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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2020
  • HOW TO PLAY 10TH EDITION: • How to play WARHAMMER 40K
    Want to learn 40k 8th edition? You're in the right place!
    This video is great for beginners. It's clear, to the point, and easy to follow.
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Комментарии • 2,2 тыс.

  • @MidwinterMinis
    @MidwinterMinis  3 года назад +57

    There's a new version available! ruclips.net/video/ErNFbqzGEeA/видео.html

    • @TheClassicWorld
      @TheClassicWorld Год назад

      Do I sense a kind of Welsh/South-Western accent, by the way? :)

    • @johnstevens1984
      @johnstevens1984 Год назад

      could you do a Horus heresy one?

  • @jobyjob
    @jobyjob 4 года назад +3357

    Why cant all "How To" videos on Warhammer be this good and easy to follow? Why?? Why???

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +444

      ... because we didn't make them, haha

    • @kentbagaipo3368
      @kentbagaipo3368 4 года назад +69

      @@MidwinterMinis smooth hahaha

    • @MrTrenttness
      @MrTrenttness 4 года назад +32

      I was thinking the same thing. This was an excellent video♥️

    • @RodneySloan
      @RodneySloan 4 года назад +14

      MM is teaching the rest how to do it. Thanks MM!

    • @aussiefpv6780
      @aussiefpv6780 4 года назад +34

      Because step one is always "have hundreds of dollars" heh heh

  • @notaninquisitor7274
    @notaninquisitor7274 4 года назад +3060

    You forgot to mention that players have to say "pew" for every lasgun shot they make and "dakka" for every ork shot. Not doing so gives a -1 hit modifier!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +421

      I actually made pew pew pew noises for the lasguns, haha

    • @Apophis40K
      @Apophis40K 4 года назад +96

      An scream WAAAAGH when charching when playing ork and of course when playing a human faction randomly scream FOR THE EMPEROR to not suffer moral penaltys

    • @gileschenery2536
      @gileschenery2536 4 года назад +14

      @@chad4858 I wish that was a joke

    • @gloglablyn
      @gloglablyn 4 года назад +5

      @ꓘ〣K A microwave beeping!

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 4 года назад +23

      I declare exterminatus! [Flips table]

  • @CutestDemon
    @CutestDemon 3 года назад +1602

    "You can't get a +7 on a 6 dice" I see that someone doesnt believe in the Emperor's will, heretic.

    • @Ajehy
      @Ajehy 3 года назад +33

      Nah, that’s chaos sorcery.

    • @dipstick2268
      @dipstick2268 3 года назад +15

      No it's a SCP

    • @grimmriffer
      @grimmriffer 3 года назад +9

      Can't get a 7 on a D6? Tell that to Cohen the Barbarian.

    • @SarajevoKyoto
      @SarajevoKyoto 3 года назад +22

      If the Warboss believes hard enough, you can get a 12 off of a D6

    • @grimmriffer
      @grimmriffer 3 года назад +6

      @@SarajevoKyoto maybe if the dice is yellow, yeah! 😀

  • @pigeon5935
    @pigeon5935 4 года назад +3879

    How to play WH40K:
    Have a spare house lying around you can sell.

    • @aboringguy1660
      @aboringguy1660 4 года назад +84

      Daniel Young I mean you’re not wrong

    • @w1llboss508
      @w1llboss508 4 года назад +16

      The Ghost lol

    • @shido6806
      @shido6806 4 года назад +95

      No dude too cheap remember you need ultramarines AND orcs as well as paint so 2 houses

    • @159Fender159
      @159Fender159 4 года назад +51

      I was looking into the site and saw a set of 2 Tyranid Carnisomethings for 90 USD. How is this not a scam??

    • @chootum8295
      @chootum8295 4 года назад +53

      It’s expensive if you don’t have an income, yes. But most adults will be able to afford building up an army over the course of months or years You can build an army for less than $500 in most cases. That is a day’s pay or 2 days pay for most. Not expensive

  • @Mordred86
    @Mordred86 4 года назад +1328

    The way you focus upclose on the models, datasheets and the dice makes this so much easier to follow. It is an effective and engaging way to show the game

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +87

      Yeah! Thanks mate, I wasn't happy with the other tutorials out there, so made one the way I'd want to learn ;)

    • @TempName525
      @TempName525 4 года назад +3

      Midwinter Minis thanks a ton! Best video about this for sure!

    • @jesot
      @jesot 4 года назад +3

      Most guides go out if their way to hide data sheets and withhold information. It's the weirdest thing.

  • @hardlyworking1351
    @hardlyworking1351 4 года назад +812

    Clicked this so fast.. and i've been playing 40k for 15 years..
    What have i become

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +40

      Haha, you never know, you might learn something new... or be able to point out something that's wrong? Haha

    • @Link122
      @Link122 4 года назад +11

      Someone who's hardly working?

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +19

      @@Link122 or working.. hardly? No. Wait...

    • @hardlyworking1351
      @hardlyworking1351 4 года назад +13

      @@MidwinterMinis I know it is a fairly big time commitment, but have you ever considered doing a play through/how to play of a mission from Blackstone Fortress?
      One of the reasons i got into your channel was because of your Blackstone Fortress painting tutorials, i've really enjoyed the GW 'boxed games' over the past few years and feel they don't get anywhere near enough attention by content creators on youtube, it'd be great if you could do a video of this quality on Blackstone Fortress as a game.. especially now you've painted all the mini's!

    • @andrewbevan5261
      @andrewbevan5261 4 года назад +4

      ...my sweetest friend? Everyone in know, goes away in the end. And you could have it all, my empire of dirt...🎵🎵🎵

  • @alanho6814
    @alanho6814 4 года назад +3139

    It feels like math homework in disguise.

    • @birb125
      @birb125 3 года назад +227

      Now lets see whose behind the mask
      *takes off mask*
      MATH? But why?

