Grimdark Future Special Rules - Revision history

68RedGaleCombatstheHoly: additional clarifications

2023-09-28T17:36:20Z

additional clarifications

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	=== Aircraft ===		=== Aircraft ===
	Must deploy before all other units, ignores all units and terrain when moving/stopping, can’t seize objectives, and can’t be moved in contact with. May only use Advance actions, moving in a straight line by 30”-36” without turning. If it moves off-table, its activation ends, and it must be deployed on any table edge at the beginning of the next round. Units targeting this model get -12” range and -1 to hit rolls.		Must deploy before all other units, ignores all units and terrain when moving/stopping, can’t seize objectives, and can’t be moved in contact with. May only use Advance actions, moving in a straight line by 30”-36” without turning. If it moves off-table, its activation ends, and it must be deployed on any table edge at the beginning of the next round. Units targeting this model get -12” range and -1 to hit rolls.

			* The range debuff means Aircraft are generally immune to Shotguns, Pistols, Fusion Rifles, and any other range 12" weapon. You cannot ever be 0" from a model without charging, which Aircraft are immune to, and would mean you aren't allowed to fire a ranged weapon anyways.
			* Aircraft do not turn at any point while on the table. Their direction of movement can only be changed when re-placing it after running off the edge.

	=== Ambush ===		=== Ambush ===

68RedGaleCombatstheHoly: Added some stuff for FAQ reasons.

2023-09-25T23:22:48Z

Added some stuff for FAQ reasons.

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	=== Ambush ===		=== Ambush ===
	This model may be kept in reserve instead of deploying. At the start of any round after the first, you may place the model anywhere, over 9” away from enemy units. If both players have Ambush, roll-off to see who goes first, and alternate deploying units. Units that deploy like this on the last round can’t seize or contest objective markers.		This model may be kept in reserve instead of deploying. At the start of any round after the first, you may place the model anywhere, over 9” away from enemy units. If both players have Ambush, roll-off to see who goes first, and alternate deploying units. Units that deploy like this on the last round can’t seize or contest objective markers.

			* This does not replace the unit's activation. They will act as normal later in the round.

	=== AP(X) ===		=== AP(X) ===
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	=== Blast(X) ===		=== Blast(X) ===
	Each attack ignores cover and multiplies hits by X, but can’t deal more hits than models in the target unit.		Each attack ignores cover and multiplies hits by X, but can’t deal more hits than models in the target unit.

			* A Blast(3) weapon hitting a unit of 5 models will deal 3 hits. A Blast(3) weapon hitting a unit of 2 models will deal 2 hits. Also important to note, a Blast(3) weapon hitting a units of 3 models each with Tough(3) will deal 3 hits. These hits are defended as normal, and wounds from failed saves are assigned as normal as well, meaning 3 wounds would kill 1 model, not assign one wound to each of the 3 models.

	=== Caster(X) ===		=== Caster(X) ===
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	=== Counter ===		=== Counter ===
	Strikes first with this weapon when charged, and the charging unit gets -1 total Impact attacks (per model with this rule).		Strikes first with this weapon when charged, and the charging unit gets -1 total Impact attacks (per model with this rule).

			* This rule is very uncommon in Grimdark Future, and is mostly present for rulebook parity with Age of Fantasy. At the time of writing, the only army with this rule are the various Daemon factions. Wolf Brothers has a similar rule, Counter-Attack, which does not include the second clause.

	=== Deadly(X) ===		=== Deadly(X) ===
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	=== Entrenched ===		=== Entrenched ===
	Enemies get -2 to hit when shooting at this model from over 12” away, as long as it hasn’t moved since the beginning of its last activation.		Enemies get -2 to hit when shooting at this model from over 12” away, as long as it hasn’t moved since the beginning of its last activation.

			* The second clause counts any type of movement; Targeting an Entrenched unit with a hero's Command Move type ability to move it 6" will break the to-hit malus effect.

