EditorialWD 292 · p. 2
Paul Sawyer previews the Chaos Hellcannon, describing its miniature, daemon-bound character and Chaos Dwarf crew. A survey of coming Storm of Chaos armies then introduces Archaon’s Horde, Grimgor’s ’Ardboyz, Middenheim’s defenders and the Slayers of Karak Kadrin. The editorial presents the approaching campaign as an opportunity for armies with noticeably different identities and playing styles.
Warhammer Fantasy BattlesWarriors of Chaos
CommunityWD 292 · pp. 4–7
The new plastic Mûmak dominates the news, with an account of the manufacturing challenge and the Perry brothers’ work on beast and crew. Other notices cover a national painting competition, Josef Bugman’s new model, Rogue Trader vessels for Battlefleet Gothic and Forge World’s winged Hive Tyrant and Imperial crew figures. Publishing and Warhammer Online updates complete the month’s news.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameWarhammer 40,000Harad
RulesWD 292 · pp. 38–49
Gav Thorpe supplies a sequence for generating varied battles after both players have already chosen equal-sized armies. Engagement type, objectives, terrain, deployment and unusual conditions combine to change the tactical problem. Vanguards and rearguards affect how forces reach the table, while weather and magical disturbances add uncertainty. The system is designed for ordinary games and events, with a record sheet for the resulting scenario.
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