Editing Warhammer Army Project/Tips (section)

===Knowing your Enemy===

The first piece of advice I have for newer players is knowing your enemy. There is nothing more important than this piece right here. You look across the table, and you see a bunch of units you don't know; you already know this game is going to head into disaster. Very few players have the ability to asset threat, damage, and power on the fly, so it's best you go into battles prepared. Key units like the Skaven Doomwheel, the Bloodthirster, or the horde unit of Khorne Marauders with Great Weapons all of these are important pieces on the battlefield. The best thing to do in these situations is to point across the table and ask. If the player you're playing with is a gentleman and it's a friendly game, I hope he can tell you what each unit does. In a tournament setting, forget about it. Fantasy already takes a day and a half to set up, so it's best you do your research ahead of time.

Think of it like this: Every game you play is a test of skill and generalship. Any good general takes the time to learn about his enemy, and so should you. That's why I buy every army book GW prints. Not only is it superb shitter material, but it's also valuable information on what kind of ridiculous combos, units, or special characters might show up on the battlefield.