Berks Warhammer 40K: October 2010

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Upcoming Events

Here are the upcoming and ongoing events that the members of the Berks Warhammer 40K Club are participating in:

Lancashire November 40K DAY

November 40k Day! - With record numbers in attendance the October 40k day has exceeded all our expectations! Something is stirring in Lancaster County!

November 6th, 2010 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Lancashire WarGaming

29 Green Acre Road, Lititz PA 17543

Berks Game Day
Warhammer, Warhammer 40K, Blood Bowl, Flames of War, and MORE!
November 19th, 2010 5:30PM - 10:30PM
Berks Gaming Club
Muhlenberg Recreation Center, 3025 River Rd., Reading, PA.

MECHANICON 2010
5 Game 1850 Points Warhammer 40K Tournament
Kill Team Tournament (hosted by Berks Gaming Club)
November 5-7, 2010
West Chester, PA
Click here for more details

Pillars of Hatred Campaign

Closed campaign

Currently on Round 5 of 6

Click here to follow the story.

The False Hope Crusade

Open campaign - JOIN TODAY!

Click here for information on how to register.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

40K News, Rumors, and Stuff You Shouldn't Miss

More Free eBooks from Black Library
First and Only, NightBringer, Horus Rising and the first issue of Hammer and Bolter are all FREE!

Defeating the Orks from 122nd Cadian
Whenever I see a list posted online, it always has the caveat "unless you are facing a horde, like Orks". The Antipope spells out, in detail, the tactics on how to defeat Orks.

Brush Care Part I: What's in a Brush from From the Warp
The first part of a tutorial on how to take care of your brushes.

Brush Care Part II: Cleaning a Brush from From the Warp
The second part of the tutorial on how to take care of your brushes.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Tuesday 40K Quiz - 10/26/2010

The Tuesday 40K Quiz is a primer to get players to think about the rules. Every week there will be five questions of varying degrees of difficulty. The answers (with page reference when appropriate) will be posted the following Tuesday.

Question #1

Can a unit that is falling back declare an assault?

Question #2

Can an Independent Character leave a unit during the Shooting Phase if the character or the unit decides to run?

Question #3

When a unit has the opportunity to shoot at two different targets (such as a Land Raider), and the unit shoots and destroys the first target, can the player choose a different target to shoot at?

Question #4

If a non-fast vehicle moved on a road, how far can it move and still fire a primary (above S4) weapon?

Question #5

What is the Red Thirst special rule?

The answers will be posted next Tuesday.

Answers to Last Week's Questions

Question #1
What benefits does the Furious Charge special rule provide to a unit?
A: Units with Furious Charge add 1 to their Strength and Initiative when attacking in close combat. (Page 75)

Question #2
If a transport vehicle pivots and the unit inside disembarks, can the unit move as normal?
A: No. If a vehicle has already moved (including pivoting on the spot), the passengers may disembark, but not move any further in that Movement Phase. (Page 67)

Question #3
Can a unit fire an Ordnance Barrage weapon at a target that is closer than the weapons minimum range?
A: Yes, porvided the unit had line of site to the target. An Ordnance Barrage weapon can be fired directly at a target (ignoring minimum range) and is treated like a normal ordnance weapon (losing the "Barrage" abilities). (Page 58)

Question #4
Do wounds caused by a template weapon (such as a flamer) need to be allocated to the models under the template?
A: No. Wounds inflicted by template weapons do not have to allocated on the models actually covered by the template. (Page 29)

Question #5
What benefit does the Mob Rule! ability provide for Orks?

A: All units with this ability are Fearless if the mob numbers 11 or more models. (Page 31, C:Orks)

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Upcoming Events

Here are the upcoming and ongoing events that the members of the Berks Warhammer 40K Club are participating in:

Lancashire November 40K DAY

November 40k Day! - With record numbers in attendance the October 40k day has exceeded all our expectations! Something is stirring in Lancaster County!

November 6th, 2010 1:00PM - 9:00PM

Lancashire WarGaming

29 Green Acre Road, Lititz PA 17543

Berks Game Day
Warhammer, Warhammer 40K, Blood Bowl, Flames of War, and MORE!
November 19th, 2010 5:30PM - 10:30PM
Berks Gaming Club
Muhlenberg Recreation Center, 3025 River Rd., Reading, PA.

MECHANICON 2010
5 Game 1850 Points Warhammer 40K Tournament
Kill Team Tournament (hosted by Berks Gaming Club)
November 5-7, 2010
West Chester, PA
Click here for more details

Pillars of Hatred Campaign

Closed campaign

Currently on Round 5 of 6

Click here to follow the story.

