Showing posts with label Upgrade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upgrade. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fates - Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]

Here is the next set of Fate Updates! The Watcher in the Shadows has been updated similar to the other Fortunes and Fates that place a new terrain piece (Seat of Ancient Power and Dark Shrine). Also, it has been increased to provide a bonus to the Evil Factions that are within its range, as well. Ignore Pain is a completely new Fate - It provides a one-turn boost to a monster's Resilience Value - thus ensuring that the monster will likely survive any fight that it is outnumbered in. Combining this with a monster that has any variation of the Hard to Kill rule makes it a very useful fate. Everyone enjoy! I'd love to hear any feedback or comments you may have.







LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
  1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
  2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
  3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
  4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
  5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
  6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
  7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
  8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
  9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
  1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
  2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
  3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
  4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
  5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
  6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
  7. TBD [Part 16/24]
LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
  1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
  2. TBD [Part 22/24]


Tuesday, August 23, 2016

WFMC Mobile - Art for Dwarves' Companies and Formations of Various Supported Types [Part 4/11]

Next up is a couple of the Dwarf Formations, showing one or more of each type of formation that is supported in the current Dwarf Holds list.



The Dwarves are the list that has had the most updates to it (mostly due to the fact that they have a lot of profiles from the Hobbit that have been created).

Let's start at the top left and work around again ... In the top-left (within the water) is Thorin Oakenshield the Epic Hero, using his Barrel Rider Upgrade and Special Rule. Down from him is the formation of Thorin's Company - notice that they have a special base (as specified in their profile) and have the Company of Heroes rules, which makes it look even more intimidating. Recall that Thorin's Company and the Epic Hero Thorin Oakenshield are unique, so technically cannot be in the same army - but are shown here since they are "different" types supported in the army list, only. Down and to the right is a 3x1 Configuration Formation of Dwarven Ballistas. Up and to the Right is a 3x2 Configuration Formation of 5 Companies of Dwarf Warrior Kinband. They have their standard equipment of Shields ... with no other upgrades, but remember that they could have exchanged wither shields for two-handed weapons ... or upgraded their armor to heavy or mithril for extra points per company. Finally on the far right is a King's Champion Monster Hero.

So there we have it for Dwarves, everything else in the list is either an infantry or small monster (like the King's Champion - e.g., The King's Herald or Thrain the Broken).




LINKS TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WFMC PROGRESS SERIES
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    LINKS TO OTHER PARTS OF MOVEMENT TYPES AND LIMITS SERIES

    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Cavalry Formations Comprised of 2-3 Companies [Part 11/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Cavalry Formations Comprised for 4 Companies [Part 12/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Cavalry Formations Comprised of 5 Companies [Part 13/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Cavalry Formations Comprised of 6 Companies [Part 14/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Cavalry Formations Comprised of 7 Companies [Part 15/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Cavalry Formations Comprised of 8 Companies [Part 16/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Movement of Infantry Formations Comprised of 9 Companies [Part 17/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Cavalry Movement Example 1 from Page 33 of WotR Rulebook Analysis [Part 18/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Cavalry Movement Example 2 from Page 33 of WotR Rulebook Analysis [Part 19/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Cavalry Movement Example 3 from Page 33 of WotR Rulebook Analysis [Part 20/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Reconfiguration Summary of Cavalry Formations by Company Size [Part 21/23]
    • Movement Types and Limits Series - Cavalry Restrictions of Reconfiguration by Formation Name Summary [Part 22/23]
    • Using WFMC to Verify Movement Examples [Part 23/23]


    LINKS TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WFMC MOBILE ART SERIES

      Tuesday, June 14, 2016

      Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Weapon Cache: Bows & Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]






      LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
      1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
      2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
      3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
      4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
      5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
      6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
      7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
      8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
      9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
      LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
      1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
      2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
      3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
      4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
      5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
      6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
      7. TBD [Part 16/24]
      LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
      1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
      2. TBD [Part 22/24]

        Wednesday, June 1, 2016

        Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Magical Resistance and Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]

        I've included two new Fortunes that would seems to "fill the gaps" for the good factions, to allow them to have access to some of the similar Fates that exist. The first one is a straight port from SBG that allows Hobbits to have a Magical Resistance Special Rule. This gives them the benefit in fighting against enemy spell casters. The second is a pretty cool Fortune, as well. It gives the ability to restore fallen models. I hope you all enjoy!

        LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
        1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
        2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
        3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
        4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
        5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
        6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
        7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
        8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
        9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
        LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
        1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
        2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
        3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
        4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
        5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
        6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
        7. TBD [Part 16/24]
        LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
        1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
        2. TBD [Part 22/24]

        Tuesday, May 17, 2016

        Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fates - Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]


        Here is the next set of Fate Updates! The weeks seem to be flying by so quickly ... There is a pretty substantial change made to the Curse of Morgoth ... it now seems more like a "curse" since it impacts both players instead of just one. Also, the Haunted Wasteland fate had quite a bit of updates as well - there was no clarification on how to use this fate against monsters or other formation with a greater than 1 Resilience Value, so the clarification has been updated. Everyone enjoy - and as always, if you have any feedback or comments, feel free to provide them!



        LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
        1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
        2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
        3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
        4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
        5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
        6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
        7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
        8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
        9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
        LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
        1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
        2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
        3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
        4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
        5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
        6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
        7. TBD [Part 16/24]
        LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
        1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
        2. TBD [Part 22/24]

          Thursday, May 12, 2016

          Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fates - There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]

          Next up is another batch of Fate Updates. These are pretty status-quo as updates go. The Evil Reputation Fate has had more clarification provided, indicting that the Hero receives the special rule "Bestow Terror". Also, Balefire Arrows has clarification for how to handle it with the Special Rule "Indomitable", as well.








          As always, comments are always welcome! Hope you all enjoy.

          P.S. I think there will be another status update on WFMC Mobile coming soon ... I've gotten the Phases working and transitioning between Phases, so it actually follows the game flow, as it should.

          LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
          1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
          2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
          3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
          4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
          5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
          6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
          7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
          8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
          9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
          LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
          1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
          2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
          3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
          4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
          5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
          6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
          7. TBD [Part 16/24]
          LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
          1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
          2. TBD [Part 22/24]

            Thursday, April 7, 2016

            Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fates - Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, & The Crown of Carn Dum [Part 12/24]

            Here are the next set of Fates for Evil Armies.

            I particularly like the changes that have been made to the Sigil of Fallen Kings. This makes this Fate a lot more useful in the sense that it is persistent through the entire game (even if the original owning formation is destroyed). The other changes allow for more clarification of the rules, as well.

            One that was necessary was the special rule for the Crown. It had mentioned that the Hero suffers automatic hits ... but this didn't make sense since it would just be discounted by their Resilience - so it was changed to the Hero's formation that takes the automatic hits. Enjoy! Let me know what you think!












            LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
            1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
            2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
            3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
            4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
            5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
            6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
            7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
            8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
            9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
            LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
            1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
            2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
            3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
            4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
            5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
            6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
            7. TBD [Part 16/24]
            LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
            1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
            2. TBD [Part 22/24]

            Monday, March 21, 2016

            Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fates - Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]



            Here are the next set of Fates for Evil Armies. This set provides mostly the point updates that were required to bring them in-line with the others that are available. Enjoy!



















            LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
            1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
            2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
            3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
            4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
            5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
            6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
            7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
            8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
            9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
            LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
            1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
            2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
            3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
            4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
            5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
            6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
            7. TBD [Part 16/24]
            LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
            1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
            2. TBD [Part 22/24]

              Tuesday, March 8, 2016

              Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fates - Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]


              Now we get to move on to the Fate Updates! Evil gets their turn to obtain the special and new "toys" that the Fates can provide. Just like before, we have updated the point cost and the text to clarify the special rules. You should notice that Morgul Blades has had the static value of 4 changed to be a +2 bonus (that way it is more useful for those two-handed armed formations) and has had its points changed to be based upon the total number of companies within the formation - not just a flat cost. Also, Dark Shrine has been updated to be similar in rules to the Seat of Ancient Power Fortune, but it has a little additional boost, as well. And finally, there is Entslayer - which will provide the same role as Dragonslayer and Monsterslayer from the last post.



              Everyone enjoy! Sorry I didn't get to post last week ... I've started a new "real life" job and it has been pre-occupying my time!
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              LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
              2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
              3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
              4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
              5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
              6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
              7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
              8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
              9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
              2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
              3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
              4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
              5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
              6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
              7. TBD [Part 16/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
              1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
              2. TBD [Part 22/24]

              Friday, February 26, 2016

              Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer, & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]

              Here are the final set of Fortune Updates that have been made. There have been point adjustments to the remaining set of existing Fortunes and 2 new ones that have been added as well: Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer. I must say - I am rather excited about all these Fortunes and how they have turned out!


              Last, but not least, is the crown jewel of Fortunes: Monsterslayer.


              There we have it! Any thoughts or ideas or suggestions?

























              LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
              2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
              3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
              4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
              5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
              6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
              7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
              8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
              9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
              2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
              3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
              4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
              5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
              6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
              7. TBD [Part 16/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
              1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
              2. TBD [Part 22/24]

              Tuesday, February 16, 2016

              Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Inner Glory, Song of Elberth, Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]

              It seems like I have gotten so busy lately that I haven't had the time to get my Blog Posts put up. Hopefully after the next two weeks things will begin to settle again and I will have the time and the ability to "get back on track". Similar to the last set, the next set of Fortunes contain nothing "new" but only some clarifications and edits to the Special Rules associated to them. The biggest change is for the Blessing of Galadriel Fortune, where the maximum blessing receivable is 2 instead of 3 Might Points. Otherwise, it seems like these were actually pretty close when they were originally written!



              So, there we have it ... let me know what you think?!?































              LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
              2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
              3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
              4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
              5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
              6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
              7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
              8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
              9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
              2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
              3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
              4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
              5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
              6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
              7. TBD [Part 16/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
              1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
              2. TBD [Part 22/24]

              Tuesday, February 2, 2016

              Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]

              The next set of Fortunes, once again, contain nothing "new" but only some clarifications and edits to the Special Rules associated to them. The biggest change is for the Desperate Heroics Fortune, where the value was changed from returning all starting Might Points to returning a maximum of +4 - up to the starting value. Likewise, the Untained Palintir has is ability to adjust priority rolls to include adjusting the roll up or down, now - this allows it to have its fully intended function of helping to determine "who wins priority for the round". After all, always winning the priority roll may not always be the most strategic desired outcome of the roll. The remaining edits are fairly small and provide clarification.




              So, there we have it ... we are definitely making some good head-way through the list of Fortunes. Let me know what you think?!?































              LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
              2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
              3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
              4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
              5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
              6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
              7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
              8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
              9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
              2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
              3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
              4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
              5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
              6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
              7. TBD [Part 16/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
              1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
              2. TBD [Part 22/24]

              Thursday, January 21, 2016

              Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Steads of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, and Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]

              The next set of Fortunes contain nothing "new" but only some clarifications and edits to the Special Rules associated to them. The biggest change is for the Steeds of Pure Blood Fortune, where the value was changed from a static number to a +2" bonus. The remaining edits are fairly small.



              The nicest part of the edits for these Fortunes is their new-found affordability! It is definitely a lot more of a temptation to bring one of these along for each 1000 points of your army now (and may actually allow your army to fill in the remaining point gaps to get to an even number).




























              LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
              2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
              3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
              4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
              5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
              6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
              7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
              8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
              9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
              1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
              2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
              3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
              4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
              5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
              6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
              7. TBD [Part 16/24]
              LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
              1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
              2. TBD [Part 22/24]

                Friday, January 15, 2016

                Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]

                Next on the list is a full set of new fortunes. These help to close up the gap for the areas that still needed bane abilities against them. Notice also that it includes the two new type banes that are a little more costly due to their "awesomeness" factor - Cavalrybane and Monsterbane. If you have been keeping up with some of the other profiles on the blog, you would have noticed that these special rules have already been given to several heroes, as well.

                So, let's get on with it ...


                There is another week down the drain - I'm back from DC and can likely begin to focus and make more headway again! Thank you everyone for sticking with me and continuing to read and provide great feedback!
































                LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
                2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
                3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
                4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
                5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
                6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
                7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
                8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
                9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
                LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
                2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
                3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
                4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
                5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
                6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
                7. TBD [Part 16/24]
                LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
                1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
                2. TBD [Part 22/24]

                Thursday, January 7, 2016

                Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]

                Here are the next set of Fortunes that have been updated and extended. Similar to what we said in the last post, these fortunes are applied to the entire formation and have their cost associated with the number of companies contained within the formation.

                A few things to note: First, Dwarfbane Weapons have been moved from Fates over to Fortunes to keep it with the other bane upgrades. Second, Trollbane Weapons cost a little more due to the fact that Trolls have the Hard to Kill special rule ... so they are still harder to kill. Note that the bonus to dice roll only applies when determining the rolls To Hit against the Troll's Resilience Stat and not the rolls on the Hard to Kill table (it seems like a lot of people get this confused when reading the rule - and a future post will probably talk about this too [wink/wink]).


                There is another week down the drain ... I will be back in DC again next week - so it may be hard to get as much accomplished as I may hope! Perhaps I'll swing by the DC Hobbit League and see what's going on there!































                LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
                2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
                3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
                4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
                5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
                6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
                7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
                8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
                9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
                LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
                2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
                3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
                4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
                5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
                6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
                7. TBD [Part 16/24]
                LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
                1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
                2. TBD [Part 22/24]

                Tuesday, December 29, 2015

                Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]

                Here are the next set of Fortunes that have been updated and extended. As you can see, there are some that have a straight cost associated with them and others that follow the convention for Hornblowers and Drummers (i.e., they are applied to the entire formation and have their cost associated with the number of companies contained within the formation). This makes these Fortunes seem more like upgrades to a company when building an Army - instead of ridiculously over-priced and unusable secondary thoughts.

