Re: [Epic] Boxed Set

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 19:17:44 -0700

COOK MATTHEW JOHN wrote:
>
> > 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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> *** M J COOK ***
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> Alberto Giovanni,Damien Black,Joshua,Dct Strank
> Peter Jones & some I can't remember!

Try reminding them that if you play these games, you will never be able
to afford a drug habit, unless you use Testers paint or start priming
your minis in the closet.

Thane
Received on Thu Feb 19 1998 - 02:17:44 UTC