[Abington MA] Warhammer 40k DOUBLES Event - 1/25/14

[Sir_Prometheus]

You don't think one table using the expansion rules for their fortifications and one person using the standard rules doesn't pose a problem?

I have no idea what you are talking about.  Why would one table use the new rules and the other wouldn't?  No, everyone would use the new rules.

[andalucien]

I agree that the new fortification rules are way better, but due to the extremely lame way GW introduced these rules (which any other company would have issued as free errata), I can see the case for not adopting them for a tournament.  Especially a casual one.  Half the people won't have purchased or read Stronghold Assault so they'll show up and the new rules will be "news" to them.

[Chase]

I agree that the new fortification rules are way better, but due to the extremely lame way GW introduced these rules (which any other company would have issued as free errata), I can see the case for not adopting them for a tournament.  Especially a casual one.  Half the people won't have purchased or read Stronghold Assault so they'll show up and the new rules will be "news" to them.

exactly.

[Chase]

Is it possible to also give them Ignores Cover? I feel like at just S10 Ap1, D-shooting doesn't do much.

It was discussed and we decided not to allow them to ignore cover for this event.  I realize this makes Str D less than desireable in most cases.

It is important to note that only RANGED Str D weapons are nerfed to Str 10 AP 1 for this event.  Yes, that means you can zerg up the Revenant and stomp as normal.

Also, should we put together a separate thread with some questions about Void Shield generators? I have 2-3 myself and it would be good to know ahead of time how it will be played.

Please do.

[Chase]

Wait, I'm confused.  Is Escalation allowed?

Yup.  Lords of War are in, so long as they are "40k approved."  Feel free to bring any FW units that meet this criteria, so long as you can build a legal 1250 list around them.

[Chase]

yes escalation is in but anything that is STR D has been nerfed to STR10 AP1 which means STR D also loses the "ignores all save" rule which is basically what makes the D the D.

Yup, but remember, only RANGED Str D weapons are nerfed.

11. Alternative Fortification rules out of Stronghold Assault will not be in play for this event.  Void Shield Generators are obviously allowed.

i'm taking that to mean you can use the new buildings out of stronghold assault but cant use the modified rules on the existing buildings

aka starting a flyer on the skyshield pad turn 1 or giving a bastion void shields and such

Yup.

as far as new buildings i know they don't yet have a model for void shield generators but it seems most people are using these with the guns taken off



meets the criteria of a small building with battlements, i bet at least one of the Battlegrounds has some in stock right.... meow!

Those will work perfectly.

[Chase]

Escalation is in.  FW with 40k Stamp Approved is in.  This mean we can use the FW Lords of War update?

www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/L/lordsofwar.pdf

Yes. 

[Chase]

Important note, it says ranged str D will be treated as str 10 so 1, I assume melee str D remains unchanged.

Yes.  A very important note.

[Grand Master Steve]

wow im torn on what army to use. I mean I can use my Thunderhawk!!      Granted that sucker will eat all my points but it needs the dust cleaned off

[andalucien]

Grrr.... this woulda been perfect chance for me to run my Zarykynel, oh well hopefully we'll do it again.

[cryptoron]

Anyone want to partner with Necrons for this?

[Grand Master Steve]

I have yet to hear from any one Ron so I may

[cryptoron]

Sounds good.  Have you decided on the Thunderhawk?

[Grand Master Steve]

lol i havent when i got a partner i was going to discuss :-p

[Chase]

Remember, you've got to shoot me an email to register.