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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lalato" data-source="post: 2288967" data-attributes="member: 9171">The rules for skirmish are similar for both games.  SW is probably a little bit simpler overall for a new player to learn as there are fewer saving throws and special ability checks.  If, however, you are already familiar with the D&D 3.x combat rules, the D&D game can be more interesting to play.An easy way to get started with either game is to see if any stores near you are running tournaments.  <a href="http://webapp.wizards.com/dcitournament/Default.asp?game=MN" target="_blank">Here's a link to the sanctioned tournament locator...</a>You can also check the WotC D&D Minis and Star Wars Minis messageboards for non-sanctioned events.  Oh... and you'll definitely want to visit <a href="http://www.maxminis.com" target="_blank">Maxminis.com</a> to see if anyone is posting events there.If you know someone that you can play with right away, I would suggest buying one starter and four boosters.  You and your opponent open two boosters each and form a 200 point warband without any alignment restrictions.  Open the starter and use the map and terrain tiles located inside to play a game.  Basically, you'll be using the limited rules which can be found on the WotC site.It's a quick and easy way to get into the game without spending a ton of money.  Four boosters and a starter should be enough for you to build a decent tier 2 warband if you like competing in tournaments.  If not, it should provide you with enough options that you'll be able to form two or three fun warbands in the 200 point range, and several more in the 100 point range.Have fun...--sam</blockquote>

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