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by Rob Lane
Mon Jun 25, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Kindred Musters Update IV - 3rd May 2018
Replies: 63
Views: 70889

Re: Kindred Musters Update IV - 3rd May 2018

demyse wrote:Sellswords
Morag of Mann is a spellcaster and only has a temper of 14


Ooops... yes, I'll fix that.

demyse wrote:Beowa can be a noble commander of a Jute (Wiht) host, but there are no wiht mainstay option


Good point. I must remember to think about the sell-swords being commanders in other hosts.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:37 am
Forum: Darklands Events
Topic: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018
Replies: 66
Views: 59123

Re: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018

Thanks Jon!

I'd just like to say thanks to everybody who attended and big ups to my opponents Geoff, James and Nick!

Hope you all enjoyed it and here's to next year!

Cheers
by Rob Lane
Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Darklands Events
Topic: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018
Replies: 66
Views: 59123

Re: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018

Some good lists in that lot chaps and chapesses!

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:24 am
Forum: Darklands Events
Topic: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018
Replies: 66
Views: 59123

Re: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018

Warwick Castle is awesome Geoff, enjoy it!

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

Yea, I have to fudge certain things to get other things in. Blame the Isle of Wight, it's too awesome a name not to use!

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:03 am
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

Alright then. Given the commonly accepted theory that Christianity spread to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, beginning in the Kingdom of Kent (Cant), with Augustine and his Gregorian Mission entering the country and converting the then king of Kent Æthelberht. How does the (strong, perhaps even fanatical...
by Rob Lane
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:54 am
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

Hadn't really thought of the brythoniaid as being all that christian but you're right, as romano-british they very much were christians. And of a very different flavour of christianity to the Irish christianity too. I take it dragons don't really go in for christiainity. They do have their own magi...
by Rob Lane
Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Good man!

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

I hope all you lot on here are backing!

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:22 am
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

So broadly the Ysians feel that the brythoniaid abandoned them as the angelcynn pushed west. Correct - this was very much the case for the Cornish in real life, I believe. Well, so the histories say. How did/do the brythoniaid feel about the Ysians immediately post separation and since the Ysians f...
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:19 am
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: How the Dyn creatures came to be
Replies: 5
Views: 12364

Re: How the Dyn creatures came to be

Is there much infighting between the wocor, the draigs and the wyvern? Yeah, of course, here in the UK we hate the next village over, you know? Also, is there any particular story/reason behind the flightless tawrdraig? Why are they flightless bull dragons and is there a particular reason why they ...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Erainn Religion: Crom Cruach
Replies: 1
Views: 9778

Re: Erainn Religion: Crom Cruach

Yes... but shhhhhh....

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Buck-Vras
Replies: 1
Views: 9622

Re: Buck-Vras

Yes ;)

Think the Great Goblin, but ratty...

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 20, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: How the Dyn creatures came to be
Replies: 5
Views: 12364

Re: How the Dyn creatures came to be

Natural evolution. There's obviously a few melded creatures out there but unless I say so they're always natural.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Mon Jun 18, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

by Rob Lane
Mon Jun 18, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game
Replies: 15
Views: 21279

Re: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game

That's the nub of the diagram and question. So, one CANNOT 'single out' one warrior, even if there is space to do so, until the ENTIRE enemy UNIT has their sight arcs filled - that answers loads of other queries. OK, GOT IT! Not quite... they can single him out if they wish, but they can't get into...
by Rob Lane
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game
Replies: 15
Views: 21279

Re: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game

I meant to add, as well, that you couldn't get your Ax-Drunes into the blind arc of the first Tarvax unless you'd either a) filled up the sight arcs of the other Tarvax or b) didn't have enough Attack Move to get into the sight arcs of the other Tarvax. See p161, Engage into Arcs... and ...unless th...
by Rob Lane
Mon Jun 18, 2018 9:43 am
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game
Replies: 15
Views: 21279

