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by jereme
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Geats
Replies: 0
Views: 22

Geats

Would you mind sticking Geat on a few profiles in the Norse muster to give Trytheorn some friends?
by jereme
Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Ieuan Longshore - Brythoniaid muster
Replies: 1
Views: 643

Ieuan Longshore - Brythoniaid muster

Since Ieuan has forester and scout, could he have helwr as sworn and pledged options in his Brythoniaid muster? Also, he is missing the "bind" for Taranau from his muster entry.
by jereme
Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Ysian muster corrections and questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1899

Re: Ysian muster corrections and questions

What's "invoke damage"? should this be "sorcerous damage"?
by jereme
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: Vulnerable
Replies: 0
Views: 5307

Q: Vulnerable

As it appears in the rules, Vulnerable reads: Warriors that are Vulnerable to a particular type of damage suffer continuous effects far more easily than others. For such warriors, hit (strike, shot, or invoke) rolls of an 8 or 9 from weapons or invocations causing damage they are vulnerable to will ...
by jereme
Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Jute 2.06 muster findings
Replies: 1
Views: 3261

Jute 2.06 muster findings

A few things came up in last night's game that caused me to review the muster in more detail. Here's what I found: ⋅ Licwaca Licstaeff references darkstaff artefact. should be licstaeff artefact. ⋅ Wiht Cyning deadgar is missing mounted impact strike; mounted charge+. barrow lant...
by jereme
Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: New Wiht stuff
Replies: 1
Views: 3759

New Wiht stuff

Any hints as to how the new Wiht profiles will be able to be mustered? My most immediate question is "are Wihtsweord Ēored a sworn option for anyone?"
by jereme
Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: Darklands Events
Topic: Darklands Sherwood GT 2023
Replies: 11
Views: 7201

Re: Darklands Sherwood GT 2023

Question on how you handled kindred terrain. The rules in 3.3.4.3.2 state that generals choose the terrain class but must determine the actual terrain feature by rolling a D10.
by jereme
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Homebrew scenario modification
Replies: 0
Views: 5377

Homebrew scenario modification

I've modified the Battle of Haethfeld to use objectives. I've found that this simple modification really changes gameplay, as generals need to balance defending and attacking. I appreciate any feedback you have to offer. Numbering is based on the Desolate Fields version of the scenario. If you aren'...
by jereme
Mon Aug 21, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Muster rules - possible errata
Replies: 1
Views: 2579

Muster rules - possible errata

Kindred musters say "Up to 5% of a X host's cost may be spent on [Artefacts]". This conflicts with the muster rules, which state that the Artefact Limit is "up to 10% of the host cost". muster rules section 1.1.2.3 references 1.2.7.6, which is no longer part of the book. muster r...
by jereme
Thu Feb 23, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: 2.03 Fomoraic Muster Errata
Replies: 1
Views: 906

2.03 Fomoraic Muster Errata

Uuroch's command under Conand uses "Compelled Units", "Influenced Units", "Led Units" instead of "Sworn Box", "Pledge Box", "Petition Box"
by jereme
Mon Feb 20, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Darklands Events
Topic: Darklands Sheffield Slaughter 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 5951

Re: Darklands Sheffield Slaughter 2023

Pictures and battle reports are on Facebook!
by jereme
Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: 2.03 General muster questions
Replies: 1
Views: 855

2.03 General muster questions

In many places, the muster chart has a realm name below the unit name. The meaning of this is unclear, as there is a block that reads "If the realm is noted above the unit name...", but none stating "If the realm is noted below the unit name...". Some examples: In the Brythoniaid...
by jereme
Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: 2.03 Norse muster questions
Replies: 1
Views: 888

2.03 Norse muster questions

I'd suggest that Hrafn have "worthless". Although I do like this: "Sven, the crows have flown away. We should follow them to safety!" :D
Veithmann appear as Njósn in their wound tracker.
by jereme
Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: 2.03 Brythoniad muster questions
Replies: 1
Views: 878

2.03 Brythoniad muster questions

Hudwocor's crackflint rule makes mention of "dewinwocor", which should probably read "hudwocor". Rules for Dragontooth artefact are clipped top and bottom.
by jereme
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Brythoniaid
Topic: Rhyfelwr vs "big monster"
Replies: 3
Views: 4354

Re: Rhyfelwr vs "big monster"

Rob Lane wrote:Sure, I can see that... what's the issue? Or are you just talking it through...

Cheers
Rob

Just doing math in public.
by jereme
Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: Byzantii\Infernii sorcerers
Replies: 1
Views: 975

Q: Byzantii\Infernii sorcerers

The Byzantii muster includes several dual-kindred sorcerers (Byzantii\Infernii). Given that Infernii don't have any Invocations listed, I'm guessing that they should have "Sorcerer [MAGUS INCANTAMENTA]" in their profile.
by jereme
Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:18 pm
Forum: Byzantii
Topic: Byzantii Encounter (499) Muster - Am I doing this right?
Replies: 8
Views: 5266

Re: Byzantii Encounter (499) Muster - Am I doing this right?

