The characters will be built for where the current power level is and you’ll probably have a better chance at actually winning a game. Without getting into the specifics of each (because as a new player, you shouldn’t worry about this AT ALL), I always recommend the newest set because you will always be able to use the pieces you buy no matter what the event is. In Heroclix, there are two distinct ‘eras’ of play at most venues Modern and Golden Age. Some people say to look online and just buy the characters you like, but I honestly think this is a bad idea. When you’re starting out, I always recommend buying the latest Marvel or DC set depending on what you prefer. What Do I Buy/Collect?Īnother question I get a lot as a new player. Jason and Amber of Married with Clix are fantastic and were instrumental in helping me relearn the game, and The Tabletop Teacher is very good about explaining things carefully. I also recommend watching videos online by both Married with Clix, and The Tabletop Teacher. Most people I know that are into Heroclix will be thrilled to hear someone else wants to play, especially a judge, so it shouldn’t be too difficult. There’s a lot of different levels, and trying to just sit and read all the rules and immediately understanding everything is crazy. The best way to learn this game is hands-on. If you’re lucky enough to have an LGS (local game store) that has Heroclix events, talk to the judge about organizing a learning day or sitting with you and teaching you the basics. If you have friends that are playing the game, ask to join them and have them teach you how to play. Instead, players can build a team of their favorite Marvel and DC characters (and some others) and battle. It’s a miniatures game like Warhammer, but takes place on a grid system so you don’t need tape measures or tons of pieces. Heroclix is basically Chess with Superheroes. Also, I get this question probably 3 times a month during events from other customers. You probably already know what the game is, but just in case you’re new and this article is specifically what you’re looking for to start the game, I figured I would briefly explain. This isn’t going to be a detailing of the rules it’s more of an answer to “how do I play?” and “what do I buy?”, along with my big tips on how to really get a hang of the game. With my wealth of new players, it encouraged me to write an article just about the basics. Why am I telling you all of this? Well it occurred to me that I have a handful of articles about learning different aspects of the game, but not how to get into the game overall and how to get started with your collection. In January of 2018, our LGS announced their closure which forced us to relocate to a brand new store which brought a lot of new players to the game. After 1.5 years, our judge ended up having to relocate because of the insanity of Southern California living, and he approached me to take over judging. Figured I’d give it a shot.īack in 2015 when I started playing Heroclix again, I watched a lot of professional matches online, and that pushed me to find an LGS and start playing locally rather than just home games. While I’ve done a number of articles about different assets of Heroclix like improving your gameplay and what pieces you need to play competitive (which will be getting an update post-rotation), I’ve never detailed how to start the game properly.
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