Re: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game

The big deal, and possibly the biggest error of rules, of the night was the riposte action - my unit of Ax-Drunes indirectly engaging his Tarvax after they'd beaten Brugg. The Ax-Drunes activated immediatley afterwards and I wanted to get in a rear attack on at least one of them. We were mainly uns...
by Rob Lane
Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Base Displaced Move
Replies: 1
Views: 3581

Re: Base Displaced Move

Per Moving Displaced Warriors (7.2.3.3), displaced warriors must make a ground move to get out of the displacement area, ideally using a direct move. Is there a base magnitude of the displacement move? I ask because terrain, wet/snowy ground, or some other effect might greatly reduce the movement o...
by Rob Lane
Sun Jun 17, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Bulk Charger Attack Dice
Replies: 1
Views: 2997

Re: Bulk Charger Attack Dice

They're easy strikes dude - so you still have to roll to hit. See p200, vi.xx.vi, strike types.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Engagement Attack Shieldwall Action
Replies: 2
Views: 3473

Re: Engagement Attack Shieldwall Action

Can a Unit with the Trait Shieldwall on their muster when using a shield can they perform the following; Break Shieldwall, Attack Engage, Form Shieldwall Can an individual with the Shieldwalll trait perform the same action? Not sure what you mean - you don't need to break a Shieldwall to Attack Eng...
by Rob Lane
Sat Jun 16, 2018 6:21 pm
Forum: Battle Reports
Topic: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game
Replies: 15
Views: 21279

Re: 499pts Arthur vs Geoff Second game

Great stuff chaps! Loving the Attack Orders and Frenzied tokens...

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

Oh yes, forgot about his special hammer. I remember doing that rule now because he was dying very quickly from doing invocations! Regarding Thunderous Skies, it can cause lightning damage, and that's why I allowed it. Scott, I'm not going to change him without evidence - A LOT of evidence - that he'...
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

Scott, What do you mean by "at no cost to himself" - the price is 12, so it costs him 12 CONSTITUTION immediately. Tain generals are Fearless, so don't take Panic reactions . Neither do Warriors of Baalor. As for the other units, if your Tain fled then it's harder for them to stay on the b...
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:02 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Yes, the symbol would be the 9 of course, that's how it always will be. I wouldn't do realm dice though! Well, not yet...

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:47 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Question. Would you lot be prepared to pay £20 for a set of 10 kindred specific D10 dice?

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

I'd be interested to see a battle report Scott, just so I know your opponent is doing things correctly. Not trying to disrespect him here, at all, so please extend my apologies to him if he's put out by that; but if you want things changing you must give me detailed battle reports. A bit like what G...
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Jonathon Chester wrote:Rob just one quick thought, is this kickstarter going to be purely merchandise or will it also include miniatures in some format?


It may include a few, yes. Depends what people want. Morag, possibly - from Darkholds.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 8:43 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Geoff, now that is an awesome idea. I'm in talks!

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:42 am
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Next week - it'll be a short one as I'm on holiday from July 17th.

Yes, all the templates are certainly planned, including the thrown object ones.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:45 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

Scott, I respect your opinion and thank you for that feedback, but we've playtested him well and I'm happy with him as he is. He also has to pay for his invocations, so he's not just 153 gold; you can add 60 gold to him for that immediately. I've killed one many times and he's also been good against...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

No, because the Gothi compromises your list in many ways (in terms of what you can bring), he's expensive, he still dies easily enough, and Ancient Temper could really cause you a problem. We've playtested that one to death. Having said that, Forked Lightning is too cheap - that should be a lot more...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Not sure about the kindred dwellings, the art doesn't look that great blown up.

Certainly the map, the cover art, and some concept art.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:23 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

Hen Ogledd - do you have any further categories of dragon/wyvern etc for the more northerly Brythoniaid kingdoms? Were there any that have since been hunted to extinction? Not really, nothing different to what you see in Gwynedd. There may be something else up in the north though, possibly... What ...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:04 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

Ah, I see what you're getting at. It was actually that way before, but it was too cheap. So now it's not. Giving life to your creatures is a really, really useful thing and it became too powerful. This way it means you have to sacrifice your Druí. Remember, too, that the wounded warrior is pretty ab...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Strength Price and Healing Invocations
Replies: 17
Views: 12812

Re: Strength Price and Healing Invocations

If a focus invocation has a strength price (6.40.2.2.2), the total price will vary depending on the relative proximity of the sorcerer to the marked unit based on what gets intersected by the focus range. If I'm a Drui using Life of the Land or Heart of the Land on a unit of Fen Beasts, I should tr...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

If anyone's got any other suggestions, they're always welcome of course...