	=== Fast ===		=== Fast ===
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	=== Furious ===		=== Furious ===
	When charging, hits from unmodified rolls of 6 are multiplied by 2 (only the original hit counts as a 6).		When charging, hits from unmodified rolls of 6 are multiplied by 2 (only the original hit counts as a 6).

			* The clause in parenthesis means, for instance, that a natural 6 with an (A1, AP(1), Rending) weapon on a Furious unit will deal 1 AP4 hit, and one bonus AP(1) hit. In this case, both would still retain the -1 to Regeneration rolls.

	=== Hero ===		=== Hero ===
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	=== Immobile ===		=== Immobile ===
	May only use Hold actions.		May only use Hold actions.

			* Note that this does not mean the unit cannot ''be'' moved. A hero with a Move-6" ability can still shuffle around an Immobile unit.

	=== Impact(X) ===		=== Impact(X) ===
	Gets X attacks that hit on 2+ when charging.		Gets X attacks that hit on 2+ when charging.

			* These are bonus attacks independent of any weapons the unit may have, not granting attacks with an existing weapon.

	=== Indirect ===		=== Indirect ===
	May target enemies that are not in line of sight, and ignores cover from sight obstructions, but gets -1 to hit rolls when shooting after moving.		May target enemies that are not in line of sight, and ignores cover from sight obstructions, but gets -1 to hit rolls when shooting after moving.

			* The final clause is never optional - if you moved, you gain a to-hit penalty. It does not matter if your target is in line of sight or not.

	=== Lance ===		=== Lance ===
	Gets AP(+2) when charging.		Gets AP(+2) when charging.

			* To answer a weirdly common question, this is a weapon rule, and thus applies only to the weapon it is attached to.

	=== Lock-On ===		=== Lock-On ===
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	=== Relentless ===		=== Relentless ===
	When using Hold actions and shooting, hits from unmodified rolls of 6 are multiplied by 2 (only the original hit counts as a 6).		When using Hold actions and shooting, hits from unmodified rolls of 6 are multiplied by 2 (only the original hit counts as a 6).

			* The clause in parenthesis means, for instance, that a natural 6 with an (A1, AP(1), Rending) weapon on a Relentless unit will deal 1 AP4 hit, and one bonus AP(1) hit. In this case, both would still retain the -1 to Regeneration rolls.

	=== Reliable ===		=== Reliable ===
	Attacks at Quality 2+.		Attacks at Quality 2+.

			* To answer a weirdly common question, this is a weapon rule, and thus applies only to the weapon it is attached to.

	=== Rending ===		=== Rending ===
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	=== Sniper ===		=== Sniper ===
	Shoots at Quality 2+, and may pick one model in a unit as its target, which is resolved as if it’s a unit of 1.		Shoots at Quality 2+, and may pick one model in a unit as its target, which is resolved as if it’s a unit of 1.

			* Rules-as-Written, and as an official word of god answer, this means a unit with multiple of the same Sniper weapon must target the same model (as weapon groups must target the same unit, and Sniper targets resolve as a unit of one). Ignoring this is a very common house rule.

	=== Stealth ===		=== Stealth ===

68RedGaleCombatstheHoly: Fixed seemingly ALL special rules texts. Why was the rules text of the actual rule not posted? A lot of these weren't just from any older rulebook, they were just made up. Some of them (Immobile especially) were just flat out wrong. If you're going to expand on the meaning, POST THE ACTUAL RULE and then do that.

2023-09-25T22:56:27Z

Fixed seemingly ALL special rules texts. Why was the rules text of the actual rule not posted? A lot of these weren't just from any older rulebook, they were just made up. Some of them (Immobile especially) were just flat out *wrong*. If you're going to expand on the meaning, POST THE ACTUAL RULE and *then* do that.

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ThatOneXXX at 14:42, 15 September 2023

2023-09-15T14:42:47Z

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	=== Counter ===		=== Counter ===
	Weapons with this rule attack first whenever they are charged. If the charging enemy has Impact, then they ~~only score bonus hits on a 6+~~.		Weapons with this rule attack first whenever they are charged. If the charging enemy has Impact, then they lose an extra hit for each model that has this rule.

