Coup-De-Grace: Rules of Conflict - Revision history

Asklepios: /* Attacks and Damage */

2013-11-15T11:21:25Z

Attacks and Damage

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	You can never choose to attack your own minis.		You can never choose to attack your own minis.

			The following modifiers apply to attacks.

	===Melee Attack Modifiers===		===Melee Attack Modifiers===
			These modifiers apply only to ''melee attacks''. Note that ranged attacks at point blank range are NOT melee attacks, though they have their own set of problems close up!
	* For each ally adjacent to and facing towards the same target, add a +1 to your attack roll. This is called a ''co-ordinated attack bonus''.		* For each ally adjacent to and facing towards the same target, add a +1 to your attack roll. This is called a ''co-ordinated attack bonus''.
	* If your opponent is facing directly away from you, gain +1 to your attack roll. This is called a ''backstab bonus''.		* If your opponent is facing directly away from you, gain +1 to your attack roll. This is called a ''backstab bonus''.
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	===Ranged Attack Modifiers===		===Ranged Attack Modifiers===
			These modifiers apply only to ''ranged attacks''. Note that melee attacks with reach beyond one square are NOT ranged attacks, they're just melee attacks with a longer reach!
	* For each ally adjacent to your target, deduct 1 from your attack roll for ranged attacks. This is called a ''firing into melee penalty''.		* For each ally adjacent to your target, deduct 1 from your attack roll for ranged attacks. This is called a ''firing into melee penalty''.
	* Ranged attacks suffer a -1 penalty for every ''range increment'' distance to the target. For example, if a weapon has a range increment of 6, then there is no penalty at 1-5 squares distance, -1 penalty at 6-11 squares distance, -2 penalty at 12-17 squares distance, and so on. This is called the ''range penalty''.		* Ranged attacks suffer a -1 penalty for every ''range increment'' distance to the target. For example, if a weapon has a range increment of 6, then there is no penalty at 1-5 squares distance, -1 penalty at 6-11 squares distance, -2 penalty at 12-17 squares distance, and so on. This is called the ''range penalty''.
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	===Magic Attack Modifiers===		===Magic Attack Modifiers===
	* Magic attacks will specify in their description whether they are melee attacks or ranged attacks. They are then subject to the modifiers of that attack type.		* Magic attacks will specify in their description whether they are melee attacks or ranged attacks. They are then subject to the modifiers of that attack type.
			* Some magic effects are not attacks at all, and aren't subject to the modifiers for melee or rnaged attacks.
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Asklepios: /* Spending Movement Points */

2013-11-15T11:18:49Z

Spending Movement Points

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	Some additional rules apply:		Some additional rules apply:
	* For each enemy adjacent to you, movement costs are doubled. For example, it will cost 2 movement points to move a square if that move starts next to one enemy, 4 movement points if that move starts next to 2 enemies and 8 movement points if that move starts next to three enemies. ~~Note that because of this few characters have enough movement allowance to make~~ a ~~ranged attack while an enemy is adjacent to them, though an unarmoured character will~~ have enough MA to ~~step back a square from single adjacent opponent~~, ~~and then shoot~~.		* For each enemy adjacent to you, movement costs are doubled. For example, it will cost 2 movement points to move a square if that move starts next to one enemy, 4 movement points if that move starts next to 2 enemies and 8 movement points if that move starts next to three enemies. If a mini doesn't have enough mini points to pay the cost, he can't take that action.
	* You may never move into or through a square occupied by another mini with normal movement. This includes both allies and opponents.		* You may never move into or through a square occupied by another mini with normal movement. This includes both allies and opponents.
	* You may never move through walls or other blocking obstacles.		* You may never move through walls or other blocking obstacles.

