Deathwatch: Murderers in Black (OOC Thread)

[Machine God]

6 hours ago, Necronaut said:

I definitely think squad mode plus some further rip & tear is necessary.

+1.

 

I think some of it is not wanting to waste Cohesion Points by failing at a Cohesion Challenge to initiate a Squad Mode. 

 

We definitely need a BA or a FC to get some momentum going. 

 

 

 

 

[Lysimachus]

That's fair enough. I think it's reasonable to count this as a separate Mission (it's the first fight of the current 'Session') so Vafri can use his Leader ability to auto-switch to Squad Mode and whoever wants can join.

 

If I take Vafri's Actions, would you all prefer BA or FC? Obviously, Omoc or Moridyn will get more out of a BA, but Asterius/Gerhardt, who are in combat, would probably prefer an extra CC Attack?

[Machine God]

Do a Bolter Assault and get the laggards into the combat! 

 

Vafri is supposed to be about fast movement and shouldn't be inactive. 

 

 

 

 

[A.T.]

11 hours ago, Lysimachus said:

Obviously, Omoc or Moridyn will get more out of a BA

 

Can't single shot the heavy bolter without hellfire rounds. He could use any free moves to get into better cover while maintaining full auto fire though.

[Lysimachus]

Sorry for the delay in getting that up.

 

Assume Vafri says something rousing/heroic/vulgar, but otherwise I'll leave it in case Urauloth wants to fill in any narrative details!

 

Please let me know if you are joining Squad Mode, then feel free to chuck in your Bolter Assault Actions in whatever order you get the chance!

 

 

[Machine God]

Is it okay to pop Frag Grenades in Melee? 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lysimachus]

Sorry for delay again, Bolter Assault says Bolt Weapon or Grenade, but only Pistol-type Ranged weapons can also be used when you're Engaged in Melee. So it's a single Bolt Pistol shot only for Asterius and Gerhardt, I'm afraid.

 

 

Edit: side point, I'll edit the previous summary post with any Bolter Assault actions.

Edited December 28, 2024 by Lysimachus

[Machine God]

Asterius is in Melee with the Eldar squad A and none of the party, is he still subject to the - 20 Firing into Melee Combat penalty? 

 

 

 

[Lysimachus]

Nope, that -20 only applies to someone not engaged in a Melee firing into it (representing the care they have to take not to hit their friends)

 

If you're already in the middle of it, it's assumed you're close enough to know who is friend or foe.

[Necronaut]

Gerhardt, in classic crusader fashion, is currently armed with his boltgun and power sword, with both chained to his wrists no less, so he'll likely need to sit this bolter assault out unless he breaks combat with the shaderunner and charges the psyker, incurring an attack of opportunity along the way. Not an awful idea, all things considered in my view. Any thoughts from the peanut gallery?

Edited December 28, 2024 by Necronaut

[Mazer Rackham]

2 hours ago, Necronaut said:

Gerhardt, in classic crusader fashion, is currently armed with his boltgun and power sword, with both chained to his wrists no less, so he'll likely need to sit this bolter assault out unless he breaks combat with the shaderunner and charges the psyker, incurring an attack of opportunity along the way. Not an awful idea, all things considered in my view. Any thoughts from the peanut gallery?

 

They're dealing what, 1D5+5 Razor Sharp, Plus Mag? So even at 20 Mag, that's 2D5, max 3D5 20 Dam possibly stripping most armour?

 

Gotta Hit, then you have TB.

 

Could be worth the dash - be advised though, I'm not underwriting your health insurance..!

 

Edited December 29, 2024 by Mazer Rackham

[Lord_Ikka]

Moridyn is not going to Bolter Assault, as he doesn't have a bolt weapon equipped and I'm not sure a grenade would be good right now.

[Lysimachus]

@Necronaut I mean, look, the chains thing is narrative rather than crunch, so I've no objection if Gerhardt wants to Quickdraw his Pistol for a shot and put it away again? If you'd rather fluff it as a shot from his Bolter, the Dam is the same? Also, it's an opportunity to put some Damage through on the Shaderunner as his Reaction is used up?

 

However, its true that 1 opportunity attack isn't likely to trouble you too much, so if you want to switch opponents that's cool by me. However, it's worth noting that if you do leave the pointy ear unEngaged, he might decide to go bully someone with less Armour in Round 2?

 

@Lord_Ikka no worries, will Moridyn join SQUAD anyway or stay SOLO?

 

@Machine God You don't really need to use Kraken, if you'd prefer to save it? Minimum damage for regular ammo is 10 at Pen4, Horde is TB3+AV5=8, so you auto-wound regardless of what you roll? Edit: Oh, and you get an extra Hit as Bolt weapons are X.

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2024 by Lysimachus

[Machine God]

@Lysimachus - It's Asterius. Why kill when you can Overkill? 

 

I will add the X Hit. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Machine God]

Post edited:

 

https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382431-deathwatch-murderers-in-black-ic-thread/page/29/#findComment-6083543

 

 

 

 

 

[Lord_Ikka]

Moridyn will join, just not act at this time.

[Mazer Rackham]

1 hour ago, Lysimachus said:

However, its true that 1 opportunity attack isn't likely to trouble you too much, so if you want to switch opponents that's cool by me. However, it's worth noting that if you do leave the pointy ear unEngaged, he might decide to go bully someone with less Armour in Round 2?

 

 Hmm, I have absolutely no idea who that could be...

 

Alda's Turn:

Action: Full Action - Disguise

 

 

 

 

 

[Necronaut]

@Lysimachus nah I want to adhere to the spirit of the self-imposed challenge. Gerhardt will just remain in engagement with the shaderunner. I have a cunning plan for next turn. 

[Machine God]

3 hours ago, Necronaut said:

@Lysimachus nah I want to adhere to the spirit of the self-imposed challenge. Gerhardt will just remain in engagement with the shaderunner. I have a cunning plan for next turn. 

Where did Gerhardt get a Turnip from? 

 

 

 

 

[Necronaut]

@Machine God what he lacks in turnips he makes up for in bullets with his name on them, and his possession thereof.

[Machine God]

10 hours ago, Lord_Ikka said:

Moridyn will join, just not act at this time.

So does that mean that he Charged towards Eldar Squad C to get into Point Blank Range? 

 

As per the Errata the Astartes Assault Shotgun is: Basic, 30m, S/3/5, 10D10+10 I (Not X), Pen 4, Reliable & Scatter. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by Machine God
Typo

[Mazer Rackham]

17 minutes ago, Machine God said:

As per the Errata the Astartes Assault Shotgun is: Basic, 30m, S/3/5, 10D10+10 I, Pen 4, Reliable & Scatter. 

 

And all for 7 Req.

 

Utter, glorious filth.

[Machine God]

@Lysimachus - GM, what is the Felarch's action? 

 

Felarch: Delay.

 

I couldn't see if he'd acted yet. 

 

 

 

 

 

[Trokair]

5 minutes ago, Machine God said:

@Lysimachus - GM, what is the Felarch's action? 

 

Felarch: Delay.

 

Recites the Rime of the Ancient Mariner

 

[Lysimachus]

Good memory. He had Delayed, but he got Pinned but Omoc's Suppressive Fire and you only get to take a Half Action when Pinned, so it seemed fair that he should just lose the Delayed Action?