    • @titanwars1419
      @titanwars1419 3 года назад +55

      Okay, true, but I guess that means we're all into math

    • @birb125
      @birb125 3 года назад +20

      @@titanwars1419 yes

    • @tomhughes1055
      @tomhughes1055 3 года назад +60

      Mfw I need to know my trigonometric identities to see if I can shoot at an enemy unit

    • @ADeeSHUPA
      @ADeeSHUPA 3 года назад +2

      @@titanwars1419 uP

  • @AmryL
    @AmryL 4 года назад +370

    I would really like a follow-up video in this 'simple style', with each side having 2 units instead of 1 and some slightly more exotic units. I still have many basic questions about movement, cover, squad size, buy points, squad splitting, what X+++ means... and I think most of that would come up in such a video.

    • @hunterketch989
      @hunterketch989 4 года назад +8

      He does have several battle m reports that may be useful

    • @asrectxenorix4272
      @asrectxenorix4272 3 года назад +11

      Auspex Tatics made a video on 40k slang and shortened terms, pretty handy

  • @battlescribe8180
    @battlescribe8180 4 года назад +2379

    Thanks for the shoutout, glad you like the app 😁

    • @user-lp7tx1fe6t
      @user-lp7tx1fe6t 4 года назад +190

      No, thank you for creating BattleScribe

    • @jpsoup7920
      @jpsoup7920 4 года назад +89

      BattleScribe it took me about three hours to make my first list pen and paper but using battle scribe it took me about twenty minutes thank you

    • @theinfinitejourney904
      @theinfinitejourney904 4 года назад +36

      It’s an amazing app thank you for making it, it’s very helpful I’m surprised it’s free

    • @stinkingyeti
      @stinkingyeti 4 года назад +22

      I remember when you first came out, i built the background info for Orcs and Goblins, took me a while, but damn it was handy. I uploaded it to a site and someone took it and fleshed it out with all the fun text, and fixed a few mistakes i'd made, but still, it was so easy to build an army in that, took time of course, but easy to do.

    • @GMoron
      @GMoron 4 года назад +17

      Top 10 anime crossovers

  • @cheers901
    @cheers901 4 года назад +232

    I never thought I would actually find a legit tutorial video for 40k, this was a damn good tutorial.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +17

      That didn't send you to sleep, you mean? Haha

  • @coolfool4950
    @coolfool4950 3 года назад +404

    I thought he was calling em “ork boi” for fun until I saw they really are called ork boy

    • @jirojhasuo2ndgrandcompany745
      @jirojhasuo2ndgrandcompany745 3 года назад +4

      Lol

    • @captainfry245
      @captainfry245 3 года назад +11

      Oh those orks

    • @peterwang5660
      @peterwang5660 3 года назад +21

      The entire faction is just a big ridiculous meme in the horrifying universe.

    • @epiccgamner3567
      @epiccgamner3567 3 года назад +6

      We also have nobs, lots a nobs😏

    • @saelin00
      @saelin00 3 года назад +3

      I hate these space orc things in this universe. The other races are waay better .

  • @TheNumber86
    @TheNumber86 4 года назад +541

    I feel like I'm making a grave mistake by watching this video and that I might never end up financially recovering from this.

  • @garyburke6156
    @garyburke6156 4 года назад +517

    I would love more of these, covering vehicles and heavy weapons and some of the special rules for each army. Just like the absolute basics. what a gunline is. movement over different terrain and cover. I know most of it but it fills in gaps i didn't even know I had. And newbies absolutely can use this kind of info.

    • @garyburke6156
      @garyburke6156 4 года назад +30

      like here's my question : how the heck do CPs work? A video explaining command points and how are generated and used would be awesome. Like I've watched a lot of 40k battles and i never know how CPs are calculated, what the hell "battle-forged" is, detachments, all that stuff. thats what i'd love a clear simple explanation for.

    • @isaiahgrey2458
      @isaiahgrey2458 4 года назад +20

      @@garyburke6156 Do you have a copy of the rulebook (the large one with lots of fluff)? In the 'advanced rules' section it explains all of that. Basically 'Battle Forged' means all of your models are from the same faction (so if you run only Ultramarines you'll have a battle forged Ultramarines army). You start with 3 CP for simply fielding a Battle-Forged army but you can get bonus CP by organizing your units into Detachments. A Detachment is a specific combination of models. For example, fielding 1-2 HQ units and 1-3 Troops units will form a Patrol Detachment. This is too small to gain bonus CP, but is the easiest detachment to form. Bigger detachments (E.G a Battalion is, I think, 9-12 Troops, 4-8 Elites, and 3-5 HQ's) will give you CP.
      I know I flubbed the troop numbers in that example since I don't have my rules with me but that's how it works. You need to field combinations of units from the same faction to get additional CP. Again, in the official rulebook it's in the 'Advanced Rules' section and I'm sure you can find the info online. Hope this helps.

    • @ananda1383
      @ananda1383 4 года назад +3

      @Бошњак downloar tabletop simulator on steam and you can get all the minis and map pieces in the workshop

  • @blackarrow1992
    @blackarrow1992 4 года назад +300

    I've been trying to get into the hobby for years and this is the easiest to follow video for me. Best examples I've seen -would recommend

  • @Archy11102
    @Archy11102 4 года назад +122

    The guy playing the Orcs forgot to yell: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHH! when he initiated the charge. - this is what makes it all fun.

  • @settratheimperishable7800
    @settratheimperishable7800 3 года назад +55

    A nice little DIY trick I like to do is just buy some toy soldiers from a dollar store and just use them as miniatures. Sure it won’t be as cool as having the actual miniatures but it allows you to play the game by yourself or with a friend in the absence of money to buy official minis.