The False Hope Crusade

Open campaign - JOIN TODAY!

Click here for information on how to register.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

40K News, Rumors, and Stuff You Shouldn't Miss

Ultramarines: The Movie
See the full trailer and pre-order the Special Collector's Edition. The movie will be released on November 29th.

Games Workshop Advance Order: Dark Eldar and Monster Figure Case
Because you haven't seen or heard enough about Dark Eldar lately.

Cleaning Mold Lines from From the Warp
A great step by step tutorial that shows you how to remove those annoying mold lines from your minis.

Blending from Bell of Lost Souls
There are those (like me) who are happy with slapping some wash on a model and calling it a day. For those who want to use some actual skill, here is a tutorial on how to blend your colors.

Green Stuff: Layering Tips from Dark Future Games
How to use Green Stuff to make some of the more complicated three dimensional icons, banners, etc.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

40K News, Rumors, and Stuff You Shouldn't Miss

Games Workshop Advance Order: Dark Eldar and Monster Figure Case
Because you haven't seen or heard enough about Dark Eldar lately.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Tuesday 40K Quiz - 10/19/2010

Question #1

What benefits does the Furious Charge special rule provide to a unit?

Question #2

If a transport vehicle pivots and the unit inside disembarks, can the unit move as normal?

Question #3

Can a unit fire an Ordnance Barrage weapon at a target that is closer than the weapons minimum range?

Question #4

Do wounds caused by a template weapon (such as a flamer) need to be allocated to the models under the template?

Question #5

What benefit does the Mob Rule! ability provide for Orks?

The answers will be posted next Tuesday.

Answers to Last Week's Questions

Question #1

Does Difficult Terrain count as Dangerous Terrain to Jump Infantry?

A: If Jump Infantry begin or end their move in Difficult Terrain, they must take a Dangerous Terrain test. This only occurs if the Jump Infantry are using their jump packs (they can move normally if they want). (Page 52)

Question #2

Can a normal armor save be taken for the shooter against an AP2 Gets Hot! weapon when a 1 is rolled and the weapon gets hot?

A: Yes. The firing model suffers a wound, but normal saves apply. (Page 31)

Question #3

Can an artillery unit launch an assault?

A: If an artillery unit includes a gun model, it may not launch an assault. (Page 55)

Question #4

If one both sides suffer the same amount of wounds in close combat, what occurs?

A: Nothing. If both sides suffer the same number of wounds the combat is a draw and continues in the next turn. (Page 39)

Question #5

When a Drop Pod enter plays and scatters on to top of impassable terrain or another model, where do you place the Drop Pod?

A: The scatter distance is reduced in order to avoid the obstacle. (Page 69, C:SM)

Thursday, October 14, 2010

40K News, Rumors, and Stuff You Shouldn't Miss

FREE Ebooks from Black Library
That's right! Black Library is going to be distribution distribution digital books. So break out your Kindle or other ePub compatible reader. Also, they are also publishing Hammer and Bolter, an eMagazine that is only available for download. For five Fridays they will be making another eBook available for FREE! You can download First & Only now.

Updated INAT FAQ v4.2

The Adepticon INAT FAQ version 4.2 has been released! The purpose of this FAQ is to give players advance knowledge of how tournament judges will be ruling the myriad of tricky situations that arise in games of 40k at the event they are planning to attend.

Space Marine Drop Pod Tutorial, Part Two from Team Snake Eyes
Finishing and painting the base of the pod.

Tyranid Tactica: Venomthropes from Dark Future Games
More Nid tactics from Old School.

Photographing Your Minis from From the Warp
32 links to different sites to provide you with more information than you thought was possible about how to take awesome pics of your minis.

Meltaguns for Guardsmen from 122nd Cadian
How to convert that Space Marine meltagun to fit the small hands of an un-augmented human.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Tuesday 40K Quiz - 10/12/2010

Question #1

Does Difficult Terrain count as Dangerous Terrain to Jump Infantry?

Question #2

Can a normal armor save be taken for the shooter against an AP2 Gets Hot! weapon when a 1 is rolled and the weapon gets hot?

Question #3

Can an artillery unit launch an assault?

Question #4

If one both sides suffer the same amount of wounds in close combat, what occurs?

Question #5

When a Drop Pod enter plays and scatters on to top of impassable terrain or another model, where do you place the Drop Pod?

The answers will be posted next Tuesday.

