Okay so summer officially started for me today after I just finished my 7:50am exam . I told myself during christmas when I wanted to start getting into Warhammer 40k miniatures that if I just wait until summer and I still wanted to do it then I would let my self buy a few sets. I thought I would get over it and go on to something else but nope, 5 months later and I still want to get into it so I guess that is enough wait time.

I don't really know where to start though. I have a huge Hive Lord that my brother bought me at christmas and I also have some assorted space marine from when I was younger so I am pretty much starting fresh. I downloaded the rulebook and a few codices from the internet but am planning on picking up a rulebook.

I'm thinking I like the tyranids but the Imperial Guard are sweet as well (I love the heavy equipment.) I noticed they offer a starter pack called Assault on Black Reach that comes with the rulebook, templates, dice, and starter sets of both ork and space marines for only 60 dollars. I was thinking that might be the best way to get into it and also have another team for friends/family instead of having to try to hook up with strangers at first.

Anyone else play? What did you start with and can anyone offer any help in the army point system? How much am I looking at spend to get like a 500-1000 point army together? Any general advice would be appreciated too!

Thanks guys