    • @TheClassicWorld
      @TheClassicWorld Год назад +2

      That is a solid idea for somebody who only wants to spend $100 on the books and dice, etc. You can technically use anything else after that, as long as you know what they are, and what their weapons are, etc. You could also paint them roughly to be Orks, etc., and make up at least 3 armies for almost zero cost. Saves you $100-400 per army, for sure. This is ideal for large-scale 40k (not that this really exists anymore). Of course, I personally hate the idea, and I am more than happy to pay $5 per little GW mini, haha.
      Of course, I remember when 'HQ' minis were metal and only cost $5 each; now they are $25. 5 times the cost. That's a big jump over just 10 years of the market. Part of that is the nature of being such a mega company, and then the other natural reasons for it. It also may or may not cost them more money now than before (I've not looked into that). I remember, also, when you could buy 20 Ork Boyz for about $20. Now, 20 Ork Boyz are about $70. Around 4 times the cost...
      Some things are largely unchanged, though, in both model and price, such as certain Skaven and Ogre minis, and many others. They are about 2 times the cost at most now, which makes sense since it's been 10-12 years. Kroot are fairly priced, too, from what I remember. Orks were decently priced until they just massively jumped up and had new models put out. I'm guessing it cost them a lot of money for new machines and designs, etc. -- and Orks are quite popular, so they can easily put the prices up a bit. Generally, it's a play-to-win game of sorts. The best minis cost the most. This has been true for a long time, for almost every army. I don't have much of a problem with this: they are capitalists, more power to them. And, for gamers, it makes some sense: people like to spend money on a really good Space Marine. At least, it used to mean something, maybe it doesn't anymore? I don't know... I've not played 40k in over 12 years, hahaa. I heard about zero complaints back then, though (and back then, prices were still quite high compared to many other hobbies of the day). But, man, did you get a lot of plastic for your money.
      I now see armies of about 20 models, mostly 30-year-old men playing Kill Team or Sigmar -- assuming I see anybody playing it, anywhere these days. In 2008, I recall the store being filled almost daily with 30 people, and each of them had 100+ models and 1-2 armies (typically 40k, or one of each sometimes). Some guys would easily run into 200-300 models. Good times. Good luck buying 150 Orks today without breaking the bank: and good luck even playing them in current 40k, haha.
      Note: The only problem would be the non-unit stuff. You'd have to buy something else to be 'tank', 'bike', and so on.

    • @tims6046
      @tims6046 Год назад +2

      Using proxies is honestly always a great idea and I really recommend it to especially newer players before going down the rabbit hole of getting the actual miniatures. I've seen some people spend hundreds into this or similar hobbies then all of sudden realize yeah it's not for me.
      Another thing to do too before even buying a book. Check out for a local wargaming store. I don't know about other cities. But the one I live in there's a couple that have always existed not just with a full tables ready for players to skirmish on. But they also usually had miniatures to borrow and even had free lessons day. Helping people learn and get back into the hobby easier.

    • @alex20na
      @alex20na 7 месяцев назад +1

      I do that with pieces from Risk board game, don't feel the need to buy any models as long as I can use anything to replace them, hell, when I was a kid I had a huge collection of bottle caps, as long as I know the rules I can use anything.

  • @stonkhistory3658
    @stonkhistory3658 4 года назад +230

    I’ve been playing warhammer for 12 years, I don’t know why I’m watching this, but I swear to god guy I’ll watch anything you put out at this point

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +18

      I'm not complaining! Haha

    • @ash18001
      @ash18001 4 года назад

      Good refresher for me since it’s been awhile since I played

  • @masteroflemon1301
    @masteroflemon1301 4 года назад +256

    Hey l saw the sneaky og orks hiding in the unit

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +67

      Mwahahaa, sneaky '93 boyz!

    • @erikbrown1827
      @erikbrown1827 4 года назад +13

      I got a few of them old Goffs, and Gretchen ;)

    • @joshuadarrow
      @joshuadarrow 4 года назад +25

      Well of course they’re sneaky, they’re wearing purple after all.

  • @entityjack2572
    @entityjack2572 3 года назад +178

    My mind: Man I'm totally gonna play this!
    My wallet: I don't think so.

    • @cgfftrophilessspursfan9952
      @cgfftrophilessspursfan9952 3 года назад +2

      Lol

    • @sirrathersplendid4825
      @sirrathersplendid4825 2 года назад +1

      @@Vorpal_Wit - ‘briefly fun’ is exactly right. There are so many better wargames out there, ones that people actually enjoy playing. The appeal of 40K lies entirely in the collecting and crafting. And perhaps in the masochistic destruction of your bank balance.

  • @ARTUROK4EVER
    @ARTUROK4EVER 3 года назад +41

    0:22 Is the same bait that drug dealers used to use:
    "you only need a few things, chances are you might already have the se lying around: you need a lighter and a coca cola bottle and a few straws"

  • @atomickrispies
    @atomickrispies 4 года назад +514

    Me: *Has played 8th casually and competitively for 3 years now*
    Also me: *Watches this tutorial*

    • @Carsf100
      @Carsf100 4 года назад +22

      Knowing the basics in and out is never a bad thing.

    • @Just_an_average_weeb
      @Just_an_average_weeb 3 года назад

      How much 💵 would someone need to invest to get enough figures for a 4 player game?

    • @seanassociateproductions1691
      @seanassociateproductions1691 3 года назад +1

      ChiccWithDicc depends on the amount of points you want. If you want start collecting box sets for a demo game you could do it for about $380-400

    • @ProtonSemilightCondensed
      @ProtonSemilightCondensed 3 года назад

      Bruh legit I’ve been playing this for years and I only just learnt that when a model is killed you take it out at the end of the phase. I’ve been playing it where you just take it out instantly. Really does help to know the core rules!

  • @KnockoutVirus
    @KnockoutVirus 4 года назад +172

    The biggest problem I had with all of the how-to videos i've watched is the lack of explanation of how to read the datasheets like Rapid Fire 1 = 1 shot per model(2 within half the maximum range). Sharing this with everyone I know

    • @Nguyen2-t9p
      @Nguyen2-t9p 4 года назад +5

      his subtitle is perfect too, i can understand everything he said.