                For the sake of counting the number of Fortunes, Orcbane Weapons still counts as a single fortune - and applies to a single formation within the army. If you want more than one formation to have the Fortune, then you will still need to meet the point requirements to have 2 or more Fortunes within the Army.


                So, there we have it ... you can see that we are making some good head-way and filling in the gaps as we go along.





























                LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
                2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
                3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
                4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
                5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
                6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
                7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
                8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
                9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
                LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
                2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
                3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
                4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
                5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
                6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
                7. TBD [Part 16/24]
                LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
                1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
                2. TBD [Part 22/24]

                  Wednesday, December 23, 2015

                  Updates and Extensions to the Rules for Fortunes - Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]

                  The time has finally come to begin the unveiling of the updates for Fortunes and Fates - and what a perfect time of the year to do so, during the Holiday Season! So Happy Holidays everyone, where ever you may be - be safe and play on!


                  The updates are going to take several posts to get through everything. As you can see, I've followed the normal suit of format for these - similar to the profiles. I've also used the formula to calculate their new point cost (since the mass majority of them were extremely overpriced and hardly ever used). After all, Fates and Fortunes are simply Upgrades that can apply across all armies ... so they have been treated as thus.





























                  LINKS TO OTHER FORTUNE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                  1. Athelas, Indomnitable Defiance, & Seat of Ancient Power [Part 1/24]
                  2. Orcbane Weapons, Manbane Weapons, Goblinbane Weapons, & Elfbane Weapons [Part 2/24]
                  3. Spiritbane Weapons, Hobbitbane Weapons, Dwarfbane Weapons, & Trollbane Weapons [Part 3/24]
                  4. Dragonbane Weapons, Wargbane Weapons, Cavalrybane Weapons, & Monsterbane Weapons [Part 4/24]
                  5. Steeds of Pure Blood, Fate Smiles Upon You, Galadhrim Longbows, & Hero of the Hour [Part 5/24]
                  6. Mithril Coat, Untainted Palantir, Banner of the Free People, & Desperate Heroics [Part 6/24]
                  7. Inner Glory, Song of Elbereth, The Blessing of Galadriel, & Wise Counsel [Part 7/24]
                  8. Ancient Lore, Counter Spell, Forgotten Fortifications, Dragonslayer & Monsterslayer [Part 8/24]
                  9. Magical Resistance & Blessed Grove [Part 9/24]
                  LINKS TO OTHER FATE UPDATES AND EXTENSIONS
                  1. Morgul Blades, Dark Shrine, & Entslayer [Part 10/24]
                  2. Greed for Glory, Cursed Armor of Udun, Tainted Palantir, & Banner of Barad-dur [Part 11/24]
                  3. Faltering Nerve, Sigil of the Fallen Kings, The Crown of Carn Dum & There Will be no Dawn [Part 12/24]
                  4. There Will be no Dawn, Evil Reputation, Tormented Steeds, & Balefire Arrows [Part 13/24]
                  5. Black-hearted Trees, Curse of Morgoth, Tokens of Terror, & Haunted Wasteland [Part 14/24]
                  6. Infestation, Watcher in the Shadows, & Ignore Pain [Part 15/24]
                  7. TBD [Part 16/24]
                  LINKS TO OTHER ARTIFACT AND RELICS EXTENSIONS
                  1. Weapon Cache: Bows and Weapon Cache: Pikes [Part 21/24]
                  2. TBD [Part 22/24]

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2015

                      WotR Army Roster Sheet - Available for Download

                      Over on one-ring.co.uk there was a post regarding a War of the Ring Army Roster Sheet request. It definitely seems funny that there are currently none out there, doesn't it?!? I've been toying with the idea of putting together an Army Builder that would output an Army Roster in pdf that would summarize the Army Force and provide basically what is being asked for. Here is an example of what it looks like (notice that is is similar in style and structure to the Army Lists that are being updated).


                      It starts with an overview of the Army - including any allied armies that may be included. It then goes through all the Epic Heroes, where their profile values can be summarized.


                      It then goes through all the formations within the Army as well - where similarly the stats can be populated accordingly. Notice that there is an example of the Dwarf Warrior Kinband that is populated for Formation #1 up there - using the new Mithril Armor Upgrade that is available from the post for the Updates to the Dwarf Holds for Common Formations. :)

                      Head over to the Downloads page ... I'll put up a link to allow it to be downloaded in PDF format (before the application is done) so that the greater community can begin to fill it out by hand - if they so choose.
                        
                      Great Idea, Jez13!