Final Stretch
No Quarter #33 represents and showcases the final stretch on a number of projects for Privateer Press. Firstly, it is the final issue of 2010, marking the end of another great year of No Quarter material. The magazine saw a number of big changes in both design and content this year and is looking great. In addition, some guy from California took over the position of editor-in-chief.
Secondly, NQ 33 marks the symbolic end of the convention season, with coverage of all the great Privateer Press events at Gen Con. Traditionally, that’s been the case for the final No Quarter of the year, and this issue continues that tradition. Check out our coverage of the Masters and Hard Core tournaments as well as the results of the 2010 Formula P3 Grandmaster Painting Competition inside.
Lastly, Forces of HORDES: Minions hits the shelves this December, heralding an end to the yearlong release of Mk II for WARMACHINE and HORDES. Although I’ve only experienced the second half of the monumental undertaking to revamp Privateer’s two flagship products, I’m proud to have been a part of it. Twelve books in a year is no mean task, especially when you factor in all the development, playtesting, writing, and editing that must go into each one. However, looking back on the six books I was part of, I can honestly say they’re easily the best gaming sourcebooks I’ve worked on in my professional career. Of course, No Quarter Magazine was a big part of the 2010 Mk II push, featuring articles, previews, and other material to support the new rules set.
This issue has a lot more to offer than what I’ve outlined above. Inside, you’ll find the final preview of the Forces of HORDES books, which features a look at more upcoming Circle and Minion models. Power Progression teaches you how to build a whelp-tastic Trollbloods army guaranteed to keep your opponents on their toes. Gavyn Kyle takes a trip to the animal farm and roots out the dirty secrets of farrow warlord Lord Carver, and Guts & Gears gives you all the icky details on the nephilim. Finally, Josh Saulter gives you the lowdown on Khador in Strategic Academy.
This issue also features an article of great personal interest to me: the triumphant return of the Battle Report. In this riveting confrontation, Ed Bourelle and I go head-to-head with armies built from the new Blindwater Congregation and Thornfall Alliance minion pacts. It’s a vicious battle between gators and pigs, and only the tastiest—er, strongest will prevail.
In all, it’s been a great year for Privateer Press and No Quarter Magazine. As fantastic as this year was, I’m already excited about what Privateer Press has planned for next year. As always, No Quarter will continue to be a bountiful source of news, previews, and articles for all the great things coming your way from Privateer Press in 2011 and beyond.
Aeryn Rudel ‑Editor-in-Chief
Table of Contents
- Opening Salvo2
- News from the Front: Foodmachine4
- News from the Front: SporeCon5
- New Releases6
- Full Metal Challenge: Grizzly Situation 12
- Forces of HORDES Preview III 13
- The final Forces of HORDES preview gives you one last peek at upcoming Circle Orboros and Minions models
- Battle Report: Swamp Stomp 17
- The Blindwater Congregation and the Thornfall Alliance square off in this 35-point, all-Minions Battle Report
- Hardcore 2010 31
- All the riveting action and destruction from this year’s Hardcore Tournament
- Masters Tournament 2010 35
- Painting Challenge: Inked Up 39
- 2010 Formula P3 Grandmaster 40
- Full coverage of the 2010 Formula P3 Grandmaster Painting Competition
- Lock & Load GameFest 2011 58
- Guts & Gears: Nephilim 61
- An up-close look at the mysterious Legion warbeasts, including tactics and a step-by-step painting guide
- Strategic Academy: Khador 68
- Learn the secrets of the Khadoran military and build an army worthy of the Motherland!
- Power Progression: Trollbloods 78
- Take your 25-point Trollbloods army and build it into a facepounding 100-point behemoth
- The Gavyn Kyle Files: Lord Carver 86
- Gavyn Kyle roots out the truth about the notorious Farrow warlord in his latest dossier
- Bodge Bin: Grudge 92
- Player Gallery 93
- Staff Gallery 94
- Poop Deck 96
