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The Bloody Spires

July 2008·p. 75

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A Slaaneshi army surrounds a Dwarf host crossing a barren volcanic plateau. The Dwarfs deploy centrally before their opponents appear near any edge, making the entire perimeter dangerous. Clouds of steam limit ranged attacks through a variable spotting distance, weakening the defenders’ expected shooting advantage. Equal forces fight six turns and use ordinary victory points, with the result feeding the later campaign rather than ending the escape attempt.

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