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AoF - Full Rulebook v2.4
AoF - Full Rulebook v2.4
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Introduction Contents
Age of Fantasy is a miniature wargame set Basic Rules ......................................................... 3
in a dark magical world which is played General Principles ..........................................3
using 28mm miniatures. Preparation ......................................................7
The game mechanics are designed to be Playing the Game ...........................................9
easy to learn but hard to master, bringing Movement......................................................10
engaging battles for new and experienced
Shooting .........................................................11
players alike.
Melee ..............................................................13
About OPR Morale ............................................................16
Small-Scale Games........................................38
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The Most Important Rule Models & Units
When playing a complex game there are In the rules individual miniatures are
going to be occasions where a situation is referred to as models, whilst groups of one
not covered by the rules, or a rule does not or more models are referred to as units.
seem quite right. When that is the case use This means that when a rule applies to a
common sense and personal preference to unit it applies to all miniatures within that
resolve the situation. unit, whilst if a rule applies to a model it
If however you and your opponent cannot only applies to one individual miniature.
agree on how to solve a situation, use the
following method in the interest of time.
Unit Stats
Units come with a variety of statistics that
Roll one die, on a result of 1-3 player A
define who they are and what they can do.
decides, and on a result of 4-6 player B
decides. This decision then applies for the Name [Size]: The name of the unit
rest of the match, and once the game is and how many models are in it.
over you can continue to discuss the finer Quality: The score needed by models
details of the rules. to hit enemies and pass morale tests.
Defense: The score needed by models
Scale Conventions to block incoming hits.
This game was written to be played with Equipment: Any weapons and other
28mm heroic-scale miniatures in mind, war gear that the unit has.
which are mounted on round bases. Special Rules: Any special rules and
other notes that the unit has.
These bases come in various sizes, and we
Upgrades: What upgrade lists the unit
recommend you always mount miniatures
has access to.
on the bases they come with.
Cost: How many points it costs to
Here are some general guidelines for base take this unit in your army.
sizes that you can use:
Infantry: 20mm to 40mm
Cavalry & Beasts: 25mm x 70mm
Monsters & Chariots: 90mm
Artillery: Not mounted on a base
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Dice Re-Rolls
To play the game you are going to need Whenever a rule tells you to re-roll a dice
some six-sided dice, which we will refer to result, simply pick up the number of dice
as D6. Depending on how many models you have to re-roll and roll them again.
you are playing with we recommend The result of the second roll is the final
having 10 to 20 dice to keep things fast. result, even if it’s worse than the first.
Additionally we recommend having dice A die roll may only be re-rolled once,
of multiple colors so that you can combine regardless of how many rules apply to it.
them for faster rolling. Whenever a unit is
Roll-Offs
using multiple weapons for example you
can use different colors for each weapon, Whenever a rule tells you to roll-off, all
and then roll them all at once. players involved in the roll-off must roll
one die, and then compare their results.
Sometimes the rules will refer to different
The player with the highest result wins the
types of dice, for example D3, 2D6 and
roll-off, and in the event of a tie the players
D6+1. There are many types of dice, but
must re-roll until there is a winner.
the notation remains the same, so just
apply the following explanations to all Quality Tests
type of weird dice you come across.
During the game you will be required to
D3: To use it simply roll a D6 and take Quality tests in order to see if a unit
halve the result, rounding up. succeeds at doing various things such as
2D6: To use it simply roll two D6 and hitting its targets or passing morale tests.
sum the results of both dice. Whenever a rule states that a unit must
D6+1: To use it simply roll a D6 and take a Quality test roll one die. If you score
add 1 to the result. the unit’s Quality value or higher, then it
counts as a success, else it counts as a fail.
Example: A model with Quality 4+ must take
three Quality tests. The player rolls three dice
and scores a 3, a 4 and a 5. This means that the
model gets two successes (the 4 and the 5), and
one fail (the 3).
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Modifiers Measuring Distances
Throughout the game there are going to be To play the game you are going to need a
rules that apply modifiers to your die rolls. ruler marked in inches which you may use
These will usually raise or lower the value to measure distances at any time.
of a unit’s roll results by either +1 or -1, but Distances are usually measured from a
the exact number may vary. model’s base, however if a model has no
Whenever a modifier applies to one of base then all distances are measured from
your rolls, simply add or subtract the value its hull or torso.
from the roll and the new value counts as When measuring the distance between two
the final result, however a roll of 6 always models you always measure from/to the
counts as a success and a roll of 1 always closest point of their bases.
counts as a fail, regardless of how much it
is being modified by. When measuring the distance between two
units you always measure from/to the
Example: A model with Quality 4+ must take
closest model in each unit.
three Quality tests with a –1 modifier. The
player rolls three dice and scores a 3, 4 and 5.
Because of the modifier the final result is a 2, a
3 and a 4. This means that the model gets one
success (the 4), and two fails (the 2 and the 3).
Weapons
All weapons in the game are separated
into two categories: ranged weapons and
melee weapons. Ranged weapons have a
ranged value and can be used for shooting,
whilst melee weapons don’t have a range
value and can be used in melee.
Weapons profiles are represented like this:
Name (Range, Attacks, Special Rules)
Example: Heavy Rifle (24”, A1, AP(1))
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Measuring Movement Line of Sight
When measuring how far a model moves Unless stated otherwise models can see in
always measure so that no part of its base all directions, regardless of where the
moves further than the total distance. miniature is actually facing.
