Tag Archives: Rules

REVISED revised Challenge Rules: take two

Posted on January 17, 2013 12:38 am by jdbrink

So my previous attempt was quite a mouthful and hard to chew. so hard that folks never got it broken down enough to swallow it. and I can certainly see their point. I tend to get a little carried away sometimes. Let me try again, using the same ideas and doing away with the advanced “duel” all together, which went even further than necessary.

Posted in Gaming | Tagged 6th Edition, House Rules, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 5 comments

House Rules: Suggested Challenges for 6th Ed 40K

Posted on January 13, 2013 01:00 pm by jdbrink

I spent two days working on this; once I got started I was obsessed with hammering it out. This is a long and exhaustive blog entry but hopefully worth while and not too confusing for any non-neophyte 40K players out there. If you are as confused or frustrated by the 6th edition rules for challenges as I am, read on… Read more... (1897 words, 3 images, estimated 7:35 mins reading time)

Posted in Gaming | Tagged 6th Edition, House Rules, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 5 comments

NEW ELDAR CODEX: A X-MAS WISH LIST

Posted on December 12, 2012 11:12 pm by jdbrink

As an Eldar player for a long long time, I have my own ideas of how things should be. And I will probably come up with more stuff later, but right now if Phil Kelly were to ask me what I think should be in the next Eldar codex, I’d say things like this: Read more... (1010 words, 1 image, estimated 4:02 mins reading time)

Posted in Editorials, Gaming | Tagged 6th Edition, Eldar, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 11 comments

TURKEY SHOOT: House Rules Shooting Mods for 40K

Posted on November 23, 2012 06:05 pm by jdbrink

Happy Thanksgiving! Read more... (613 words, 1 image, estimated 2:27 mins reading time)

While we continue to digest our bellies full of goodies, I’d like to share some 40K shooting mods I came up with that make some logical sense to me…

Posted in Gaming | Tagged 6th Edition, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 2 comments

THE HYPERION CAMPAIGN (Part 1 of 4)

Posted on November 11, 2012 08:00 pm by jdbrink

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Hyperion Campaign

While overseeing reconstruction on Rynn’s World, chapter master of the Crimson Fists Pedro Kantor is startled when a lone Eldar ranger materializes from the scenery. Having been aided once by the xenos during the fight for Rynn’s World against Waaagh! Snagrod, Kantor allows the alien to speak. The Eldar warns that “fallen Eldar of Commorragh” seek an alien device on the Imperial planet of Hyperion. She implies that should the Dark Eldar retrieve the item it would have dangerous repercussions for Imperial citizens and would destabilize the entire sector. Kantor decides to dispatch two of his fledgling captains, both recently promoted to that rank: Captain Maverick, renown pistolier and risk-taker, and Captain Diomedes, vicious assault marine commander. Read more... (1116 words, 1 image, estimated 4:28 mins reading time)

Posted in Gaming, Missions | Tagged Campaign, Custom Missions, hyperion campaign, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 6 comments

Rules Question: Multiple Combats

Posted on January 20, 2012 03:00 pm by Thor

I’d like to think I’m good with rules but this one I’ve never been 100% sure about and half those I play sees it one way and the rest the other way. Let’s set this up with the following image regarding multiple combats. Read more... (368 words, 2 images, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

Posted in Gaming | Tagged Assault Phase, Multiple Combats, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 7 comments

40K Beginners Quiz #14: Playing a Game

Posted on April 4, 2011 08:36 am by Thor

This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (387 words, 1 image, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Playing a Game, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 2 comments

Beginners Quiz # 13: Universal Special Rules

Posted on March 29, 2011 08:15 am by Thor

This entry is part 13 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (306 words, 1 image, estimated 1:13 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Rules, Universal Special Rules, Warhammer 40K | 2 comments

40K Beginners Quiz #12: Vehicles (Part 3)

Posted on March 25, 2011 12:28 pm by Thor

This entry is part 12 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (362 words, 1 image, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Rules, Vehicles, Warhammer 40K | 4 comments

40K Beginners Quiz #11: Vehicles (Part 2)

Posted on March 18, 2011 12:08 pm by Thor

This entry is part 11 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (427 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Rules, Vehicles, Warhammer 40K | 3 comments

40K Beginners Quiz #10: Vehicles (Part 1)

Posted on March 15, 2011 08:36 am by Thor

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (402 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Rules, Vehicles, Warhammer 40K | 11 comments

Beginners Quiz #9: Characters, Psykers & Unit Types

Posted on March 10, 2011 08:50 am by Thor

This entry is part 9 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (400 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Independent Characters, Psykers, Rules, Unit Types, Warhammer 40K | 10 comments

Beginners Quiz #8: Morale

Posted on March 7, 2011 08:32 am by Thor

This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (398 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Morale, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 5 comments

Beginners Quiz #7: Assault Phase (Part 2)

Posted on March 4, 2011 08:00 am by Thor

This entry is part 7 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (345 words, 1 image, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Assault Phase, Beginner, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 9 comments

Beginners Quiz #6: Assault Phase (Part 1)

Posted on March 1, 2011 08:40 am by Thor

This entry is part 6 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (413 words, 1 image, estimated 1:39 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Assault Phase, Beginner, Rules, Warhammer 40K | 9 comments

40K Beginners Quiz #5: Weapons

Posted on February 25, 2011 08:00 am by Thor

This entry is part 5 of 14 in the series 40K 5th Edition Beginners Quiz

These quizzes are aimed at those who are new to 40K and looking to test their knowledge. The questions will be geared to ensure players have the basics down. Veterans are welcomed to participate as well since brushing up on rules periodically can only help you out immensely. Read more... (450 words, 1 image, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)

Posted in Quizzes | Tagged Beginner, Rules, Warhammer 40K, Weapons | 13 comments