badgermeister Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 hi I was wondering how many folks here play using the zone mortalis rules and the dilemmas faced when writing up lists. Do you play objectives or as the model count tend to be less and reaction fire rules more 'killy' the games are pretty short anyway so 'to the death'??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisdudeness Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well, I've had no problems with mortalis games. I'm not sure there really will be any, because the rules are in the books. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3717807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 playing a 1k list with the limits of no vehicles and anything that cant fit through a small corridor...... well it cant. 1k at HH level is small and although if your playing attacker your dont have to have troops i'm pretty restricted when doing a WB list as i have to have 2 x HQs :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3717812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I have played a game against some sons of horus, and It was really fun! Wish I could play more but those boards are super rare. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3717981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I love zone mortalis. I have a board but have yet to begin my 30k army. But when I do - you better believe I'm going to be playing a ton of Zone Mortalis! Especially with the new Blood in the Void rules in extermination. Oh man I can't wait. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3718098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 whats the new rules? I havn't heard of it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3718124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 whats the new rules? I havn't heard of it I shouldn't say "new rules," as that is misleading. I should say "new campaign system" as the Blood in the Void is basically something that I've wanted to do for a long time - a campaign of a single boarding action! You breach the hull, target various ship systems, then escape again. Brilliant. They've also added some nice little bits for ship-specific Zone Mortalis games, like re-releasing the starship catastrophic damage table and adding ship-specific strategems. I love starship combat, it's one of the coolest things in 40k/30k to me, so I will be playing the crap out of these scenarios. My Zone Mortalis set is already themed to be a starship interior, I just have to add cools stuff for these new objective markers and the strategems. The 2 HQ rule is pretty harsh for Word Bearers, since you're typically playing a smaller game to begin with. But some of the basics of Zone Mortalis apply regardless of whether you are playing 40k or 30k. For instance: flamers are great, infantry is required, mobility is a challenge and well-rewarded, etc. Plus it gives me an excuse to build many squads of Breachers! Hooray! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3718141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 just treated myself to a death guard 1k list yesterday so i now have 3 x 30k army lists to play zone mortalis with. The board is still a time consuming thing to paint though - especially as i had to sent the airbrush off to be serviced :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3718365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I'm very, very, very slowly working on a boarding action board myself. I'm trying to make it modular, so I can change the layout game-to-game, but it's a royal pain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3718368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I can't recommend the forgeworld zone mortalis tiles enough. They are fantastic! And modular, obviously. Badger that is my plan as well. I want to create several different 30k armies, just small ones for ZM. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3718608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm going to be building my own zm board at some point. I've already got the them in my head with some custom bases I've done for my army. Just need to create a matching board. :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3719732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 SW1 I also plan to match my bases to the ZM board. The main issue right now is that forgeworld only offers 25mm bases to match... I saw some pics of a display board that had 40mm and 60mm ZM brass etch bases but when I emailed to ask, forgeworld told me they aren't planning on selling any other types of bases. Rats. So, now I'm concocting wild schemes to cast my own bases from the ZM tiles... I just have no idea how to do it. :P I'm going to have to learn I guess. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3719753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 SW1 I also plan to match my bases to the ZM board. The main issue right now is that forgeworld only offers 25mm bases to match... I saw some pics of a display board that had 40mm and 60mm ZM brass etch bases but when I emailed to ask, forgeworld told me they aren't planning on selling any other types of bases. Rats. So, now I'm concocting wild schemes to cast my own bases from the ZM tiles... I just have no idea how to do it. :P I'm going to have to learn I guess. Send me a PM and I'll give you some advice on creating similar/matching bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3719767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 out of intrest i did hear someone mention that new ZM tiles were in the pipeline - any more confirmation on this? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3719920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 out of intrest i did hear someone mention that new ZM tiles were in the pipeline - any more confirmation on this? Don't you get my hopes up like that! I would be all over some new ZM tiles, although I haven't heard that rumor anywhere. A man can dream though.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3720113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordo Machinum Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Here's a sketch I made of the Games Day 2013 Battle of Phall board if anyone is interested. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSqMRre5ggk/Umm9u7CVAyI/AAAAAAAADC0/IKtovUArxCI/s800/battle-of-phall-board-diagram-1.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3720413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Holy cow. Archangel that is amazing! Thank you for sharing that. I've only found one site that had pictures of that display board, though. If anybody knows of more, I would be very grateful for links. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3720462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordo Machinum Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I gathered many of them here to do the above sketch: http://excelsiorinextremis.blogspot.com/2013/10/battle-board-inspiration-battle-of-phall.html Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3720504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Archangel, you just won the Internetz today. Thank you very much! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3720897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Wow that is mind-blowing. I REALLY wish I had enough technical knowledge to scratch build a board myself. I dont have enough to buy a regular board, so I might make my own. but damn do I want some better terrain in my club. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3721731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicant Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thanks for sharing that link, Archangel. I love that board so much... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3721854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Warder Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I will be having a game tomorrow I hope so I will do a small batrep to let you know how it went Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3721929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordo Machinum Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'm glad you like the board sketch. As seen on my blog, I felt so happy when I figured out the floor pattern of 2" squares of vents and metal plates. Imagine how stupid I felt when I realized most of the one-foot sections were sold at FW. D'oh! But I am happy I mapped the Games Day board. I'm thinking of getting enough empty FW boards for a 4' x 8' table Then I'll make my own walls and doors to randomize however I can. @Battle8rother: I'm looking forward to the Batrep. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3721967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgermeister Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 my first game when i got my board ended as a draw - i got hammered by heavy volkite weapons against my small groups of thallax and even 2 of my castellax died to reaction fire! Luckily i had myrmidons destructors moving up a corridor that managed to pop out and give cancer to about 15 marines and clawed back my defeat to a draw. My own 'mech of the match' was a 3++ magos dominus that just kept on fighting all match to a stalemate with a paragon praetor! Always have something to take down a contemptor because they are so popular. Range weapons arent an issue so think of weapons like volkite calivers in support squads. Template weapons rock!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3722158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A D-B Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I've played on ZM boards a couple of times now, and it's insane how much it adds to the atmosphere of a game. I've asked Katie to grab me 8 tiles for my birthday in August, so we can have two tables on campaign weekends: one for planetary battles, one for boarding actions. My main HH tactic will likely be "Take lots of Castellax." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292417-any-30k-zone-mortalis-gamers/#findComment-3722245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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