To determine if a model has line of sight to
another model simply draw a straight line
from one mode’s base to the other and if
the line doesn’t pass through any solid
obstacle then it has line of sight.
For the purpose of determining line of
sight a model may always ignore friendly
models from its own unit.
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PREPARATION
Preparing the Battlefield Placing Objectives
You are going to need a flat 6’x4’ surface to After the table has been prepared you and
play on, which is usually referred to by us your opponent must set up D3+2 objective
as “the battlefield” or “the table”. markers on the battlefield.
Whilst we recommend playing on a table The players roll-off and the winner picks
you can of course play on the floor, on a who places the first objective marker. Then
bed, or wherever else you have space. the players alternate in placing one marker
Once you have found a space to play you each outside of the deployment zones, and
are going to have to place at least 5 pieces over 9” away from other markers.
of terrain on it, though we recommend
using 10 or more to keep things interesting.
Whilst it’s always nice to play with great
looking pieces of terrain, you can simply
use household items such as books or cups
as terrain pieces.
There are no specific rules on how you
should place terrain, so we recommend
trying to set up the table in such a way that
it will provide a balanced playing field for The Mission
everyone involved.
At the end of each round if a unit is within
3” of a marker whilst no enemies are, then
it counts as being seized.
Markers remain seized even if the unit
moves away, however Wavering units
can’t seize or stop others units from seizing
objective markers.
After 4 rounds have been played the game
ends and the player that managed to seize
most markers wins.
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Preparing your Army Deploying Armies
Before the game begins you and your Once the mission has been set up the
opponent are going to have to agree on players roll-off and the winner must start
what size of game you want to play. deploying his army first.
For a start we recommend playing with The winning player first chooses one long
armies worth 750pts each and once you table edge to deploy on and then places
have gotten familiar with the game you one unit fully within 12” of his table edge.
can start playing with bigger armies.
Once he is done then the opposing player
To put your army together simply select places one unit fully within 12” of the
units and upgrades from your army’s list opposite table edge.
and sum together their total point cost.
Then the players continue alternating in
There are no limitations as to how many placing one unit each until all units have
units you can take as long as their total been deployed.
point cost doesn’t go over the agreed limit.
Combined Units
When preparing your army you may
merge units by deploying two copies of the
same unit as a single big unit, as long as
any upgrades that affect all models in the
unit are bought for both.
Example: A unit of Infantrymen with Swords
cannot be merged with a unit of Infantrymen
with Spears, because they have two different
upgrades that affect all models.
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PLAYING THE GAME
Rounds, Turns & Activations Activating Units
The game is structured into game rounds, Players may activate one unit that has not
player turns and unit activations. been activated yet and take one action.
Rounds: Each round is made up of Here is a summary of all available actions
multiple player turns. and what they allow a unit to do:
Turns: Each turn is made up of a Hold: The unit doesn’t move.
single unit’s activation. Advance: The unit moves by up to 6”
Activations: Each activation is made and may shoot after moving.
up of one unit’s action. Rush: The unit moves by up to 12”
Game Structure but it may not shoot at any point.
After both players have deployed their Charge: The unit moves by up to 12”
armies the game starts with the first round to get into base contact with the
and the player that won the deployment enemy but it may not shoot at any
roll-off takes the first turn. point. Units may only use charge
actions if at least one model is able to
During his turn the player picks a unit that
get into base contact with the target.
has not been activated yet and activates it
by performing an action.
Once the action has been taken his turn
ends and the opposing player’s turn starts.
This continues until all units have
activated at which point the round ends
and a new game round begins.
After 4 full rounds have been played the
game ends and players determine who
won by checking their mission objectives.
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MOVEMENT
Unit Coherency Advancing
Units that consist of two or more models When taking an Advance action all models
must always maintain unit coherency. in the unit may move by up to 6”.
All models in the unit must stay within 2” The models may move and turn in any
of at least one other model at all times, and direction regardless of their facing, as long
all models must stay within 6” of all other as no part of their bases move further than
models at all times. the total movement distance.
Models may not move within 1” of models
from other units (friendly or enemy) unless
they are taking a Charge action.
Rushing
When taking a Rush action all models in
the unit may move by up to 12”.
The same rules about turning, facing and
keeping 1” distance apply to Rush actions.
Charging
When taking a Charge action all models in
If a model is not in coherency with its unit the unit may move by up to 12”.
at the beginning of its activation then you Models taking a Charge action may ignore
must take an action so that the model gets the 1” distance restriction, however since
back into coherency. this is a little more complex it will be
explained in detail in the Melee section.
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SHOOTING
Picking Targets Multiple Weapon Types
When taking a Shooting action a unit must If a unit is firing multiple weapon types,
pick one valid target and all models in the then you may separate each weapon type
unit may shoot at it. into its own weapon group.
If at least one model in the unit has line of Each weapon group may fire at a different
sight to an enemy model and has a weapon target, however all weapons from the same
that is within range of that model, then group must fire at the same target.
that enemy is a valid target. Example: A unit of Marksmen is armed with
Who Can Shoot Crossbows and a Sniper Rifle. Since it has two
weapon types the Marksmen can fire all the
All models in a unit that have line of sight Crossbows at a nearby Orc unit and its Sniper
to the target unit and that have a weapon Rifle at distant Orc Boss.
that is within range of that unit may fire.
