Games Workshop
The Battle of Pelennor Fields
When John approached me about this review I was not entirely certain what was required, but here goes, anything for a mate.
The first real outstanding detail comes almost straightaway. The background information on the people of the south gives some interesting insight into how the warriors will operate. This is essential and obviously well written bearing in mind the scarcity of this information in the Tolkien books. This will I feel assist everyone with their games both experienced or beginners.
I was also pleased to see a number of scenarios played on a gaming area 4 feet square. This may seem a trifle irrelevant to those veterans with ready gaming tables, but for those of us with limited gaming space, sometimes 6 x 4 is too large and takes up lots of space.
The Mumak represents the main challenge for anyone fielding the forces of good. It will take a great deal of stopping, and the secret appears to be not to let it get moving. Once on the charge the Mumak will reek havoc, and will be extremely difficult to stop. Priority will become a key factor in any battles involving this creature.
As usual with these rule sets the pictures are
excellent, and provide detailed painting instructions to help you build up your
army. Also included is a step by step painting guide for the Mumak and it's
howdah.
All in all this looks a good supplement to the Lord of the Rings series, and will provide for those wanting to recreate the battles from the books and films, as well as those wanting to use more imagination. It has certainly given my 11 year old something to think about as an alternative to Warhammer 40k.
A bargain at £10.
Graham Naylor
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