GnomesofZurich wrote:Given that Infernii don't have any Invocations listed, I'm guessing the Magus Infernum would still use those listed for Legion II Var?


That's how I would do it. Perhaps the Magus should have "Sorcerer [MAGUS INCANTAMENTA] (2)" for clarity.
by jereme
Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Byzantii
Topic: Byzantii Encounter (499) Muster - Am I doing this right?
Replies: 8
Views: 5266

Re: Byzantii Encounter (499) Muster - Am I doing this right?

Fiends are kindred Infernii, realm Dis on their profile. The Demioption can be mustered as either Dis or Legio II Var, and his command structure only appears in the byzantii muster, so it covers both realm options. On page 3 of the muster, under commander's command, in the bottom right, you should s...
by jereme
Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: Brythoniaid
Topic: Rhyfelwr vs "big monster"
Replies: 3
Views: 4354

Rhyfelwr vs "big monster"

A unit of 20 veteran rhyfelwr (hold order, skill 56, M+W 38) are facing off against a “big monster” (attack order, pace 8, skill 20-29, C+A > 100, gigantic, tough, mass 15). We will start the game at 36” apart, with no wind and during daylight. Big Monster will run 16” toward the rhyfelwr. Depending...
by jereme
Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: WINTER 2022 - Updated Musters and Muster Rules
Replies: 7
Views: 1934

Re: WINTER 2022 - Updated Musters and Muster Rules

Norse muster: I'd suggest that Hrafn have "worthless". Although I do like this: "Sven, the crows have flown away. We should follow them to safety!"
Veithmann appear as Njósn in their wound tracker.
by jereme
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Byzantii
Topic: Byzantii Encounter (499) Muster - Am I doing this right?
Replies: 8
Views: 5266

Re: Byzantii Encounter (499) Muster - Am I doing this right?

The list is legal if you muster it as Infernii\Dis with your second command being an allied Byzantii\Legio II Var command. this is required to include the unit of fiends.
Sworn unit of demilegionarius should be at effective size (8) when you move above encounter size.
by jereme
Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: limit to number of roars
Replies: 4
Views: 1369

Re: Q: limit to number of roars

IV.II.V Action Sequence provides 3 times where effortless actions may be performed, and 4.2.3.2.5 Effortless Actions expands on that. However, I'm still unclear if the following is legal: A non-frenzied roarer unit activates. The unit has no compulsory actions, so roars in step 2 of the action seque...
by jereme
Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: WINTER 2022 - Updated Musters and Muster Rules
Replies: 7
Views: 1934

Re: WINTER 2022 - Updated Musters and Muster Rules

More Brythoniaid muster: Hudwocor's crackflint rule makes mention of "dewinwocor", which should probably read "hudwocor". Rules for Dragontooth artefact are clipped top and bottom.
by jereme
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: WINTER 2022 - Updated Musters and Muster Rules
Replies: 7
Views: 1934

Re: WINTER 2022 - Updated Musters and Muster Rules

Brythoniad muster: Prifdyndraig command, Cadben Companion warchief line has the Realm below the unit name instead of above. Ieuan Longshore's command has the same issue with sell-sword units (which are shown as "Sell-Sword" and "Sell-Swords"). Norse muster: Troll Konungr, Halftro...
by jereme
Tue Jan 03, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: limit to number of roars
Replies: 4
Views: 1369

Q: limit to number of roars

The Roar action is mentioned in the Multiple Command Actions section of 4.2.3.2.4 as "can only be performed once per activation, such as the Roar action;". However, 6.65 doesn't include any mention of limits to this effortless action. I would expect to see "effortless action (1)"...
by jereme
Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:22 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Thoughts on muster rule 1.1.7.1.1
Replies: 2
Views: 1071

Thoughts on muster rule 1.1.7.1.1

I think muster rule 1.1.7.1.1 needs to be rethought/reworded based on some models in the range and "the rule of cool". My examples are the Troll konungr with trophy rack and savrarch on war tower. With the 2.x muster rules, troll konungr with trophy rack can't be used because you can only ...
by jereme
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff

That's what I'm aiming for. Is this accurate: regardless of the number of models with the Host Banner Bearer ability, only one can serve that role.
by jereme
Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff

Muster Rule 1.1.7.1.1 states "Only one host champion, host banner bearer, host herald, and host paymaster may be present in a host".
by jereme
Thu Dec 08, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff

If, in the end, I'm limited to a single dewindraig because the dragonstaff makes him a host banner bearer, can you move "The Honoured Dead" to be a noble option?
by jereme
Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff

I think I meant something like "If I muster a prifdyndraig as a host banner bearer, can I still muster a dewindraig as a sorcerer?"
by jereme
Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:30 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Re: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff

Two more questions, moving toward silly:
1. can I muster a dewindraig as a host banner bearer?
2. if I muster a prifdyndraig as a host banner bearer, how does that affect the Dragon Staff?
by jereme
Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff
Replies: 11
Views: 2509

