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So the terminators list the wargear. But it does not list anybpoint for it. Does that mean it is free?

Also, while a 1 is always a fail, does this mean terminators are 1+ 4++? Suck it AP1?

 Niiai wrote:
So the terminators list the wargear. But it does not list anybpoint for it. Does that mean it is free?

Looks that way. That's also the case for standard, non-SW Assault Terminators - though in that case, you're forced into paying the cost for the Thunder Hammer.
For Wolf Guard in particular, taking the shield means giving up having both a ranged and melee weapon, so the fact that it's "free" does make some sense.

Also, while a 1 is always a fail, does this mean terminators are 1+ 4++? Suck it AP1?

Pretty much. Remember that the modifiers for both the storm shield and AP affect the dice roll, not the Sv characteristic.
So for instance, if an AP-1 attack hits and wounds, you roll a save and get a 2. The AP modifier would normally make this a 1, but the storm shield brings it back up to 2. Comparing that to the Terminator armour save (which hasn't changed), the save is successful.

 Niiai wrote:
So the terminators list the wargear. But it does not list anybpoint for it. Does that mean it is free?

Also, while a 1 is always a fail, does this mean terminators are 1+ 4++? Suck it AP1?

anybpoint? not sure what you mean.

For #2, Stormshields do not add to the armor save of the model, they add to the roll. So terminators are not 1+, they are 2+ with a +1 to the armor save roll.

 Niiai wrote:
So the terminators list the wargear. But it does not list anybpoint for it. Does that mean it is free?

Also, while a 1 is always a fail, does this mean terminators are 1+ 4++? Suck it AP1?

Yes, since it has no points cost listed, it doesn't cost any points to have, like all other wargear without a points cost.

And no, a Terminator with Storm Shield is not a 1+ save. There is a MASSIVE difference between a 1+ save on a D6 and a 2+ save on a D6+1, which for the sake of everyone's sanity I won't go into and just leave it as "they aren't the same".

You're correct in your assertion (I think that is what you are asserting) that a Terminator with Storm Shield has the same probability of passing a save vs AP0 and AP-1 due to the +1 save modifier (a 5/6 chance as unmodified 1's always fail), but that does not make it a 1+ save.

Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

Look, form the game perspective there is no functional differense between a +1 save and a 2+ with a +1 on the dice. Not as long as natural 1 is always a fail.

 Niiai wrote:
Look, form the game perspective there is no functional differense between a +1 save and a 2+ with a +1 on the dice. Not as long as natural 1 is always a fail.

This is demonstrably false, and why the 9th shields had to be erattad.

 JohnnyHell wrote:
Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

From the 'Ancient in Terminator Armour' datasheet found on page 148 of Codex Space Marines as an example:

Storm Shield: The bearer has a 4+ invulnerable save. In addition, add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer.

 Niiai wrote:
Look, form the game perspective there is no functional differense between a +1 save and a 2+ with a +1 on the dice. Not as long as natural 1 is always a fail.

That is not true anymore, since dice can not be modified to less than a 1.

 JohnnyHell wrote:
Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

Citation needed.

 Niiai wrote:
Look, form the game perspective there is no functional differense between a +1 save and a 2+ with a +1 on the dice. Not as long as natural 1 is always a fail.

For your edification:
Important Notes: No die roll can be modified below 1. A Natural Die roll of 1 on a Save fails.
So if you you are hit by an AP -3 weapon, the differences is:
Case A (Save 1+): A natural die roll of 3 is reduced by -3 AP to 1. You save as your save is 1+ and only a natural 1 automatically fails.
Case B (Save 2+ with +1 Modifier): A natural die roll of 3 has a result of 1 (3-3+1). Your Save is 1+, so you fail.

 JohnnyHell wrote:
Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

No, they don't. This was changed quite a while back. For example, under the Bladeguard Veteran Squad entry:

Codex: Space Marines, Page 150 wrote:Storm Shield: The bearer has a 4+ invulnerable save. In addition, add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer.

 Ghaz wrote:

 JohnnyHell wrote:
Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

From the 'Ancient in Terminator Armour' datasheet found on page 148 of Codex Space Marines as an example:

Storm Shield: The bearer has a 4+ invulnerable save. In addition, add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer.

Ah good to know. Error was made, no “cItAtIoN nEeDeD!” pile on required. Legitimately thought I’d read that in my Codex earlier, glad to be wrong.

 JohnnyHell wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 JohnnyHell wrote:
Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

From the 'Ancient in Terminator Armour' datasheet found on page 148 of Codex Space Marines as an example:

Storm Shield: The bearer has a 4+ invulnerable save. In addition, add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer.

Ah good to know. Error was made, no “cItAtIoN nEeDeD!” pile on required. Legitimately thought I’d read that in my Codex earlier, glad to be wrong.

No one said “cItAtIoN nEeDeD!” and it was not a pile on. It was not a mocking tone at all. It was a call for a citation.

There is no need to be rude.

 JohnnyHell wrote:

 Ghaz wrote:

 JohnnyHell wrote:
Storm Shields *do* add 1 to the save characteristic, not the roll.

From the 'Ancient in Terminator Armour' datasheet found on page 148 of Codex Space Marines as an example:

Storm Shield: The bearer has a 4+ invulnerable save. In addition, add 1 to armour saving throws made for the bearer.

Ah good to know. Error was made, no “cItAtIoN nEeDeD!” pile on required. Legitimately thought I’d read that in my Codex earlier, glad to be wrong.

Note that The Edge of Silence in the Indomitus box did have different wording which was corrected via The Edge of Silence - Indomitus FAQ V1.0

Aha. I did not know modefiers could not push a die roll below 1. (Is the same true for max? Some have a save of 7.)

 Niiai wrote:
Aha. I did not know modefiers could not push a die roll below 1. (Is the same true for max? Some have a save of 7.)

Nope. Stack enough bonuses to any roll but hit or wound rolls (since those are capped at +/-1) and you can roll as high as you please.

The highest I can think of would be Bullgryns with Slabshields, in Light Cover, under the effects of Psychic Barrier and Take Cover.
1d6+5, for a max of 11 on an armor save.