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Battle Companies Redux

November 2005·pp. 72–79

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Adam Troke revises the small-warband campaign in response to reader feedback, giving each starting company a lieutenant and two lesser heroes. A new bow limit restrains shooting-heavy forces, and separate Fighting, Shooting and Leadership skills offer more control over advancement. The complete post-game sequence covers injuries, experience, influence, equipment and ratings, with updated Warg Rider and Rohan companies demonstrating the revised framework. Existing collections can adopt the changes without discarding their histories.

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