He is actually learning the rules. I keep quizzing him on the stats of his models like how far can a Land raider move and still shoot, what weapons can shoot, defensive weapons, etc. he seems to be getting it. Last week I let him use different models like drop pods so he can learn deep striking. He knows the ATSKNF rules now. I tried to get him to play orks but he wants the Space Marines. My daughter beat him with the Orks in the demo game they had and he has a vendetta against the green skins in general!
He is still trying to figure out what paint scheme to use but he is leaning toward Crimson fists or Legion of the damned. He wanted an army with flames and stuff. I got him as a reward a unit of the Legion of the Damned last week. I won't let him use super glue but he can use the plastic glue to an extent for his other stuff. He's really excited abut playing. Waking up early, doing chores without being asked and really keeps his models tucked away neat in his case. I'll do a battle report of our next match soon!
Wish him luck!
Awesome, start 'em young!
ReplyDeleteIf control is the issue with the superglue, I love the Loctite gel superglue. Very easy to control and keep from getting on fingers and everything else. If you haven't tried it yet it might be worth a look.
Knowing ATSKNF he's already ahead of many marine players! ;-)
Good tip about the Loctite! I was actually looking at it the other day. I may have to get it for us both. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI can reccomend the gel for ease of control as well, though I can't get superglue to work for me. Sadly, no matter the brand, it refuses to stick things consistently when I am involved. Perhaps my mere presence is anathema to cyanoacrylates.
ReplyDeleteIn any case I use 2-part epoxy and that stuff is great. I wouldn't reccomend giving it to your son though, so maybe you could do the epoxying if he gets any heavier metal models.
Also....GREAT STUFF on getting him to play. He looks like a real character and it's great when you can kids all excited about something such that they do better in other aspects of life. That's reward training at its best. Remember to tell him though that when you get old and retire, he is going to have to support your wargaming purchases. By then a box of 10 marines will cost $150 so he'd better be a good earner ;-)
Good stuff. I like to hear it, with my baby on the way It's nice to see that you can still play 40k post-natal...haha!
ReplyDeleteYou're a good dad.