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The Ruins of Osgiliath

October 2005·pp. 46–49

THE SHORT VERSION

Adrian Wood translates one film photograph into a playable ruined building rather than copying every fragment literally. A checklist and rough mock-up establish arch dimensions, corner joints and a removable upper floor before the detailed foamboard version is made. Scored masonry, scattered tiles and controlled rubble communicate destruction without removing places for models to stand. Pale drybrushing, green weathering and abandoned Orc equipment complete the ruin.

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The News

A Sonic Lance Revenant Titan, simplified troop kits and brush-cap superglue lead the news. The Thorians sourcebook becomes freely downloadable, the Mines of Moria receives website support, and the Citadel Miniatures Hall opens to visitors. Book previews accompany the launch of Dark Millennium’s collectible cards and online campaign, while a longer notice explains the company’s contemporary response to counterfeit miniatures.

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Into the Dark

Adam Troke coaches newcomers Andy Stewart and Sean Turtle through four Mines of Moria starter scenarios. Andy protects the Fellowship while Sean learns to exploit the Goblins’ numbers and the Hobbits’ vulnerability. Archery, an isolated Aragorn, reinforcing trapdoors and finally a Cave Troll introduce rules progressively, with each player explaining plans and lessons afterward.

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Scenario One: Into the Dark

The Fellowship must cross the room without losing anyone, while Goblin bowmen need only one victim. Andy’s first move exposes Merry, and Sean kills him immediately to secure Evil’s objective. Both continue anyway: Andy uses pillars and stronger heroes as protection while Aragorn and Legolas eliminate the archers. The short game teaches the importance of accounting for an opponent’s movement before assuming a Hobbit is screened.

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