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Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: Battle Companies

November 2017·p. 25

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The returning Battle Companies format is introduced as a way to begin with a handful of fighters and develop them through linked adventures. The book gathers company creation, experience, equipment and scenarios into one supplement, offering a smaller-scale entry to Middle-earth as well as a source of personal characters for larger armies.

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The boxed game is introduced through its Goliath and Escher fighters, double-sided tunnel tiles and interactive battlefield accessories. Fighter cards, unusual dice and gang tactics support individual characters, while Gang War extends the same core game onto larger scenery layouts and adds the progression, trading and injuries needed for an ongoing campaign.

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Fear the Great Devourer

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ReviewWD 424 · pp. 14–16

Return of the Aeldari

The Craftworlds codex brings its history forward through the Gathering Storm and the shattering of Biel-Tan, then gives the major craftworlds distinct gaming identities. The accompanying collection preview highlights adaptable wraith units and psychic leadership, while Eldrad’s miniature and the faction’s card support illustrate ways to personalise the force.

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