	=== Deadly(X) ===		=== Deadly(X) ===
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	=== Furious ===		=== Furious ===
	When this unit charges, any 6s to hit deal an additional hit.		When this unit charges, any 6s to hit deal an additional hit. Note that only the extra hit does not count as having rolled a 6 itself for the sake of any rules.

	=== Hero ===		=== Hero ===
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	=== Poison ===		=== Poison ===
	When this weapon hits, the enemy must re-roll any 6s for block rolls.		When this weapon hits, the enemy must re-roll any 6s for block rolls. Enemies with Regeneration take -1 to their regen rolls.

	=== Regeneration ===		=== Regeneration ===
	When taking a wound, roll one die. On a 5+ it is ignored.		When taking a wound, roll one die. On a 5+ it is ignored.

			* Any hits with Rending or Poison sees penalties to this save.

	=== Relentless ===		=== Relentless ===
	For each unmodified roll of 6 to hit when shooting and staying still, this model scores an additional hit.		For each unmodified roll of 6 to hit when shooting and staying still, this model scores an additional hit. Note that only the extra hit does not count as having rolled a 6 itself for the sake of any rules.

	=== Reliable ===		=== Reliable ===
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	=== Transport(X) ===		=== Transport(X) ===
	May transport up to X other models with Tough(6) or lower. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use ~~any~~ action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.		May transport up to X other models with Tough(3) or lower, with units with Tough(3) and heroes with Tough(6) counting as 6 models each. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use a move action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.
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	[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]		[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]

ThatOneXXX: 3.0 Updates

2023-09-08T19:10:14Z

3.0 Updates

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	=== Aircraft ===		=== Aircraft ===
	This model doesn’t interact physically with other models and terrain and can’t be moved into contact with. Non-aircraft units count as being an extra 12” away when measuring and get -1 to shooting. When activated this model must always move ~~18”~~-36” in a straight line, and if it goes off-table then its activation ends and it may be placed back on any table edge.		This model doesn’t interact physically with other models and terrain and can’t be moved into contact with. Non-aircraft units count as being an extra 12” away when measuring and get -1 to shooting. When activated, this model must always move 30”-36” in a straight line, and if it goes off-table then its activation ends and it may be placed back on any table edge.

	=== Ambush ===		=== Ambush ===
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	=== Blast(X) ===		=== Blast(X) ===
	All hits are multiplied by X. Note that the total number of hits cannot exceed the number of models in a unit, which offers some protection for smaller units with Tough and monsters.		All hits are multiplied by X. Note that the total number of hits cannot exceed the number of models in a unit, which offers some protection for smaller units with Tough and monsters.

			=== Caster(X) ===
			This unit gains X spell points each turn, with a maximum of 6 points being held at a time. At any point before attacking, you can then spend spell points to cast spells. Roll 1d6 for each spell you want to cast and on a 4+, it's successful.

			* Any other casters within 18" of the caster (including the caster themselves) can donate a spell point to influence the roll by +/-1 for each point.

			=== Counter ===
			Weapons with this rule attack first whenever they are charged. If the charging enemy has Impact, then they only score bonus hits on a 6+.

	=== Deadly(X) ===		=== Deadly(X) ===
	Assign each wound to one model and multiply it by X. Note that these wounds don't carry over to other models if killed.		Assign each wound to one model and multiply it by X. Note that these wounds don't carry over to other models if killed.

			=== Entrenched ===
			So long as this unit does not move, enemies shooting from over 12" away take -2 to hit them.

	=== Fast ===		=== Fast ===
	Move +2” when using Advance and +4” when using Rush/Charge.		Move +2” when using Advance and +4” when using Rush/Charge.

	=== Fear ===		=== Fear(X) ===
	Always counts as having dealt +D3 wounds for seeing who won melee.		Always counts as having dealt +X wounds for seeing who won melee.

