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57 | May
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2017
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stories and fluff, all in a single book (or
ebook, if you prefer!). Were really excited
to get this out for folks to enjoy, so keep a
Tidings weather eye out for this to release sometime
around the end of this month.
A Message from
the Editor-in-chief Lastly, wed love to see more content coming
in from viewers like you! Whether its
Welcome back to another great issue of the stories, articles, battle reports, or even just a
Ironwatch magazine! This month gallery of pictures: send it our way! We rely
weve got more great fanmade rules for your on fan submissions to keep up our
Kings of War games, tutorials for Obsidian momentum and quality of content, so the
Golems and shipping containers alike, and more you submit, the better
much more! Ironwatch can become. Please
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We hope youve been enjoying the ironwatchmagazine@gmail.com, and well
Quarantine ruleset! Well be working on the be sure to see that it makes its way into a
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and get them cleaned up in time for the an old veteran, thanks for stopping by and
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Before that, however, will; be our release of reading, and Welcome to the Watch!
Ironwatch Tales: Fantasy. This is our --Austin Peasley
collection of Kings of War and Dungeon Saga
Cover art by Boris Samec All models used in this publication are from the
Title art by Mark Peasley respective author's own personal collections, and
any models displayed herein are not intended to
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Mantic will be making an official
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Showground, Drove Lane, Newark,
course).
Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY, UK
Are there any plans to replace the metal/ GCPS Starter Armies launch later in the year.
plastic hybrid kits by restic/plastic or resin/ So, there will be plenty of Warpath releases
plastic kits? hitting retail throughout the year. In terms of
the game's future, then looking down the
There are no current plans. However, we will line, we'll have organized play packs and
look on a case by case about some global campaigns, a little like we're doing
miniatures making the move into resin. with Kings of War this year.
What is planned for Warpath/Warpath: Other than the Landing Pad, Ruins and some
FireFight in 2017 after the KS stuff hits retail? of the accessory sets, all of the Sci-Fi
(hard to get people into it without Battlezone kits are out of stock at the
information about the games future) webstore and are starting to get hard to get
a hold of in retail. Is there an ETA on a
We've got the rulebooks and Operation restock of the Sci-Fi Battlezones line?
Heracles launching in April, then the Starter
Armies for Veer-Myn, Asterians, Enforcers We're hoping to restock these lines in the
and Forge Fathers coming in May. From next couple of months!
there, we'll be expanding upon each of the
forces with extra units before the Plague and
was that promise? His fathers face fell There was a sharp gasp and the vision fell
somewhat and he smiled sadly at him. away, the room was once again as it should
be. Shadows returned to their normal
Kingdoms of Men and Pirates clash over the shipwreck in the Star Struck City by Austin Peasley
hand the thief twisted a few times, grunting shoulders and stepped forward, drawing his
with effort and concentration. Suddenly sword.
there came a loud click followed by a sharp
screeching noise as the lock popped open Out of our way Hellspawn! Or Ill cut our
and the door swung wide. Morticus gave a way through! Morticus growled. The figure
short bark of triumph and charged into the refused to move aside, instead it stepped
room where he helped the struggling Rigo to closer and a shaft of moonlight from one of
his feet. Jephraim stepped unsteadily into the high windows penetrated the gloom to
the cell behind them. Grabbing Rigos other land on the creatures face. Morticuss eyes
arm, both he and the Captain supported narrowed and his grip tightened on the hilt
Rigo from either side and began to move of his sword as the demon spoke. For the
into the hall. second time that night Morticus heard a
familiar voice calling forth a familiar
As they came into the shadowed hall they greeting.
were stopped by the appearance of a dark
figure barring their way. Morticus shifted Hello, my son.
Rigos weight onto Jephraims unsteady
The
had entered the woods at one time or
another, never to be seen or heard from
again.
Wild But, the pay was good. Too good. The plan
even made sense. A small mercenary band,
no more than 20 men, could use the forest
Erik was worried. They were deep. Too But, the danger was great. The forest. Erik
deep in the wood. He was no fool. One cursed himself again. He had let the promise
does not spend their entire lifetime in the of riches get the better of
shadow of the Forest of Galahir without him. Again. Why? He knew the stories. He
hearing the tales. Ogres. Orcs. Giants. knew that it was a fools errand. The pay. It
Knights. It made no difference. Whole armies was just so good. Maybe, too good.
