He tells me about how he bends the rules of this dark world, ponders the reasons everyone loves the ratty Skaven, and reveals his dream Warhammer crossover. I’m a bit out of my depth, knowing little about it, but he’s amiable and enthusiastic throughout. So I sat down for a chat with lead writer Andy Hall, a man who’s spent 18 years scribbling fine detail into the Warhammer universe. The creators of fantasy strategy crossover Total War: Warhammer II were at Gamescom last week, showing off their endlessly quibbling goblins and skeleton men. Ever been alone in a box with someone who knows an unusual amount about anthropomorphic rats? I have.
