Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Farlands Rules: WH40k The secret hatch

This is a rule that we have played recently, and came about as we wanted to add a few RPG elements into the main game.

The idea is simple. There are two hatches on the board, wherever you want that are linked. To enter the hatch, you must assault it, and gain 2 hits on it for it to open. I has a weapon skill of 3 and toughness 4, although you can vary this to make it more difficult to enter. When these criteria have been met, the whole squad enters the hatch, and misses a turn. After the missed turn, they re-emerge at the other hatch, just as if they had done a normal move.

If a opposing squad also enters from the other end, then resolve a assault as normal, minus the assault charge. Failed leadership tests equals a automatic sweeping advance, portraying that fighting in close quarters is hard!

This played very well. The attacking of the hatch portrays the attempt of hacking, and with a stat line, fits in well with the armies themselves. Space Marines, who have a understanding of technology will be able to access easily, even with a 5 man squad, whereas Orks, with the break everything mentality, may need to use the whole squad to get through.

Give it a try in your next game!

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