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COMMUNITY·WHITE DWARF 505

Planet Warhammer

October 2024·pp. 2–7

THE SHORT VERSION

Readers share affectionate mishaps, favourite army projects and enthusiasm for The Old World across generations. Oli Musil’s account of rescuing two magazines from bathwater accompanies a Dark Krakens miniature, while other letters discuss the Four Warlords finale and making scenic hills. Painted reader collections and photographs of the studio’s issue 500 celebration broaden the section’s view of hobby life.

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EditorialWD 505 · Inside cover

Editorial

Lyle Lowery introduces Orktober through a battle report that grew from Duncan Waugh’s enthusiasm into a six-player studio project. Each participant builds around a different Ork detachment, while Lyle paints the squig objectives. The editorial connects those personal bursts of excitement with the creative energy behind both hobby projects and the magazine.

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CommunityWD 505 · pp. 8–9

Access Granted!

The studio concludes its Spearhead league with a Parade Day and a secret ballot for best-painted army. Roberto Cuevas wins with a richly detailed Slaves to Darkness force. Lyle explains why a painting celebration matters to league members whose main motivation is completing an army, then introduces the next studio Crusade campaign.

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CommunityWD 505 · pp. 10–11

Bunker Challenges and Ranks

The monthly challenge system rewards played scenarios, event games, painted units and themed entries with cumulative points and ranks. A journal provides space to preserve achievements across the magazine collection, while the submission calendar explains when models should be photographed for future showcases. October’s theme centres on psykers, sorcerers and supernatural models.

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