Discover the exciting changes happening with White Dwarf magazine as it introduces The Bunker, the world’s largest Warhammer club. Learn how to join this global gaming community and explore the diverse activities, scenarios, and hobby features it offers. Get ready to earn points, climb ranks, and connect with Warhammer enthusiasts worldwide.
White Dwarf magazine has been an integral part of the Warhammer universe since its inception. With the highly anticipated Issue 490, the team unveils their latest creation and one of the most significant transformations in the magazine’s history: The Bunker. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of this groundbreaking concept, highlighting its status as the world’s biggest Warhammer club.
The concept for The Bunker emerged from contemplating what it would be like if White Dwarf ran a Warhammer club. Recognizing the vast reach of our audience, GW realized it had the potential to become the largest and best Warhammer club globally. Thanks to White Dwarf’s close collaboration with the Warhammer Studio, GW can generate official Warhammer content for The Bunker, making it an unparalleled gaming experience.
The Bunker, is a meta-club connecting a network of individual satellite clubs worldwide through the pages of White Dwarf magazine. Whether you belong to a local Warhammer store, a friendly gaming venue, a Warhammer Alliance, or an independent gaming club, you can participate in a range of activities published monthly in Access Granted, the Bunker’s newsletter within White Dwarf. By offering an activity pack for all participants, GW aims to relieve the pressure on organizers to create their own leagues and campaigns while fostering interactions within the wider Warhammer community.
How to Get Involved
Every month, GW will present activities centered around Warhammer 40,000 or Warhammer Age of Sigmar. To coincide with the release of the new edition of Warhammer 40,000, this month marks the launch of a Combat Patrol League. Participate and score points by playing games, winning matches, fielding a painted Combat Patrol, and challenging multiple opponents. The league is not solely based on the number of wins, ensuring a fair and inclusive experience. Titles will be awarded to individuals who excelled in various categories such as most wins, most matches played, best painted collection, and the most defeated Warlords. Additionally, GW’s Studio satellite club will also engage in the Combat Patrol league, allowing you to compare your results with ours.
The Bunker will not be limited to a league format. GW aims to take readers and gaming venues on an extensive Warhammer journey, offering different formats like narrative campaigns in the future. There’s always something exciting to look forward to!
Each installment of The Bunker includes scenarios for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, which you can enjoy with your club or friends. This month, you can explore Shield and Blade and The Gates of Azyr scenarios, ensuring endless hours of thrilling gameplay.
Gaming Isn’t the Only Focus
The Bunker goes beyond gaming and incorporates a monthly club newsletter feel. With each issue, you can expect a wide range of additional content beyond gameplay. The Bunker will feature a tactics article every month, and in White Dwarf Issue 490, Stephen Box will guide you through the new edition of Warhammer 40,000. Additionally, every issue will present a game state puzzle for you to solve, with our recommended solutions included.
Naturally, the hobby section remains an essential part of The Bunker. It showcases various painting styles and techniques, with an emphasis on speed painting armies rather than individual models. In this month’s edition, Lewis from the studio demonstrates how to paint Leviathan Termagants in just 20 minutes per model.
To foster a sense of a worldwide interconnected club, GW has introduced Satellite Uplink. This interactive section offers a glimpse into what the studio is painting and playing in the Studio satellite club, along with highlights from Warhammer enthusiasts worldwide. It’s a celebration of the entire Warhammer community!
Earn Points for Activities and Climb the Ranks
The Bunker introduces a scoring system that allows you to level up your Bunker rank by participating in various challenges. The first event is a painting challenge revolving around six different topics. In July, you can witness the Studio’s Rank and File units and submit your own creations. If your Rank and File units are chosen, they may be featured in the next Rank and File hobby challenge in six months!
Additionally, you can earn points and increase your rank by playing Bunker scenarios, participating in club events, and painting units for club activities. Each issue of White Dwarf comes with a challenge tracker card to help you keep track of your progress. Share your rank and score online with friends and fellow Bunker members in your local satellite club.
Conclusion:
White Dwarf’s introduction of The Bunker opens a new avenue for Warhammer enthusiasts worldwide to connect, share, and play together. Join this global gaming club and embrace a multitude of activities, scenarios, and hobby features. Earn points, climb the ranks, and become part of a vibrant community. We’re excited to witness the engagement and enthusiasm surrounding The Bunker. Keep an eye out for White Dwarf Issue 490, available for pre-order soon.
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