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The Battle Beneath Grimmpeak: Objectives and Playtesting

April 2010·pp. 46–47

THE SHORT VERSION

Dwarf victory depends on rescuing a captive, killing the Night Goblin leader and destroying the fungus cauldron, with two objectives sufficient for a lesser success. Goblins counter with fresh Fanatics, a potentially waking Giant and late Troll reinforcements, while Miners threaten unexpected entry points. Jeremy reports repeated revisions and a twelve-turn climax, but directs readers online for the full scenario rather than printing complete army lists and every rule here.

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Narrative objectives Fungus cauldron Sleeping Giant Stone Trolls Playtesting

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Find this article in White Dwarf 364, pp. 46–47.

Greebo is called Stuntystabba in the briefing and closing caption but Stuntysticka in the page 46 discussion; both spellings occur in the source.

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Red in Tooth and Claw

Phil Kelly’s Beastmen plan combines a cheap central horde with several ambushing units, timing them to close a trap around valuable enemy regiments. He explains how to use imperfect arrival results, how Khazrak improves reliability and how Bestial Surge can accelerate the main advance. Two sample armies contrast this coordinated approach with a monster-heavy force that protects its destructive units until they reach the fight.

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TacticsWD 364 · pp. 36–39

They’re All Around Us! and the Ambush Table

Several inexpensive ambushing units create enough arrival chances to threaten the enemy’s rear or sides at the same moment the main herd attacks. Late or misplaced units still block escape routes, guard against breakthroughs or hunt isolated artillery. Khazrak’s re-rolls and Bestial Surge improve the timing, but Phil stresses coordination over rushing the first available charge, turning simple numerical pressure into a combined combat-resolution advantage.

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TacticsWD 364 · p. 40

The Khazrak Vice: The Raiders of Glumhof

The 1,998-point ambush list places Khazrak with Bestigors and a Battle Standard Bearer with the central Gors. Four inexpensive reserve herds threaten the flanks and rear, while Centigors and a chariot support the on-table advance. The deployment aims to keep the anvil dependable and the ambushers expendable, so the force can exploit several arrival positions without risking its most valuable unit on one uncertain roll.

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