  • @sgtpepper91
    @sgtpepper91 4 года назад +281

    I dont even wanna play, i just want to collect and paint the cool-ass figures

    • @sharonolsen6579
      @sharonolsen6579 3 года назад +11

      Sgt. Pepper same..

    • @birb125
      @birb125 3 года назад +48

      You'd be surprised. You are far from alone in that regard

    • @spinydragoon2280
      @spinydragoon2280 3 года назад +19

      Hey, if you paint enough, maybe you’ll have enough to play!

    • @mrwabbit9576
      @mrwabbit9576 3 года назад +13

      @@spinydragoon2280 I have about 300 nicely painted minis but the amount of numbers being thrown around in the game makes it really uninteresting imo
      I don't wanna be playing numbers games

    • @sirbaconbuster
      @sirbaconbuster 3 года назад +2

      Don’t wanna collect and paint figures. I just wanna play.

  • @yaboigoblinz364
    @yaboigoblinz364 3 года назад +41

    I’ve watched this 10 times now and I have been playing for half a year. It’s so simple and easy to understand with this video that it’s almost relaxing. This video I give a 10/10 rating for beginners, keep up the great work!👌🏻😌

  • @VengefulNonsense
    @VengefulNonsense 4 года назад +155

    I already know how to play, and I still watched to the end.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +14

      Haha, perfect! Glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @mokaza40
      @mokaza40 4 года назад

      So, is this pretty accurate?

    • @VengefulNonsense
      @VengefulNonsense 4 года назад

      @@mokaza40 Yeah, pretty much. They obviously didn't go into all the detail for certain things. But it is all correct as far as I know.

    • @mokaza40
      @mokaza40 4 года назад

      @@VengefulNonsense
      I think the small details is up to the players to discover. So spoiler free is cool. As long as I know how to roll, move, attack. I'm good with that.
      I can figure out how to gain glory to Slaanesh on my own

    • @DaytonaRoadster
      @DaytonaRoadster 4 года назад

      never hurts to go over the basics again

  • @jdelrio0352
    @jdelrio0352 4 года назад +47

    I know that you guys started off with tutorials and showcases of wonderfully painted minis, speed paints, scheme tests, etc.
    ...but I have to say: you guys have carved out a level of quality completely unrivaled with your tutorials and battle reports. They're always wonderfully succinct, cleverly edited, and never meander. You guys are revolutionizing actually WATCHING battle reports as a form of entertainment, all the while explaining everything that's happening along the way. Here's to many more. Bravo.

  • @nathanieleck1023
    @nathanieleck1023 4 года назад +100

    God, this brings me back to my first game, we got so many rules wrong, played on a circular table, our terrain was a handful of boxes and LEGO sets.
    It took several hours as we constantly checked rules and datasheets, and it was some really horrible lists, but also,
    It was really fun.

    • @aero2621
      @aero2621 4 года назад +3

      Im rryin

    • @fishpop
      @fishpop 3 года назад +3

      Seems Sly has been given a translator device so we know what he's saying.
      Y'know; since all we've heard him "say" beforehand is AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
      AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
      AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @nathanieleck1023
      @nathanieleck1023 3 года назад +3

      fishpop, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH

  • @shyael
    @shyael 4 года назад +221

    "Thats another 6 inches for da boyz" :)

  • @LandAnchor
    @LandAnchor 4 года назад +57

    For someone who is just getting back into Warhammer, never having played 40K this was very helpful!

  • @Jake-ur2wf
    @Jake-ur2wf 4 года назад +28

    I literally just got into Warhammer a couple days ago. Looking to learn the game. This was perfect timing, thank you.

    • @TheSwedishChef06
      @TheSwedishChef06 4 года назад

      Me, too. My friend is getting into it and invited me to play with h

    • @jamrocks464
      @jamrocks464 4 года назад

      Dito. :D I started with the Death Guard muhaahaa

  • @zlatanmorrison8182
    @zlatanmorrison8182 3 года назад +7

    I remember playing first edition all those years ago (showing my age here :) The 40k universe was fantastic, such detailed lore and incredible imagery. Always loved the front cover of the original 40k rule book.

  • @fishpop
    @fishpop 3 года назад +11

    The rules for 40k Tabletop confuse me but this video is helping me figure them out.
    Feedback is appreciated to confirm/correct my notes.
    The *Advance* movement mechanic seems to be like in the XCOM games where units have 2 action points. Ideally this is one point for normal movement then the other for shooting but the second point can be spent to move further than normal. This is called Sprinting in XCOM.
    The way *Ranged Attacks* work seems to go: Range check > hit success check > kill success check > target resist check.
    *Rapid Fire* weapons can double their amount of potential hits at the cost of halving their range.
    The *Morale* mechanic/Phase is pretty interesting. Enemy models may flee at the end of your turn if your dice check exceeds their highest Leadership stat. Taking out only one model, therefore adding just +1 to the Morale check, when that unit has 7+ Ld might be a guaranteed fail. Multiple kills means +1 per killed model which may push the Morale check higher than the enemy's Ld stat. One enemy is removed for each point over the enemy's Ld stat. (9 beating 7 means 2 enemies are removed)
    *Grenades/Flamers* work rather interestingly. 6+ check for amount of hits then check for getting through Toughness.
    So in this game; *Overwatch* is defensive shooting check of 6+ used when an enemy attacks in their Charge Phase.
    *Charge* is a 2 dice check for move distance of the Charge; minimum 2, max 12.
    *Fight* phase is similar to Shooting but for melee combat instead of ranged. Units can move toward target if 3 or less inches away. This phase allows both sides to attack but the side who used the Charge goes first.
    *Melee combat* uses the Attack skill for amount of potential kills while Weapon Skill determines minimum dice roll needed for the attack success check. A similar check is done for Strength stat vs Toughness stat; the greater difference determines if higher or lower dice rolls are needed. Low rolls for if your attack is greater, high rolls for if their defence is higher.
    *Armor Piercing* reduces enemy Toughness so lower checks can succeed in killing an enemy.
    *Psychic* skills/attack are a whole other kettle of fish that vary from skill to skill so i can't work those out for now, at least in detail. Basic play is 2D check to exceed a Warp complication (Failed checks may have your model get executed by an "allied" Commissar if one is in play) Enemy Psyker unit, if one is in play, can deny your attack if their 2D check exceeds yours.
    *Mortal Wound* attacks work like normal but the enemy cannot roll to save their units unlike normal attacks.
    *Psychic Maelstrom* is a guaranteed kill on a check than can be chained on success, each check needing a higher minimum roll. (2+ then 3+, 4+, 5+ and finally 6+ for a total of 5 kills if successfully chained)
    ------
    I should copy these notes down somewhere for future reference since i tend to be a bit forgetful/absent-minded.

