Issue 30 Volume 2 / Summer 2025
We’re delighted to bring you Volume 2, Issue 30 of Irregular Magazine, our Summer 2025 edition – a packed issue brimming with hobby inspiration, historical insights, and some darker tales from the past and present of warfare.
Kicking off with a look at the enduring appeal of Battletech, we explore the rich lore and strategic depth that has made it a favourite for decades. We move from towering Mechs to the waves of the Baltic and Vistula with a review of the new Twilight: 2000 Hostile Waters expansion, opening up opportunities for campaigns along rivers and coasts.
For the fantasy skirmisher, we delve into the character-driven world of Five Leagues from the Borderlands, a versatile solo campaign system that has been gathering fans for its procedural adventures and gritty tone. We also take a thoughtful look at the advantages of gaming in 15mm scale – a reminder that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to fielding vast armies.
History buffs will enjoy our feature on the Second Battle of Sirte and its desperate fight to keep Malta supplied during WWII, plus an exploration of the hidden reach of the Krypteia, Sparta’s shadowy instrument of control and brutal rite of passage. We go further back to the inspiring story of the Trưng Sisters, heroines of ancient Vietnam, and forward again to modernity with an examination of the vulnerabilities in our global systems in The Fragile Web.
On the more unusual side, we step into the haunting stories of the “Red Demons” of Vietnam, explore lingering mysteries like Billy the Kid’s death, and look at how supernatural legends continue to colour wargaming scenarios. You’ll also find thoughtful reviews of One-Hour Ancient Skirmish Rules, a fresh take on fighting in the Bronze Age through the High Medieval era, and of course, hobby news including the launch of Wargames Atlantic’s 10mm Dwarven Host.
As always, we round up the latest gaming news, from museum initiatives and live events to new releases across the tabletop scene, plus plenty of material to inspire new projects and discussions as the year heads towards its close.
Download the issue today and enjoy another wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and thoroughly irregular read!
