Got FAQs for new book?
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Naturally the best guess won't represent everyone's opinion, otherwise there'd be no need for a FAQ!
I am going to send these to Mat Ward, so I hope he knows the Wood Elf book ...
I am going to send these to Mat Ward, so I hope he knows the Wood Elf book ...
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Well I always thought compiling a list of questions together as a community was meant to limit the amount letters being sent to GW meaning that one letter is more likely to get answered. If you write the questions in a neutral way less people are likely to write their own letter as they won't feel like your question doesn't reflect their opinion.
Right now the way your questions are written I'd say about 50% of players will want to write their own letter to Mat Ward. Which is a lot of mail to answer.
Right now the way your questions are written I'd say about 50% of players will want to write their own letter to Mat Ward. Which is a lot of mail to answer.
Its been too long since we burned a heretic, witch hunt anyone !??
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
That's a good point.
However, I tried that approach before and got nothing. I know that the Studio folks are incredibly busy at the moment. So anything I can do to expedite us getting an FAQ seems like it might have a better chance of succeeding.
In the interest of harmony, I'll remove the assumed answers seeing you feel strongly about it.
However, I tried that approach before and got nothing. I know that the Studio folks are incredibly busy at the moment. So anything I can do to expedite us getting an FAQ seems like it might have a better chance of succeeding.
In the interest of harmony, I'll remove the assumed answers seeing you feel strongly about it.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
I feel guilty now, I know you work hard for our community and I do appreciate it as I'm sure everyone dose. I was just trying to see things from a perspective that will please everyone, there are others who may feel as I do (looks around for support ) perhaps...
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
I agree that it helps get a properly thought out answer if the question is phrased correctly, and that the phrasing can also lead to a certain answer. The question ideally needs to make the reader see where the uncertainty is coming from.frogboy wrote:I feel guilty now, I know you work hard for our community and I do appreciate it as I'm sure everyone dose. I was just trying to see things from a perspective that will please everyone, there are others who may feel as I do (looks around for support ) perhaps...
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At the same time, you don't want a question to include 3 pages of argument and counter argument.
On a seperate note, I'm not sure why the waystalker question is in there, as the rules cover that perfectly clearly.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Coyle: I think the rules cover everything clearly except the Sisters of Twilight, but this isn't the thread for that debate :-)
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Sorry if someone has already asked this question, but I found something interesting in the new AB last night.
The unit size for Great Eagles is listed at 1+. However, the unit size for a treeman is simply 1.
Does this difference mean that we can take any number of Great Eagles, just as long as they are in the same unit?
The unit size for Great Eagles is listed at 1+. However, the unit size for a treeman is simply 1.
Does this difference mean that we can take any number of Great Eagles, just as long as they are in the same unit?
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Yes, but if you take more than 2, you'd be better off with warhawk riders.Strongbow wrote:Sorry if someone has already asked this question, but I found something interesting in the new AB last night.
The unit size for Great Eagles is listed at 1+. However, the unit size for a treeman is simply 1.
Does this difference mean that we can take any number of Great Eagles, just as long as they are in the same unit?
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Just an add-on here that's relevant. GW just rev'd every single FAQ for 40k. I would anticipate WHFB gets the same after 9th (rumoured for July), and nothing until then.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Agreed. So, effectively, this enhances them as war machine hunters?
Coyle_Ravane wrote:Yes, but if you take more than 2, you'd be better off with warhawk riders.Strongbow wrote:Sorry if someone has already asked this question, but I found something interesting in the new AB last night.
The unit size for Great Eagles is listed at 1+. However, the unit size for a treeman is simply 1.
Does this difference mean that we can take any number of Great Eagles, just as long as they are in the same unit?
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Warhawks are basically better for everything except redirection. One warhawk is better than one eagle, and cheaper too. The advantage of eagles is that you can take units of one, but the downside is you can only take 2 units.Strongbow wrote:Agreed. So, effectively, this enhances them as war machine hunters?
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Guys, please keep this thread for FAQ-related discussion.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
I sent a single question to the GW FAQ email address last week. There has been no reply as yet, not even an automated one, so I don't hold out much hope for that address.
In a couple more weeks I'll try mailing Mat Ward directly.