The Shooting Sequence
For the purpose of determining line of
sight a model may always ignore friendly Shooting is done in a simple sequence
models from its own unit. which has to be followed separately for
each weapon group:
1. Determine Attacks
2. Roll to Hit
3. Roll to Block
4. Remove Casualties
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1. Determine Attacks 3. Roll to Block
Each ranged weapon has an Attack value For every hit that the unit has taken the
which represents its overall firepower. defending player must roll one die, trying
Sum the attack value from the weapons of to score the target unit’s Defense value.
all models that can shoot at the target to Each success counts as a block and all
determine how many attacks the unit has failed rolls cause a wound.
in total for this shooting. Example: A unit of Orcs (Defense 5+) has
Example: A unit of five Marksmen is shooting taken two hits. They roll two dice and get a 4
at a unit of Orcs. Three Marksmen armed with and a 5. This means that the Orcs have blocked
Bows (Attack 1) are within range and line of 1 hit and taken 1 wound.
sight of the Orcs, which means the unit has a
total of 3 attacks for this shooting.
4. Remove Casualties
For each wound that the unit has taken the
2. Roll to Hit defending player must remove one model
After having determined how many as a casualty.
attacks the unit has in total take as many
The defending player may remove models
Quality tests as attacks.
from the target in any order, keeping unit
Each successful roll counts as a hit and all coherency in mind.
failed rolls are discarded.
Example: Three Marksmen (Quality 5+) armed
with Bows (Attack 1) are shooting at a unit of
Orcs. They take three Quality tests and roll a 4,
a 5 and a 6. This means that the Marksmen
score a total of 2 hits on the Orcs.
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MELEE
Picking Targets Who Can Strike
When taking a Charge action a unit must All models in a unit that are in base contact
pick one valid target and all models in the with an enemy model from the target unit
unit must charge it. or that are within 2” of a model from the
target unit may attack it.
If at least one model in the unit is within
12” of one model from the target unit and Models may strike with all of their melee
has a clear path to reach it, then that enemy weapons and may only strike at models
is a valid target. from the target unit.
Charge Moves
To charge you must move charging models
by up to 12” to get into base contact with
an enemy model from the target unit or as
close as possible to an enemy model from
the target unit, maintaining unit coherency.
Once all charging models have moved all
models from the target unit that are not in
base contact with a charging model must
move by up to 3” to get into base contact
with a charging model or as close as
The Melee Sequence
possible to an enemy model from the
charging unit, maintaining unit coherency. Melee is done in a simple sequence which
has to be followed separately for the
charging unit and the target unit:
1. Determine Attacks
2. Roll to Hit
3. Roll to Block
4. Remove Casualties
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1. Determine Attacks 3. Roll to Block
Each melee weapon has an Attack value For every hit that the unit has taken the
which represents its overall strength. defending player must roll one die, trying
Sum the attack value from the weapons of to score the target unit’s Defense value.
all models that can strike at the target to Each success counts as a block and all
determine how many attacks the unit has failed rolls cause a wound.
in total for this melee. Example: A unit of Orcs (Defense 5+) has
Example: A unit of five Infantrymen charges a taken two hits. They roll two dice and get a 4
unit of Orcs. Three of the Infantrymen armed and a 5. This means that the Orcs have blocked
with Hand Weapons (Attack 1) are in range of 1 hit and taken 1 wound.
the Orcs, which means the unit has a total of 3
attacks for this melee.
4. Remove Casualties
For each wound that the unit has taken the
2. Roll to Hit defending player must remove one model
After having determined how many as a casualty.
attacks the unit has in total take as many
The defending player may remove models
Quality tests as attacks.
from the target in any order, keeping unit
Each successful roll counts as a hit and all coherency in mind.
failed rolls are discarded.
Return Strikes
Example: Three Infantrymen (Quality 5+)
armed with Hand Weapons (Attack 1) strike a Once all charging models that were able to
unit of Orcs. They take three Quality tests and attack have done so the defending unit
roll a 4, a 5 and a 6. This means that they score may choose to strike back.
a total of 2 hits on the Orcs. This works the same way as it did for the
charging unit, so the defending player
must simply follow the melee sequence.
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Combat Resolution Consolidation Moves
Once the defender has struck back (or not After determining who won the combat
if he chose not to strike back) you need to the charging unit makes consolidation
determine who won the melee. moves to re-group.
Sum the total number of wounds that each If the defending unit was not completely
unit caused and compare the two. destroyed then the charging unit must
move back by 1” separating itself from the
If one unit caused more wounds than the
defending unit.
other then it counts as the winner and the
opposing unit must take a morale test. If either unit was completely destroyed by
Note that in melee only the loser takes a removing all models as casualties or by
morale test regardless of casualties. routing due to a failed morale test then the
other unit may move by up to 3”.
If the units are tied for how many wounds
they caused or neither unit causes any
wounds then the combat is a tie and
neither unit must take a morale test.
This means that if a unit didn’t strike back
in melee then it must only take a morale
test if it suffered at least one wound.
Example: A unit of Infantrymen charges a unit
of Orcs. The Infantrymen inflict 2 wounds in
that melee, whilst the Orcs inflict 1 wound.
