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INTERVIEW·WHITE DWARF 419

New Ways to Wage War

June 2017·pp. 36–38

THE SHORT VERSION

Jes Bickham and Robin Cruddace explain the redesign from an intimidating accumulation of general rules to compact core mechanics and unit datasheets. Template removal, common profiles for vehicles and monsters, character auras, alternating combats and a single morale phase illustrate the approach, while open, narrative and matched play preserve different gaming styles.

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EditorialWD 419 · p. 1

Warhammer 40,000 Incoming!

The editorial welcomes the new edition after the staff’s first games, finding familiar battles beneath the streamlined rules. It highlights stratagems, tactical choices and narrative possibilities before directing readers to the issue’s detailed rules, background and miniature coverage.

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ShowcaseWD 419 · pp. 4–5

New Warhammer 40,000

The new edition is introduced through Dark Imperium, the Primaris Space Marines and their corrupted Death Guard opponents. The preview explains the simultaneous release of five Index books for existing collections and connects the renewed rules to the Great Rift’s division of the Imperium.

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ShowcaseWD 419 · pp. 6–7

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Imperium

A component tour explains the boxed game’s twenty-two Primaris Marines, thirty-one Death Guard and followers, full hardback rulebook and two army booklets. The packaging separates sprues, books and gaming accessories, while simple assemblies make the new forces accessible despite their detailed sculpting.

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