EditorialWD 314 · Inside cover
Owen Rees welcomes the Easterlings as worthy opponents for his Gondor cavalry and introduces the staff campaign around Mordheim’s Temple of Morr. His first evil force centres on a Vampire whose suitably dramatic name becomes a running joke. Tournament qualification, doubles preparation and several unfinished armies illustrate the competing demands on his hobby time. He also previews free reference sheets and the return of Jervis Johnson’s column.
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CommunityWD 314 · pp. 8–11
The news reveals the large plastic Giant kit and its interchangeable identities for Greenskins, Ogres, Chaos and mercenary armies. Clint Langley’s card artwork, historical releases and fiction merchandise sit alongside Simon Egan’s burrowing Forge World Trygon. Mordheim returns as both a boxed game and a forthcoming magazine campaign. The varied announcements emphasize model-building possibilities as well as additions to existing forces.
Warhammer Fantasy BattlesWarhammer 40,000Orcs & Goblins
ShowcaseWD 314 · pp. 48–51
Dominic Murray relocates his Gondorian collection from a generic city garrison to a force guarding passes in the White Mountains. The simple narrative gives games recurring characters and makes each engagement part of its history. Reliable infantry form the core, minor captains direct them, Rangers provide accurate fire and reserved cavalry exploit the right moment. Fast armour painting and Madril’s weathered cloak demonstrate how the theme extends onto the models.
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