Since the Infantrymen caused more wounds the
Orcs have lost the melee and must take a
morale test
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MORALE
When to Test
As units take casualties their psychological
Wavering Units
well-being deteriorates and they will be Wavering units get -1 to hit in melee and
pinned by enemy fire or flee the battlefield. automatically fail morale tests for as long
There are two times when a unit must take as they are wavering.
a morale test to see if it continues to fight: When a Wavering unit is activated it must
Whenever it takes wounds which spend its activation being idle and may do
bring it down to half or less of its nothing, which stops it from Wavering.
starting size or tough value (for units Routed Units
with a single model).
Routed units have lost all hope and are
Whenever it loses a melee fight. taken captive or flee the battle.
Example: A unit of Marksmen shoots at a unit Simply remove the entire unit from the
of 10 Orcs and manages to kill 5 models. Since game as a casualty.
half of the Orcs were killed from the shooting
the unit must take a morale test. Example: A unit of 10 Orcs has lost 5 models
in melee and must take a morale test. The unit
Taking Morale Tests fails its morale test and routs because it only
To take a morale test the affected unit must has half as many models left as it started out
simply take one Quality test. the game with.
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TERRAIN
Terrain Rules Impassable Terrain
When setting up terrain all players must Mountains, Canyons, Deep Water, etc.
agree on what terrain type rules each piece Any surface that is not specifically defined
of terrain follows. as a type of terrain and that would stop
This will make sure that you do not have models from moving through it counts as
any misunderstandings during your game, impassable terrain.
and that things can proceed smoothly. Units may not move through impassable
Note that each piece of terrain may have terrain under any circumstances.
multiple terrain type rules.
Example: A piece of Forest terrain could count
both as Cover and Difficult Terrain.
Open Terrain
Grass Fields, Dirt Roads, Streets, etc.
Any surface that is not specifically defined
as a type of terrain (like forests, buildings,
rivers, etc.) counts as open terrain.
Elevation
Units in open terrain are not affected by
any special rules and any rules that affect Hills, Rooftops, Cliffs, etc.
terrain do not apply to open terrain. Any terrain piece that is taller than the
surface of the table counts as elevation.
When moving onto elevation simply count
the vertical movement as part of the unit’s
regular movement.
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Cover Terrain Dangerous Terrain
Forests, Ruins, Fences, etc. Quicksand, Lava Pools, Deadly Vegetation, etc.
Terrain features that models can hide in or Terrain features that could harm models
behind or that could stop projectiles count count as dangerous terrain.
as cover terrain.
If a model moves in or through dangerous
If the majority of models in a unit are in or terrain then it must immediately take a
behind a piece of cover terrain enemy units dangerous terrain test.
shooting at it get -1 to their to hit rolls.
To take a dangerous terrain test roll one
die and if the result is 1 the model takes
one automatic wound.
Difficult Terrain
Woods, Mud, Rivers, etc.
Terrain features that slow down a model’s
movement count as difficult terrain.
If any model in a unit moves in or through
difficult terrain at any point of its move
then all models in the unit may not move
more than 6” for that movement.
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SPECIAL RULES
Rule Priority AP(X)
Most units have one or more special rules Enemy units taking hits from weapons
that affect the way they behave and that with this special rule get -X to Defense rolls
sometimes go against the standard rules. against them.
Deadly(X)
Whenever a model takes wounds from a
weapon with this special rule multiply the
Ambush
amount of wounds suffered by X.
You may choose not to deploy a model
Note that wounds suffered to that model
with this special rule with your army but
don’t carry over to other models if it dies.
instead keep it off the table in reserve.
At the beginning of any round after the
Fast
first you may place the model anywhere on Units with this special rule move 9” when
the table over 9” away from enemy units. using Advance actions and 18” when using
If both players have units with Ambush Rush or Charge actions.
they must roll-off to see who deploys first.
Artillery
Models with this rule get Defense +2
against shooting attacks.
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Fear Immobile
Enemy units without Fear must take a Units with this special rule may never
morale test before fighting in melee with move regardless of which action they take
units that have Fear. and they can’t take Charge actions.
If the test is failed the enemy models get -1 Impact(X)
to their to hit rolls.
Whenever a model with this special rule
Fearless charges it deals X automatic hits.
Units with this special rule get +1 to their Indirect
morale test rolls.
Weapons with this special rule may shoot
Fire Breath at enemies that are not within line of sight,
Once per round models with this special however they get –1 to hit when doing so.
rule may either deal D6 automatic hits
with AP(1) when fighting in melee or to
one enemy unit within 12” when shooting.
Flying
Units with this special rule may move
through other units and impassable terrain
and they may ignore terrain effects.
Furious
Whenever a model with this special rule
charges an enemy unit it must take one
Quality test. If it’s successful the target
takes 1 automatic hit.
Hero
Models with this special rule may be
deployed as part of one other friendly unit
at the beginning of the game.
When rolling morale tests use the hero’s
Quality value and when rolling to block
use the Defense of the majority of models.
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Phalanx
Whenever an enemy unit charges a unit
with this special rule that unit must take a
Dangerous Terrain test before attacking.
Note that the charging unit must only take
up to as many tests as models with the
Phalanx rule in the target unit.
