Can anyone please tell me what a good starting army is for a returning Warhammer Fantasy Battles player?

I haven't played in years and recently purchased the rulebook, I was hoping someone could tell me what an easy army to get started again would be.Can anyone please tell me what a good starting army is for a returning Warhammer Fantasy Battles player?
That depends on what you mean by "easy". Easy to build? Easy to paint? Easy to play with?



Generally, if you're a returning fan who's already clear on the whole background thing and just want to play the game, I'd say you should go with Lizardmen. They're easy to build, paint and play with and have a lot of character. I don't tend to recommend them to completely new players of the 11-14yo variety, because it's hard to empathise with a race of reptiles and amphibians. But if you've got a few years under your belt then they're definitely worth your time. Their Cold Blooded and Scaly Skin rules makes them a predictable army to work with tactically and they have troops to cover all the major needs (although they principally excel in the magic phase when a Mage-priest is in the army).



If you want something a little more "crunchy" in the background terms, then Tomb Kings are also an excellent starting army. Painting skeletons is a piece of cake, although they are a little more delicate than the Lizardmen, and their twin properties of being Fearless and Causing Fear means that they're a forgiving army for a new player.



On the other hand, if you're a LOTR fan, then perhaps an Elf or Dwarf army might grab your imagination more firmly. Similarly, if you like alternate history and low fantasy stuff, then the Empire is a wonderfully evocative realm with much potential.



Ultimately, when it comes to choosing your army, it needs to grip your attention with its character if you're ever going to build and paint the whole thing. Its tactical utility - whilst important - has to come second if you aren't going to end up enjoying only one-third of the hobby.