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Armies I Love to Hate

June 2008·p. 61

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Christian surveys four tournament threats: mechanised Eldar, Wazdakka’s bikers, mobile Tau and monster-heavy Tyranids. Their strengths differ, from late objective grabs and concentrated shooting to fast Ork assaults or numerous monstrous creatures. He explains the broad patterns that make each hard to face, including isolation of enemy units and the effect of escalation. The closing note makes clear that these competitive priorities suit players who enjoy closely contested tournament games.

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