>>96335202
even if the setting at large has a higher tone, various corners can be somewhat different, exemplary of a mudcore direction is the redesign of the cities of sigmar, where the fluff, art and models quite revel in showing them as the battered, ugly, tired and bruised underdog common man, rather than a more professional and clean fighting force

mudcore is not always misery porn or a derogatory term though, even in the cos case it's not just pity for pity's sake, the common man narrative serves to establish the niche of the faction and to make the battle of these dudes not just one of practical logistics and martial strength, but also one of faith when facing what appear to be impossible odds