Poison
Whenever you roll an unmodified to hit
result of 6 whilst firing this weapon it
causes two extra hits.
Scout
Regeneration
After all other units have been deployed
Whenever this model takes wounds roll
models with scout may deploy within 24”
one die for each wound. On a 5+ that
of the player’s table edge (instead of 12”).
wound is ignored.
If both players have units with Scout they
Rending must roll-off to see who moves first.
Whenever you roll an unmodified to hit
Slow
result of 6 whilst firing this weapon that hit
can only be blocked on a roll of 6+ and it Units with this special rule move 4” when
ignored the Regeneration rule. using Advance actions and 8” when using
Rush or Charge actions.
Sniper
Models firing this weapon count as having
Quality 2+ when rolling to hit.
Stealth
Enemies targeting this unit get –1 to hit
when shooting at it.
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Strider Wizard(X)
Units with this special rule treat Difficult Models with this special rule may cast one
Terrain as Open Terrain when moving spell at any point during their activation.
(may move more than 6”). To cast a spell first pick one of them from
Tough(X) the wizard’s army and then roll D6, adding
+X to the result.
Models with this special rule must take X
wounds before being removed from play If the result is equal to or higher than the
as a casualty. number in brackets then you may resolve
the spell’s effects.
If a model with Tough joins a unit without
it then you must remove regular models as Whenever an enemy wizard within 12” of
casualties before starting to accumulate one of your own wizards casts a spell then
wounds on the model with Tough. you may try to block it.
When a unit with multiple Tough models Roll one die and if you get a result of 5+
takes wounds you must accumulate them the spell’s effects are not resolved.
on a single model until it is killed before
starting to accumulate them on another.
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ADVANCED MISSIONS
Using Advanced Missions Mission Objectives
Once you have become familiar with how Since all missions use objectives in order to
the core rules work you can use these determine who wins, the following rules
advanced missions to add more variety are common for all missions:
and challenge to your games. Placing Objectives: The players roll-
When using advanced missions terrain and off and the winner picks who places
armies are set up as described in the core the first objective marker. The players
rules, however the way objectives work is then alternate in placing one marker
different depending on the mission. each outside of the deployment zones,
and over 9” away from other markers.
Random Mission Selection
Seizing Objectives: At the end of
Whilst you can simply pick one mission of
each round if a unit is within 3” of a
your choice it can be interesting to have a
marker whilst no enemies are, then it
mission be randomly selected before the
counts as being seized. The markers
game beings to keep players on their toes.
remain seized even if the unit moves
To select a random mission simply roll one away, however Wavering units can’t
die and set up the resulting mission: seize or stop others units from seizing
1. Duel objective markers.
2. Seize Ground
3. Relic Hunt
4. Sabotage
5. Breakthrough
6. King of the Hill
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1. Duel 4. Sabotage
After the table has been prepared you and After the table has been prepared you and
your opponent must set up D3+2 objective your opponent must set up 1 objective
markers on the battlefield. marker each on the battlefield.
After 4 rounds have been played the game Each objective marker belongs to one of the
ends and the player that managed to seize players. If at any point a unit seizes an
most markers wins. enemy objective marker it is destroyed and
removed from the table.
Note that this is the standard mission from the
core game rules. After 4 rounds have been played the game
ends and the player that managed to
2. Seize Ground destroy the enemy marker whilst keeping
his own marker intact wins.
After the table has been prepared you and
your opponent must set up 4 objective 5. Breakthrough
markers on the battlefield.
After the table has been prepared you and
Divide the table into 4 equal quarters and
your opponent must set up 1 objective
place one marker in each of them.
marker each on the battlefield.
After 4 rounds have been played the game
Don’t follow the “Placing Objectives” rules
ends and the player that managed to seize
but instead place the markers at the center
most markers wins.
of each player’s deployment zone.
3. Relic Hunt After 4 rounds have been played the game
After the table has been prepared you and ends and the player that managed to seize
your opponent must set up 3 objective most markers wins.
markers on the battlefield.
6. King of the Hill
If a unit seizes a marker remove it from the
After the table has been prepared you and
table and it counts as being carried by the
your opponent must set up 1 objective
unit. If the unit is destroyed at any point
marker on the battlefield.
the marker is dropped on the spot.
For this mission the marker must be set up
After 4 rounds have been played the game
over 9” away from the deployment zones.
ends and the player that managed to seize
most markers wins. After 4 rounds have been played the game
ends and the player that managed to seize
the marker wins.
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BATTLEFIELD CONDITIONS
Using Battlefield Conditions 1. Earthquake
Battlefield conditions are extra rules that The entire table is Dangerous Terrain.
add a new layer of strategy by modifying
Any piece of terrain that already counted
how units behave on the table.
as Dangerous Terrain becomes deadlier
These typically represent some sort of and deals two automatic hits on a roll of 1.
weather condition or magical effects that
influence the fighting armies. 2. Heavy Storm
When using these conditions the game is The entire table is Cover Terrain.
set up as usual and you may pick whatever Any piece of terrain that already counted
battlefield conditions are to your liking. as Cover Terrain becomes more protective
and units get –2 to their shooting rolls.
Random Battlefield Conditions
Whilst you can simply pick conditions of 3. Muddy Terrain
your choice it can be interesting to have a The entire table is Difficult Terrain.
condition be randomly selected before the
Any piece of terrain that already counts as
game begins to keep players on their toes.