	=== Fearless ===		=== Fearless ===
	~~Gets~~ +~~1 to morale tests~~.		When this unit fails a morale check, they can re-roll the test but can only pass on a 4+.

	=== Flying ===		=== Flying ===
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	=== Furious ===		=== Furious ===
	~~Gets +1 attack with a weapon of your choice when charging~~.		When this unit charges, any 6s to hit deal an additional hit.

	=== Hero ===		=== Hero ===
	May be deployed as part of friendly units, and they may use his quality value for morale tests. When taking hits you must use the defense value of the hero’s unit until all non-hero models are killed.		May be deployed as part of friendly units if they have Tough (6) or lower and they may use his quality value for morale tests. When taking hits you must use the defense value of the hero’s unit until all non-hero models are killed.

	=== Immobile ===		=== Immobile ===
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	=== Impact(X) ===		=== Impact(X) ===
	Deals X ~~automatic hits when charging successfully~~.		Deals X additional attacks on the charge, each of them hitting on a 2+.

	=== Indirect ===		=== Indirect ===
	May target enemies that are not in line of sight and ignores cover from sight obstructions, but gets -1 to hit rolls when shooting after moving.		May target enemies that are not in line of sight and ignores cover from sight obstructions, but gets -1 to hit rolls when shooting after moving.

			=== Lance ===
			This weapon gains +2 to AP when charging.

	=== Lock-On ===		=== Lock-On ===
	~~Ignores~~ all penalties to hit and negative modifiers to range. This incidentally means that these weapons can hit Aircraft since neither penalty affects them, but it also ignores things like Stealth and Shield Wall		This weapon ignores cover and all penalties to hit and negative modifiers to range. This incidentally means that these weapons can hit Aircraft since neither penalty affects them, but it also ignores things like Stealth and Shield Wall

	=== Poison ===		=== Poison ===
	When ~~rolling an unmodified 6 to hit~~, ~~that hit is multiplied by 3.~~		When this weapon hits, the enemy must re-roll any 6s for block rolls.

	~~=== Psychic(X) ===~~
	~~May cast one spell during its activation at any point, before attacking. Pick a spell and a target in line of sight and roll D6+X. If the result is equal or higher than~~ the ~~number in brackets you may resolve the effects. Enemy psychics within 18” and line of sight of the caster may~~ roll ~~D6+X at the same time, and if the result is higher the spell is blocked. Psychics may only either try to cast or try to~~ block ~~a spell each round~~.

	=== Regeneration ===		=== Regeneration ===
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	=== Relentless ===		=== Relentless ===
	For each unmodified roll of 6 to hit when shooting, this model ~~may roll 1 extra attack~~. This ~~rule doesn’t apply to newly generated attacks~~.		For each unmodified roll of 6 to hit when shooting and staying still, this model scores an additional hit.

			=== Reliable ===
			This weapon hits with a 2+ quality.

	=== Rending ===		=== Rending ===
	Unmodified rolls of 6 to hit count as having AP(4) ~~and ignore the regeneration rule~~.		Unmodified rolls of 6 to hit with this weapon count as having AP(4). Any Regeneration saves against this weapon take a -1 to their rolls.

	=== Scout ===		=== Scout ===
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	=== Transport(X) ===		=== Transport(X) ===
	May transport up to X other models. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use any action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.		May transport up to X other models with Tough(6) or lower. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use any action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.
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	[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]		[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]

Lonsfor at 05:34, 26 October 2022

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	=== Transport(X) ===		=== Transport(X) ===
	May transport up to X other models. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use any action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.		May transport up to X other models. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use any action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.
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	[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]		[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]

Lonsfor at 03:44, 22 October 2022

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	This page will go over the Special Rules used in Grimdark Future		This page will go over the Special Rules used in [[Grimdark Future]].

