WHFB (AM)

WHFB (AM) refers to Warhammer Fantasy Battles (Age of Magic), a fan-created ruleset for the Warhammer Fantasy Battles tabletop wargame. It's an unofficial modification and extension of the 8th Edition rules, aiming to reintroduce elements and mechanics from earlier editions, particularly those related to magic, while maintaining the core gameplay of 8th Edition.

Age of Magic (AM) is not an officially sanctioned product from Games Workshop, the creators of Warhammer Fantasy Battles. It is a community-driven project, designed to provide an alternative gameplay experience for players who prefer a more potent and impactful magic system within the Warhammer Fantasy Battles framework.

Key design goals typically associated with WHFB (AM) include:

• Enhanced Magic System: Reintroducing a wider range of spells and making magic a more influential aspect of the game. This often involves modifying casting mechanics, spell effects, and the roles of wizards in armies.
• Unit and Army Rebalancing: Adjusting the point costs, stats, and special rules of units and armies to create a more balanced and diverse gameplay experience.
• Inclusion of Removed Units and Characters: Reintroducing units and characters that were removed or altered in later editions of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, allowing players to recreate armies from earlier periods of the game's history.
• Clarification and Expansion of Rules: Addressing ambiguities and filling gaps in the original 8th Edition ruleset, often through the addition of new rules and scenarios.

WHFB (AM) rulesets are typically available for free download from community websites and forums dedicated to Warhammer Fantasy Battles. The rules are constantly evolving based on playtesting and feedback from the player community.