Difficult Terrain becomes harder to move
To select a random condition simply roll through and units may not move more
one die and follow the resulting rules: than 4” when moving through it.
1. Earthquake
4. Smell of Death
2. Heavy Storm
Whenever a unit needs to take a morale
3. Muddy Terrain
test it gets –1 to its morale roll.
4. Smell of Death
5. Magical Winds
5. Magical Winds
Whenever a unit uses an Advance action it
6. Dark Skies
moves +D3” and when it uses a Rush or
Charge action it moves +D6”.
6. Dark Skies
Roll 2D6 once before the game to check
how low visibility is.
For the rest of the game all units get –2D6”
range when shooting.
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RANDOM EVENTS
Using Random Events 1. Strangler Vines Field
In order to spice up your games you can One random unit moved into a strangler
use random events which affect units on vines field, taking D6 automatic wounds
the battlefield in unexpected ways.
2. Out of Ammo
The game is played following all of the
regular rules, however at the beginning of One random unit has run out of ammo and
each round roll one die to see if a random can’t use any of its ranged weapons until
event is triggered. the end of the round.
On a 5+ you must roll one die and follow 3. Dark Magic Storm
the resulting random event rules:
A dark magic storm has started over the
1. Strangler Vines Field battlefield and all units within one random
2. Out of Ammo table quarter get –1 to their Defense rolls
until the end of the round.
3. Dark Magic Storm
4. Blood Frenzy 4. Blood Frenzy
5. Teleport Gate The havoc gods invoke a blood frenzy and
6. Blessing of the Gods all units within one random table quarter
get +1 to hit in melee.
Note that whenever a random unit is the
target you must first roll a die to determine 5. Teleport Gate
which army is affected and then roll a die
One random unit stumbled upon a teleport
to determine which unit is the final target.
gate and may be moved anywhere within
12” of its current position.
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MYSTERIOUS TERRAIN
Using Mysterious Terrain 1 & 2. Regular Terrain
Mysterious Terrain rules are extra rules No special terrain effects are applied to this
that add a new twist to terrain pieces by piece of terrain.
affecting units that enter them.
3. Daemonic Infestation
When using these effects the game is set up
as usual and you may pick whatever The terrain houses a nest of ferocious
terrain effects are to your liking. beasts ready to tear anything apart.
Note that you don't have to make all pieces Units moving through this terrain take D3
of terrain have terrain effects but can only automatic wounds.
have a few pieces of terrain be special.
4. Deadly Spores
Random Terrain Effects A deadly fungus has grown all over this
Whilst you can simply pick which terrain terrain which suffocates anyone inside.
pieces have special terrain effects it can be Units moving through this terrain take D6
interesting to have terrain be randomly automatic hits.
special to keep players on their toes.
5. Magical Vigor
Whenever a unit enters a piece of terrain
for the first time roll one die and follow the The terrain has a mysterious magical aura
rules that correspond to the result: which enhances combat capabilities.
1. Regular Terrain Units inside of this terrain get +1 to hit
2. Regular Terrain when shooting.
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MYSTERIOUS OBJECTIVES
Using Mysterious Objectives 1 & 2. Regular Objective
Mysterious Objectives rules are extra rules No special objective effects are applied to
that add a new twist to mission objectives this mission objective.
by affecting units that seize them.
3. Booby Traps
When using these effects the game is set up
as usual and you may pick whatever The terrain is covered in mines or other
objective effects are to your liking. improvised explosives that make life hell.
Note that you don't have to make all of the Units within 3” of this objective count as
objectives have objective effects but can being in Dangerous Terrain.
only have a few objectives be special.
4. Magical Field
Random Objective Effects It’s unclear why but there is a magical field
Whilst you can just pick which objectives around this terrain that makes movement
have special objective effects it can be extremely difficult.
interesting to have objectives be randomly Units within 3” of this objective count as
special to keep players on their toes. being in Difficult Terrain.
Whenever a unit seizes an objective for the
5. Defensive Barrier
first time roll one die and follow the rules
that correspond to the result: The terrain is surrounded by an energy
1. Regular Objective bubble that protects its occupiers.
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SOLID BUILDINGS
Open vs Solid Buildings Solid Buildings & Combat
Open buildings have one or more openings Units may shoot into and out of any side of
which can be used to place models inside. a solid building that has some sort of firing
Solid buildings consist of one solid block port (doors, windows, etc.) and you may
which cannot be opened or reached into, choose which firing port to shoot from.
but with these rules units can enter them. Units inside of solid buildings always
count as being in Cover Terrain.
Using Solid Buildings
When charging units inside a building only
Solid buildings may hold up to X models
one unit inside of it is targeted and the
inside of them.
defender may choose which.
Units may enter by moving into contact To charge the building simply move
with the building and units inside may exit models in base contact with it.
by using any action but only move by 6”.
Building Destruction
Since buildings come in different sizes you
have to decide how many models can be Optionally solid buildings may be targeted
inside by yourself, however here are some for shooting and melee attacks as if they
guidelines that you can use: were any other unit.
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FOG OF WAR
Using Fog of War Random Activation Order
Fog of War rules are optional rules that To use the random activation order rules
add an element of uncertainty to your each player needs to have as many tokens
games by affecting how units are deployed as units in their army, and each player’s
and how game rounds are played. tokens must be of a different color.
