Spearhead June 2019

Last Saturday, 8th June, I was fortunate enough to attend the first Mantic-run tournament for their tabletop skirmish game, Kings of War: Vanguard. I say 'fortunate' not only because it was a brilliant event - four great games against four great opponents - but because demand for tickets was very high, what with them selling out in a matter of hours! The first two games were at 150pts, the second...

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In Our Nature - Wordsmith Winner for Cry Havoc 2019

“No!” She awoke with a start, eyes burning. The dream echoed along her consciousness, its final imagery seared to the forefront of her mind. Her senses, painfully alert, threatened to carry her away on a tidal wave of input: the cool air on her skin, the ancient songs of the forest, the familiar sight of her home. Driving against this torrent, the dream continued to ripple across her perception,...

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Cry Havoc 2019: The Winter Vanguard

Last Friday my brother and I made the long journey south to take part in Weight of Fire's first Vanguard event, Cry Havoc: The Winter Vanguard. It took place on Saturday 12th Jan at The Forge in Manchester, a great venue with oodles of space for the 28 players in attendance. It was the first Vanguard 'tournament' to be run in the UK (and the world?), and was without doubt a huge success, as...

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