The theme of this issue is, Pulp! Wargaming in the world of pulp fiction.
OBSERVATION POST
Spoilt for choice, we take a look at a selection of the myriad of products that are new or upcoming.
THEME: GUNS, GALS AND GREEN GRIPPING HANDS
Just what is pulp and where can we leap upon this careering mine wagon of a genre? Howard Whitehouse steps into the limelight to investigate and enlighten
THE WARS OF JAMES II PART 2
The second part of Simon McDowall’s look at the wars of James II focuses upon the so-called Battle of the Dunes.
THEME: PULP ALLEY – THE CITY OF SERPENTS
A suitable scenario for tough guys and dangerous dames set within a city full of the most devious of creatures.
SHOW REPORT: PARTIZAN 2017
This year’s demo game offerings at the Partizan wargames show were exceptional! But don’t take our word for it…
THEME: WHY I LOVE PULP
Purveyor and owner of Pulp Miniatures Bob Murch shares his personal reasons for loving the wacky world of pulp in all its enduring glory.
RULES SHOWCASE: DRACULA’S AMERICA – SHADOWS OF THE OLD WEST
We take a mosey down the main street of a Wild West town in this new rulebook, which delivers both standard and Weird versions of the genre.
THEME: MAD MAXIMILLIAN
In a society where things took a dramatic turn for the worst, 1930s era vehicles are armed, armoured and taken onto the roads by warriors desperate to survive.
WHY I LOVE: DONNYBROOK
A fan outlines the best parts of these skirmish level rules, complete with applications that perhaps cross over into the pure pulp genre.
THEME: LIFTWOOD
Robert Giglio provides some wargaming ideas for using your 19th Century troops on the Mars created by the Space:1889 roleplaying game.
EVENTING FOR GAMERS
Dom Sore discusses the finer points of running two events at his local club.
THEME: PAINTING PULP
Dave Taylor provides some painting advice for those looking to give their miniatures a pulp-tastic polish.
FOR THE WANT OF A NAIL
Just how can we deal with the issue of logistics in our gaming. What are the potential effects on our tabletop armies?
THEME: MONKEYS, MINI COOPERS, MRS LANGLEY AND FRIENDS
Just what happened during one of our latest WI gaming days? Photos and extracts from the full story.
DESIGNER’S NOTES: CAMPAIGN – NEW GUINEA
Mark Barber, author of this Bolt Action supplement, explains its contents and how he managed to re-create this chapter from the Pacific War.
SQUALID? I CAN DO SQUALID
Nick Buxey discusses his efforts to re-produce the more, er, down market buildings of a certain period.
BRINGING WARGAMING TO THE CLASSROOM
The HMGS makes sterling efforts to promote our hobby across the USA. Their latest efforts involve young people within the school system.
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