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The pod line needs a legitimate FAQ as the language is very poor and should be clear one way or another instead of being arguable either way 

 

Personally I think it's rather clear. Just need to break it down. Multiple fraters have come around to the same thinking when doing so :D

 

Does anyone know if they changed the rules in regard to allowing command squads to take legion special weapons?

 

I want my all chainglaive unit damnit!

 

This is an absolute crying shame!

 

It would be so awesome and fluffy to get Phoenix Spear/ Chainglaive/ Powerscythe/ Storm Shield etc CS!

The pod line needs a legitimate FAQ as the language is very poor and should be clear one way or another instead of being arguable either way

Personally I think it's rather clear. Just need to break it down. Multiple fraters have come around to the same thinking when doing so biggrin.png

Yet multiple ones have also not, as you can break "if this is the case" down to mean two very different things. I sent them an email about it so hopefully we'll see tomorrow

The pod line needs a legitimate FAQ as the language is very poor and should be clear one way or another instead of being arguable either way

Personally I think it's rather clear. Just need to break it down. Multiple fraters have come around to the same thinking when doing so biggrin.png

Yet multiple ones have also not, as you can break "if this is the case" down to mean two very different things. I sent them an email about it so hopefully we'll see tomorrow

Not really, it says if you want to you may get out of the pod, if THIS is the case then etc etc

So getting out of the pod is the case it refers to.

I may well be being stupid, but why are we ignoring the line "though it may still be targeted by shooting attacks"? :-/

This is to stop people from saying it can't be assaulted so it cannot be charged.

How are we ignoring that? I'm confused as to how people are thinking what I'm saying to be the opposite of what I'm saying.

 

 

 

 



Not really, it says if you want to you may get out of the pod, if THIS is the case then etc etc


 

 

 

I think this is where we are getting off track. It's not you may wish to leave, it's you may wish to STAY inside the pod. That is the 'case'. That you don't have to leave and therefore are inside the pod still.

Well people seem to think the Dreadnought can't be shot at while in the pod, despite that line stating that this is an exception to the usual rules and it can be targeted and shot at while it is in the pod. It just can't be assaulted.

 

I'm wondering what I'm missing that is giving people that impression?

As I mentioned a few times, if you choose to interpret it this way, then you also have to accept that Burning Retros goes away the next turn. So you can shoot at a dreadnaught inside the drop pod the turn it comes down, but not any turn after that. Why would they make an exception to the BRB rules only for it to be irrelevant the next turn? It makes no sense. You can't just choose one part of this interpretation and omit the other parts of it.

Here's the exact language for those still waiting for their books:

 

http://i.imgur.com/0yOnrE8.jpg

 

 

Well people seem to think the Dreadnought can't be shot at while in the pod, despite that line stating that this is an exception to the usual rules and it can be targeted and shot at while it is in the pod. It just can't be assaulted.

 

I'm wondering what I'm missing that is giving people that impression?

 

Here's my take on this:

though it may still be targeted by shooting attacks

Still implies that the dread could already be targetted, which is, usually, only possible if the dread is not inside a vehicle since passengers cannot be targetted.

it may not be charged while this rule is in effect.

This part, here, seems to be the purpose of this special rule: even though he's no longer inside the transport and can be targetted, you can't charge. Simple.

 

There's no point specifying the dread can't be charged if he's still inside the pod because :

- Opponents are not allowed to move within 1" of the pod if they're not charging it

- Opponents cannot charge vehicle passengers unless the vehicle is destroyed first

 

IMO this clearly means the only way this rule makes sense is if it applies when the dread emains within the pod. exits the pod.

 

+ Edit : Fixed the spacing for the purpose of clarity...

 

+ + Edit : What the *, I spoke the exact opposite of what I meant, got lost in my train of thought there... :\

That's the thing. It works without issue the other way around. If we interpret it the other way, not only are there no BRB conflicts, the last part of Burning Retros makes a whole lot more sense- the cloud is gone after a turn, so you can now assault the dreadnought if it was outside of the pod and shoot at both the dreadnought and pod without the effects of the shrouded special rule.

 

It feels a stretch to interpret it the other way when not only does it change how the rules of the game work, but it also goes away for no reason the next turn. Meanwhile, the other way around, there are no conflicts or issues.

That's the thing. It works without issue the other way around. If we interpret it the other way, not only are there no BRB conflicts, the last part of Burning Retros makes a whole lot more sense- the cloud is gone after a turn, so you can now assault the dreadnought if it was outside of the pod and shoot at both the dreadnought and pod without the effects of the shrouded special rule.

 

It feels a stretch to interpret it the other way when not only does it change how the rules of the game work, but it also goes away for no reason the next turn. Meanwhile, the other way around, there are no conflicts or issues.

I know, I definitely meant it the other way round, I really let a huge mistake slip by there :\

I agree with that logic Player 404 and believe that to be the rules intention - they can be shot but not assaulted. Though Bulbafist is right in that currently as written the rule allowing the Dreadnought to be shot despite being in a transport ends after the initial turn the rule is in effect. I think that is an oversight by FW, as not only does it not make sense (do the doors suddenly close?) but fluffwise, no self-respecting Dreadnought would cower away inside a Drop Pod once it has landed.

 

Edit - Now I'm confused. I don't agree with that interpretation, but I'm not a rules guy so I'll just wait for confirmation from Forgeworld :-)

Edit - Now I'm confused. I don't agree with that interpretation, but I'm not a rules guy so I'll just wait for confirmation from Forgeworld :-)

Yeah, sorry Fenbain, I messed up there...

 

Truth is, I agree the wording is really bad. I hate how Games Workshop and Forge World always prefer verbose, elegant phrases instead of sticking to straight to the point writing which is a lot more appropriate for rules.

 

 

I still think, however, that reading it as though the dread can be shot at while in a pod makes no sense :

 

Standard rules are :

Models within vehicle can :

- not be shot

- not be charged

Models outside vehicles (and on the table) can :

- be shot

- be charged

 

Burning retros says :

A ) Can still be shot.

B ) Can not be charged while this rule is in effect.

 

A ) Still means the Dread could already be shot at, which applies only if the dread is outside the pod.

B ) There is no point in specifying this if the dread remains inside the pod since this would already be prohibited.

 

Both parts are thus irrelevant or inaccurate if we apply this rule to a pod that remains inside its pod.

 

That's the thing. It works without issue the other way around. If we interpret it the other way, not only are there no BRB conflicts, the last part of Burning Retros makes a whole lot more sense- the cloud is gone after a turn, so you can now assault the dreadnought if it was outside of the pod and shoot at both the dreadnought and pod without the effects of the shrouded special rule.

 

It feels a stretch to interpret it the other way when not only does it change how the rules of the game work, but it also goes away for no reason the next turn. Meanwhile, the other way around, there are no conflicts or issues.

I know, I definitely meant it the other way round, I really let a huge mistake slip by there :\

 

Sorry dude! I was responding to Fenbain. Apologies for any confusion.

I think it's pretty clear the intent of the rule, taken in context of the paragraph, is to allow the Dread to be shot while in the pod. I suppose an argument can be made for the turns after the turn it lands, but really? Is any of your leviathans cowering in a pod after the first turn? :p

the more who ask, the more divergent answers we're going to get. FWs known to basically fold to any weighted rules question

I agree it's usually the 'our rules clarifications are done via FAQs, discuss among your gaming group to decide what the west way between you is' response.

I thought the exact same thing about different answers but deleted that comment haha

Maybe a rule of average, or hell, why not roll a di e and choose which answers to use.

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