The Trench Crusade wargame project, a collaboration between horror artist Mike Franchina, sculptor James Sheriff, and ex-Games Workshop designer Tuomas Pirinen, has released its first set of playtest rules. The game is set in a universe where a portal to hell has opened in the Holy Lands, resulting in an ongoing war between the armies of hell and Christendom. The playtest rules are available for free download on the Trench Crusade website, although they are still a work in progress. The game features a grim and gritty setting with a combination of arcane artifacts and industrial technology. The game has been described as a mix of Warhammer 40k, the crusades, World War One, and a black metal album cover. The game’s illustrations by Mike Franchina are described as “absolutely metal” and are well-suited for a tabletop setting. Independent sculptor James Sheriff has already designed several Trench Crusade models, which are shipping to Kickstarter backers. The game is expected to include explanatory diagrams, gameplay examples, campaign and exploration rules, supernatural powers, warband lists, and scenarios. The game has generated significant interest due to its unique setting and the involvement of experienced professionals in the gaming industry.
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Top ex-GW designer releases rules for brutal new wargame
