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[Darkmakaimura]

I would like to get a friend into Warhammer 40,000 and he knows absolutely nothing about the game.

Is very good starter set they sell? Something that makes it very easy to someone who knows nothing about gaming or wargaming or the setting?

I kind of want to make it a Christmas gift so to speak.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Give him the gift of YouTube. Luetin, sandman of terra, 40K lorecast, drop pod,

All great starts

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Do you want to get him into the lore or wargaming in general?

If lore you can check YT videos or start reading Eisenhorn trilogy - it's a good starting point and doesn't murder you with knowledge.

If wargaming - yes, starter set is a great place to start. But if he gets hooked he will need a second job.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Do you want to get him into the lore or wargaming in general?

If lore you can check YT videos or start reading Eisenhorn trilogy - it's a good starting point and doesn't murder you with knowledge.

If wargaming - yes, starter set is a great place to start. But if he gets hooked he will need a second job.

Yeah I was looking at something more physical like I'm kind of starter set.

 

[CGNoire]

Buy him a 3d printer.
#FuckGamesWorkshop

 

[Sticks]

Good to see you in high spirits OP

For the Emperor!

 

[Goalus]

What got me into 40k was playing Darktide (the video game). Even though it's just a tiny window into the universe and the gameplay is nothing like the board game (it's a real-time FPS), it encouraged me to watch lore videos and ultimately sparked the desire to play the board game with physical units. I have not bought anything yet, but the wish is there. So what I am saying is - a good video game that he likes and makes him want to know more about the universe and lore might do a better job than a physical starter set.

Edit:
The emperor protects.

 

[Trilobit]

Whatever you do, don't tell him to play Space Marine 2 solo. I did that and it was one of the worst modern games in that mode.

Spoiler

I sucked so hard, until I realized you're supposed to play it with friends. And have friends.

 

[T8SC]

What got me into 40k was playing Darktide (the video game). Even though it's just a tiny window into the universe and the gameplay is nothing like the board game (it's a real-time FPS), it encouraged me to watch lore videos and ultimately sparked the desire to play the board game with physical units. I have not bought anything yet, but the wish is there. So what I am saying is - a good video game that he likes and makes him want to know more about the universe and lore might do a better job than a physical starter set.

Edit:
The emperor protects.

 

[Goalus]

Touché.
Even though there are WH40k board games, even a "skin" for Monopoly, as I just learned:

Best Warhammer board games

Warhammer isn't just miniatures and measuring tapes - from Space Hulk to Cursed City, these are the best Warhammer board games to buy.

www.wargamer.com

 

[Shubh_C63]

Tell him if he doesn't start the bidding of Lord Emperor than upon death his soul will be consumed by Chaos.

I think that worked earlier in human history also.

 

[Robot Carnival]

get this guy to be your 40K buddy would probably be a good way to get into that.

 

[Punished Miku]

Probably the Space Marine games.

 

[Jinxed]

One of the most bloated games, I'd suggest getting into the lore and play something else.

New edition coming out this year anyways, probably summer

 

[SJRB]

 

[poppabk]

Do they still have the Space Hulk boardgame? That's a pretty good two player game you could play together - is a physical 'thing' and required no real lore to get in to. Also introduces some of the basic ideas of the rules if you want him to actually get in to 40k battles etc.
Also introduces Terminators which are the most badass units.