Age of Miniatures Weekly - 3

Edition #3 | Welcome to Your New Hobby Adventure!

Hello and welcome to the third edition of Age of Miniatures!

We are thrilled to have you here. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to enhance your skills, this newsletter is designed to guide you through the exciting world of painting and playing with miniatures.

Our mission is to help you unlock your creativity and enjoy the rewarding hobby of miniatures.

Each week, you’ll receive tips, tutorials, and updates about the latest trends in the miniature gaming community, including painting techniques, model releases, and gaming strategies.

We’re building a community where we can share experiences, learn from each other, and celebrate our victories, no matter how small.

We encourage you to dive into this adventure with us and feel free to share your thoughts, questions, or even photos of your miniatures!

Thank you for joining Age of Miniatures. Let’s embark on this creative journey together!

Stay up-to-date on the latest releases from Games Workshop, including new models, returning favorites, and exclusive made-to-order kits.

Age of Sigmar, a flagship game by Games Workshop, boasts a rich tapestry of factions, each offering unique lore, aesthetics, and playstyles. As of September 2024, the game supports 23 distinct factions, categorized under four Grand Alliances: Order, Chaos, Death, and Destruction.

This article is a comprehensive guide to all the Age of Sigmar factions, helping players understand the unique identities and playstyles of each army.

What Readers Will Learn:

• Faction Overviews: Get detailed insights into the 23 armies categorized under Order, Chaos, Death, and Destruction alliances.

• Playstyle Insights: Learn how each faction approaches gameplay, from elite warriors like Stormcast Eternals to swarm armies like Skaven.

• Lore Highlights: Discover the rich backstory and themes that make each army distinct in the Mortal Realms.

• Beginner Guidance: Ideal for newcomers deciding which army to start with, offering tips to align their choice with their preferred playstyle and aesthetic.

For those venturing into Warhammer 40,000, Combat Patrol boxes offer a curated selection of units tailored for beginners and veterans alike. These boxes provide a cost-effective means to assemble a playable army, each designed to align with the faction's thematic and tactical essence.

This article delves into the popular Start Collecting and Combat Patrol boxes in Warhammer 40,000, focusing on how they serve as gateways for new and experienced players alike.

What Readers Will Learn:

• Box Contents: A breakdown of what’s included in each Combat Patrol box, highlighting the types of units and their battlefield roles.

• Faction-Specific Strategies: Explore how the included units synergize within their faction’s overall strategy.

• Cost Effectiveness: Analyze the savings and value offered by these curated boxes compared to buying units individually.

• Recommendations: Advice on which box to choose based on your favorite faction or desired playstyle, whether you prefer elite forces like Custodes or horde armies like Tyranids.

The Army Painter's Speedpaint range has revolutionized miniature painting by offering a streamlined approach to achieving vibrant and detailed finishes. These paints are designed to provide base color, shading, and highlighting in a single application, significantly reducing painting time.

This article focuses on the Army Painter Speedpaint range, a revolutionary product designed to simplify and speed up miniature painting.

What Readers Will Learn:

• Product Overview: Understand how Speedpaints combine base coat, shading, and highlighting in one step.

• Color Comparisons: Visual comparisons showing how Speedpaints perform on different primers (white, gray, etc.).

• Efficiency Tips: Best practices for using Speedpaints effectively, including how to achieve smooth, vibrant results quickly.

• Versatility: Insights into how these paints can be used for everything from batch painting armies to adding detailed touches to showcase models.

Next week’s edition is packed with essentials for tabletop enthusiasts! Dive into Miniature Painting for Beginners with simple tips to start your hobby journey, master storytelling with 9 Tips for Becoming a Better DM, and stay updated on Warhammer 40K News with a roadmap and stunning new model reveals. Don’t miss out!

Thanks for reading the third edition of Age of Miniatures! We hope you’re as excited as we continue exploring the world of miniatures together. Feel free to reply with any questions or suggestions, and don’t forget to share your own miniatures on our social channels!

Until next week,
Age Of Miniatures