Age of Sigmar Rumor Roundup

[YorkNecromancer]

Reading the rules for Age of Sigmar, I'm amazed; they're basically everything good from Epic Space Marine 2nd edition!

This is weird. That was a great game system. I might actually get into this.

Big might, but still, might.

[Al Shut]

Indeed.

And don't forget to apply the unwritten rule - don't be a penis about things.

But where's the line between a fair game, a slight advantage that is okay because in the end everybody wants to win and being the idiot that exploits the lack of a balancing mechanic?

[Path Walker]

Its so easy to break that there isn't really any point in it, I could drown you in hundreds Bloodthirsters or any number of silly things, when its so easy to do, whats the reward in it? It's a game, its so uncompetitive that there is nothing to gain by winning by abusing the opponent

[hamiltongeyser]

Its so easy to break that there isn't really any point in it, I could drown you in hundreds Bloodthirsters or any number of silly things, when its so easy to do, whats the reward in it? It's a game, its so uncompetitive that there is nothing to gain by winning by abusing the opponent

which is why you don't play hundreds of bloodthirsters and abuse the opponent: no gain.

the problem is solved when you refuse to play stupid powergamers.

[Mr Mystery]

But where's the line between a fair game, a slight advantage that is okay because in the end everybody wants to win and being the idiot that exploits the lack of a balancing mechanic?

Largely, the eye of the beholder. Those who forget it's a game, and meant to be fun for all will remain a problem.

[YorkNecromancer]

Has anyone noticed the rules for Sigvald the Magnificent? You get to reroll saves as long as you're looking at yourself in the mirror!

And the Lord of Slaanesh on Daemonic Mount? If your real-life opponent looks you in the eye during the assault, you get to subtract 1 from his to hit rolls in assault!

I wonder how many more of these crazy meta-rules there are?

EDIT: Cockatrice rules allow you to have a staring contest with your opponent to improve its dice rolls; of course, said rolls become more difficult if you lose.

This game is nuts. I totally approve.

[Houghten]

Loads. I listed a few [URL="http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?56937-Age-of-Sigmar-Rumor-Roundup&p=502312&viewfull=1#post502312"]here[/URL].

[Al Shut]

Largely, the eye of the beholder. Those who forget it's a game, and meant to be fun for all will remain a problem.

My idea of a fun game is that both sides have a decent chance of winning. How do I not unintentionally unbalance the game, especially in smaller games that I prefer

[Kirsten]

it is going to be a nightmare balancing armies for people who do want a competitive game

[Path Walker]

My idea of a fun game is that both sides have a decent chance of winning. How do I not unintentionally unbalance the game, especially in smaller games that I prefer

Then don't unbalance the game?