INTRODUCTION
Welcome, brave souls! If you’re reading this, it means you’re ready to plunge into the depths of fantasy gaming like never before. Maybe you’re a seasoned gamer looking for a new thrill or even a novice wondering where to get started. Either way, welcome to the illustrious world of L'âge de Sigmar! In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll get you set up for a fantastic journey in a world of wizards, warriors, and flying steeds.
QU'EST-CE QUE L'ÂGE DE SIGMAR ?
Age of Sigmar, often called AoS, is a colorful, thrilling tabletop wargame set in a grand high fantasy setting. This fantasy warfare game was created and published in 2015 by Games Workshop, the same company behind the famed Warhammer 40,000.
In this world, mortal realms are driven by magic sourced from the Winds of Magic, sentient and mystic storms. You command your army, featuring creatures, warriors, and heroes from one of many unique factions. Each game is essentially a strategic battle between these armies, complete with swords, sorcery, and monsters.
AoS, unlike some of its counterparts, is not grid-based. Instead, it uses measurement-based mechanics for movement and combat. Think of it like a chess game, but with a fantasy twist where your miniature figures have abilities, stats, and spells, all while the battle map has terrain and objective markers.
COMMENT ÇA MARCHE / COMMENT COMMENCER
Playing Age of Sigmar has its complexities but begins with three key steps: choosing your faction, building your army, and understanding the rules. Factions range from noble Sigmarite warriors to ghastly Nighthaunts and brutal Orruks, among others. You build an army with selected units from your faction, also considering points to balance the game.
Next, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with the rules. Although there are several rulebooks, the core rules are freely available from the Games Workshop site. They will provide a primer on gameplay mechanics, including how to set up the game, moving units, casting spells, and attacking foes. Rounds are divided into phases: Hero Phase, Movement Phase, Shooting Phase, Charge Phase, Combat Phase, with each player taking turns to move, cast spells or engage in combat.
CE QU'IL FAUT POUR JOUER
To get started, you’ll require Age of Sigmar miniatures for your chosen faction (usually available in boxed sets), a ruler or measuring tape (for movement and combat ranges), dice (to make various tests throughout the game), and the Age of Sigmar rulebooks.
Optional but useful items include terrain and battlefield maps, carry cases to protect your miniatures, painting tools (as AoS miniatures come unpainted), and an army builder app (such as WarScroll, which also provides quick references to rules).
CONSEILS POUR LES GRANDS DÉBUTANTS
1. BEGIN WITH A STARTER SET: These boxed sets offer a complete Age of Sigmar experience in a single purchase.
2. LEARN THE RULES IN STAGES: Start with the basic rules and gradually incorporate more advanced rules to avoid overwhelming yourself.
3. PAINTING TAKES TIME: Take your time with painting your miniatures. This hobby aspect is enjoyable and adds a personal touch to your army.
4. BE STRATEGIC: Aside from combat, focus on capturing objectives and positioning your units strategically.
5. PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY: Join local events, online forums, and groups. They can offer support, tips, and a chance to play against others.
RESSOURCES UTILES
The Warhammer Community site and Age of Sigmar website offer how-to guides, FAQs, and inspiration for painting. YouTube channels like Warhammer TV and MiniWarGaming also have beginner-friendly walkthroughs and tutorials. To connect with other players, consider joining places like the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Reddit or Discord servers.
GLOSSAIRE : EXPLICATION DES TERMES COURANTS
1. FACTION: One of the numerous unique forces in the game. Each carries its own units, lore, and playstyle.
2. WIZARDS: Specific units that can cast spells.
3. SUMMONING: The practice of bringing new units onto the battlefield during play.
4. WOUND ALLOCATION: The process of distributing damage to units in a group.
5. BATTLEPLANS: Scenarios that dictate victory conditions for a game.
LES PROCHAINES ÉTAPES : QUE FAIRE À PARTIR DE MAINTENANT ?
Once you’ve got your starter set and read through the rules, it’s time to jump into your first game! Begin with a small-scale escarmouche to keep things manageable. As you get more comfortable, expand your army, add more complexity to your games, try different battles and experiment with various tactics. And remember, while winning is great, the heart of Age of Sigmar is to engage, entertain and challenge. Enjoy the journey!
