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  • 28mm Home Front Miniatures

    May 10, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    1st Corps and top sculptor Mark Fuller have combined to produce another new range under the 1st Corps label, this time focusing upon the ‘Home Front’ during the 1930’s and 40’s in the UK.  The first few packs are members of the British Home Guard and could prove useful for those looking to re-create an Operation Seelowe scenario. The two packs we’ve decided to review are HF02 which depicts four members of the Home Guard on sentry duty and HFo4, four figures firing their rifles. The figures have typical equipment of the period, with the slightly older pattern equipment, sidecaps and denim uniforms issued to the Home Guard units. They also have the gas mask case on their chest, showing their early war / Home Front status.

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  • 28mm Haitian Revolutionaries

    May 10, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Trent Miniatures have added another new pack of 28mm figures to their Later French Revolutionary Wars in the Caribbean. The latest pack represents four 'revolting' slaves fighting for their freedom. The set contains four figures, attired in the dress typical of the period. They are armed with various weapons, from cutlass to axes and knives. The pack also comes with other arm and weapon options which may be added. The sculpting style on the figures is full of character, and the poses are suitably dramatic. Given the fairly generic nature of the weaponry and clothing, they could well fit into other periods, from the late 18th to the latter part of the 19th Century. These are well sculpted miniatures, as are all of the offerings from Trent Miniatures

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  • 28mm MDF Playing Surfaces and Scenery

    May 10, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Uncertain Scenery is a small company offering some unusual scenery in MDF. Although they have Medieval style buildings and similar items, we’ll be looking at their Gaming Board Systems and some sci-fi items to accompany them.   The Gaming Board System developed by the company comes in 10, 15 and 28mm. The system is 3D, in that gamers can clip the different board sections together and game across them, and then remove some areas of MDF to reveal a ‘sub-level’ of adventure. Equally, you could use the boards without the ‘floor’ sections and game within a fairly futuristic setting, perhaps an underground bunker, starship corridors or similar. The 28mm Skirmish Crossroads is one of these 3D Gaming boards, designed for use with 28mm (1/56) scale miniatures. A

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  • Freebie Friday – 3 May

    May 03, 2019 03 comment(s) Categories: News, Prime

    Warlord Games have recently released a whole bunch of Bolt Action gear for the Hungarian army in World War Two and they have kindly given us everything you see above to give away. All active Prime member during 3 - 17 May will have a chance of winning this prize. Don’t forget - Freebie Friday is a twice monthly giveaway - if you’re WIPrime, you’re in! To find out more about the additional benefits of WIPrime membership click here.

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  • 28mm Stoneskull Expansion Set

    May 03, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Reaper Miniatures have recently released to retail a number of miniatures from their hugely successful Bones III Kickstarter. One of those sets is the Stone Skull Expansion, which contains a host of various Fantasy themed miniatures. There are 30 plastic miniatures in this set, created using the white plastic that the current generation of Bones miniatures is famous for. These are nicely detailed miniatures, which can be used straight out of the box or painted. They come ‘ready for paint’, although it may be that you would want to base undercoat them in some war. Monsters and heroes both large and small are a feature of this set, providing players with a whole scenario’s worth of miniatures in one box. Most of the figures come with an integral

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  • Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance

    May 03, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Unboxing

    The River Horse has added a new game based upon the Terminator movie licence. Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance is a cooperative miniatures-based boardgame which allows 1-4 players to take part in some of the action from the movie. https://youtu.be/q96r5b7KlnE Once you lift the lid, you come upon the main rulebook. This is a 25-page softback book which is easy to access. The use of textual and pictorial examples is great and really helps with grasping the fundamentals. Directly beneath the rulebook is a 27-page Missions book, again a softback, which contains all the information needed to rune 7 missions that are expanded versions of the game action. These come complete with maps and special rules for using the map tiles in the box. Moving on to

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  • 1/56th 3D Printed World War Two Vehicles

    May 03, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Paint and Glue Miniatures offer a number of 3D printed vehicles for most of the nations who fought during World War Two. The models are made to order, and can be re-sized from 1/56th to any other scales. Unlike many similar products, these are created using polylactic acid or PLA, which is made from corn starch and sugar cane. Consequently, they can be considered biodegradable, and manage to be ready for the painting table from the moment you unpack them. The vehicles sent for review provide a nice cross-section of those currently available. We have armour in the form of a 1/56th Japanese Chi-Ha tank: Next we have a Kurogane Type 95 Staff car, in the same 1/56th: Moving to infantry transport and support, we have a 1/56th German Sd.