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Darklands Kickstarter Projects
Topic: MIERCENDISE!
Replies: 32
Views: 36655

Re: MIERCENDISE!

Please - all of you - be aware that a lot of people may want something that you may not particularly want or need. Just remember that when you critique what I'm putting on the project! Unlike yourselves I have to try and guess what most people want rather than what you want. There's definitely going...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Forked lightning and leiptrolls
Replies: 4
Views: 4858

Re: Forked lightning and leiptrolls

So question about forked lightning from thunderstorms and leiptrolls A unit of leiptrolls gets hit by forked lightning when it activates, and can then arc said lightning to another unit, so I choose a unit of trolls about 5" away Now does the trolls become the target of forked lightning so you...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 12:00 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

If hell is real (Fiends for the Byzantii/Infernii), is heaven? (and if so would we see any god squad 'monsters')? Hell is just a word in Darklands, as is heaven! The demons are natural beings, they're just ascribed to "hell" by the Christians, who believe the devil is manifesting himself ...
by Rob Lane
Wed Jun 13, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Invocation rules - did I get them right?
Replies: 9
Views: 9027

Re: Invocation rules - did I get them right?

So it's only Wound Dice that get to 'explode', right? Results of 9 on the other two steps are effectively counted as two successes (by either adding an extra success die or removing an additional die). Cheers! Semantics really, but yes - you get to roll a wound die, whereas you simply add a strike ...
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: Darklands Events
Topic: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018
Replies: 66
Views: 59123

Re: Skirmish at Coffa Tree 24/06/2018

Cheers guys!

Rob
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Ask Me Questions!
Replies: 73
Views: 88983

Re: Ask Me Questions!

That looks like an amazing day out there, Rob, thanks for sharing the photo. I can imagine a big 'ol bridge leading from a towering citadel perched on that promontory, baulking at the weight of Ax-Drunes as they march forth against their (many) foes! Great stuff. Yeah, it was actually, lovely place...
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:05 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Atalantes Lore
Replies: 2
Views: 10479

Re: Atalantes Lore

So with this new lore bit added I thought I’d ask a couple of questions revolving around Atalantes and a little bit of Kthones in general Why did the Atalantes create Kthones? I understand they were used as a slave force generally for different tasks based on the race, but was the creation more for...
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:55 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Fringes of the map
Replies: 13
Views: 20097

Re: Fringes of the map

Weirdos. You lot are way down on the geek hierarchy! ;)

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:48 pm
Forum: Darklands Lore
Topic: Unseelie and Seelie
Replies: 1
Views: 9658

Re: Unseelie and Seelie

Yes they are, but they are what they were to the Anglo-Saxons - just like the Ælves - unseen naughty creatures that hide your pens and, bizarrely, bog roll. So not real, but believed to be real.

If you're asking whether they'd ever make it into profiles, absolutely not!

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Circling Units and Focus Range Spells
Replies: 28
Views: 18953

Re: Circling Units and Focus Range Spells

Do I need to do anything here...

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Darklands Rules and Musters - Updates, Errata and Addenda
Topic: Invocation rules - did I get them right?
Replies: 9
Views: 9027

Re: Invocation rules - did I get them right?

Good spot DrNo, didn't even see he'd rolled the three invoke dice.

Cheers
Rob
by Rob Lane
Tue Jun 12, 2018 10:01 am
Forum: Other Topics
Topic: Mierce Miniatures Back Office
Replies: 8
Views: 15636

Re: Mierce Miniatures Back Office

It's okay mate, it's totally understandable... but you need to remember, we're not Amazon ;)

Cheers
Rob

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