WotR Escalation League FAQ v1.2

8/14/2019 WotR Escalation League FAQ v1.2

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Q1. Can an Epic Hero join a MA1. No. Epic Heroes cannot join m

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joined by an Epic Hero. It seems un

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explicit special rule, stating that Epi

join the Mmak.

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Heroes will not be allowed to join a

Q2. Are the casualties caused thrDuels considered when working owon a fight?

A2. Yes.

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Q4. If I need a 6+/4+ to hit,handed weapon (+1 to hit, -1this mean I need (1) a 5+/3+to hit?

A4. (2) is correct: 6+.

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company OR (2) that I paythe command company andadditional company?

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comes into contact with any defe

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Consequently, a Mmak can nev

defensible terrain feature. But ca

charge a formation in a defensibl

so, does it suffer D6 hits?

A7. Yes, a Mmak may charge a fo

defensible terrain feature, though it

eligible to occupy it, should it win t

And, no, it will not suffer D6 hits f

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the Fight Phase.

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does not cause Terror on its own,

been joined by an Epic Hero who

Terror, must I take a Terror test

if Im charged?

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special rules do not transfer to the c

formation he joins, unless the rules

state otherwise. However, this does

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auto hit OR all rolls of 1 still

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Escalation League FAQs

Appendix 1

The rules for Heroic / Epic Actions seem deceptively simple. Unfortunately there are a host of timing and

resolution issues that can arise from the rules. The following rules clarifications and the subsequent

charts are not meant to be new rules, but rather they are meant to fill in gaps of the current rules, which

are at times ambiguous and unclear as to the timing and resolution. Some of the Epic Actions are

straightforward, but have been included in the chart for thoroughness. The below clarifications have been

made using certain interpretive decisions. There are other ways to interpret the timing and resolution

issues, but the Organizers believe that the below gives the most logical and common sense application to

the framework provided by the rules authors.

There are two different types of Heroic / Epic Actions: (1) those that are declared at the start of aparticular phase; and (2) those that are declared incident to a timing trigger.

(1) At the start of a particular phase:

The player with priority may make an H/E Action that is eligible to be made at that time. Resolve the

declaration of multiple heroes per the rulebook, p. 66.

Once all "start of phase" H/E Actions have been called, they form a queue are resolved in order, first to

last before the normal Priority sequence for that Phase, unless otherwise specified.

(2) Incident to a Timing Trigger:

Other Epic Actions are eligible to be called when the formation is "due to act." Specifically, before a

formation is "due to fight" or "due to move" (we will refer to these as "timing triggers"). If multiple Epic

Actions eligible to be called at the same timing triggers are called, they form a queue for that particular

timing trigger.

For example: It is the Fight Phase. Player A's (with Priority) formation and Player B's formation are

engaged in a fight. A chooses this combat to be resolved. This creates a timing trigger for Epic Actions

"before the hero's formation is due to fight." A declares that he will make an Epic Action. B does the

same. They roll off, A wins. A's Hero declares an Epic Rampage, B's Hero declares an Epic Strike. Both

actions are part of this particular timing trigger queue and A's action is resolved first (the benefit is

conferred to the company) and then B's action is resolved (the benefit is conferred to the Hero).

Epic Actions that are incident to timing triggers can also interrupt other Heroic / Epic Action

resolutions. These interrupting Epic Actions are resolved within the resolution of the first H/E Action.

Again, if there are multiple actions that can interrupt the same timing trigger, then they are rolled off for,

entered into a queue for this new timing trigger, and resolved in first-to-last order.

For example: It is the Fight Phase. A declares that he will make and Epic Action. B declares that he will

make an Epic Action. They roll off, B wins. B declares an Heroic Fight between formations A1 and B1. B

declares an Heroic Fight between formations A2 and B2. B's Heroic Fight between A1 and B1 is resolvedfirst, before the normal priority sequence. By resolving the Heroic Fight, the timing trigger "before the

Hero's formation is due to fight" is triggered. A declares an Epic Strike. The Epic Strike resolves within

the resolution of B's Epic Fight. The Heroic Fight then completes its resolution, with formation A1 at

F10. Upon the successful resolution of B's Heroic Fight, they return to the initial queue and A's Heroic

Fight between formations A2 and B2 is then resolved.


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Actions that are declared at the start

Actions. Some of them are interrupt

(1) Ac

Name When is it declared?

Epic

RenewalAt the start of any Phase

Epic

RestorationAt the start of any Phase

Epic

Leadership

At the start of the Priority

Phase

HeroicMove

At the start of the Move Phas

Epic

ChallengeAt the start of the Move Phas

Heroic

ShootAt the start of the Shoot Phas

Heroic

Charge

At the start of the Charge

Phase

Heroic Fight At the start of the Fight Phase

Heroic /

Epic DuelAt the start of the Fight Phase

Epic

RampageAt the start of the Fight Phase

Epic

StrengthAt the start of the Fight Phase

Epic

CowardiceAt the start of the Fight Phase

Epic Poison At the start of the Fight Phase

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of a particular phase are not able to interrupt other

ible, and if so are indicated appropriately in the cha

tions at the Start of a Particular Phase

When is it resolved?

Before the normal priority sequence for the appli

Phase

Before the normal priority sequence for the appli

Phase

Confers benefit for the remainder of the Turn

Before the normal priority sequence for the Mov

Courage Test: Before the normal priority sequen

Move Phase

Subsequent Movement and Charging, Fight, Due

the normal, applicable Priority sequence

Before the normal priority sequence for the Shoo

Before the normal priority sequence for the Char

Before the normal priority sequence for the Fight


(note: an Heroic / Epic Duel may be resolved afteHeroic Fight involving the same participants)

Confers benefit during the Fight Phase




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at the start of a particular phase. Th

rather form queues appropriate to thare appropriate.

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Name When is it declar

Epic

JourneyBefore the Hero's formation i

Epic

ChannelingBefore the Hero's formation i

Epic

RuinationBefore the Hero's formation i

Epic Shot At any point in the Shooting

Epic Charge Before the Hero's formation i

Epic

DefenseBefore the Hero's formation i

Epic Rage Before the Hero's formation i

Epic

SacrificeBefore the Hero's formation i

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a timing trigger can generally interrupt other action

se actions incident to timing triggers cannot interru

eir timing trigger. The chart provides some indicati

ctions Incident to Timing Triggers

d? When is it resolved?

due to move When the Hero's formation moves

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due to move Confers benefit for the remainder o

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due to chargeCheck condition during the Charge

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t in an Heroicmation is due Confers benefit during the Fight Ph

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