Im not gonna say this againyou follow my Get it done, or stop acting like orcs, and
ordersor I drop you where you stand lets get movingI aint growing any
Brandt said, threatening the entire group. younger Paps declared in frustration. He
was the oldest veteran in the entire
Stone stood up from his crouched position in mercenary company, and was ready to be
the bushes, and glared at the veteran done with this last little war.
sergeant. Brandt moved over to glare up at
the huge man in reply. The two warriors Bossyou know I got your backbut this is
challenged each other in angered silence. different Stone said, his expression
softening a little.
Thats fineyou two kill each otherbut
when youre done, we will still be right Erikyou were born in Letharac, werent
herein this cursed forest. Franko mocked. you? Brandt inquired.
Youre next Brandt replied over his Thats what I been trying to tell youI know
shoulder, but did not turn away from Stone. the stories of this placewere too deep
Erik replied as he looked nervously all
Just as Paps finished speaking, the shafts of NO! Im serious! They know were here!
sunlight that had managed to find their way Erik whispered as his fear started to
through the lush green canopy started to overcome him.
fade. One by one, they slowly disappeared,
until the mercenaries were left standing in a Get it together, or I will Brandt started.
shadowed glade. The wind had stopped
playing with the tops of the trees, and Or what? HUH? You gonna end me? You
everything seemed to stand still. The silence gonna kill me? If we dont leave, and I mean
was almost oppressive. right now, we all gonna be dead! Erik
panicked.
Nowthis is something you dont see
every day Marko muttered.
What are you so afraid of? Stone inquired One of the other men cried out, and started
in his deep voice. hacking at a branch that seemed to reach
out for his face. The mercenaries, veterans
I seen me an elf in my timeI wasnt that of dozens of battles, started to
impressed Paps boasted. panic. Several of them started to hack at the
trees and bushes that surrounded
Do tell? You ever seen a Wild them. One of the men fired a crossbow bolt
One? Huh? They aint like other elves, I tell into a pile of leaves.
you Erik countered.
What in the name of the gods are you
I aint afraid of no elf. Stone stated. doing? Halt! Stop hitting the damn trees!
Brandt raged.
Thats what Im trying to tell youthe Wild
Ones aint like other elvestheyre not It took some time for the frightened
right! Erik countered. mercenaries to stop lashing out at the
forest. After a short time, the men started to
You ever seen one? Paps asked. lower their weapons. They all looked at
their leader, embarrassed at their actions.
Wellnono one hasthats the point!
Erik fumbled. Well, well, welllook at youoh, so tough
you sure showed the tress whos bossand
you, Colejust what were you shooting
The men just stood there. Most of them had Dont start. Brandt barked.
lowered their gaze to the forest floor, too
ashamed to meet their sergeants gaze. For We need to stop. Catch our breath. Figure
such a bunch of hardened men, they had all out where we are. Stone countered.
acted like frightened children.
Brandt was about to respond, but
Rightwell, if you lot of killers all are done relented. They had been walking for quite
murdering the trees, lets get our kit some time, and he had no idea where they
together, and move on. Brandt chided. were. They could be walking back the way
they had come, for all he knew. It was as if
Wheres Erik Stone asked. the forest was confusing him on purpose.
The mercenaries, confused, started to look Alrightlets take a break. Everyone, get
around. Erik was nowhere to be seen. In something to drink, and break out some of
fact, three of the men were gone. the rations. Brandt ordered, hoping that the
pause would fortify the men.
They were yellerand they ranjust like a
filthy goblingood riddancemore riches for Wheres Stern? One of the men asked.
us. Lets get it together, and move out. We
have a manor to loot. Brandt concluded.
You shut your trap, you stupid Brandt Fine! Go you sons of orcs! That just leaves
began. more treasure for us! Brandt roared.
