Just like to start out by saying thanks for the help in the beginners section. Cleared up all the questions i had about starting an army.
Anyways back to it, I'v decided to start with a small force of 250 points and expand from there after painting and playing some games. I'v brought some miniatures and i'm going down to GW store tomorrow to buy the new rules manual and start painting.
Anyways here is the list i came up with based on the models i thought would be good for the core of an army.
Warband 1
-Shagrat, Captain of Cirith Ungol
Followers
-4 Mordor Uruk-hai with hand weapon & shield
-2 Mordor Urak-hai with 2H weapon
-1 Giant spider
Warband 2
-Orc Shaman
Followers
-4 orc trackers
-6 orcs with hand weapon & shield
-2 orcs with spear
Alright the tactics behind this are:
1. The orc trackers and spear orcs hide behind the shield orcs as i advance
2. Shaman stays near orcs while trying to stay safe
3. I chose Shagrat because he seems like a strong character and for only 5 points i get 1 more might than a Mordor Uruk-hai captain
4. Shield uruk-hai protect the spider and 2H armed uruk until combat where they can move behind the enemy force and target spearmen with their low def killing on a 4+
Anyway not sure how all this sounds, havent played a game yet so ill have to see how it works out.
The only thing im not sure about is if the giant spider is worth the 20 points. I can see the killing potential tho
Going to be adding Gorbag and more orcs / another spider (since i have 2) for my next war band.
I welcome any feedback, thanks.