Note that you don’t have to use all of these At the beginning of each round the players
rules but can choose to only use the ones must put as many tokens as units they
that you like. have left on the battlefield in a bag.
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COMMAND & CONTROL
Using Command & Control Command Phase
Command & Control rules are optional During the command phase the players
rules that add a layer of strategy to your alternate in giving commands.
games by changing how units are activated Starting with the player that won the
during each round. deployment roll-off the player must pick
These rules represent how commanders one hero and take a command test.
lead their armies and how the chaos of Once the command test has been taken the
battle makes giving orders effectively player’s turn is over and the opponent may
difficult to achieve. pick one hero and take a command test.
Commanders This continues until all heroes have given
Before the game begins the players have to commands at which point the command
appoint their commanders. phase ends and the initiative phase begins.
When using command & control the game Commanders: pass test on 4+
is played normally, however each round is General: passes test on 2+
separated into two phases.
After the command test has been taken the
Command Phase: During this phase hero gets 1 exhaustion token.
heroes give their units orders. Once no player has any eligible hero to
Initiative Phase: During this phase give orders the command phase ends and
any non-activated unit takes actions. the initiative phase begins.
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Passed Tests Order Chains
If the command test is passed the player When a command test is passed the player
may pick one unit within 12” of the hero may choose to give that order from the
that has not been activated yet and that position of a friendly hero within 18”.
unit may immediately activate. Example: The general takes a command test on
Once the unit has finished its activation the a 2+ and passes. He then choses to give the
player may choose to either take another order to a unit that is 12” away from a friendly
command test with the same hero or to hero that is 18” away, giving the general a total
pass the command phase to his opponent. command range of 30”.
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FATIGUE
Using Fatigue Effects of Fatigue
Fatigue rules are optional rules that add Fatigue tokens affect how units perform in
some realism to your games by simulating combat and they are spent by the opposing
how units tire during combat. player in order to gain an advantage.
These rules represent how fatigue suffered At any point during a unit’s action players
through continuous movement and melee may remove fatigue from an enemy unit in
combat makes units fight less effectively as order to give it a penalty:
the battle goes on. Reduce its movement by –2” when
Suffering Fatigue using Advance actions and by –4”
when using Rush or Charge actions
Throughout the game units accumulate
fatigue as they are put through repeated Reduce its to hit rolls, to block rolls or
melee fighting and see their friends die. its morale test rolls by –1
Units get 1 fatigue token whenever one of Players may remove as many tokens from
the following things happens: the enemy as they want, however the
effects of each penalty are not cumulative.
After they fought in melee.
Example: A unit with 2 fatigue tokens wants to
Whenever a friendly unit within 6” is
Charge and the opposing player removes 1
completely destroyed or routs.
token to give it –4” movement. The player can’t
Units may also willingly get 1 fatigue remove 2 tokens to give it –8” because the
to add +3” to their Advance or +6” to effects are not cumulative.
their Rush or Charge moves .
Recovering from Fatigue
There is no limit to how much fatigue a
Units may recover from fatigue by staying
unit can have, however units that have 3 or
idle during their activation.
more tokens on them count as Wavering.
Any unit with fatigue tokens that stays idle
during its activation may immediately
remove all of its fatigue tokens.
Note that Wavering units with fatigue that
stay idle may remove all of their fatigue
tokens as well as stop Wavering.
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ADVANCED DAMAGE
Using Advanced Damage Critical Damage
Advanced Damage rules are optional rules Monsters and vehicles that take hits can
that make the game deadlier by modifying take critical damage which affect their
how units are damaged during combat. combat capabilities.
These rules represent infantry fleeing from Whenever a monster or vehicle takes X
combat as they suffer casualties and how wounds roll 2D6+X and see what effect it
monsters and vehicles are affected by has on the unit depending on the result:
taking damage gradually. 3 to 9 - Glanced: no effect
Note that you don’t have to use all of the 10 to 12 - Immobilized: moves –2” on
advanced damage rules but can only use Advance and –4” on Rush or Charge
the unit attrition or critical damage rules.
13 to 15 - Shaken: gets –1 to hit
Unit Attrition 16+ - Annihilated: killed immediately
Models will start to flee the battle as they
These effects are cumulative and last until
see their units crumble around them and
the end of the game.
vehicles will deteriorate as they take hits.
Note that since the rules don’t specify
Whenever a unit takes one or more
which units are monsters or vehicles you
wounds it must take as many morale tests
and your opponent are going to have to
as the number of wounds it suffered.
agree before the game which units are
The effect of these morale tests depends on affected by the critical damage rules.
how the unit took wounds:
Melee: For each failed test the unit
takes 2 additional wounds.
Other: For each failed test the unit
takes 1 additional wound.
These wounds can’t be regenerated in any
way and they don’t cause additional
morale tests for fleeing models.
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ADVANCED ACTIONS
Using Advanced Actions Aimed Fire
Advanced Actions are extra rules that give Units can increase their shooting precision
players more strategic options by adding by staying put and adjusting their aim.
what actions units can take. When taking Aimed Fire actions the unit
When using these actions the game is may not move but shoots with +1 to hit.
played normally, however players may
Heavy Charge
pick one of the following actions in
addition to the regular actions. Units can increase their melee prowess by
making short but brutal charges.
