CommunityWD 287 · pp. 2–3
The news pages introduce Liber Chaotica: Nurgle, a limited Ragnar Blackmane diorama and a competition for the Fire Warrior video game. The new Horus Heresy card game promises to explore the early Imperium through both play and artwork. Notices also record the forthcoming magazine price increase, changes to direct sales support and the results of an earlier film competition, alongside the month’s organised events.
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RulesWD 287 · pp. 6–7
Gav Thorpe explains a focused revision intended to make more of the Dark Elf miniature range viable without replacing the army book. The changes address underused troops and inconsistencies between models and rules: Warriors become cheaper, Executioners gain their visible armour, Cold One units receive different ways to manage unreliability, and the Black Guard’s hatred becomes more enduring. Notes on magic, assassins, the Cauldron and Beastmasters reveal why straightforward, memorable amendments were preferred over a larger redesign.
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TacticsWD 287 · pp. 8–9
Caillin Langmann shows how the revisions change the relationships between Dark Elf units. Less expensive Warriors supply ranks and expendable bait, freeing Corsairs, chariots and elite infantry to deliver coordinated attacks. Better-protected Executioners and Beastmasters gain more practical roles, while the Black Guard and Cauldron support a different kind of sustained fight. A companion account from Druchii.net describes the community’s year of discussion and testing with Gav Thorpe.
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