  • @bradlymcfarland2303
    @bradlymcfarland2303 4 года назад +19

    I didn't need a "how to play" video, but I love watching your battle reports so much! You guys do everything perfectly and keep it entertaining. More 500 pt battle reports please!

  • @BGLoscar
    @BGLoscar 4 года назад +33

    TLDR of my first impression with Warhammer. "Very refreshing & exciting"
    Just spent almost $200 yesterday in an official Warhammer store in Boston.
    I bought some paints and a Start Collecting! Necrons ( to go with my Space Marine Adventures )
    First impression.
    It's night and day compared to a Yugioh store as far as the smell goes LOL! Anyway,
    The shelves are almost full and there's a lot of displays to either inspire your or scare you.
    The prices of the kits are steep but there's a reason ( Production Quantity and POINTS! )
    The manager is very welcoming. From the phone to my entry to the store. He even showed me the correct parking spaces..
    There are people that are playing, there's a guy that's painting a manager that's welcoming.
    In my opinion, a hobby store where the hobby is actually being played or done is definitely healthy because it doesn't just attract customers
    it also gives me a positive vibe knowing that I will have someone to play with or simply talk to in the future...
    Next - The displays.
    The beautiful pieces gave me an awareness of where I am at and where I want to be..
    I got overwhelmed because I realized how far the gap is between the pros and my self.
    I heard that "it's not good to compare your self to PROs because it will make you feel frustrated when you fail to reach their level"
    It's true, I felt it, but I could not stop my self from comparing my self. So I stopped and set some goals to clear my mind ( believe it or not it helped me earlier at work, it didn't feel like its Monday )
    Now I feel like I'm ready to accept any challenge. I'm kinda like at the last "A" of DABDA. Which is the most dangerous stage Haha! Google DABDA if you wanna get my reference. If you're also a Nurse, you don't need to google it...
    Lastly is the game play.
    This video's timing can't get any better. I would really like to play or at least understand what's going on in any Battle Reports.
    Now, I understand the game way better than yesterday.
    Going back to the store, the players were serious however they were also having fun.
    And if they're confused with something, the manager is always there to answer their questions.
    Extra opinion. Warhammer requires time, patience, art skills and of course MONEY!

    • @2WARDEN2
      @2WARDEN2 4 года назад +9

      Welcome to the hobby! Here's a couple of tips to save shitloads of money in 40k that I honestly wish I knew when I started:
      - Get generic small brushes on Amazon or from your local craft store (They're just as good, and astronomically less expensive) for painting your figures
      - Use Gorilla Glue or Krazy Glue on all your figures (I use Gorilla from a craft store that often emails 40%-50% off coupons), not GW's glues
      - DO NOT USE CITADEL PAINTS. Use Vallejo, Reaper Master Series, or Army Painter. They're just as good, cost less, come in a better size, and most importantly are dropper bottles (The paint lasts longer). The only GW stuff I get anymore is their Contrasts which are admittedly quite good.
      - Use either Rustoleum Chalked spray or Krylon Camouflage Fusion spray as primer. They're better and incredibly less expensive than Citadel spray primers (And I've tested a lot in my time painting, those are the top two in my experience)
      - Try and get all the minis you can second-hand from eBay, local Craigslist listings, or even fellow gamers you meet! People are swapping out old armies for new ones all the time! This is the least reliable method but oh boy when you find a squad of $40 figures for $20 and all you have to do is strip their paint, it's worth it.
      - If you look hard enough, you may find the rulebooks and army books you need outside of the physical store...
      BONUS:
      - If you want to texture the bases of your figures, use Elmer's wood filler, not texture paints! The stuff is amazing!
      Sorry for the lengthy blurb but since you've just entered the wonderful and horrifyingly expensive world of Warhammer, I wanted to at least try and give some $$ saving tips!

    • @Njordin2010
      @Njordin2010 4 года назад +2

      @@2WARDEN2 just copied those tips for later, thank you very much! i have a family and can´t afford the original stuff, what kept me out of starting for many years now. How do you strip the paint off? any tips?

    • @darylkowalchuk8373
      @darylkowalchuk8373 4 года назад +2

      Marcus Fellinger My GW said to use Superclean or simplegreen available at home depot

    • @graysonvirtue4058
      @graysonvirtue4058 3 года назад

      use Methylated spirits or Isopropyl alcohol! The paint just melts off in 5 mins!

  • @grizzlythehater
    @grizzlythehater 3 года назад +178

    As a young teenager I was not interested in this because of football and yugioh lol but as an adult it is mind blowing I have the imagination for this during the COVID lockdown. Sorry ladies and gents for judging you at the time but damn this interesting as hell

    • @tjb_6203
      @tjb_6203 3 года назад +6

      Ikr Covid bore made me look into new shit. I somehow got into 40k and decided to try it out as well. I will be going to my local Games Workshop in a few days an get a starter pack.

