Battlegames magazine issue 9
The PDF version is identical to the original printed version other than minor alterations to update subscription information and indicate the new format. The file is 144dpi¸ sufficient to enable you to 'zoom in' on pictures and achieve a pleasing print-out at home. The Empire strikes back : regular Battlegames contributor Dan Mersey and the Editor went to visit Games Workshop Headquarters in Nottingham this summer¸ and this is our in-depth and¸ perhaps¸ controversial report. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession : the first of two sets of rules this issue¸ in this episode Henry Hyde gives you everything you need to fight your own 18th century campaign¸ whether real or fictitious. Forward Observer : now look at the mess he's got himself into! Mike Siggins counts the cost of his revived enthusiasm. Race for the Rhine¸ part 2 : top gamer Barry Hilton continues his superb mini-series on running a late WW2 campaign. Figure sculpting masterclass : veteran sculptor and collector John Ray opens a window onto his astonishing talent. Dig out your Milliput! Quickdraw! : Andy Skyes ¸ with the interference of the Editor¸ bring you a fast¸ fun set of Wild West shootout rules and a challenging scenario. To Boldly Go : Locum Fantasy & Sci-Fi Editor Roger Smith ¸ veteran of GW tournaments¸ begins his tenure by... trying out some historical games! Thought-provoking¸ enthusiastic and outspoken¸ Roger's bound to be a favourite. Table Top Teaser : C S Grant gives us a tricky outflanking scenario¸ "Losing two fords". Battles for Wargamers: Lundy's Lane 1814. Stuart Asquith brings us a terrific nightfall battle from the war between Britain and America¸ with original illustrations by John Parke. Competition : win a fabulous¸ pro-painted Perry 28mm ECW gun emplacement. Then of course we have Larry Leadhead ¸ and an absolutely enormous Recce section¸ reviewing umpteen items¸ including the Battleground fantasy card/miniatures game¸ The Sword and the Flame colonial rules¸ Washington's VIctory 54mm AWI playsets from All the King's Men¸ the PDF book The Ultimate Miniatures Painting Guide ¸ Storming the Reich and Ambush Blitz WWII rules¸ and new releases from Strategia e Tattica¸ Italeri¸ Magister Militum¸ Frontline Wargaming and the Pike and Shot Society. Phew! This PDF version is priced at 50% of the original printed version¸ making it affordable for gamers everywhere.