Answers to Last Week's Questions

Question #1

When a unit loses unit cohesion due to casualties, when must the unit move to restore cohesion?

A: During their next movement phase. If the unit cannot move during their next movement phase (being pinned, for example), then the unit must move to restore cohesion as soon as they have the opportunity. (Page 12)

Question #2

What is the cover save for a unit hiding behind bushes?

A: 5+ cover save for high grass, crops, bushes, hedges, and fences. (Page 21)

Question #3

Can an Independent Character be "forced" to join a unit, even if they are not declared to be part of that unit?

A: Yes. If an Independent Character is within 2" of a unit, then it is part of that unit. If you want an Independent Character not to be attached to a unit, then he must remain more than 2" away from a model of that unit. (Page 48)

Question #4

How many weapons can a Monstrous Creature fire in the Shooting Phase.

A: Two. Monstrous Creatures can fire two weapons once per Shooting Phase. (Page 51)

Question #5

How are immobilized results treated on a vehicle that is part of a squadron?

A: All immobilized results against vehicles that are part of a squadron are treated as wrecked. (Page 64)

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Upcoming Events

Here are the upcoming and ongoing events that the members of the Berks Warhammer 40K Club are participating in:

Berks Open House Gaming
Warhammer, Warhammer 40K, Blood Bowl, Flames of War, and MORE!
October 9th, 2010 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Berks Gaming Club
Muhlenberg Recreation Center, 3025 River Rd., Reading, PA.

1,850 Warhammer 40K Tournament
Bring your best 1,850 point list and see how your generalship measures up!
Get in 3 great games!
This is a hobby style tournament so your forces will only be judges on Generalship, Appearance, and Sportsmanship. Prizes will be awarded in the form of store credits and achievement awards
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 12:00 PM
$15 per person
The Adventurer's Guild
3878 Union Deposit Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109

Lancashire November 40K DAY
November 40k Day! - With record numbers in attendance the October 40k day has exceeded all our expectations! Something is stirring in Lancaster County!
November 6th, 2010 1:00PM - 9:00PM
Lancashire WarGaming
29 Green Acre Road, Lititz PA 17543

MECHANICON 2010
5 Game 1850 Points Warhammer 40K Tournament
November 5-7, 2010
West Chester, PA
Click here for more details

Pillars of Hatred Campaign

Closed campaign

Currently on Round 5 of 6

Click here to follow the story.

The False Hope Crusade

Open campaign - JOIN TODAY!

Click here for information on how to register.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

40K News, Rumors, and Stuff You Shouldn't Miss

Space Marine Drop Pod Tutorial, Part 1 from Team Snake Eyes
Probably the most frustrating model put out by GW. Team Snake Eyes tackles the nuances of putting this puppy togethers.

SM: The Defensive Land Raider from Bell of Lost Souls
Spacecurves from BOLS uses his Land Raider as a shield. A very expensive shield, but quite an effective one.

This Week in Podcasting: 9/25 - 10/1 from From the Warp
Summary of last week's Podcasts. You won't want to miss the 11th Company's 'cast discussing how to fit hobby time into your busy schedule.

Incoming: Dark Eldar
In case you as just getting back from hiding under a rock, you have heard the news about the uncoming Dark Eldar release on the new models. Here are the official pics.

New Necron Board
The Necron Tomb World is a new board dedicated to the six remaining Necron players.

40K Basics: How to be a Good Pickup Game Opponent from Sons of Taurus
How to make sure your next pick-up game is not your last.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Tuesday 40K Quiz - 10/5/2010

Question #1

When a unit loses unit cohesion due to casualties, when must the unit move to restore cohesion?

Question #2

What is the cover save for a unit hiding behind bushes?

Question #3

Can an Independent Character be "forced" to join a unit, even if they are not declared to be part of that unit?

Question #4

How many weapons can a Monstrous Creature fire in the Shooting Phase.

Question #5

How are immobilized results treated on a vehicle that is part of a squadron?

The answers will be posted next Tuesday.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Upcoming Events

Here are the upcoming and ongoing events that the members of the Berks Warhammer 40K Club are participating in:

Lancashire October 40K DAY

October 40k Day! - I love the smell of plasma in the morning...
The September 40k Day was a great meeting of flesh and steel and blood! Coming up in October we want to ride the wave of success that was the September 40k Day with even more new members!All skill levels welcome! We are more than happy to teach!
October 2, 2010 1:00PM - 9:00PM
Lancashire WarGaming
29 Green Acre Road, Lititz PA 17543