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  • 28mm Vietcong ‘Medevac’

    May 03, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Full Metal Miniatures have added a new and unique pack of 28mm figures to their Vietnam War range. Viet Cong Set three shows the nature of a standard ‘medevac’ or medical evacuation by Viet Cong Local Forces during the war. The set depicts two female Viet Cong carrying a wounded comrade slung in a poncho from a bamboo pole. This was a very common way to move the sick and wounded during the war. Porters were used as most of the trails were over rough ground. The two female porter figures have a typical combination of equipment, with Chinese or Soviet-style magazine pouches and US style canteens. They also have sandals, cut from perhaps car tyres, and one carries an M1 Carbine in her right hand. In all, there

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  • Partizan Press Wargamer’s Painting Guide Volume 1

    May 03, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Flipthrough, Prime

    The first in a proposed series of painting guides, the Partizan Press Wargamer’s Painting Guide Volume 1 focuses upon Painting World War One 28mm Wargaming Figures for the Middle Eastern Theatres: The British, Dominion and Indian Armies. Yes, we know, that’s a VERY long title, but it does let you know exactly what the 109-page softback book is all about! https://youtu.be/W-qYDlK_79A The book begins with a nice touch, an introduction which is suitably to the point and establishes the tone of the overall book: this is one man’s method (Mark Hargreaves - regular contributors to WI), which can be easily emulated and has been developed over a number of years. The approach to presenting the method is suitably pictorial, like the best painting guides. Why waste a

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  • Ghost Archipelago: Cities of Bronze

    May 02, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Flipthrough, Prime

    The latest expansion for the Ghost Archipelago universe provides rules to explore the cultural treasures of the Dricheans, a tribal people which thrive amidst the ruins of their own past. Divided into minor fiefdoms and city-states, they fight each other, snakemen, and, in fact, anyone else. https://youtu.be/xGr2cNL53R0 The book begins with an introduction from Joe McCullough, and then outlines the nature of the Drichean peoples, locked in the Bronze Age era of technology. They can be friends or foes, acting in support of or against Heritors, or in their own right as a ‘crew’ within the game. Players must either curry Favour with the kingdoms or may recruit the more adventurous Dricheans. There are rules for creating your own Drichean kingdom, sample versions of the same, some fantastic

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  • 28mm US Marines In Vietnam

    Apr 26, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    ‘Officially’ released at Salute, Empress Miniatures have added United States Marine Corps figures to their rapidly expanding Vietnam range, which now includes the previous packs of figures from the French Indo-China and Vietminh ranges. Received for review were three packs. All the poses, equipment and weaponry are based upon available photography from the Battle of Hue in1968, part of the infamous North Vietnamese Tet Offensive, launched during a national holiday for maximum effect. These figures could also be used to represent any members of the USMC during the period from 1967 up until1975 and possibly for a number of years afterwards. Sculpted by Paul Hicks, these are excellent figures, with evidence of good research and a real effort to show what the ‘men in the field’

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  • 28mm Plastic Greek Undead and Sci-Fi Raumjager

    Apr 26, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Wargames Atlantic have entered the plastic multi-pose figure market with two very different frames of figures. The Plastic Greek Undead offer something to the Greek Myth gamer, whilst the Raumjager could serve as sci-fi troops across a range of different games. We’ve decided to focus on the frames, just to show what you get. The Greek Undead frame has a touch of the Harryhausen about it. There are three figures basic figures attached to bases and a fourth figure which may be assembled with suitable parts. They are well-rendered skeletons, quite thick at various points, making them far more durable than they could have been. The five heads include one in a full Greek helm, and weapon mixes include spears, a quiver and bow, a sword

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  • Resident Evil 2: The Board Game

