Showing posts with label Unit Cost. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unit Cost. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Extending the Angmar List with Missing Profiles - Common and Rare Formations [Part 13a/13]

It has been a long time since I've added to this series of posts for Missing Profiles - and I am sure that everyone is anxiously waiting for these updates. Here are the profiles that have been added for the Angmar list.

Here are the profiles from the Angmar List that have become Common Formations:
  • Hunter Orc Warband
  • Fell Warg Pack
  • Mirkwood Spider
These new profiles add one new Infantry, one new Cavalry and one new Monster to the List. The really cool part is that the Mirkwood Spider being a Common Monster - it is feasible to have an entirely monster focused army with Angmar, now.

NEW COMMON FORMATIONS FOR ANGMAR
  1. Hunter Orc Warband
  2. Fell Warg Pack
  3. Mirkwood Spider

1) HUNTER ORC WARBAND

The Hunter Orc Warband is a pretty standard rank-and-file unit. They carry over the Many Blades rule which when used in conjunction with Prowler can provide a very strong shock troop (which would mean playing this formation more strategically - for orientation, priority determination, charge distance, banner inclusion, etc...).



2) FELL WARG PACK

The Fell Wargs provide a strong cavalry force for Angmar; they get the unstoppable charge bonus more easily with their Fell Sight and similar to the Hunter Orcs they also provide for a more tactical game play. It would probably be wise to use the Angmar Orcs as fodder and then strategically maneuver these stronger shock troops to gain maximum benefit.

3) MIRKWOOD SPIDER

50 points for a monster is a great bargain - considering that it has the Hard to Kill and Pathfinder (Woodland). Bringing a long a few of these (as common formations) can make the Angmar army more of a "control" game play - meaning that the Striking Order (Monster) special rule will be removing models from the other player before they can retaliate.


Also, as mentioned above, this gives the player an option to field a Monster-only army (which would be similar to an Ent Only army that we saw in a past White Dwarf).

Here are the profiles from the Angmar List that have become Rare Formations:
  • Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs
  • Gundabad Orc Regiment
  • Spectre Warband
These new profiles add two new Infantry and one new Cavalry to the List.

NEW RARE FORMATIONS FOR ANGMAR
  1. Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs
  2. Gundabad Orc Regiment
  3. Spectre Warband
1) HUNTER ORCS ON FELL WARGS

The Hunter Orcs on Fell Wargs basically combines the Hunter Orc Warband and Fell Warg Pack into a single Cavalry unit. Since they get the benefit of both base unit, they can provide a very strong and fast shock troop. I like the way that Angmar is becoming with the Hobbit extensions - it makes this Army feel more like a "smart person" army that requires more forethought than say a Dwarf Army - which is all about "smash into the other guy and last longer then them".


2) GUNDABAD ORC REGIMENT

The Gundabad Orcs provide a rank-and-file unit that is surprisingly durable for Orcs. If they are given shields in addition to their pikes - they can be played similar to a formation of Isengard Uruk-hai. Additionally, if they have Bolg added as a Hero of the formation - they will be a formidable block.

3) SPECTRE WARBAND

The Spectre Warband creates a unit that can easily close the gap (since they have their Enchanted Cloaks) and then create an uneasy looming fight with their other special rules. Again this gives the Angmar player the ability to play a "mental game" taking the Spectres against a lower-courage formation basically ensures that the enemy will lose.


I really like the Angmar formations that have come out of the Hobbit profiles. They give the army a new life that was really lacking before - and almost makes the Army into a "control/tactical" one that allows the player to effectively manipulate the battlefield and consider unit placement and orientation more than traditionally done.

By the way ... I'm going to need to update the Status Update for Progress on Profile Creation and Army List Document Writing - Evil Armies [Part 2b/13] since the updates to the Angmar Army List are 100% complete.


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LINKS TO OTHER PARTS OF THE SBG TO WOTR CONVERSION SERIES

  1. Describing the Process [Part 1/13]
  2. Creating the Full List of Needed Profiles and Assigning WotR Armies [Part 2/13]
    1. Status Update for Progress on Profile Creation and Army List Document Writing - Good Armies [Part 2a/13]
    2. Status Update for Progress on Profile Creation and Army List Document Writing - Evil Armies [Part 2b/13]
  3. Extending the Gondor & Arnor List [Part 3/13]
  4. Extending The Kingdom of Rohan List [Part 4/13]
  5. Extending The Elven Kingdoms List [Part 5/13]
  6. Extending The Dwarf Holds List [Part 6/13]
    1. Sneak Peak at the Profiles for Thorin [Part 6a/13]
    2. Common Formations [Part 6b/13]
    3. Legendary Formations [Part 6c/13]
    4. Epic Heroes [Part 6d/13]
  7. Creating The City of Dale List [Part 7/13]
  8. Extending The Forgotten Kingdoms List [Part 8/13]
  9. Extending the Mordor List [Part 9/13]
  10. Extending The Fortress of Isengard List [Part 10/13]
  11. Extending The Misty Mountains (Moria) List [Part 11/13]
  12. Extending The Fallen Realms List [Part 12/13]
  13. Extending the Angmar List [Part 13/13]
    1. Common and Rare Formations [Part 13a/13]
    2. Legendary Formations [Part 13b/13]
    3. Epic Heroes [Part 13c/13]

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

      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]