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Fanatic Online #88: February 2007
Topic Started: 16th February 2007 - 07:02 PM (250 Views)
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The new Specialist Games online newsletter for this month. Enjoy.

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Andy Hall
Feb 16 2007
Fanatic Online Issue 88

Here we are with issue 88 of Fanatic Online. This month we have another three great articles to tempt you with.

First we have the winning article from our recent Warmaster narrative campaign article. Well done to Tristan Hoag for his Dark Elves vs Lizardmen Invasion campaign. I liked the use of two less well-known Warmaster races and there is some interesting scenarios that should make the games very memorable. Read it now.

Next on the list we have a campaign system for Mordheim. Eddie Barnes has come up with a system that is heavily based on the Warhammer Realms: Lustria node campaign. It’s very different from the current Mordheim campaign rules and so could be an interesting variation for when you start your next campaign. There is even a brand new scenario called Urban Siege at the end as a bonus. Read it now.

Finally for this issue Inquisitor guru, Derek Gillespie has submitted this discursive article on his personal points of view about the ethos and how to play Inquisitor. It will no doubt court some controversy and I look forward to reading any feedback threads about the article in the forum. [colo=green]Read it now[/color].

Also added to the website today we have a brand new and fully updated FAQ for the new 2007 Battlefleet Gothic rules. A big thank you to Nate Montes for compiling this. Head over to the BFG Errata page to download this file.

Next Saturday (26th Feb) I’m participating in a staff Warmaster tournament. I’ve decided to take the new boys – the Araby army. I thought I’d spend time here listing what I plan on taking and the reasons why. The following week I’ll let you know how I get on and what went right or wrong. If your one of my fellow tournament attendees then I’d appreciate if you stopped reading now!

I need a 1,700 point force (working to the 2,000) restrictions, no magic items either as part of the tournament rules. The first thing to do is get my minimum points sorted, so I need at least 4 units of Spearmen and 4 units of Archers. That’s 400 points used already. However, I want my force to be bristling with spear and bow, this is Warmaster after all! So I’ve added an additional 3 regiments of Spearmen for a total of 7 Spearmen units and another 2 units of Bowmen for a total of 6 Archer regiments. I’ve also included one unit of Guards. These units will form the core and main battle line of my army. All other brigades will be anchored around this line of troops.

With the main body of the force selected and 690 points already spent it was now time to think about characters. I obviously need a general, which I’ll place on a magic carpet for 135 points. Next, I’ve taken a Wizard with Djinn for some magical support at a cost of 135 points. Finally for characters I took a Hero riding an elephant. Hopefully the Hero and General will be enough to command such a large amount of infantry.

Only 415 points left so I straight into the more exotic stuff. A unit of Elephants is a must – 5 attacks and cause terror – they’ll be led by my hero. Next was a unit of Flying Carpets, these proved very useful in playtesting, with their high manoeuvrability and ranged attacks. Finally, for this army I’ve chose a unit of Desert Riders. This left me 5 points over my total so I’ve removed the General’s Carpet take me 5 points under with a total of 1695 points.

The plan then, is to steadily advance my infantry line while harassing with my cavalry on the flanks. The Elephants supported by the Knights will either strike from the centre or one of the flanks depending on whom I’m fighting.

So, I’m ready for combat. I have a practice game on Tuesday night and I may tweak my force depending on how they perform in that game. I’ll give you a full report on how I get on in the following weeks.

For now,
Andy @ Fanatic
In the Horned One we trust, all others we monitor.

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