Forces of Fantasy

28 - Robotic Reindeer and Sinister Santas

A lot has happened in 2023, and I mean A LOT. Both in my personal life and related to the podcast. So let's take a look in the rearview mirror. Oh, and don't be surprised if you see an cybernetic reindeer pulling a sleigh loaded out with presents and cannons. It's all part of the time of the year (well, at least it was in 1985).
Links to the articles discussed:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/20/lords-of-the-lance-is-the-first-new-novel-for-the-world-of-legend/
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/18/old-world-almanack-mustering-the-grand-army-of-bretonnia/ (and my video review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUtV8oYuCJ0&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy) 
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/18/the-fang-of-nulahmia-meet-neferatas-chief-lieutenant/ 
 
 
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27 - Malal hii, Malal huu, Malal hoo, Malal haa

Did you sing the episode title? If so, I won't apologize for that earworm. It fits with the theme of Chaos that we see coming up more and more in GW publications as time progresses. This episode, we're taking a look at the Third Citadel Compendium  However, where Chaos is on the rise, content is slacking. The first two iterations also gave us a lot of gaming articles, this one is mostly about modelling, painting and the catalogue pages. Still, plenty of stuff to go on. And of course a brand new comic strip featuring Kaleb Daark, a hero of the Chaos god Malal. What, never heard of him? Well, can't blame you. There's a reason, as you will hear.
 
Links to the articles discussed:
 
Lords of the Lance book preview: https://www.fnac.com/livre-numerique/a19279544/Graham-McNeill-Lords-Of-The-Lance
Old World Almanack Grail Knights: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/11/old-world-almanack-living-saints-and-special-rules/ (and of course my YT review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkwXynZavno).
Third Citadel Compendium on Stuff of Legends: http://solegends.com/citcat1985comp3/index.htm
Kaleb Daark: https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Kaleb_Daark
Malal: https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Malal  
 
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26 - Blood on the Streets!

It must be one of the most misnamed Warhammer materials: Blood on the Streets. Don't get me wrong, the pack is absolutely awesome with 12 cardboard buildings and a 22-page booklet that gives you the background for three adjacent villages in a forgotten corner of the Empire. But as to the title, there's no blood (because it doesn't contain scenarios) and there are no streets (only buildings). That said, let's have some fun exploring the Riding and its varied inhabitants and strange customs. Anyone fancy another frog? (Don't worry, that question will make sense eventually).
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Links to the articles mentioned:Old World Almanack on Magic: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/04/old-world-almanack-how-magic-brings-a-sparkle-to-the-battlefield/ (and YouTube review of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr_bYwid3xQ).Blood on the Streets advert in WD 70: https://i0.wp.com/ifelix.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bloodonthestreets.png?ssl=1Blood on the Streets miniatures: http://www.solegends.com/citscenarios/bloodonthestreets-01.jpg The Riding booklet in glorious low res jpgs: https://level2-wardy-la.blogspot.com/2012/10/blood-on-streets-riding.html 
 
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25 - Journaling time

Remember that quarterly publication known as the Citadel Journal? Yeah, neither does GW. But they had such high hopes. Even in this Second Citadel Journal, released half a year after the first, they still want to go quarterly. Oh well, I guess we'll just have to be glad with what we did get. A new scenario, modelling and painting tips, behind the scenes glimpses, more Regiments of Renown and of course lots and lots of British humour. Not bad, for a not-quite-quarterly publication.
 
Links to the articles and other stuff discussed:
Warhammer: the Old World rules update for morale and psychology: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/27/old-world-almanack-get-in-the-right-headspace-for-morale-and-psychology/ (and here's my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wnW2jEV-h8&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy)
Rambling Longbeard's Skaven article: https://medium.com/@eric.seri/skaven-troops-warhammer-unit-chronicles-757a2f46e2a5
First Quest AD&D album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9sfnTGm5a8&list=PLQvpV19JTqp6DHw_zhVBeFn9f5Pw1xf-3&index=1&ab_channel=AlanPeschke
Second Citadel Journal on Stuff of Legends: http://solegends.com/citcat198509cjb/index.htm
 
 
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24 - Blood Bath at Orc’s Drift