    • @grizzlythehater
      @grizzlythehater 3 года назад +6

      TJB _ dude that’s awesomeness I’m glad to hear as well

    • @grizzlythehater
      @grizzlythehater 3 года назад +2

      @@tjb_6203 yo which starter pack did you get and how is everything

    • @yuckyskunk2021
      @yuckyskunk2021 3 года назад +5

      football is nerdy asf

    • @connormacdougall2706
      @connormacdougall2706 3 года назад +3

      @@grizzlythehater how is your 40k getting on, still going?

  • @Blairaptor
    @Blairaptor 3 года назад +6

    Thanks for this video! I just started working at a game store that sells Warhammer minis, etc. so I'm trying to learn a bit more about the game to benefit the customers.

  • @PeaceItUp
    @PeaceItUp 4 года назад +52

    I'm just starting in warhammer and have to admit the rules seemed daunting... but this video made it a lot easier to understand! I just bought my first army (adepta sororitas) and I can't wait to put this into practice!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +5

      Nice! Yeah, it's obviously not the easiest game, but once you get the hang of it, it's great fun :)

    • @Swampsong117
      @Swampsong117 4 года назад +3

      Once you get the hang of it it’s not too bad. Have a few practice rounds and you’ll get it in no time.

    • @PaintKiller
      @PaintKiller 4 года назад +1

      Thank you for the interesting video. Come to my channel. I'm drawing Warhammer 40K miniatures

  • @kursk8
    @kursk8 4 года назад +38

    Getting my first strike box painted up, I needed this video!

  • @cohen491
    @cohen491 3 года назад +130

    "Im never going to financially recover from this."-Joe exotic

    • @Dinguskhan5003
      @Dinguskhan5003 3 года назад +1

      Well at least you have some fun games to play while you starve to death

    • @potatochip1201
      @potatochip1201 3 года назад

      @@Dinguskhan5003 A lose,win situation.

  • @Lewd-Tenant_Isan
    @Lewd-Tenant_Isan 4 года назад +4

    As a person completely new to not only Warhammer 40k but tabletop games in general. This video was extremely helpful thanks for making this!

  • @therealrepete
    @therealrepete 4 года назад +6

    I just bought the Dark Imperium box day before yesterday and joined the stores escalation league. Perfect timing. Thanks!

  • @xSoVi3tx
    @xSoVi3tx 4 года назад +7

    I been building my first army for the past half year, and still haven't played my first game yet. Definitely watching this video!

  • @274pacific
    @274pacific 4 года назад +10

    24:34 having played Dawn of War Winter Assault, all I can hear in my head is "WITNESS YOUR DOOOOOOOOOOOM!!".

  • @Psycofunknska
    @Psycofunknska 4 года назад +1

    Ive tried a few times to get into warhammer and your video has explained everything better than almost everything else ive watched.

  • @RtxtDriver
    @RtxtDriver 4 года назад +8

    As a person returning to the hobby this was really great to watch! It makes a great resource to link around to friends that are thinking about joining

  • @fishincowboy1650
    @fishincowboy1650 4 года назад +5

    this is the only video i've seen so far that actually explains everything in an accessible manner and does not take for granted any prior knowledge on any numbers or steps, a true beginners guide to get a chance to see how the hobby is, take my comment, like and subscription kind sir.

  • @ouroborosgaming6559
    @ouroborosgaming6559 4 года назад

    Probably the best warhammer 40k step by step video. Others helped but was still confused and had to watch part 1 and 2, you did it on one video. Vary satisfied.

  • @EisenKreutzer
    @EisenKreutzer 4 года назад

    This is easily the best how to video on Warhammer thats on RUclips. As a non-Warhammer player, even though I’ve watched battle report videos and have a basic grasp on the very basics, this video helped make it all come together for me!

  • @Moldbrain
    @Moldbrain 4 года назад +15

    Man I loved watching these, I’d love to watch a real game with these explanations, it’s really entertaining

  • @MrJrt74
    @MrJrt74 4 года назад +5

    Perfect demo! Makes me feel like I actually could play this game instead of just painting the models!! Love this channel!!

  • @777CDH
    @777CDH 4 года назад

    Out of all the beginner how to play 40k vids, this is by FAR the most easy clear succinct video on RUclips. Thank you.... finally.

  • @dg2545
    @dg2545 3 года назад +1

    Watched a couple of your videos to try and understand the game a bit. Thanks for not being a d*ck and not condescending or over complicating things. Nicely paced video with demonstration. Much appreciated.

  • @lightninginmyhands4878
    @lightninginmyhands4878 4 года назад +3

    How did you know I needed this video?
    Shocked! I purchased my first ever set (Grey Knight strike squad) and rule book yesterday.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +2

      Great timing eh? We're almost as psychic as your new Grey Knights.

  • @mike5d1
    @mike5d1 4 года назад +55

    How to play Warhammer 40K; first become a multi-millionaire to be able to afford the models.

  • @boboah1
    @boboah1 3 года назад +3

    For someone whos just getting into the hobby this is gold, thanks you Midwinter

  • @Ferguson011975
    @Ferguson011975 4 года назад +34

    Honestly, this still seems pretty complicated though I can see that, after getting accustomed to the rules and procedures, this can end up as a pretty fast paced game.

    • @birb125
      @birb125 3 года назад +7

      Plus, unless you want to sell your Kidney on the black market, you wont have 50 different units to understand. You will have closer to 10-ish per player

    • @333angeleyes
      @333angeleyes 3 года назад +8

      I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this; I can see why most people would choose to just stick to the video games. Still after reading the comments it's clear that this is actually the best "how to play" video.

    • @dgd947a15fl
      @dgd947a15fl 3 года назад +2

      Yeah, five to ten minutes of number crunching every time someone shoots at someone else doesn't strike me as loads of fun. Maybe if it was one minute of number crunching per turn.