    Apr 26, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Unboxing

    Steam Forged Games and CAPCOM have collaborated to create a new board game based upon the Resident Evil 2 video game. Based upon the events of the console and arcade game, the players struggle to survive as they come under attack from an onslaught of various zombies and other creatures. https://youtu.be/8FpGjRpZ6LY Once you remove the box lid, you come to a nice touch, an image of the original content warning from the computer game. Not actually useful for the gameplay, but a nice touch. Next comes the main rulebook, a 23-page softback book which is very well laid out, uses plenty of textual and pictorial examples of play and has some great artwork. There are the basic rules, complete with a ‘training mission’, some additional rules for

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  • Texicana: Before The Alamo

    Apr 26, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Flipthrough, Prime

    Texicana: Before The Alamo is an 87-page softback book that is designed entirely with wargamers in mind, a refreshing change from those books which struggle to balance historical research with wargaming use. https://youtu.be/869u7_wSg2Q The book begins with a brief introduction before launching into a suitably abbreviated history of the first ‘war’ for Texan independence, which took place between 1812 and 1813. The joy of this section is that it focuses on the main events, breaks up the text with quotations, modern photos and the occasional flag design, then moves onto a section entitled The Key Antagonists which provides a portrait and information on the main generals and leaders who fought in the war. Then, by page 14 onwards, we’re into the wargaming aspects, uniform colours, suggested rules

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  • 1/56th Plastic Dark Age and Medieval Out Buildings

    Apr 26, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Renedra are the ‘go to’ experts in the UK and Europe if you want high quality plastic moulding. They also produce some great products of their own, as shown by these Stone and Thatch and Wattle / Timber Out Buildings. Suitable for both Dark Ages and Medieval gaming, these are up to the usual high standards that Renedra set for themselves and others. If you haven’t come across the company before, its perhaps best to describe them as producing products with the detail and precision of the top end resin companies, coupled with the ease of construction and adaptation of the very best MDF based businesses. These kits are light, durable and easy to assemble, whilst looking very effective on the tabletop with even the most

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  • 10mm Romans and Force Publique

    Apr 26, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Van Dyck Models & Figurines are masters of the 10mm miniature world. Two of the most recently released packs are these Early Roman Empire Legionaries in Lorica Segmuntum and Force Publique Infantry in Early WW1 Uniform In a sense, this is an incredibly easy review to write – just look at the pictures, zoom in if you like, and see the quality of the sculpting on offer. The sheer level of detail puts some 28mm figures to shame, and the posing and overall look of the miniatures is excellent. The Roman Legionaries come in packs of 30 infantrymen in a variety of poses, complete with separate scutum shields. The Force Publique native troops come in packs of 30 infantrymen with Native NCOs. Quite frankly, these are the figures

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  • 28mm MDF Sci-Fi Terrain

    Apr 24, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Blotz are a company which offers MDF buildings and terrain that covers both the more obvious and the slightly esoteric in equal measure. Received for review are some of their 28mm sci-fi terrain. These are B28-SFC-001, 002, 005, 006, 018 and 019, series of flat packed, laser cut sets which work together to create a spaceport-style layout or can be used singularly if desired. Sets B28-SFC-002, 018, and 019 are Stairs and Walkway sets which offer some grilled steps, curved handrails and a suitably sci-fi look. These consist of some one sided, well-etched parts with some indented details and look like they would  fit together simply and quickly. B28-SFC-001 is a Small Round Platform, which comes with the option of using short or long support ‘legs’. Again, the

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  • Fallout: Wasteland Warfare Miniatures

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime, Unboxing

    Modiphius continues to release miniatures for their Fallout: Wasteland Warfare tabletop game. These 32mm, multi-part resin miniatures are directly copied from the video game. https://youtu.be/QusgbYt-zI0 The three core boxed sets we have are Super Mutants, Brotherhood of Steel and Survivors. Each boxed set contains not only miniatures but game reference cards, including unit related large cards, plus smaller cards designed to add to the game overall, with weapon and equipment Items, Event, Wasteland and others. The Super Mutants Core Box contains 7 miniatures, which are all on the larger, heavily muscled side. There are 3 Super Mutants, 2 Super Mutant Hounds, a Super Mutant Brute and a Super Mutant Master. These are brutal looking monsters, armed with close combat and projectile weapons, clad in rusted metal armour. The second

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  • The Dark Knight Rises: Batman Miniature Game

