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CAMPAIGN·WHITE DWARF 336

Middle-earth in Flames

December 2007·pp. 40–49

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Mark Latham presents a complete map campaign for Gondor, Rohan, Isengard and Mordor, turning the wars of the final films into a strategic contest. Players raise and reinforce armies from resources generated by important locations, then use scouting and forced marches to manoeuvre between them. Tabletop battles decide possession and remove defeated armies. A fifteen-turn limit, four-faction map and optional refinements make the framework usable immediately while leaving room for other realms and more detailed local stories.

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Map campaign Strategic Points Resources Scouting Forced marches Fifteen turns Campaign map

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The source gives a maximum army size of 600 points on page 41 but says a newly raised army may reach 750 on page 46; the inconsistency is preserved rather than resolved by inference.

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EditorialWD 336 · Inside cover

Glad Tidings and Great Battles

Grombrindal recommends using the festive season’s new miniatures and free time for shared battles and ambitious hobby work. The issue supplies a complete Middle-earth campaign, concludes Cities Shall Fall and follows the assembled Baneblade into painting. Buildings, a Dragon masterclass and Golden Demon inspiration broaden the choices, while the large Tau battle report demonstrates how several friends’ collections can become one memorable event.

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LoreWD 336 · pp. 12–13

News: Rise of the Serpent Lord

The forthcoming Serpent Kingdoms sourcebook expands the armies of Harad beyond their famous Mûmakil. Corsairs, assassins, Half-Trolls and Mahûd troops give the southern realms different ways to threaten their enemies, with new characters joining Suladân. The preview connects those models to the south’s history and its role in Sauron’s wars, announcing three army lists and additional scenarios for the planned February release.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameHarad
December 2007Read summary
RulesWD 336 · pp. 41–46

Middle-earth in Flames: Campaign Rules

Each faction begins with two small armies and can eventually maintain up to five. Capitals and Strategic Points generate the resources used to create or strengthen forces, while terrain checks and increasingly difficult marches limit movement. When opposing armies meet they remain locked until a tabletop battle supplies a clear winner; the defeated marker is removed. Initiative determines the order of actions, and the final objective is control of the greatest number of Strategic Points.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameGondor
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