EditorialWD 342 · Inside cover
Grombrindal introduces Mordor as Adam Troke’s final sourcebook before leaving the Studio, celebrating the developer’s contribution to the Middle-earth game. Painting occupies another large part of the issue through the revised Citadel range, new washes, a spray gun and the return of Painting Workshop. The editorial frames these articles as practical companions to the new painting book and invites readers to judge the promised improvements for themselves.
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InterviewWD 342 · pp. 14–25
Andy Hall talks to Adam Troke about expanding Mordor without losing the familiar identity of Sauron’s forces. Distinctive Ringwraiths, Black Númenóreans and Morgul Knights give elite options, while new Orc support heroes and a versatile Troll kit strengthen the ordinary ranks. Two example armies demonstrate mounted raiding and a large combined host. Neil Green’s painting recipes then show how the new washes can give Orc flesh, cloth and armour depth with straightforward stages.
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TacticsWD 342 · pp. 20–21
Mat Ward combines affordable Warg Riders with a mounted Captain and Shaman for protection and reliable Heroic Moves. Morgul Knights add a stronger charge and Terror to discourage opposing attacks, while Shelob keeps pace as a threat to enemy heroes. Gothmog supplies further opportunities to act without spending Might. The army uses Mordor’s range to create a mobile force whose different elements support the same aggressive style.
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