I was lucky enough to buy some eldar and try and intro this game to some friends . My friend has an old 4th edition book is this ok to start with or is 5th edition quite different (enough to give a bad impression ) Also my friend has a opportunity to buy a sisters of battle force (he likes space marines assualt types ) is this a well supported army (codex etcetc ) should he get it ? what do you guys think ? Thanks

Is this OK? You could be playing 2nd edition, if thats what you want to do. You might be able to go down to the club and play, as you'll be using different rules from the "cool kids", but yes, it'll get you up and running.



No. Not well supported at all. The Witch Hunters have a Codex from late 3rd/early 4th that still works, but good luck getting new models. Ive been looking for a Heavy Bolter Retributor to finish off my 2nd squad for quite some time now...

Sorry, just had to reply to this.

Fistly what ever ed of 40k you decide to play is up to you. keeping it curent helps when talking to others\reading battle reports and using any new stuff etc.. But its not essential.

Sisters are a great army. sure the codex is old and you will have to work for your victory rather than expect your shiny new FOTM codex to hand it to you. But that just makes it all the sweeter when u mop up a brand spanking new BA army with your 5 year old dex.
Then there is the added bonus of not many folks have a sisters army, so you will always get some interest and an offer of a game when u tell them thats what you use.

They may not be ideal for a new player, as they are not quite as forgiving as marines and require a bit more thought, but they have many options available to them that truly suprise opponents when they face you. So really again it is up to your self.(or in this case your friend)

Also I cant not mention the modeling potential with a sisters army, its huge and practically begs the player to fully customise their own inquisitor and base the army round a theme.

As for not being able to get models, well I am very suprised to hear that. As GW keeps the full range on its website store and always has!!! (Yes I'm carefull enough to have checked before I posted).

1 shiny new sister with heavy bolter will set you back £8.
They even have a free postage offer this month so if you and friends need anything best order it all at once to claim offer.

Now I know how popular ebay is and yes it can be cheaper as not every1 has a bottomless hole in place of a wallet, but i'm sure if you have been looking for quite some time, then it may be worth splashing out.

Sorry if this seems long winded, but figured more info was a good thing in helping some1 out.


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