Alkony Wargame system

Wargame system: Alkony Wargame system

Gameplay narrative: Alkony gameplay narrative - Bartertown gameplay narrative, Setting: Alkony universe - Bartertown

Using the Alkony Wargame, an adventurer team led by Alarik tried to loot the injured soldiers of the Golden Legion and the Swords of Garak, but the hand of fate intervened. This is the record of the event.

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Showdown in Bartertown #6

Alarik and his associates had heard that the orcs of the Golden Legion had repeatedly clashed with a Sektur mercenary team the Swords of Garak the previous night (#1, #2, #3, #4, #5). Hoping that they didn't clean everything up, they set out to return the injured to the original owners for a ransom and to sell their equipment to a fence. While walking around, they found a wounded Sektur soldier lying alone...

Alkony Wargame system

Wargame system: Alkony Wargame system

Gameplay narrative: Alkony gameplay narrative - Bartertown gameplay narrative, Setting: Alkony universe - Bartertown

Using the Alkony Wargame, an orc legionary of the Golden Legion clashed with a Sektur mercenary team called Swords of Garak in the alleys of Bartertown. This is the recollection of the events that happened that night.

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Showdown in Bartertown #1

Although it is forbidden bx the order of the Voivod for the members of the armies staying in Bartertown to start a fight among themselves, this rule is not followed by every soldier. When the Sektur mercenary company named Swords of Garak caught news that members of the orc imperial legion, the Golden Region, were in town, they decided to take this opportunity to cut them down.

Alkony Wargame system

Wargame system: Alkony Wargame system

Gameplay narrative: Alkony gameplay narrative - Bartertown gameplay narrative, Setting: Alkony universe - Bartertown

Using the Alkony Wargame, an orc legionary of the Golden Legion clashed with a Sektur mercenary team called Swords of Garak in the alleys of Bartertown. This is the recollection of the events that happened that night.

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Showdown in Bartertown #2

A Sektur mercenary band, called the Swords of Garak started a showdown against the Orcs of the Golden Legion. After successfully catching an orc legionary in the alleyways of Bartertown, they grew bold and decided to keep fighting and try to get the orcs one by one.

Alkony Wargame system

Wargame system: Alkony Wargame system

Gameplay narrative: Alkony gameplay narrative - Bartertown gameplay narrative, Setting: Alkony universe - Bartertown

Using the Alkony Wargame, an orc legionary of the Golden Legion clashed with a Sektur mercenary team called Swords of Garak in the alleys of Bartertown. This is the recollection of the events that happened that night.

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Showdown in Bartertown #3

A Sektur mercenary band, called the Swords of Garak started a showdown against the Orcs of the Golden Legion. After successfully catching an orc legionary in the alleyways of Bartertown, and then taking another hostage without losing a single person, they continued to try their fortune to catch as many orcs as possible.

Alkony Wargame system

Wargame system: Alkony Wargame system

Gameplay narrative: Alkony gameplay narrative - Bartertown gameplay narrative, Setting: Alkony universe - Bartertown

Using the Alkony Wargame, an orc legionary of the Golden Legion clashed with a Sektur mercenary team called Swords of Garak in the alleys of Bartertown, which was interrupted by the cannibal rogue gang of Scrimpy Yagul. This is the recollection of the events that happened that night.

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Showdown in Bartertown #4

A Sektur mercenary band, called the Swords of Garak started a showdown against the Orcs of the Golden Legion. After successfully catching an orc legionary in the alleyways of Bartertown, and taking another hostage, they succesfully caught Targrud, the Gruff, without losing a single person. Targrud, however, took advantage of being ignored for a moment and began to flee. Due to the loud noises, a gang of cannibal rogues, hiding in the barrens also appeared.

Alkony Wargame system

Wargame system: Alkony Wargame system

Gameplay narrative: Alkony gameplay narrative - Bartertown gameplay narrative, Setting: Alkony universe - Bartertown

Using the Alkony Wargame, an orc legionary of the Golden Legion clashed with a Sektur mercenary team called Swords of Garak in the alleys of Bartertown, which was interrupted by the cannibal rogue gang of Scrimpy Yagul. This is the recollection of the events that happened that night.

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Showdown in Bartertown #5

A Sektur mercenary band, called the Swords of Garak started a showdown against the Orcs of the Golden Legion. After successfully catching an orc legionary in the alleyways of Bartertown, and taking another hostage, they succesfully caught Targrud, the Gruff, and captured the escaped orc again, losing only one soldier in the battles. When the mercenaries scouted the area for another orc legionary, the rogue gang of Scrimpy Yagul hit them to avenge their previous grievances.