Q: dewindraig Dragon Staff

The Dewindraig's Dragon Staff "acts as a host banner in all respects" and "the Dewindraig gains the 'Host Banner Bearer' ability. This leads me to a few questions: 1. if I have multiple dewindraig in a host, are they all 'Host Banner Bearers'? 2. Can I upgrade the Dragon Staff with ba...
by jereme
Thu Dec 01, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Mustering additional sorcerers
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

Re: Mustering additional sorcerers

I see the rule now: 1.1.5.6 Influenced Warchiefs.
by jereme
Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Mustering additional sorcerers
Replies: 2
Views: 1039

Mustering additional sorcerers

Is it possible to muster non-commander sorcerers outside of the General's Companions, or is this an intentional limitation?
by jereme
Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Typo in Hound of Ieuan
Replies: 1
Views: 933

Typo in Hound of Ieuan

In Sellswords 2.02 version of Taranau, the rule for Hound of Ieuan reads " Should an enemy warrior declare he will Attack Taranau in combat (a Ieuan Attacker)". Should this read " Should an enemy warrior declare he will Attack Ieuan in combat (a Ieuan Attacker)"?
by jereme
Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:36 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Companions in 2.02 Brythoniaid muster
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Companions in 2.02 Brythoniaid muster

I took a look across the 2.02 musters, and it appears that Brythoniaid still has the ability to bring 0-4 nobles as Companions. All other musters have lost this option.
by jereme
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Master of Arms in 2.02
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Re: Master of Arms in 2.02

Keeping my questions together, am I correct that the ability applies to the entire host, regardless of home kingdom/realm? For example, a Norse Skifling general brings a Filungi into his command as a companion. The Master of Arms ability would apply to all Skifling commands, Jotunheimr commands, all...
by jereme
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:24 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Master of Arms in 2.02
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Master of Arms in 2.02

Master of Arms: If a Filungi is mustered in a host, within the host's command, the silver cost of all Add or Replace equipment options (including artefacts) - even if they are already negative - is reduced by 4 per piece of equipment for warlords, 2 per piece of equipment for warchiefs and 1 per pi...
by jereme
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Rherelwr 2.02 question
Replies: 0
Views: 4253

Rherelwr 2.02 question

Rherelwr have spears with Hedge and shields, but don't have Shieldwall. Is this an error on the profile or in the rule (1.7.5.2.5)? The description of Hedge sounds like it needs Shieldwall to have any effect. It makes sense for Ardu, who lack shields by default, not to have Shieldwall as an ability....
by jereme
Mon Jul 11, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Darklands Tactics and Musters
Topic: Dyndraig vs Forest
Replies: 3
Views: 3608

Dyndraig vs Forest

One of the cool features of the Darklands game is the ability to interact with terrain. I explore the rule interactions required for a unit of dyndraig to burn down a forest to root out pesky foresters. We’ll begin by looking at the characteristics of a forest. We will use a Small Forest (14” x 14”,...
by jereme
Wed Jun 22, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: Darklands Tactics and Musters
Topic: Of Monsters and Men
Replies: 9
Views: 5868

Re: Of Monsters and Men

copy. I'd read the glass jaw test as being independent of the strike roll (just needed a success).
by jereme
Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Darklands Tactics and Musters
Topic: Of Monsters and Men
Replies: 9
Views: 5868

Re: Of Monsters and Men

So a 9 is required on the strike roll for mighty strike to happen.
by jereme
Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Darklands Tactics and Musters
Topic: Of Monsters and Men
Replies: 9
Views: 5868

Re: Of Monsters and Men

My read of that is that the Glass Jaw test is made for all models hit if the attacked model's skill is in a higher band than the attacker's skill, regardless of the original strike roll.
by jereme
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: Darklands Tactics and Musters
Topic: Of Monsters and Men
Replies: 9
Views: 5868

Re: Of Monsters and Men

Grizzle wrote:With mighty strike if they have higher skill a 9 still effects them, but they can do a constitution test, if they fail they're knocked out.

I hadn't read all of the Glass Jaw Test. Thanks for pointing that out!
by jereme
Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Sleisiwr
Replies: 1
Views: 995

Sleisiwr

Two questions on the Brythoniaid artefact Sleisiwr. First, it says "Only warriors of the kin ‘Draig’ may bear Sleisiwr." Should this be "Only warriors of the kin ‘Dyndraig’, 'Cawrdraig', or 'Cadyndraig' may bear Sleisiwr."? Or can a Draiggoch carry this cleaver? Second, "eac...
by jereme
Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: X damage (N)
Replies: 1
Views: 1027

X damage (N)

I'm not finding a rule that explains how damage types with a number are supposed to work. I'm assuming that N (the number) is a multiplier for the number of effect tokens caused. For example, a Draiggoch (mass 15) with Fire Damage (2) would apply 30 tokens for each fated shot or fated damage roll.

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