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So I just want to clarify something from the newest updated 7th edition Necron FAQ. The rule in the codex states that when a Deathmark unit deploys, pick a non vehicle unit to be their prey and then "any Deathmark unit that shoots at, or strikes blows against, a unit marked in this fashion will score a wound on a roll of 2+".

The newest FAQ states that "also add: each unit of Deathmarks may only mark a single enemy unit during the course of the game".

So before I read the FAQ I was under the impression that when a Deathmark unit deploys first game turn (assuming you're not deploying first) or later by reserves, you can mark any enemy unit to be their prey, an example being two Deathmark units being deployed and one choosing a hive tyrant, and the other one choosing something different like a unit of tyranid warriors to be the units preys. Then I was under the impression that both units of Deathmarks could benefit from the rule when shooting at either of the targets, even if the unit who targeted warriors was shooting at hive tyrant, and vice versa.

My question is basically did the new FAQ statement even change the original rule at all? Or is it just saying that you can literally only mark one enemy unit when a Deathmark unit deploys, as opposed to marking like two? Were people trying to do that? Or is the FAQ stating that each unit of Deathmarks can only mark a single enemy unit such as tyranid warriors. Like if my opponent has multiple warrior units, then those are all i'm allowed to target? I'm just confused on what the FAQ actually means I guess. Still fairly new, would appreciate any clarification if anyone is familar with Deathmarks thank you!

My guess is that since most people run them with a Veiltek, they would Veil and since they are deploying via DS mark another unit.

Not saying everybody did this, just enough that it was brought to GWs attention.

Ohhhhh. So like, they were teleporting around and marking new targets with the same existing Deathmark unit. Never knew about that haha. Clever. Yeah that makes sense then, pretty sure that's it, thank you.

Sounds unfair

I swear every other faction has some cool loophole to exploit but the Tyranids.

 Happyjew wrote:
My guess is that since most people run them with a Veiltek, they would Veil and since they are deploying via DS mark another unit.

Not saying everybody did this, just enough that it was brought to GWs attention.

The newest FAQ states that "also add: each unit of Deathmarks may only mark a single enemy unit during the course of the game".
Deep Strike all you want, you only mark 1 enemy per game, per unit of death marks.

-Matt

Huh. That's actually an interesting bit of precedent for a different argument we were having a while back.

 Lobomalo wrote:
Sounds unfair

I swear every other faction has some cool loophole to exploit but the Tyranids.

Sadly, it seems that Necrons are at the heart of a lot of these exploit discussions, both old and new. Right now, we have debates on the CCB retaining it's IC USR and joining units and Jink Saves versus Tesla arcing and Death Rays. Old classics involve such things as MSS and force weapons (7th actually fixed that), the OPs question (again, 7th edition fixed that), the various fiddly bits involving Royal Court members, and the always hotly debated Everliving versus Sweeping Advance issue that was not resolved with the new edition. It doesn't help that GW reset the FAQs that cleaned up some of the questions about the Necron Codex, and nobody knows if it was because the changes were incorporated into more recent copies or if GW just decided to change their minds. Maybe this is a sign that Necrons are going to be redone sooner than expected?

More likely a sign that GW, can't be bothered with minor things like rule confusion.

I suspect that the next Necron Codex will still come out as planned, meanwhile we still have to bumble around as best we can until someone manages to put together a major cheese combination that dominates and only then will we see an update before the codex.

I still have issues with using deathmarks in nightscythes with crypteks attached that have that AP 1 template. Oh look we show up out of the plane that can fly 24" with no repercussion and mark that unit. Now our cryptek hits you with his AP 1 flamer that wounds on 2+. That flyer has absolutely no downside to it now.

Actually, the Scythe can move up to 30" and deploy the unit.

@OP, as I see it, there was no change. Each unit of deathmarks can mark a different enemy unit, all units get 2+ when shooting at a marked unit.

Also, I don't think it was ever possible to mark multiple units, because the veil doesn't allow you to "deploy" again, iirc. I think you just place the veiltek "using the rules for deep strike". It can't be a deep strike cos the veiltek doesn't have the Deep Strike rule.

Scythe can move 36" and deploy, just with snap shots (<24" to not)

IIRC the codex restricts the deployment of embarked troops to less than 30".

MarkCron wrote:
IIRC the codex restricts the deployment of embarked troops to less than 30".

The codex has no rules on this, only the FAQ does, as the codex was written prior to the restrictions on disembarking from a Zooming Flyer were written.

36" for snapshots, 24" for no snapshots. FAQ available here, page 3, first column, 2nd entry for errata

Right you are! Cool!