Comments on: Warhammer the Smart Way: How to Play the Game Without Emptying Your Wallet http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/ The Journal of Gamer Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CaptCamping http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-70013 CaptCamping Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:25:04 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-70013 You are right man, I will follow your advice on variety of armies. You are right man, I will follow your advice on variety of armies.

]]> By: Thursday Link Day | Mostly Geek http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-67186 Thursday Link Day | Mostly Geek Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:03:25 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-67186 [...] Hits have written a pretty good piece on how to get most (and longest) bang for your buck with Game Workshop minis [...] [...] Hits have written a pretty good piece on how to get most (and longest) bang for your buck with Game Workshop minis [...]

]]> By: OriginalSultan http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-67185 OriginalSultan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:16 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-67185 @ macseann: like you said, not everyone can do that. But if you get the opportunity, take it! @ Sian: while the magnets strategy does have its perks, it has some drawbacks. 1) earth magnets (the kind you need for this type of work) are not free, 2) it takes considerable skill to use them properly, and 3) for the time and effort it takes to install the magnets, you could probably assemble and paint another soldier armed with a different weapon - undermining the purpose of using the magnets to begin with. Still, the point is valid, and for expert modelers this can be a way to save money. @ QUilt City Ogres: thanks! @ Allandaros: this is a good point, especially in regards to old models. As you said, you have to be selective and keep checking, but if you look long enough a good bargain will surface. Hoping to find a well-painted new model of the exact kind you are looking for, for a reasonable price, is probably wishful thinking. But if you are willing to buy a collection of models, particularly old models, you can find some good deals. @ macseann: like you said, not everyone can do that. But if you get the opportunity, take it!

@ Sian: while the magnets strategy does have its perks, it has some drawbacks. 1) earth magnets (the kind you need for this type of work) are not free, 2) it takes considerable skill to use them properly, and 3) for the time and effort it takes to install the magnets, you could probably assemble and paint another soldier armed with a different weapon – undermining the purpose of using the magnets to begin with. Still, the point is valid, and for expert modelers this can be a way to save money.

@ QUilt City Ogres: thanks!

@ Allandaros: this is a good point, especially in regards to old models. As you said, you have to be selective and keep checking, but if you look long enough a good bargain will surface. Hoping to find a well-painted new model of the exact kind you are looking for, for a reasonable price, is probably wishful thinking. But if you are willing to buy a collection of models, particularly old models, you can find some good deals.

]]> By: Allandaros http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-67184 Allandaros Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:58:02 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-67184 Solid article! The one thing I'd add: eBay. Wonderful bargains there. (Also a lot of dross, but if you keep your eyes open, you'll find good stuff eventually.) Solid article!

The one thing I’d add: eBay. Wonderful bargains there. (Also a lot of dross, but if you keep your eyes open, you’ll find good stuff eventually.)

]]> By: QUilt City Ogres http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-67183 QUilt City Ogres Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:07:21 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-67183 Great write up! Great write up!

]]> By: Sian http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-67182 Sian Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:29:34 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-67182 a big one: magnets are your friend. Have a specialist soldier or a vehicle that could be configured with different weapons? Put a magnet on it, and swap around freely! a big one: magnets are your friend. Have a specialist soldier or a vehicle that could be configured with different weapons? Put a magnet on it, and swap around freely!

]]> By: macseann http://critical-hits.com/2009/10/30/warhammer-the-smart-way-how-to-play-the-game-without-emptying-your-wallet/#comment-67181 macseann Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:26:42 +0000 http://www.critical-hits.com/?p=5079#comment-67181 There's also my tactic, "Have friends who get lose interest in playing or who's SO 'doesn't want that crap around her house anymore' and give you all their miniatures and paint." Of course not everyone can benefit from that particular strategy. There’s also my tactic, “Have friends who get lose interest in playing or who’s SO ‘doesn’t want that crap around her house anymore’ and give you all their miniatures and paint.” Of course not everyone can benefit from that particular strategy.

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