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime, Unboxing

    The amazing Knight Models have added a whole new game to their Batman Miniature Game licence. The Dark Knight Rises: Batman Miniature Game charts the battles between Batman and the League of Shadows, with Bane to boot, and contains new miniatures and streamlined, fast play rules, plus much more. https://youtu.be/Hqsl0b3kmuo Once you remove the slipcase, take the time to appreciate the artwork on the box, and lift the lid, you first come upon the ‘Fast Play’ rulebook. This is a 65-page softback book which is easy to access, uses plenty of textual and pictorial examples or play and has some great artwork and images of painted miniatures. These are actually the core rules, extracted from the much larger hardback rulebook, but condensed down for ease of use

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  • 28mm World War Two Greek Mountain Infantry

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Great Escape Games have added another string to their bow, focusing once more on the theatres of World War Two that other companies often ignore. This time, they have added the first 24 figures in a 28mm range of Greek Ezones, or Mountain Infantry. Focusing upon the Greco-Italian War from October 1940 to April 1941, the figures in this range may also be used in other theatres during all parts of the war in the Mediterranean and some areas beyond. Each of the figures is depicted in their characteristic, long doulama jacket, the distinctive M1934/39 helmet or their farion cap. The Evzones were amongst the elite forces of the early war Greek army. They operated as mountain infantry and fought in a number of key battles of

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  • 28mm Afghan Cavalry

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Studio Miniatures have added a new pack of Afghan Cavalry to their Afghan Wars range, which would actually be useful for most games set out on what was once the North West Frontier. Afghan Cavalry II consists of 4 riders, all wearing the dome-shaped hard hat called a kulla. This headwear is often worn with or without a loose turban, usually by Muslim warriors. Each figure wears traditional Afghan robes. Two of the figures wield curved swords, whilst the other two carry spears. They are fairly static riders, but fit well on their mounts, which are available separately in groups of four. These appear to be accurately sculpted miniatures, with suitable proportions and numerous applications. They cry out for some careful painting and have enough detail to make

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  • 10mm Cold War ’84 US Army

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Timecast have added the United States forces to their Cold War ’84 range. In addition to infantry figures, they have added variant on the M113 APC and the early version of the M1 Abrams heavy tank. Received for review were four packs. At the top of the armoured vehicle ‘pile’, we have one of the kings of the battlefield. The M1 Abrams was the main battle tank of the US Army and Marines as of 1980, and was followed by two variants, the M1A1 and the M1A2. Fast, heavily armed and heavily armoured, it has proven to be a deadly opponent on the battlefield. The M901ITV (Improved TOW Vehicle) is a variant of the basic M113 chassis. It sports a dual tube TOW ant-tank missile launcher and

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  • 28mm Resin Terrain

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Debris of War have a whole range of modern scatter terrain, stowage and decals that could be used in any modern, post apocalypse or even sci-fi gaming. Offered for review were a number of different packs of scatter terrain and some ideas on how to decorate your urban buildings. In addition to ‘intact’ Jersey barriers, the company offers some ‘distressed’ versions (seen above), full of bullet strikes, missing sections and gouges. The next pack is one of those urban necessities which can quickly become a blight. These are various trash bags and similar. They may contain light street trash, heavier items or even body parts leftover from a zombie attack. Finally, there are a number of decal sheets that offer themed graffiti. This particular waterslide sheet is themed around

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  • 28mm Age Of Magic Miniatures

    Apr 18, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    In support of the new ‘universe’ book for SAGA: Age of Magic, Gripping Beast have released their first sets of fantasy figures, showcased at Salute 2019. For the 'Undead Legion' we have Skeleton Warriors (12 in total), Hearthguard with hand weapons and Hearthguard with ‘Great Weapons’ (12 in total) and a Warlord. GB have also re-released and added to their range some medieval zombie types, previously known as Revenants, now going by the rather self-deprecating title of ‘Mindless’ - seen below. For the Great Kingdoms (as defined in Age of Magic), we have some packs of Shiledmaidens - Viking style. Although these 16 warriors, 8 Hearthguard, 4 Berserkers and Warlord do have a fantasy edge, they will of course work perfectly well in historical games that allow for

