40K Intro - Basic 5th Edition Rules - Series 1 Part 2

A few of my subscribers asked to see the basics of playing Warhammer 40K. This is the second video in a multi-part series that talks about just the very basics of 40K rules.

Warhammer 40K is an exceptions based rule system. By that I mean that there are some core rules, but the various codexes have units that are exceptions to those rules. There is only so much we can go over and review in these videos, but they will go into as much detail as possible.

If there is something that I have said incorrectly, please send me a PM or post a comment. I want this to be a learning tool for new players.

One thing these videos will not go into is close combat assault. We hope to cover that in a follow on video.

This is part 2 of the first series.

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[TheRealSerps]

Can Elites capture points? ie; XV8 Battlesuit.

Or is it as doremicom said, only troops.

[doremicom]

@TheRealSerps In 5th edition, it's only troops

[PeteAmachree]

greetings from England

there's something about a verbal explaination that sticks to the memory cicuits. My son and I are steadily working our way through the infantry basics, and these walkthroughs are worth a thousand readings, and re-readings of the manual. Its very clearly and concisely written, but after a while the text becomes a blur. Your talks really cut through the haze of misremembered rules.

cheers

Pete

[doremicom]

@PeteAmachree I appreciate the across the atlantic applause. =)

My goal from the get go has been to break the rules down because on the whole most table top strategy games are pretty complicated. This issue is so great that I feel like most poeple can't pick up 40K without knowing someone else who plays. I'm really glad this has helped.

Thank you for your kind comment.

[manilacrew]

+1 on the camera guy. steady hands you got sir.

[777meatwad]

very helpful

[is4ac101]

I'm new to the 40k game, and I chose black templars cuz I prefer melee and I myself like templars. Is it a good choice for a beginner? Or shud I use other chapters? Plz Reply thx

[YumYumYuki]

@ZodiacStationAlpha Tau

[TheRealSerps]

@doremicom Thanks man :)

[ZodiacStationAlpha]

I had a question when it comes to the shooting phase which is the better army IG or Necrons?

[XxpianosterxX]

You totally cheated by moving the tower :P

[Perilix]

@awsomedrummer100 It doesnt matter really, all the rules are exactly the same. The larger edition has somewhat better examples and in colour. The hardback is chunkier due to having  parts on modelling, collecting, painting etc.