DarkAngelHopeful
07-21-2010, 12:59 AM
Dear BoLS readers,
The new 8th edition rule book is amazing. I have enjoyed reading it so far. However, I have checked GW's website and I can't find a FAQ on the main rule book and I have a rules question that I would like your input on.
On pg. 24 of the BRB in bold lettering it says, "A unit that has less than 25% of its starting models left can only rally on a roll of a double 1." Meanwhile, a little while later in plain text it says, "If the fleeing unit has been reduced in size to a quarter (25%) or less of the number of models with which it began the game, it can only pass its Rally rest on a double 1....."
At the onset, these seem to be the same rule, however there is a subtle difference that could make a difference in game.
Let me reiterate, The bold type says, "less than 25%." The plain text says, "25% or less."
The bold type says in a unit of 20 models you can lose 5 and be fleeing and still rally on regular leadership.
The plain text says in a unit of 20 models if you lose 5 you have to rally with a double 1.
Since I haven't played since 5th edition and haven't been able to play 8th edition I don't know if that will make a big difference, but it's worth noting that the wording is different.
Thoughts?
Respectfully,
DarkAngelHopeful
P.S. This isn't a thread to start bashing the rulebook for minor inconsistencies. I actually really like it. I just need some clarification.
P.S.S. I hope I didn't break any forum rules by posting wording from the BRB.
*goes back to winning the war one set of paperwork at a time*
The new 8th edition rule book is amazing. I have enjoyed reading it so far. However, I have checked GW's website and I can't find a FAQ on the main rule book and I have a rules question that I would like your input on.
On pg. 24 of the BRB in bold lettering it says, "A unit that has less than 25% of its starting models left can only rally on a roll of a double 1." Meanwhile, a little while later in plain text it says, "If the fleeing unit has been reduced in size to a quarter (25%) or less of the number of models with which it began the game, it can only pass its Rally rest on a double 1....."
At the onset, these seem to be the same rule, however there is a subtle difference that could make a difference in game.
Let me reiterate, The bold type says, "less than 25%." The plain text says, "25% or less."
The bold type says in a unit of 20 models you can lose 5 and be fleeing and still rally on regular leadership.
The plain text says in a unit of 20 models if you lose 5 you have to rally with a double 1.
Since I haven't played since 5th edition and haven't been able to play 8th edition I don't know if that will make a big difference, but it's worth noting that the wording is different.
Thoughts?
Respectfully,
DarkAngelHopeful
P.S. This isn't a thread to start bashing the rulebook for minor inconsistencies. I actually really like it. I just need some clarification.
P.S.S. I hope I didn't break any forum rules by posting wording from the BRB.
*goes back to winning the war one set of paperwork at a time*