Scout cluster mines query

[Ideaus]

Just a quick query, can you cluster mine enemy fortifications.

 

The dex rule states any area terrain on the board can be booby traps an since fortifications are terrain can they be booby trap?

 

If so scout biker got a whole lot better.

[Kierdale]

If it's possible then that is absolutely priceless! :D

[Cyndakill]

I'm pretty sure it is possible, the only issue is that they won't trigger on deployment only on movement.

[Ideaus]

How but making a sky shield dangerous terrain, is that possible to stop deep striker, or would the unfurled special come into play

[Raeven]

Area terrain only. 

 

Fortifications aren't area terrain.

[DarkGuard]

When we look at area terrain, we're looking at woods, ruins, anything that has a base on it. These are valid targets for cluster bones. Fortifications have different rules to area terrain, and are not classified as area terrain. Therefore, you cannot place cluster mines in them.

[Ideaus]

No they all have a terrain type, area terrain is anything with a define boundary (eg not open), an as a minimum count as difficult.

 

Area terrain - for the clarity of the game, it is important to be able to tell where the boundary of the terrain feature is. This is where we need to introduce the concept of "area terrain".

 

So everything with a boundary is area terrain as a minimum, but can then be classified as something more with more special rule ( eg building or forest).

 

Since a ADL classed as battlefield debris (defence line) and must be connected then it would be classed as area terrain, an can be booby trapped.

[Grey Mage]

No they all have a terrain type, area terrain is anything with a define boundary (eg not open), an as a minimum count as difficult.

 

Area terrain - for the clarity of the game, it is important to be able to tell where the boundary of the terrain feature is. This is where we need to introduce the concept of "area terrain".

 

So everything with a boundary is area terrain as a minimum, but can then be classified as something more with more special rule ( eg building or forest).

 

Since a ADL classed as battlefield debris (defence line) and must be connected then it would be classed as area terrain, an can be booby trapped.

Not unless its got a base that also provides cover it isnt. Battlefield debris doesnt mandate area terrain.

[Raeven]

No they all have a terrain type, area terrain is anything with a define boundary (eg not open), an as a minimum count as difficult.

 

Area terrain - for the clarity of the game, it is important to be able to tell where the boundary of the terrain feature is. This is where we need to introduce the concept of "area terrain".

 

So everything with a boundary is area terrain as a minimum, but can then be classified as something more with more special rule ( eg building or forest).

 

Since a ADL classed as battlefield debris (defence line) and must be connected then it would be classed as area terrain, an can be booby trapped.

 

Pg. 91.  Bottom paragraph, left panel.  "Area terrain is always difficult terrain.  Models in area terrain receive a 5+ cover save, regardless of whether they are 25% obscured.  etc etc.."

 

The ADL, while you can make it a circle and define an "Area", is not dangerous terrain inside of that circle.  Buildings, the Skyshield, and Ruins all do not meet the qualifications to be Area Terrain.

[Interrogator-Chaplain Ezra]

I've met some people who were "smart" enough to place ADL along the border of a wood, to get a 4+ against shots and a 5+ against barrages landing behind them (and to help prevent DS from getting at them too easily). Would be fun to turn cluster mines of such a set-up.

[Disruptor_fe404]

Don't the rules preclude placement of terrain features within 6" of each other?

 

Or do Fortifications not count as terrain? Because if they don't, then your opponent can place a building in front of your ADL...

[hallodx]

Also you put your ADL before terrain placement. P120 BRB