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Getting Started Guides

How to start playing a game, from what to buy first to getting good.

16 guides.

How to Start Commission Painting and Why You Maybe Shouldn't
April 1, 2026

How to Start Commission Painting and Why You Maybe Shouldn't

Real talk on getting into commission painting—how to find clients, how to price your work, and why turning your hobby into a business might not be what you think.

Warriors of Athena Figure List
March 12, 2026

Warriors of Athena Figure List

Complete figure list for Warriors of Athena organized by category

Mage Knight Metals Checklist
December 14, 2025

Mage Knight Metals Checklist

Complete checklist of Mage Knight metal miniatures

Mage Knight 1.0 Resources
December 6, 2025

Mage Knight 1.0 Resources

Archived strategy guides, army builders, and community resources for Mage Knight 1.0 collectors and players

H0urg1ass's Army Checklist
December 2, 2025

H0urg1ass's Army Checklist

Quick reference checklist for building Mage Knight 1.0 armies

H0urg1ass's Army Theme Guide
December 2, 2025

H0urg1ass's Army Theme Guide

Guide to basic unit types and major army themes for Mage Knight 1.0

Attacking by the Numbers
December 2, 2025

Attacking by the Numbers

Statistical analysis of attack values, defense values, and combat probabilities in Mage Knight 1.0

Guide to Maiming/Killing Uniques
December 2, 2025

Guide to Maiming/Killing Uniques

Tactical guide for dealing with major unique figures in Mage Knight 1.0

Bakerkenn's Guide to Movement and Positioning
December 2, 2025

Bakerkenn's Guide to Movement and Positioning

Essential tactics for movement, base positioning, and firing arcs in Mage Knight 1.0

Shades & Melee Swarm
December 2, 2025

Shades & Melee Swarm

In-depth guide to using Shades for harassment in melee swarm armies in Mage Knight 1.0

Shakti's Strategy & Tactics Guide
December 2, 2025

Shakti's Strategy & Tactics Guide

Comprehensive guide to skirmish tactics, strategic concepts, army building, and figure evaluation in Mage Knight 1.0

Stormfox's Newbie Guide to Mage Knight
December 2, 2025

Stormfox's Newbie Guide to Mage Knight

Classic strategy guide covering action economy, army building, and special abilities for Mage Knight 1.0

Threat and Counter-Threat
December 2, 2025

Threat and Counter-Threat

Strategic analysis of target priority, threat assessment, and why big uniques attract harassment in Mage Knight

Mage Knight 1.0 Meta Figure Checklist
November 30, 2025

Mage Knight 1.0 Meta Figure Checklist

Complete checklist of figures needed to build tournament armies from 2002-2003

Mage Knight 1.0 Final Meta
November 20, 2025

Mage Knight 1.0 Final Meta

Mage Knight 1.0 Army Lists from 2003

How to Start Playing Necromunda Easily
November 5, 2025

How to Start Playing Necromunda Easily

Two essential free resources that make getting into Necromunda way less intimidating—Yaktribe and Necro Raw.