhammer is an ideal hobby for all ages, as it requires some problem-solving to build, paint, and play the game, but is easy to learn and fun to master! The hobby can offer huge benefits to a young person's development.
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How do you know who goes first in Warhammer?

Turns and Objective Scoring

The first turn now always goes to the player who wins the roll-off.
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Can you play Warhammer end times solo?

Go to 'Custom Game' tab and then check the 'Private Game' option. Players will then only be able to play on their own or with any friends they invite. If they don't invite anyone, then the three bots will be selected.
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Can I play Warhammer 40K by myself?

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Is Warhammer 40K ending?

Warhammer 40,000 is closing out the Horus Heresy story after 17 years, kind of. Sixty-ish books, one huge betrayal. Warhammer 40,000 maker Games Workshop has revealed the name and cover art for the final book in one of its longest running fiction series detailing an important and devastating civil war.
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What is the most op race in Warhammer 40K?

The Orks can also be considered to be the most successful and powerful in Warhammer 40K due to their partial immunity to chaos, ability to reproduce quickly, and ever-growing strength when facing powerful threats.
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