NO! You shut it Brandt! I aint gonna die so The pair turned their backs on Brandt, and
that you can get some loot! Another man started to make their way back into the
protested. woods. Taking this as a sign, more of the
men started to do the same. Despite all of
Ill crack your Brandt began. Brandts threats and insults, the warband
was broken. When it was all said and done,
What? Huh? What you gonna do, only a handful of the original 20 mercenaries
Brandt? You gonna kill me? This accursed remained.
wood is gonna do that anyway! You got
nothing to threaten me with, Brandt! Im Now what, Brandt? Stone asked.
out of here! Come on Del! One of the men
Golems
Pencil
Toothpick
And endless imagination!
By PeterTek Thornisson
It was not the typical transitory bright lance the battlefield as soon as they could.
he was accustomed to. Instead, it was a
constant, gleaming stream of burning light. A After this act of destruction, the cannon
series of discharges could be seen along the powered itself down, moving back to the
path of the beam. Between them, initial position and beginning a cooling
microsecond bursts of incinerated matter process. Even this part drew Blangors
caught in the path were adding beauty to attention: whirring fans inside the cannons
the phenomenon. Where the lance hit the barrel were throwing masses of hot air
target, the ground was melting, creeping outside. The red-hot tip of the barrel, at the
Veer-myn were turning into ash, and even painful edge of near-melting, was ejecting
the mighty tunnellers were reduced to clouds of sparks, dancing in the ever-present
smoldering wracks cut in two, still red-hot at cold wind of Exham IV and inexorably
the cleavage sites. The cannon rotated itself disappearing in the night sky.
on its turntable and moved its mighty beam
over the most of the attacking Veer-myn The lonely rat stood motionlessly for a long
force. The rest of the invading pack quickly time, until cannons barrel lost its red-hot
scurried away, looking for cover and leaving color and nothing else came from it. Only
Ceiling lights were illuminating only the when ray guns beam hit the mark they all
central part of the corridor, leaving the sides created precalculated patterns, visible to his
wrapped in comfy darkness. A singular eyes long after the shot. It was a truly
figure was sneaking in the shadows, magnificent show.
precisely avoiding the patches of light. Quick,
restless steps were leading interloper deeper Reluctantly, the unseen observer reminded
into the corridor. At some point his sharp himself about his own role in this play. He
senses detected a subtle twinkling of the looked away from the spectacle and merged
light in the distance. He knew what this with the shadows again. Unseen, he reached
meant the battle had already started. His the panel on the wall and opened it gently,
whiskers moved in excitement at the almost reverently. Taking out of his pocket
thought of the upcoming show and he some tools set, he began to tinker with the
picked up his pace. electronics inside.
Materials:
By Sren Emil Rosenhj Bay
Floorboard insulation foam
Glue: Plastic, super and woodglue.
Shipping containers are some awesome
Plastic sprue
terrain pieces and can be used for a number
Hobby knife
of games. I first decided to make some
shipping container for Deadzone, to have Ruler
some cheap line of sight blockers.
Step 1:
Deadzone is played in a 3'' cube system, so I
build most of my terrain to fit that. Cut out 4
Step 2:
Use the remaining pieces of sprue to make a
box. I use a dap of superglue to build box
shape. Then drowned it in plastic glue, as it'll
make the plastic melt together.
Step 3:
The insulation foam is a great material. It's
cheap, easy to cut an looks like corrugated
metal plates. You'll get 12 square meters for
15 EUR. Cut out four 3''x6'' pieces and two
3''x3'' pieces. Makes sure the pieces fit right
into a frame. Here you'll have to work fairly
quick. Add superglue to the frame and insert
the foam. The glue will partly melt the foam,
so try to be quick.
Step 5:
With you hobby knife make some angled
cuts in the foam on the end, to make it look
like doors in the container.
Step 6:
Add further details. I've gone with a lock in
each end made from round sprue and some
reinforcement on the side made from plastic
strip.
Step 8:
Paint up the rest. I've done a simply rust
effect with two different browns and a steel
color.
All done:
This thing will fit into a lot of different
games. There's some cheap MDF shipping
containers out there, TTCombat will sell you
three for less than 10. But I like building
stuff myself, like that it fits perfectly into the
Deadzone cube system and that it has cost
nothing but time.
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Come see Mantics official continues with the second of
answers to your pressing our three installments...
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A lone Veer-myn scout
The order of appreciates the beauty in the
Maurice, Episode 9 battlefield as he completes his
Jephraim is forced to make a mission...
choice: who does he trust with
his life?... And much more!