    • @birb125
      @birb125 3 года назад

      @@dgd947a15fl surprisingly you don't need pen paper nor a calculator to play. All you need is a small cheat sheet to help determine what someone's gotta roll to hit and read the numbers on the dice. Numbers never go past 6 unless its damage

    • @SundownTE
      @SundownTE 3 года назад

      @@dgd947a15fl it's more like 3 to 5 seconds of reading dice

  • @GodOfBrevity
    @GodOfBrevity 4 года назад +5

    This is probably the best 40K tutorial I’ve seen.

  • @djcree420
    @djcree420 3 года назад

    Very helpful thanks. I used to collect these models about 20 years ago and never really played due to not knowing how to. Now I’m considering getting back into it. Cheers

  • @V4zz33
    @V4zz33 4 года назад +2

    Watching this reminded me that me and my cousin used to play something similar but with plastic army soldiers. It was us, who wrote up the unit cards for each type of soldier we've got. It was immense! We've used a plastic fence as a standard measuring unit.;))

  • @peterjackson2697
    @peterjackson2697 4 года назад +14

    Thanks, this is so genuinely helpful for where I’m at rn! Been watching you from the start, great stuff!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +2

      No problem Peter, hope you find it useful :)

  • @Duppyman695
    @Duppyman695 4 года назад +3

    As im getting afew of my friends into 40k and from first glance it all looks like rocket science ive shown them this video, you have explained the basics perfectly. Thanx guys!

  • @gleggett3817
    @gleggett3817 3 года назад

    I last played a WH40k game over two decades ago. The rules seem straightforward. And you explained them well.

  • @ngokumetsu4107
    @ngokumetsu4107 4 года назад +6

    This has been the most coherent tutorial. I have no idea why every other tutorial video is full of slang and vocabulary alien to newbies.

  • @steveneccles
    @steveneccles 4 года назад +5

    The correct/pedantic pluralisation of codex made me smile :)

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +3

      There is no other way ;)

    • @thomasjoyce7910
      @thomasjoyce7910 4 года назад +7

      But, at the same time, incorrect/relaxed about the singular of dice.

  • @SuperDecimator
    @SuperDecimator 4 года назад +30

    And I thought D&D encounters took a long time...
    though I suppose 40k is much faster than D&D for large engagements

    • @shigerufan1
      @shigerufan1 3 года назад +2

      The route tests ensure that the matches don't last too long, since losses are amplified as the game goes on.
      also some scenarios will have a turn limit, making the players fight against the clock in addition to each other.

  • @saltykrug
    @saltykrug 4 года назад +1

    I just got back into miniatures after a 33 year break. I play D&D right now but thought about getting into Warhammer for the minis after I get my D&D collection of minis fleshed out enough. I love to paint and I'm enjoying it immensely. After watching this battle, I know I would really like this! Thanks for a clear and easy to follow demo.

  • @dudethegamerlife9709
    @dudethegamerlife9709 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! I never heard of Warhammer before, and the only why I'm trying to learn about it is because of a library event... It all seems confusing but you helped clear a little bit of my questions!

  • @someonesusingmyname
    @someonesusingmyname 4 года назад +11

    I've been painting up models for a little over a year, but haven't played my first game yet. This was fantastic and easy to follow. I smashed that like button, and I'll be watching several times.
    Also, yes, please do a Battlescribe tutorial!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +4

      We'll try! I can't wait to film myself tapping on a phone loads of times, haha

  • @TheWolfwiththeDragon
    @TheWolfwiththeDragon 4 года назад +5

    Hope there'll be a video like this for 9th edition.

  • @lucasbobo22
    @lucasbobo22 4 года назад

    Just wanna say that i played warhammer (40k) pc games for years...and thanks to you i've decided to - slowly - start my models collection to play in the future, you're great man.

  • @WihtikowGaming
    @WihtikowGaming 4 года назад +1

    there should be so many more of these tutorials this easy to follow with different models and rules and such. this video alone helped a bunch and would love to see more.

  • @benrafferty3084
    @benrafferty3084 3 года назад +10

    1,000,000 Views! You deserve every one, Guy!

  • @one_pang
    @one_pang 4 года назад +7

    Excellent vid lads, really good job at covering the super-basic stuff some of us players may look over as obvious, but to a noob would be possibly confusing!

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +2

      No problem! We were all there once :)

    • @one_pang
      @one_pang 4 года назад +2

      @@MidwinterMinis also I would like to see more ork 500pt games thank you!

  • @heinkearns1770
    @heinkearns1770 4 года назад

    This is the best how to I've seen on warhammer. Me and my brother just started playing and got really confused on some of the rules

  • @blazit6guitar233
    @blazit6guitar233 4 года назад

    this was the best video for learning how to play this game. for years the rules have confused me, but you summed it up in twenty seven mins!!!

  • @vinfeugolol7401
    @vinfeugolol7401 4 года назад +9

    Shoutout to Battlescribe, it’s amazing :D

    • @LastStar007
      @LastStar007 4 года назад +4

      Also shoutout to the people who program it FOR FREE and let anyone use it FOR FREE. #opensourcelife

  • @MultiMetalsnake
    @MultiMetalsnake 4 года назад +4

    Dude, the miniatures look so cool

  • @perkeyser2032
    @perkeyser2032 3 года назад

    This was probably the best "how-to-play-40k" I've seen. Probably cause I'm heavy into WH Fantasy, it all looks slightly familiar. I've just started to sink my teeth into 40k, and this video helped. Thanks.

  • @justins7933
    @justins7933 4 года назад

    A couple friends and I have been looking to get into this and this video has been super helpful. Really easy to follow for my tiny brain. Thank you!

  • @tobyward6072
    @tobyward6072 4 года назад +5

    Many thanks for this vid, its the clearest one Ive seen so far.

