Battlegames magazine issue 10
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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. Elements-based rules for Ancients : Bob Barnetson and the boys from Edmonton undertaking a major comparative review¸ including DBA ¸ Armati ¸ Vis Bellica ¸ Warmaster Ancients and Command & Colors Ancients. A river runs through it : I give a step-by-step photo-lesson in making simple but effective waterways for wargames. Asquith's way : Stuart Asquith discusses creating 'wargames in a box' as a way into new periods and projects. In my Wars of the Faltenian Succession series¸ I deliver part 1 of the siege rules¸ enabling you to use treachery¸ starvation¸ surprise and assault to capture enemy strongholds in fictitious or historical settings. Mike Siggins has so much to talk about in his Forward Observer column that I can't relate it all here¸ but suffice it to say that he's inspired. Barry Hilton concludes his Race for the Rhine WW2 campaign series¸ with a comprehensive set of campaign rules for use in conjunction with Flames of War. Kriegspiel rides again : Richard Clarke of TooFatLardies explains the enduring appeal of Kriegsspiel¸ the mother of all modern wargaming. To boldly go : our Fantasy & Sci-Fi Editor Roger Smith¸ just back from a bashing at the Warhammer Fantasy Grand Tourney¸ licks his wounds by explaining the ten things that annoy him most about the Warhammer rules. C S Grant's Table Top Teaser this time is "Siege train"¸ an exciting variant on the wagon train scenario that will test your abilities to the limit. The Recce section is overflowing with goodies. We were sent so many samples that I could have filled the magazine¸ so I've had to hold some over until next time. Reviews include DBMM and Warlord ancients rules¸ the new edition of The War Game ¸ War Torn Worlds 'green' scenery¸ Zvezda plastics¸ Italeri bunkers¸ Neil Thomas' Ancient & Medieval Wargaming ¸ Baccus colonials¸ Magister Militum Mongols¸ AIM 10mm ancients¸ Neil Litten's book Ramillies ¸ Angus Konstam's Salerno ¸ Rupert Matthew's book on Crécy ¸ Strategia e Tattica's Teutonic Knights¸ various publications from the Pike & Shot Society¸ Castaway Arts Colonials¸ Buck Surdu's Look Sarge¸ No Charts WW2 rules¸ and Warhammer Historical's Siege & Conquest. Phew! And¸ of course¸ a smile with Larry Leadhead and a competition with a prize you have just got to see to believe! Flames of War fans will be beating a path to our door! Finally¸ this issue sees the launch of our classified advertising section by popular demand from small traders who can't always afford larger ads. This PDF version is priced at 50% of the original printed version¸ making it affordable for gamers everywhere.