Re: [Epic] Boxed Set

From: COOK MATTHEW JOHN <PBS4661_at_...>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 12:34:50 +0000

> I estimate that to build an army that will let you play games larger
> than a skirmish and still be able to customize your force, you will need
> ~24-32 packs, so 240 to 320 bucks at suggested retail. Note that if you
> make it this far, you probably won't be able to stop there.

OUCH - �120 to �160 just on troops that is riduculus.
Since I started I think I bought 6 invasions boxes plus 2 horde boxes
+3 stompers boxes (and swapping to get 4th of ork stuff) plus
swapping the infantry from SM with an Eldar and a Imperial player.
This would equate to around �97 pounds and has given me a hell
of a lot more minis than the 24-32 probably would!

> I figure 10-15 plastic boxes to get ~ 4 - 6 detats
> Probably 6-10 metal vehicle packs ( 2 to 4 detats, plus SH's)
> probably 4 flyer packs
> probably 2 or 3 titans (count as 2 or 3 each)(4-9 units)
>
> Space marines and orks have a slight advantage, as you get a discount
> for the rules box.
>
> If it is possible, play with groups where sides can team up to make a
> decent sized battle for less money, while you slowly build your forces.
>
> If you're young, don't be afraid to beg Mom and Dad; the threat to a
> loss of college money probably isn't real, and besides: the world could
> end tomorrow, and wouldn't you feel stupid for saving money then.

I tried this repeatedly when I started at most Xmas and brithdays
(probably for about 4 years). Couldn't convince my parents, sister or
relations wasn't just a 'fad' and so wasn't allowed any minatures
with them even if I was given money. It got a bit
ridiculus, if I went to the shop had to hide the amount I spent,
throwing away boxes in a bin up the street so they didn't see etc.
This is worrying as I wasn't even spending that much compared to most
other people I knew.
Did anyone else on the list get problems like this when they
started? , now?

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