  • @dystonftw
    @dystonftw 4 года назад +3

    Keep crushing the content! Thanks for the video!

  • @CJ-jl6hf
    @CJ-jl6hf 3 года назад

    I remember when my brother bought me the battle for macragge set (i think was the name), and from then id absolutely fell in love w the wh40k franchise... never really learned how to play but paiting and building the models was always fun

  • @15degrees15
    @15degrees15 3 года назад

    “The Guards are almost in touching distance” lol. Great video easy to follow loved it and keep up the good work!!

  • @MrSmokincodz
    @MrSmokincodz 4 года назад +3

    I as another mentioned, have been playing 40k since the early 90s. Sure could of used this back in those days loll. Great vid. Subbed and thumb up

  • @farske
    @farske 4 года назад +7

    Fantastic intro, really helped me get some of the missing gaps.
    Loving your channel.
    Audio quality is massively underrated and u guys nail it. Soothing. Ty
    Good editing ties in nicely as well.

  • @octaviusquentin3146
    @octaviusquentin3146 4 года назад

    I love how high quality and easy to understand your tutorials and battle reports are, especially for someone like me who's just starting to play

  • @declanhuber4250
    @declanhuber4250 4 года назад +1

    I am exceptionally new to Warhammer 40k. I've never played, but a lot of my friends are fans and I've seen some lore videos here on RUclips, so I've been considering getting into it. This video is a big reason as to why there's a good chance I might start playing. Everything was very concise and easy to follow, it made the whole scale of it a lot less intimidating. Well done!

  • @h1tchman
    @h1tchman 4 года назад +3

    I've got my first game this weekend. This really helped ! Thank you

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад +1

      Nice! Good luck playing your first game :)

  • @meerkatblack
    @meerkatblack 4 года назад +4

    Very clear presenting style. just about to start my first game!

  • @riddcowler8547
    @riddcowler8547 4 года назад

    I actually found this much better, more informative and far easier to follow than a demo game at a GW store. Please post more to build on this. You clearly have a natural aptitude for teaching! Thank you.

  • @theinfinitejourney904
    @theinfinitejourney904 4 года назад

    I’m not new to the game, but I think this is the best video I’ve seen for new players, honestly well done

  • @burtenplays
    @burtenplays 4 года назад +82

    What is that model doing way back there?
    This one?
    Yea
    That is Commissar Cain in a fold up chair drinking tea behind a wreck, he didn't notice the fighting about to take place yet.... best not disturb him.
    Oh jeez
    Yea

    • @rikhenry9701
      @rikhenry9701 4 года назад +3

      Jurgen was the best soldier a Commander could have

    • @fishpop
      @fishpop 3 года назад

      If that Ciaphas Cain; he's probably glad that he's not to be disturbed.
      Or maybe not since he's pretty conflicted on whether he WANTS to die or not.
      I'm going off of what was shown in the TTS short on Ciaphas Cain so i may be right/wrong.

    • @burtenplays
      @burtenplays 3 года назад +1

      He definitely doesn't want to be disturbed, definitely doesn't want to die. He just gets drug in to or blunders in on a failed attempt to find a non dangerous but "useful" place to be but turns out to be the most dangerous. For instance, he avoids going into fighting alongside his guardsmen with a clever excuse to take a wiz way way way way over there, behind that boulder while da orc war boss just so happened to be flanking in on that very wiz location.

    • @burtenplays
      @burtenplays 3 года назад +4

      Every turn you roll 1d6, on a 5+ your closest guardsmen flees in the direction of Cain, recognizes him, and drags him into the fight all the while making a roll every turn for Cain at normal speed to see if any excuses to be somewhere else will work or not. Roll 1d6 starting at 3+ for a success to keep moving him to battle, add 1 for every round of movement to represent Cains increasingly desperate attempts to be somewhere else. On 3 successful rolls Cain begrudgingly raises his chainsword and gives an inspirational speech to the troops granting an additional -1 to the guardsmen's ballistic skill and weapon skill within 6"of the speech making a hit on 3+. Cain is pushed to the front to lead the battle as a ultra competent marksman and swordsman. Hiting on 3+'s, Cain has 4 attack and gets a plus 1 for using his chainsword being one of the greatest swordsman in this part of the galaxy. His skill with a laspistol is quite incredible as well and has an increased range of 6". If you fail one of your drag Cain to combat rolls the magnificent Commissar Cain tells the guardsmen that he heard that their flank has been compromised and has to stop it. Ciaphus Cain relocates his chair to another spot and Jurgen presents him with another thermos of tea.

  • @pixelprimitive3162
    @pixelprimitive3162 4 года назад +3

    Well done chaps. The videos being made on this channel are great. Keep it up.

    • @MidwinterMinis
      @MidwinterMinis  4 года назад

      Thanks mate! We're trying our best, haha

  • @avroanson6449
    @avroanson6449 4 года назад

    Thanks for this very clear video - started painting my 2nd and 3rd edition Ultramarines and Dark Eldar again during lockdown. My 7 year old daughter wanted to play a game. Didnt realise how much it had changed!

  • @pokepete3
    @pokepete3 4 года назад +1

    Thanks, great video, well paced, and so easy to follow. Would love a follow-up using 9th rules and command points. Great job.

  • @Greenkrieg
    @Greenkrieg 4 года назад +6

    Can you please make a 9th edition version? This video is really good

  • @DavidM-um2uk
    @DavidM-um2uk 3 года назад +3

    That was brutal. I'm hooked.

  • @grayalun
    @grayalun 3 года назад +1

    This was very helpful, I've fancied playing 40k for ages and after years of being a Fantasy player it's, interesting to see the similarities between them.

  • @thesw4rm954
    @thesw4rm954 3 года назад

    Hi guy, I've never played or understood 40k but after watching this video my friend recommended, I now understand and am excited to try a game. Thanks a bunch, definitely subscribed