shots(n) and volleyshot

[demyse]

so weapons marked shots (n) can only be used that many times per battle.
volley shots triple the attack unless it says volley shot (n)
So for the sake of a byzantii legionnaire armed with a pilum what does that mean?
can they shoot twice normally in the same round, or only twice per game?
if they volley shot only can they do it twice?
if they volley shot can they do it only once, but as the weapon has shots (2) it becomes 6?

[Rob Lane]

so weapons marked shots (n) can only be used that many times per battle.
volley shots triple the attack unless it says volley shot (n)
So for the sake of a byzantii legionnaire armed with a pilum what does that mean?
can they shoot twice normally in the same round, or only twice per game?
if they volley shot only can they do it twice?
if they volley shot can they do it only once, but as the weapon has shots (2) it becomes 6?

See p70, 2.7.6.3.13 - Shots:
"Equipment marked "Shots (n)" may only be used n times per battle."

Then see p236, 6.32.2 - Volley Shoot:
"...the amount of shoot dice for each shot weapon (that has the "Volley Shoot" rule) used in the Volley Shoot action are tripled..."

Simply put, you can perform a Volley Shoot action with pila only twice per battle because of Shots (n), but when that Volley Shoot action is made the amount of shoot dice on the pilum equipment line are tripled.

Whether pila should be able to Volley Shoot is a different matter...!

Cheers
Rob

[demyse]

cheers Rob

next question is how does this interact with the spell demonic possession? can a volley shot be used for this? and also does it 'use up' the second shot?

[Rob Lane]

cheers Rob

next question is how does this interact with the spell demonic possession? can a volley shot be used for this? and also does it 'use up' the second shot?

Of course, the unit can perform any action it would normally be able to; the action is performed normally, so of course it does. I'm not sure why you'd think it wouldn't...!!

Cheers
Rob