Company: Mantic Games

Game: Kings of War

Current edition: Kings of War Ed2 (2015-2016-)

Setting: Mantica

Designer: Alessio Cavatore

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Wargames - Warhammer 40,000 Ed8 - Unit types and model suggestions

The Warhammer 40,000 Ed8 system has Warhammer 40,000 Ed8 miniatures produced by Games Workshop for almost every unit type in the rulebook. However, there are several miniatures that could be used as good substitues, if you don't have access to the original, or if you'd like some variety in your collection of miniatures.

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The Eye of Terror Campaign for Warhammer 40,000 Ed3, from Games Workshop was a worldwide online campaign in 2003. I created a website at the time, publishing an analysis of the games, and recommendations. I republish it here in a slightly edited version.

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Wargames - Warhammer 40.000 from Games Workshop - Wargame system analysis
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Warhammer 40.000 is wargame that tries to realistically simulate warfare in a high magic futuristic fantasy setting. It is produced by Games Workshop company for their Warhammer 40.000 setting.

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Wargame: Warhammer 40.000

Latest edition: Warhammer 40.000 Ed8 (2017.06.17-)

Rules: Warhammer 40.000 Ed8

Previous editions: Warhammer 40.000 Ed1 (1987-1993), Warhammer 40.000 Ed2 (1993-1998), Warhammer 40.000 Ed3 (1998-2004), Warhammer 40.000 Ed4 (2004-2008), Warhammer 40.000 Ed5 (2008-2012), Warhammer 40.000 Ed6 (2012-2014), Warhammer 40.000 Ed7 (2014.05.24-2017.06.17)

Predecessor: Reaper Ed2 (1981), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed1 (1983-1984), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed2 (1984-1987), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed3 (1987-1992)

Battle! Practical Wargaming (Charles Grant), Laserburn (1980, Bryan Ansell)

Parallel developments:  Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed4 (1992-1996), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed5 (1996-2000), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed6 (2000-2006), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed7 (2006-2010)

Setting: Warhammer 40.000

Company: Games Workshop company

Designer:

Warhammer 40.000 Ed1: Rick Priestley

Warhammer 40.000 Ed2: Andy Chambers

Warhammer 40.000 Ed3: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed4: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed5: Matt Ward

Warhammer 40.000 Ed6: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed7: ?

Warhammer 40.000 Ed8: ?

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Players: 2 (2+ with modifications), Player abilities: Various, Possibly different, Units: Single miniatures grouped in squads

Turn structure: Taking turns, moving whole armies, Movement: Set distances,

Playing time: 90+ min, depending on the size of the battle, Play style: Abstract, Tries to be Realistic, Competitive, Theme: Combat, Language dependency: Rulebook, army lists, cards

Features: Competitive, Miniatures, Random effects (dice)

 
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Warhammer Fantasy Battles is wargame that tries to realistically simulate warfare in a high magic fantasy setting. It is produced by Games Workshop for their Warhammer Fantasy setting.

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Wargame: Warhammer Fantasy Battles

Last edition: Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed8 (2010-2015)

Rules: Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed8

Previous editions: Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed1 (1983-1984), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed2 (1984-1987), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed3 (1987-1992), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed4 (1992-1996), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed5 (1996-2000), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed6 (2000-2006), Warhammer Fantasy Battles Ed7 (2006-2010)

Predecessor: Reaper Ed2 (1981)

Successor wargames: Warhammer 40.000 Ed1 (1988), Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed1 (2015-2016-)

Setting: Warhammer Fantasy

Company: Games Workshop company

Designer:

Ed1: Bryan Ansell, Richard Halliwell, Rick Priestley

Ed7: Alessio Cavatore

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Players: 2 (2+ with modifications), Player abilities: Various, Possibly different, Units: Single miniatures grouped in squads

Turn structure: Taking turns, moving whole armies, Movement: Set distances,

Playing time: 90+ min, depending on the size of the battle, Play style: Tries to be Realistic, Competitive, Theme: Combat, Language dependency: Rulebook, army lists, cards

Features: Competitive, Miniatures, Random effects (dice)

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Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 - Unit types and model suggestions

The Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Ed2 (Warhammer: Age of Sigmar) system has Warhammer: Age of Sigmar range miniatures produced by Games Workshop company for every unit type in the rules. However, there are several miniatures that could be used as good substitues, if you don't have access to the original, or if you'd like some variety in your collection of miniatures.