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.
