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2017/06/07 20:48:46
Subject: Units, weapons, rules: a comprehensive overhaul.
I've been sitting on the attached rules for a while now (found them when I was browsing through some old files). Even though I haven't played since 5th Ed., I've recently regained interest in all my old 40k stuff, and so decided to polish the rules up and upload them here. I'm hoping to get my old player group together for a reunion of sorts and have a few games with this modified ruleset. Very interested to hear what people here think (suggestions/criticisms welcome).
Some highlights:
Spoiler:
- Two phases per game turn: “Shooting”, then “Assault”, shared by all players.
- All units of the same Initiative shoot/move simultaneously, those of higher Initiative shoot/move before those of lower Initiative. All attacks in melee worked out simultaneously.
- All rolls taken on 1D6, with a result equal to or lower than the required result indicating success. Auto-passes (stats of 6 or higher) are possible.
- Many unit/weapon attributes have been lowered (in order to better make use of lower stat tiers and free up space at the top). Different weapons made more distinctive/characterful/fluffy where possible (involves major alterations to balance!).
- Vehicles can charge (tank shock replacement).
- Wound allocation similar to 4th Ed.
- Suppression mechanic, based on number of potential wounds received per unit.
- No Invulnerable saves. Cover/armour saves stack, former taken before latter.
- Introduction of a “Movement” stat.
- No Rapid Fire/Assault/Heavy weapons. All weapons essentially 'assault' weapons unless given "stationary" characteristic.
- Many new/altered weapon special rules, including major alterations to blast weapon mechanics.
PS: I'm not up-to-date with current editions of 40k, although I know at least a few of the changes I made have been made by GW since (AP modifying saves, twin-linked weapons doubling their attacks, thrown grenades, etc). I've included them regardless, as I don't own a 6th/7th Ed. rulebook and don't know exactly how they've changed.
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