CommunityWD 386 · pp. 2–7
Andy Hall introduces the Strategy Battle Game through the stories and alternative outcomes it lets players explore, from saving Boromir to pitching unlikely opponents against each other. He explains how individual warriors, exceptional Heroes and their reserves of Might recreate Tolkien’s adventures, then describes routes into collecting through the Mines of Moria set, the Journey books and the new army sourcebooks. The emphasis is on choosing a story and growing models and terrain around it rather than beginning with a large army.
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CommunityWD 386 · p. 23
The news roundup highlights The Jericho Reach for the Deathwatch roleplaying game, including its three war zones and the opportunities for missions into Tyranid-infested territory. It also announces the high-definition release of the Ultramarines film and points readers towards work in Games Workshop retail, combining licensed 40K developments with hobby community notices.
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CommunityWD 386 · p. 87
Kingston’s Deathmarks club combines regular gaming with painting competitions and larger Apocalypse or Storm of Magic battles. The profile highlights the group’s participation in an inter-store doubles event at Warhammer World, using that trip to illustrate how a local club can connect its weekly activities to a wider hobby community.