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INTERVIEW·WHITE DWARF 466

Worlds of Warhammer: Jervis Johnson

July 2021·pp. 10–13

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Phil Kelly celebrates Jervis Johnson’s influence on game design, campaign development and the culture of playing together. Blood Bowl’s leagues and enduring narrative battle reports illustrate a career focused on experiences that develop beyond a single match, supported by patience, respect and enthusiasm.

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InterviewWD 466 · pp. 14–19

An Eternity of Wargames

A career timeline follows Jervis Johnson from early catalogue work and Blood Bowl through decades of tabletop projects. His own recollections explain how changing model technology and new design opportunities produced games at very different scales, documenting an unusually broad contribution to the hobby.

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InterviewWD 466 · pp. 92–95

The J Files

In his final column, Jervis Johnson reflects on colleagues, hobbyists and the personal creativity that gives Games Workshop’s games their lasting value. He contrasts rapid consumption with the years spent building collections and friendships, encouraging future creators to preserve their enthusiasm for enabling other people’s enjoyment.

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InterviewWD 466 · pp. 118–121

Glory Points: Designing Warbands

John Bracken describes the path from exciting miniatures to fighter characteristics, attacks and inspiration conditions. Existing game expectations provide a baseline, while narrative themes and playtesting determine where a warband should differ, especially when a new mechanic must remain understandable for beginners.

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