EditorialWD 348 · p. 1
Mark Latham introduces December as an opportunity for varied holiday games, highlighting the new Chaos campaign, Ringwraith scenarios, Apocalypse formations and Grombrindal’s rules. The four collectors finish their challenge with a large team battle whose result surprised him. A tribute to Alan and Michael Perry marks thirty years of sculpting, while the second Marine painting instalment provides another project for readers’ holiday time.
Warhammer 40,000Warhammer Fantasy Battles
InterviewWD 348 · pp. 22–29
Mat Ward explains creating individual warlike Ringwraith appearances while retaining the Nine’s anonymity through descriptive titles. Debate with Adam Troke establishes seven identities and initial rules before the Perrys sculpt the figures. Four printed profiles distinguish protective shadows, fear-driven command, corruption and magical endurance. Four scenarios then explore both open battlefield magic and the pursuit of the Hobbits from the Shire towards Rivendell.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameMordor
RulesWD 348 · p. 24
The Shadow Lord’s corruption is expressed through a darkness that protects him and nearby models from shooting, restricting successful hits to sixes. His profile retains the familiar Ringwraith powers and vulnerabilities, with mounted and Fell Beast options for repositioning. The accompanying background describes a minor king whose ambition made Sauron’s gift irresistible, turning protective obscurity into an outward sign of his dark pride.
Middle-earth Strategy Battle GameMordor