	=== Aircraft ===		=== Aircraft ===

Lonsfor: Grimdark Future Special Rules

2022-10-22T03:43:12Z

Grimdark Future Special Rules

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This page will go over the Special Rules used in Grimdark Future

=== Aircraft ===
This model doesn’t interact physically with other models and terrain and can’t be moved into contact with. Non-aircraft units count as being an extra 12” away when measuring and get -1 to shooting. When activated this model must always move 18”-36” in a straight line, and if it goes off-table then its activation ends and it may be placed back on any table edge.

=== Ambush ===
This model may be kept in reserve instead of deploying. At the start of any round after the first you may place the model anywhere over 9” away from enemy units. If both player have Ambush they roll-off to see who deploys first, and then alternate in placing them.

=== AP(X) ===
Targets get -X to Defense rolls when blocking hits.

=== Blast(X) ===
All hits are multiplied by X. Note that the total number of hits cannot exceed the number of models in a unit, which offers some protection for smaller units with Tough and monsters.

=== Deadly(X) ===
Assign each wound to one model and multiply it by X. Note that these wounds don't carry over to other models if killed.

=== Fast ===
Move +2” when using Advance and +4” when using Rush/Charge.

=== Fear ===
Always counts as having dealt +D3 wounds for seeing who won melee.

=== Fearless ===
Gets +1 to morale tests.

=== Flying ===
May move through obstacles and may ignore terrain effects.

=== Furious ===
Gets +1 attack with a weapon of your choice when charging.

=== Hero ===
May be deployed as part of friendly units, and they may use his quality value for morale tests. When taking hits you must use the defense value of the hero’s unit until all non-hero models are killed.

=== Immobile ===
May never move/charge.

=== Impact(X) ===
Deals X automatic hits when charging successfully.

=== Indirect ===
May target enemies that are not in line of sight and ignores cover from sight obstructions, but gets -1 to hit rolls when shooting after moving.

=== Lock-On ===
Ignores all penalties to hit and negative modifiers to range. This incidentally means that these weapons can hit Aircraft since neither penalty affects them, but it also ignores things like Stealth and Shield Wall

=== Poison ===
When rolling an unmodified 6 to hit, that hit is multiplied by 3.

=== Psychic(X) ===
May cast one spell during its activation at any point, before attacking. Pick a spell and a target in line of sight and roll D6+X. If the result is equal or higher than the number in brackets you may resolve the effects. Enemy psychics within 18” and line of sight of the caster may roll D6+X at the same time, and if the result is higher the spell is blocked. Psychics may only either try to cast or try to block a spell each round.

=== Regeneration ===
When taking a wound, roll one die. On a 5+ it is ignored.

=== Relentless ===
For each unmodified roll of 6 to hit when shooting, this model may roll 1 extra attack. This rule doesn’t apply to newly generated attacks.

=== Rending ===
Unmodified rolls of 6 to hit count as having AP(4) and ignore the regeneration rule.

=== Scout ===
This model may be deployed after all other units, and may then move by up to 12”, ignoring terrain. If both of the players have Scout they roll-off to see who deploys first, and then alternate in placing and moving them.

=== Slow ===
-2” to movement when using Advance and -4” when using Rush/Charge.

=== Sniper ===
Shoots at Quality 2+, and may pick one model in a unit as its target, which is resolved as if it’s a unit of 1.

=== Stealth ===
Enemies get -1 to shooting when targeting this unit.

=== Strider ===
This model may ignore the effects of difficult terrain

=== Tough(X) ===
This model must take X wounds before being killed. If a model with tough joins a unit without it, then it is removed last when the unit takes wounds. Note that you must continue to put wounds on the tough model with most wounds until it is killed, before starting to put them on the next tough model (heroes must still be assigned wounds last).

=== Transport(X) ===
May transport up to X other models. Units embark by moving into contact, and may use any action to disembark, but only move by up to 6”. Units may also be deployed inside of a transport. If a unit is inside a transport when it is destroyed, then it takes a dangerous terrain test, is immediately Pinned, and surviving models must be placed within 6” of the transport before it is removed.
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[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]