In a couple more weeks I'll try mailing Mat Ward directly.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Sorry if someone has already asked about it. Also, I'm writing from memory, so if I have it wrong, please forgive.
Under the Asrai Spear entry, it states, Fights in Extra Rank. Is that a special rule on top of the extra rank of spears? So...
In open ground, four ranks: first rank, supporting rank, spears, fights in extra rank.
In forests, five ranks: first rank, supporting rank, spears, fights in extra rank, forest stalker.
Is that correct, or am I just seeing things?
Under the Asrai Spear entry, it states, Fights in Extra Rank. Is that a special rule on top of the extra rank of spears? So...
In open ground, four ranks: first rank, supporting rank, spears, fights in extra rank.
In forests, five ranks: first rank, supporting rank, spears, fights in extra rank, forest stalker.
Is that correct, or am I just seeing things?
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
no it's a spear.. that has the same rule as other spears but with armor piercing... Fights in extra ranks is what a spear does. so enemy charge you have first rank, second rank supporting attacks then third rank for having spears... if hoarded out you just add one...if you charge you only have first rank and second rank supporting attacks... add plus one if in hoard.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
It says so, because our spears have their own weapon entry. Compare it to what it says in the rulebook. Also it is not stated that asrai spears are spears, sounds dumb, but it should say "counts as spears" if your interpretation should be correct.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Why? Spear just has the rule "Fight in Extra Ranks" that is all a spear gives, the Asrai Spear gives "Armor Piercing and Fight in Extra Ranks." There is no 'spear' rule, there is just the Fight in Extra Ranks rule which is clearly explained in the BRB.Lassoto wrote:It says so, because our spears have their own weapon entry. Compare it to what it says in the rulebook. Also it is not stated that asrai spears are spears, sounds dumb, but it should say "counts as spears" if your interpretation should be correct.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
I was referring to page 91 in the BRB, where it explains what spears do, spears have a lot of rules, They have a range(combat), a strength(as user) and the special rule "fight in extra ranks" and also the addendum that the extra rank doesn't work if they charge.Domine Nox wrote:Why? Spear just has the rule "Fight in Extra Ranks" that is all a spear gives, the Asrai Spear gives "Armor Piercing and Fight in Extra Ranks." There is no 'spear' rule, there is just the Fight in Extra Ranks rule which is clearly explained in the BRB.Lassoto wrote:It says so, because our spears have their own weapon entry. Compare it to what it says in the rulebook. Also it is not stated that asrai spears are spears, sounds dumb, but it should say "counts as spears" if your interpretation should be correct.
Our Asrai Spears have the same range, also strength as user, and then the two additional rules, and also the addendum that the extra rank doesn't work if they charge. If they had meant for asrai spears to count as spears they would have excluded strength as user and the range of the weapon. Our Asrai spears are (like Blackbriar Javelins) a weapon that doesn't necessarily share rules with the generic weapon.
Some magic weapons have a single word in the beginning to make it the chosen type, it would say:
This is why you don't get the "fight in extra ranks" twice.Gungnir
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Which is superfluous, because the rule "Fight in Extra Ranks" already says they don't get the extra ranks if they charge. Pg 69, check it. And you can't have the same special rule twice. They either have the rule, or don't.Lassoto wrote:and the special rule "fight in extra ranks" and also the addendum that the extra rank doesn't work if they charge.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Remember that if they'd made it use the brb spear profile with armour piercing added, cavalry would lose the armour piercing in any turn in which they did not charge as the brb spear (mounted) profile says the spear is only used on the turn the model charges. The asrai spear says they only get the strength bonus on the turn they charge, so they can still be used for armour piercing the rest of the time.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
For those of you interested in the Sisters of Twilight ruling, the Swedes (yet again) have come up with what I think is the best answer in their FAQ.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aixyhv6e1ke63 ... 0.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/aixyhv6e1ke63 ... 0.pdf?dl=0
Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Huh, interesting they've gone with an interpretation that wasn't really the consensus: T4 and W3 each on Gwindalor. That's how I interpreted it the first time I saw them, but have since been convinced by other arguments.
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Don't think so mate...
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Re: Got FAQs for new book?
Im annoyed at the fact that a lord or a hero on a horse does not get forest stalker. Everybody else has the skill. I would like for it to be changed in a faq. If anybody has found Im wrong please enlighten me.