[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

Yeah, there are models of aircraft available, and you can proxy other models for them, but honestly aircraft are usually in a very weird spot. Either their rules have them as hilariously unfair, or completely pointless, and no in-between.

When a model is destroyed, it is removed from the table. The attrition of forces is a cornerstone of tactics, especially for the Guard as they try to be as efficient in removing as many models as possible while losing as few as possible.

To help judge an event, at the very least a solid base understanding of the rules and game mechanics will take you a long way. A lot of the calls judges get are IT help desk level of issues. Instead of "Is it turned on and plugged in?" it's "Read me your rule out loud" which usually solves a rules question.

There's no time like the present to start with 40K though! Even if you only build and paint the models, it's a wonderfully theraputic time.

If you are interested in gameplay with the Guard, I would recommend the 40k in 40 Minutes videos from Play on Tabletop. Very high production values and much more of a bite-sized look at the game. Most games at a tournament can take up to 2:30 hours, and casual games can take much longer assuming you're chatting a lot, having a beer and not worrying about the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-eu5fwdw08

Yeah, you’ve got a cool hobby, Xant. I just enjoy learning about other folks hobbies and talking about them, especially if it’s one I’m somewhat familiar with. Between my real cars and model cars, if I take on one more hobby, my wife’s going to demand a spousal approval form and probably evict me to the garage. But keep collecting those, man. Sounds really interesting and a lot of fun.

Originally Posted by AGDee

I'm taking TKEGuy to the North American International Auto Show today when he gets here in about 40 minutes. He's a total car geek (could talk with PB for hours, I'm sure). I asked if he used to go when he lived in the Detroit area and he said only once or twice because his family wasn't interested so he never went.

TKEGuy — my man! I always knew you had great taste in men.

Has he mentioned what kind of cars he’s into?