Hi Veeky Forumslads,
I want to play warhammer (40k) because the lore is very interesting and the tactical combat side of things is very appealing, but I feel like painting and learning the rules are just long and tedious processes that I wouldn't be good at.
Am I missing out? Is it worth it?
Just for consideration this is coming from somebody with zero experience in wargames.
Rules are honestly pretty straightforward
Paining can be tedious if you don't enjoy it, maybe get a small number of test models and see how you go.
One option is perhaps looking at smaller model-count games that are played at your local stores or clubs.
Malifaux and Infinity are pretty great, and only need a dozen miniatures to play.
Another think to consider is asking if someone can run you through a demo game to see if you'll enjoy it.
>Am I missing out?
Yes.
>Is it worth it?
No.
Luckily for you warhammer's new rules are very short and simple.
Oh neat, is this for both editions? Do they have the same general gameplay?
By edition I mean "age of sigmar" and "40k"
They're different games, with different rules.
40k just got a new ruleset that streamlined the game quite a bit.
Learning the rules isn't really hard, and the new edition is a lot easier to pick up then the last one.
Painting can be somewhat tedious, but you might end up liking it. If not, you can probably pick up painted units on ebay if you look long enough, if all you really want to do is play the game.
I really like playing it, but I haven't played any of the other wargames out there.
Age of Sigmar is Fantasy
40k is sci-fi
Both games are in a good spot right now, if you don't like painting there are many factions that are super easy to paint.
Space Marines, Stormcast Eternals, Necrons and a few others are all basically slather one color -> slather in wash -> highlight -> details -> done.
Painting is way less difficult than it looks though, and GW puts out a ton of videos for newbies on how to paint.