Hi guys,
A few years ago I thought I was going to get into Fantasy, bought a codex, and ended up having Life happen and being out of gaming for a few years.
I've gotten back into 8th edition 40K with a vengeance, but a lot of my favorite people at the local shop are having much more fun playing Age of Sigmar. As such, I want to bite the bullet.
I've had two major changes in my hobbying recently. The first is that I've stepped up my painting game and bought an Air Brush setup. Am still working on getting everything going, but as it sits right now, by the time I buy this army, I should have everything in line to be air brushing easily.
Next, I'm not looking to buy anything until the end of October. I've got time to plan on what I want and i'm going to take my time and do this army right. That means full painting and basing to insure these are the best models in my collection.
I have read this thread, not entirely, but a few opinions:
http://lustria-online.com/threads/starting-seraphon.17429/#post-150200
And based on that I have outlined a bit of what I think I'll need below. I am interested in being as efficient as possible with my purchases.
Budget: $400
This will include the need to get a few paints as well as all the models and books I will need. I do buy digitals so that will save me a little money, but I can't catch any discount on those.
Books:
General's Handbook - $20
Battle Tome: Seraphon - $33
Model Kits:
Getting Started Box x2 - ($144.50)
-Carnosaur x2
-Saurus Knights x16
-Saurus Warriors x24
Saurus Scar Veteran on Cold One x1 - ($17)
Saurus Sunblood x1 - ($25)
After this point I'm not sure what I want or need. I've got a few things in mind, and I know I'll need a buffing caster, so which one? If it matters, I actually already own a Skink Priest in Feathered Cloak, who can also join this army, but doesn't need to be built around.
Caster (Slann, Kroak, or Starcaller) - ($42.50)
I'll be ordering the bulk of this online I think, as my local store doesn't do any kind of discount even if you're spending a lot of money, or having to order stuff in, so while I support them on my day to day purchases, I want the 15% discount I can get online. The above are priced with that in mind.
The above list eats up about 70% of my model and book budget. Leave 5% for paints and basing materials and I've got about $100 left to be in budget.
Am I doing this right? What else would you be adding?
I am open to two directions. I could easily see myself adding a Bastillidon and a Stegadon as I've always loved those models, especially the new plastic ones. I could also see myself spamming more infantry, either way. I could also drop a 3rd Getting Started box and another character model.
Let me know what you all think. And my thanks in advance.
Paul
A few years ago I thought I was going to get into Fantasy, bought a codex, and ended up having Life happen and being out of gaming for a few years.
I've gotten back into 8th edition 40K with a vengeance, but a lot of my favorite people at the local shop are having much more fun playing Age of Sigmar. As such, I want to bite the bullet.
I've had two major changes in my hobbying recently. The first is that I've stepped up my painting game and bought an Air Brush setup. Am still working on getting everything going, but as it sits right now, by the time I buy this army, I should have everything in line to be air brushing easily.
Next, I'm not looking to buy anything until the end of October. I've got time to plan on what I want and i'm going to take my time and do this army right. That means full painting and basing to insure these are the best models in my collection.
I have read this thread, not entirely, but a few opinions:
http://lustria-online.com/threads/starting-seraphon.17429/#post-150200
And based on that I have outlined a bit of what I think I'll need below. I am interested in being as efficient as possible with my purchases.
Budget: $400
This will include the need to get a few paints as well as all the models and books I will need. I do buy digitals so that will save me a little money, but I can't catch any discount on those.
Books:
General's Handbook - $20
Battle Tome: Seraphon - $33
Model Kits:
Getting Started Box x2 - ($144.50)
-Carnosaur x2
-Saurus Knights x16
-Saurus Warriors x24
Saurus Scar Veteran on Cold One x1 - ($17)
Saurus Sunblood x1 - ($25)
After this point I'm not sure what I want or need. I've got a few things in mind, and I know I'll need a buffing caster, so which one? If it matters, I actually already own a Skink Priest in Feathered Cloak, who can also join this army, but doesn't need to be built around.
Caster (Slann, Kroak, or Starcaller) - ($42.50)
I'll be ordering the bulk of this online I think, as my local store doesn't do any kind of discount even if you're spending a lot of money, or having to order stuff in, so while I support them on my day to day purchases, I want the 15% discount I can get online. The above are priced with that in mind.
The above list eats up about 70% of my model and book budget. Leave 5% for paints and basing materials and I've got about $100 left to be in budget.
Am I doing this right? What else would you be adding?
I am open to two directions. I could easily see myself adding a Bastillidon and a Stegadon as I've always loved those models, especially the new plastic ones. I could also see myself spamming more infantry, either way. I could also drop a 3rd Getting Started box and another character model.
Let me know what you all think. And my thanks in advance.
Paul
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Now look, I don't want to start a flaming war, but your post in my thread is absolutely contrary to the majority of the feedback I've seen on this forum and it was not welcoming. 
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