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WARPATH ARTICLES

These articles were written by Rodney Desjarlais and are mostly exclusive to this website.

INTRODUCTION TO ORCS AND GOBLINS
(Sixth Edition) If you are currently considering starting an Orc and Goblin army but would like to learn more about it, this article is for you. (Read)

UNLEASHING THE SQUIG HERD
(Sixth Edition) Squig Herds are incredibly fun to paint.  But how do you use this strange, dangerous unit effectively on the battlefield? This article explores strategies for using your Squig Herd to cause maximum damage and/or annoyance to the enemy. (Read) 

LIMITING PANIC
(Sixth Edition) Panic is the worst enemy of an Orc and Goblin player.  This article gives tips on how to keep Panic Tests to a minimum. (Read) 

ORC AND GOBLIN INFANTRY BLOCK FORMATIONS
(Sixth Edition) In my Orc and Goblin hordes I almost always make a strong point composed mostly of infantry units led by my General.  I call this group of units my "Infantry Block".  In this article I reveal my common formation strategies for this all important group of units. (Read) 

THIS MONTH IN WHITE DWARF (#296)
In this monthly article I take a look at the current North American issue of Games Workshop's White Dwarf and give you the details on what Warhammer-related material is offered as well as my impressions of it. (Read) 

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FAN ARTICLES

These articles were written and submitted to this website by fans.  You may see some of these articles on other websites as well.  All fan articles that are on this website are used with the permission of the author(s).

WAAAGH BISHNAK!!!
Written by Andrew Bishop
(Sixth Edition) In this article Andrew Bishop shows us his absolutely amazing army and some of its background.  If this army doesn't inspire you to get some work done on your own army I don't know what will!  (Read) 

HOW I MADE MY WARGAMES TABLE
Written by Mr. Horrible
Mr. Horrible demonstrates how he made himself a wargames table for less than $20 US. (Read) 

A SMALLER WAAAGH!: HOW I PICKED MY ORC AND GOBLIN BORDER PATROL FORCE
Written by Lard Tub
(Sixth Edition) In this article Lard Tub gives shares with us how he put together his 500 point Orc and Goblin Border Patrol force.  (Read) 

START AN ORC ARMY FOR LESS (PDF)
Written by Ian Roberts
(Sixth Edition) This article, available in Adobe PDF format, demonstrates how you can start a 1,000 point Orc army with only four plastic regiment boxes. (Read) 

CONVERTING ORCS INTO SAVAGE ORCS AND BLACK ORCS (PDF)
Written by Ian Roberts
(Sixth Edition) This article, available in Adobe PDF format, shows how you can convert Orc Boyz from the regiment box into either Savage Orcs or Black Orcs.  (Read) 

WARBOSS GNARKBAG'S TACTICA ORCTICA
Written by Warboss Gnarkbag
(Sixth Edition) Behold Warboss Gnarkbag's oft-imitated, never-duplicated Tactica Orctica.  It provides a great overview of Orcs and Goblins. (Read) 

BROG IRONFANG'S CHARIOT CONVERSION
Written by Brog Ironfang
(Sixth Edition) Brog Ironfang gives us the play by play on how he built his custom chariot conversion.  (Read) 

CONVERTING 4th/5th EDITION GOBLINS TO 6th EDITION (PDF)
Written by Ian Roberts
(Sixth Edition) This article, available in Adobe PDF format, shows you how you can convert those 4th or 5th edition Goblin miniatures to fit in with the 6th edition ones.  (Read) 

CONVERTING GOBLINS TO HAVE HAND WEAPONS (PDF)
Written by Ian Roberts
(Sixth Edition) As everybody whose wanted to make a unit of Goblins with hand weapons, shields and light armour already knows, the Goblin box set does not include hand weapons for anybody but the champion.  This guide shows you how you can convert your entire Goblin unit to have hand weapons without needing anything but a hand clipper and a file!  This article is available in Adobe PDF format. (Read) 

GOOFYCABAL'S SPECIAL CHARACTER CREATOR
Written by Goofycabal
(Sixth Edition) Don't like the current Special Characters? Ever wanted to personalize your own General? Want to add a new level of tactics to your games? Give this set of trial rules a look! (Read) 

ORCS AND GOBLINS OVERVIEW
Written by Lard Tub
(Sixth Edition) In this article Lard Tub gives an overview of most aspects of the Orc and Goblin army, tips from his game experience and his insights and opinions. (Read) 

HOW I BASE MINIATURES
Written by Mr. Horrible
Mr. Horrible shares his methods for basing miniatures. This is meant as a guide for people who are looking for techniques to base their minis aside from just flock. (Read) 

FAN FICTION

BATTLE REPORTS

D= Battle report has diagrams
P=Battle report has images
Name Author Armies Scenario Points Extras
Battle Report 1 Rodney Desjarlais Orcs and Goblins vs Empire Pitched Battle 2,500 D

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