What do you do when you are a disgraced Orc? Kill the king and take over the land, of course! With the help of your trusty, or rather, untrustworthy, Orc lieutenants. Nothing stands in the way, except some Elves, some Dwarfs, and some Humans. And then some more Elves, Dwarfs and Humans, holed up at a place called Orc's Drift. It's probably going to be a blood bath. But you will prevail! If the other's arrive, eventually. Or your name is not King F'yar!
Links to the articles discussed:
RIP Colin Dixon: https://medium.com/@eric.seri/colin-dixon-in-memory-of-a-great-sculptor-artist-de7f85f0ffc8
Tomb Kings bone dragon: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-awaken-an-ancient-terror-from-beneath-the-sands/
The old article with the weapons preview: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/03/13/old-world-development-diary-revealing-the-weapons-of-war/
TOW Combat Phase: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/20/old-world-almanack-fight-the-good-fight-in-the-combat-phase/
Underworlds Orcs: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-claim-heads-with-daggoks-stab-ladz/
Ghoul King/Strigoi Ushoran: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-bow-low-for-the-return-of-ushoran/
Ghoul/Strigoi army: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-the-chivalrous-armies-of-ushoran/
Middle Earth ghosts and ruins: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/20/the-armies-of-the-dead-fulfil-their-oath-in-new-translucent-plastic-kits/
 
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23 - Ambushers and Crusaders

Look out! We’re being ambushed! With 2nd edition goodness, that is! This episode is all about a single issue of White Dwarf, no 66 (June 1985) which contains an Open Box review of Warhammer 2nd edition, the rules for fighting ambushers and two new (and related) Regiments of Renown.
 
Links to the articles discussed:
TOW movement phase: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/06/old-world-almanack-the-movement-phase-introduces-marching-columns/
TOW shooting phase: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/13/old-world-almanack-darken-the-skies-with-volleys-of-arrows-quarrels-shot-bolts-balls-and-screaming-skulls/
Ghoul Judge: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/13/court-is-in-session-all-rise-for-the-honourable-grand-justice-gormayne/
Stuff of Legends (https://www.solegends.com) articles: http://www.solegends.com/citads1985a/index.htm
 
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22 - The Citadel Journal’s first issue

It's time to take a look at the Citadel Journal Spring 1985. Well, also at White Dwarf 63, but all the relevant stuff that's in there is also in the Journal, so let's just do the Journal. We get rules errata, reader questions, announcements of grand plans and more Regiments of Renown than any sane man could field. And we get the rules for a very special and elusive monster that once haunted the Citadel headquarters in Nottingham...
 
Here's the link to the Old World article, and my YouTube review:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/10/30/old-world-almanack-your-first-look-at-the-rules/?fbclid=IwAR0n6uAtPRwU_IM8dHnWv3cXP-hCLhqgheE5bbw52E5K7CxBbVT8ci7xreU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ00ZDdOslU
 
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21 - The Magnificent Sev... er... Sven

What do you get when you combine a tabletop fantasy game with a classic western movie? The Magnificent Sven, of course! This episode we drive our trusty Voltsvagn (not what you think) to Vastervik (not where you think) and help some poor villagers fight off toads - or die trying. We take our time machine back to 1984 for the final time with this look at the The Magnificent Sven scenario that came in the Warhammer second edition box set. And since it's an introductory scenario, you don't really need much. Because nothing says "welcome to Warhammer" quite like needing a dining table fit for an orphanage, multiple friends, lots of time and a few hundred miniatures. 
The articles discussed in the news section:https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/10/23/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-battleforces-four-incredible-boxed-sets-for-the-festive-season/https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/10/22/sunday-preview-the-cities-of-sigmar-muster/ Here you can find the full theme song for The Magnificent Seven (well worth a listen!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XDB7GMnbUQ&ab_channel=ADProductionsLtd And here's the movie itself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MZY_0tYmrs&ab_channel=StarEntertainmentEnglish
 
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20 - Who goes where?

Last time we discussed the Known World and its history, today it's time to take a look at all the peoples, denizens, beasties and monsters that live, or walk, or float in the Warhammer World as it was envisioned in 2nd edition. From old favourites like Orcs and Elves to lost creatures such as the Coatl and the Jabberwock, you'll find it all in this extensive review of the latter half of the Battle Bestiary for second edition!
Check out the Old World release news here: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/10/14/warhammer-day-preview-the-kingdom-of-bretonnia-revealed/ and here: https://player.twitch.tv/?parent=www.warhammer-community.com&time=0h55m11s&video=1950755469as well as my 2 cents on it over here: https://youtu.be/wHNecQjLCiM 
 
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19 - Back to school!

Alright class, pay attention. Today's topics are geography and history. Who can tell me where the New Coast lies? The entrance to the Elf Kingdoms? Who discovered Lustria? And when was the last Chaos Incursion? What? You can't answer any of these questions? Then what are you waiting for? Hop aboard my trusty time machine and join me in 1984 as we explore the beginnings of the Warhammer World.
 
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