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EDITORIAL·WHITE DWARF 395

Jeremy Vetock: Finding New Opponents

November 2012·pp. 102–103

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When his usual gaming friends become unavailable, Jeremy visits local stores and confronts the awkwardness of entering an established group of strangers. Once armies reach the table, shared enthusiasm quickly replaces that discomfort. He reflects on adjusting his exuberant, narrative style to opponents who prefer a straighter contest, and finds that seeking games outside his familiar circle produces new friendships as well as battles.

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Opening Salvo

Jes Bickham recalls a metal Chaos Warrior named Daethskar as the miniature that first drew him into the hobby. The new Warriors of Chaos releases renew that early fascination, particularly the Warshrine, Skullcrushers, Hellstriders and character models. He introduces the battle report as a test of what these additions can do against his own Ogres, connecting a personal collecting history with the issue’s central release.

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