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  • Hellboy The Board Game

    Apr 12, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Unboxing

    Mantic Games had some copies of the retail version of the new Hellboy The Board Game for sale at Salute 2019. Although the Kickstarter version on display contains much, much more (you lucky people!), this general release version is packed with plenty of gaming goodness. Based upon the comic book rather than the movies, this is Hellboy at its purest. https://youtu.be/dALc4l-1mkA Once you lift the lid of this hefty, heavy duty cardstock box, you first come upon two very important sources of information, a tutorial pamphlet entitled ‘Turtorial – Read this First!’ and the main rulebook. The pamphlet is an 8-page basic guide to the contents of the box, plus how to set everything up for your first game.  The 31-page softback rulebook is really easy to

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  • 28mm American Survivalists

    Apr 12, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Towards the end of 2018, Militia Miniatures ran a Kickstarter campaign to fund 50 28mm sized ‘Bad Guys’ for their Modern Mercenaries to fight. These are now available for retail customers to buy. Received for review are two packs, one containing 5 miniatures and the other 1 character or leader type. These are American Survivalists, essentially 5 Redneck types armed with a variety of weapons and 1 character to guide them. These aren’t your average, dedicated Doomsday Preppers but are actually the ‘bad’ survivalists beloved of certain movies and certain TV shows. Each of these figures is a character in its own right, in a mix of T-shirts, jeans and dungarees. The weapons mix ranges from AR-15s to grenade launchers, combat knives, single barreled shotguns, hand grenades

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  • 28mm Plastic Celtic War Chariots

    Apr 12, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Victrix have added Celtic War Chariots to the Ancients range. These are plastic kits, with a host of options and extras included on the frames.   There are three chariots in each set, which gives you plenty of opportunity to customize your ride as desired. In total, there are eight Armoured Gallic infantry which may be used as fighting crew. If you’re looking for that Ancient Briton look, there are also three  Drivers, three Boudiceas and three druids included, all with separate heads, therefore  allowing for the creation of multiple variants. Each chariot has a choice of sides, plus severed heads, javelin cases and ribbons to enhance them. These options allow for the creation of ‘command’ and ‘attack’ chariots, with a choice of arms for javelins, swords and a

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  • 28mm Plastic Dwarf Heavy Infantry

    Apr 12, 2019 01 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Designed to be used in the forthcoming tabletop wargame from Osprey Games, Oathmark: Battles of a Lost Age, these multipart plastic miniatures from Osprey Games and North Star provide top quality Dwarven warriors for any fantasy background. This box set contains enough parts for you to build 30 Dwarf Infantry.  There are enough weapon options to give all the figures with 2-handed weapons or all with hand weapons and shields. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. This allows gamers to create a giant unit of 30 Dwarf Warriors with an officer and standard bearer, or six units of 5 Dwarves with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each. There are two head options provided, one option uncovered with beards and the other with

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  • 28mm Plastic US Infantry 1942 – 45

    Apr 12, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Perry Miniatures have finally released their multi-part plastic US Infantry 1942 - 45. This provides you with enough parts to create 42 figures which can be used to represent troops for the majority of World War Two. This is a great set of miniatures, with enough parts to create a full strength platoon of three sections with a HQ. The box contains three full size frames and two half frames. The full size frames have 12 bodies in various poses, all wearing the ‘Parsons’ jacket. There are various options, including assault packs, M1 Garand rifles, BARs, Thompson SMGs, additional pouches and scabbarded bayonets. The half frame offers even more options, with parts to create an officer, more pouches, sidearm holsters, M1 Carbines, M3 ‘Grease’ Guns, parts for

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  • SAGA: Age of Magic

    Apr 12, 2019 0 comment(s) Categories: Flipthrough, Prime

    The latest expansion for the SAGA universe provides rules to move beyond the historical and into the realms of fantasy. Studio Tomahawk have created SAGA: Age of Magic, a 108-page hardback book which comes complete with 6 new battleboards and acts as a supplement to the main rules. https://youtu.be/gRGiFIRImb0 The book begins with a guide to how to use the rules contained within, plus introduces the main Factions. A nice touch is an early introduction to the new Battleboards and a discussion on the new troop types and their stats and usage in this fantasy version of the game.   There are new Special Rules & Equipment outlined, followed by that all important facet of fantasy battles, the use of Magic, complete with an explanation of how to use

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