CommunityWD 306 · pp. 2–4
Mat Ward introduces the Treekin as mobile forest spirits that temporarily inhabit dead branches, contrasting them with Treemen bound to living trees. Other reports announce Namco’s Warhammer computer-game agreement, changes to Dogs of War packaging and the online store, and the forthcoming public Citadel Miniatures Hall. Robin Dews describes converting a gloomy room into an illuminated gallery of studio and Golden Demon work; Andy Hall explains the downloadable scenarios, reference sheets and hobby support planned for the redesigned Fanatic site.
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EditorialWD 306 · pp. 6–7
Guy Haley celebrates the new plastic Carnifex and improves movement trays before a large Goblin battle, then recounts how Animosity and a Ravenwing force spoiled two games. Paul Rudge strengthens his Haradrim with Easterling shields while Christian Byrne converts a Black Legion commander and starts Dwarfs. Nick Kyme reports two more campaign wins for his gun-heavy Dwarfs, and Greg MacGregor recalls a successful rehearsal against the Mûmak before the team’s final Battle Companies encounter.
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InterviewWD 306 · pp. 14–16
Nick Kyme interviews Dan Abnett about moving from illustration and comics into novels, maintaining a demanding daily writing schedule and finding ideas through wide reading. Abnett explains why human experience and military history helped him enter Warhammer 40,000, with Double Eagle drawing on the Battle of Britain and Eisenhorn and Ravenor exploring civilian life beyond the battlefield. He discusses the character decisions behind Traitor General, forthcoming Sabbat Worlds books and the pirate clichés assembled for Fell Cargo, before urging aspiring writers to practise consistently.
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