Note that you don’t have to use all of these
advanced actions but can choose to only When taking Heavy Charge actions units
use a few of them. may make a Charge action with +1 to hit
but may not move more than 6” for it.
Hunker Down
Overwatch
Units can hit the ground and take cover in
order to increase their survivability when Units can increase their survivability by
under enemy fire. shooting at charging enemies or engaging
in deadly firefights.
When taking Hunker Down actions the
unit stays idle but enemies shooting at it When taking Overwatch actions the unit
get –1 to their to hit rolls. stays idle but may react once to an enemy
unit as it takes its action during this round.
Note that Pinned units taking Hunker
Down actions get this protection bonus as The unit may react to two things:
well as stop being Pinned. Movement: The unit may stop the
Defensive Stance enemy at any point during movement
to shoot at it, however it gets –1 to its
Units can brace themselves for melee by shooting hit rolls.
adopting a defensive stance and preparing
Shooting: The unit may immediately
themselves for combat.
shoot back at a unit within 24” that it
When taking Defensive Stance actions the took fire from, however it gets –1 to
unit stays idle but enemies attacking it in its shooting hit rolls.
melee get –1 to their to hit rolls, however
the unit may not strike back in melee.
Note that Pinned units taking Defensive
Stance actions get this protection bonus as
well as stop being Pinned.
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MULTI-PLAYER GAMES
Games with 3+ Players Deploying Armies
Whilst the simplest way to play is with 2 When deploying units players from the
players the game can also be played with same team must deploy their units along
3+ players by slightly adjusting the rules. the same table edge, alternating in placing
This can lead to some interesting battles one unit per player when it’s their turn.
with a focus on combined armies and Example: Team A and B have 2 players each
coordination between players. and the deployment roll-off was won by Team
A. Player 1 from Team A places one unit and
Essentially the game is still played with
then Player 1 from Team B places one unit.
two opposing forces, however more than
Then Player 2 from Team A places a unit
one player takes control of each side.
followed by Player 2 from Team B. The players
Forming Teams continue this until all units from both teams
have been deployed.
Before the game begins divide the players
into two teams, which don’t need to have The Mission
an equal amount of players.
When checking mission objectives all
This means that you can have 2 vs. 1 objective markers, deployment zones, etc.
battles, 2 vs. 2 battles, etc. are counted for each team together.
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APOCALYPTIC GAMES
Games with 3000+ Points Shooting
Whilst the regular rules allow you to play When shooting line of sight and distances
large games with armies of 3000pts or are measured from the leader model to the
more the game can get a little slow by nearest model in the target unit.
using such a large amount of units. If the leader has line of sight, then all
In order to speed the game up you can weapons that are in range of the target
follow these rules to play epic battles of may shoot from the leader’s position.
apocalyptic size. Note that the range of all weapons is
Note that these rules can also be used to measured from the leader, regardless of
speed up regular games with less than where the actual weapons are.
3000pts if you wish.
Melee
Unit Leaders When charging only the leader follows the
When preparing your army each unit must regular rules, so measure distances and
have a clearly defined leader model that is move him into base contact first.
declared before the game beings. Once the leader has been moved you must
The leader is the core of a unit and is used move all charging models into base contact
to measure line of sight, movment, etc. with enemy models or as close as possible
We recommend using a special model or to the target whilst maintaining coherency.
marker to distinguish it from the rest. Then all models from the target unit must
Since the leader is essential it always has to do the same if they are not in base contact
be the last model that is removed when the with an enemy yet.
unit takes wounds. When fighting in melee all models count as
being in range regardless of their position,
Movement
so everybody can always strike.
When moving only the leader follows the
regular rules, so measure distances and
Terrain
move him first. When setting up the game all terrain is
treated like a solid building, with a clearly
Once the leader has been moved you must
defined perimeter that can be entered.
arrange all other models in the unit around
the leader whilst maintaining coherency. Units don’t get cover from being obscured
Note that no distances are measured for by other units or terrain but may only get
individual models, they are just freely cover by entering a piece of cover terrain.
moved to a new position.
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SMALL-SCALE GAMES
Games with Smaller Scales Measuring Distances
Whilst the regular rules are written with If you play using small scale models all
individually based 28mm models in mind distances measured in the game are always
the game can also be played at smaller halved (rounding up).
scales or with multi-based models. This does not apply to the preparation of
Small-Scale Models the game, so the deployment zones and
distance between objectives stay the same.
The game can be played using models of
smaller sizes like 6mm, 10mm and 15mm, Game Length
where multiple small models are mounted When playing with small scale models the
together on a single base. game length is extended by 2 rounds.
Here are some general guidelines for base This means that objectives are checked
sizes that you can use: after the 6th round and not after the 4th.
6mm: 20mm x 10mm
Attacking Units
10mm: 32mm x 25mm
Since each base represents a whole unit the
15mm: 50mm x 32mm attack values of all weapons of models in
Note that overall the base size that you use the unit are summed together.
doesn’t matter as long as you keep base Example: A base of 5 Markmen with 4 Rifles
sizes consistent across all models. (Attack 1) and 1 Gatling Rifle (Attack 3) has a
Multi-Based Models total attack value of 7 when shooting.
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