Asklepios: /* Describing the Minis */

2013-11-15T11:17:08Z

Describing the Minis

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	First, determine whether the miniature is unarmoured, lightly armoured or heavily armoured. This is known as its "class". Each class has a different ''defence value'' and ''movement allowance''.		First, determine whether the miniature is unarmoured, lightly armoured or heavily armoured. This is known as its "class". Each class has a different ''defence value'' and ''movement allowance''.

	* ''Unarmoured'' minis have a ''defence value'' of 3 and a ''movement allowance'' of 6.		* ''Unarmoured'' minis have a ''defence value'' of 3 and a ''movement allowance'' of 8.
	* ''Lightly armoured'' minis have a ''defence value'' of 4 and a ''movement allowance'' of 5.		* ''Lightly armoured'' minis have a ''defence value'' of 4 and a ''movement allowance'' of 6.
	* ''Heavily armoured'' minis have a ''defence value'' of 5 and a ''movement allowance'' of 4.		* ''Heavily armoured'' minis have a ''defence value'' of 5 and a ''movement allowance'' of 4.
	* Standard minis have three ''hit points'', unless specified otherwise.		* Standard minis have three ''hit points'', unless specified otherwise.
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	<br>His shield is held in one hand. The rules say that this gives him +1 Defence against frontal attacks.		<br>His shield is held in one hand. The rules say that this gives him +1 Defence against frontal attacks.
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	==Adjacency and Facing==		==Adjacency and Facing==
	<br>The game is played on a square grid.		<br>The game is played on a square grid.

Asklepios: /* Attacks and Damage */

2013-11-13T10:49:48Z

Attacks and Damage

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	* Ranged attacks suffer a -1 penalty for every ''range increment'' distance to the target. For example, if a weapon has a range increment of 6, then there is no penalty at 1-5 squares distance, -1 penalty at 6-11 squares distance, -2 penalty at 12-17 squares distance, and so on. This is called the ''range penalty''.		* Ranged attacks suffer a -1 penalty for every ''range increment'' distance to the target. For example, if a weapon has a range increment of 6, then there is no penalty at 1-5 squares distance, -1 penalty at 6-11 squares distance, -2 penalty at 12-17 squares distance, and so on. This is called the ''range penalty''.
	* Ranged attacks against downed opponents double the ''range penalty''. For example, -2 becomes -4.		* Ranged attacks against downed opponents double the ''range penalty''. For example, -2 becomes -4.

			===Magic Attack Modifiers===
			* Magic attacks will specify in their description whether they are melee attacks or ranged attacks. They are then subject to the modifiers of that attack type.
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Asklepios: /* Spending Movement Points */

2013-11-13T10:48:13Z

Spending Movement Points

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	Some additional rules apply:		Some additional rules apply:
	* For each enemy adjacent to you, movement costs are doubled. For example, it will cost 2 movement points to move a square if that move starts next to one enemy, 4 movement points if that move starts next to 2 enemies and 8 movement points if that move starts next to three enemies. Note that because of this few characters have enough movement allowance to make a ranged attack while an enemy is adjacent to them, though an unarmoured character will have enough MA to step back a square, and then shoot.		* For each enemy adjacent to you, movement costs are doubled. For example, it will cost 2 movement points to move a square if that move starts next to one enemy, 4 movement points if that move starts next to 2 enemies and 8 movement points if that move starts next to three enemies. Note that because of this few characters have enough movement allowance to make a ranged attack while an enemy is adjacent to them, though an unarmoured character will have enough MA to step back a square from single adjacent opponent, and then shoot.
	* You may never move into or through a square occupied by another mini with normal movement. This includes both allies and opponents.		* You may never move into or through a square occupied by another mini with normal movement. This includes both allies and opponents.
	* You may never move through walls or other blocking obstacles.		* You may never move through walls or other blocking obstacles.

Asklepios: /* 0 HP, Dramatic Recovery and Coup-De-Grace */

2013-11-13T09:33:05Z

0 HP, Dramatic Recovery and Coup-De-Grace

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	* The downed combatant can make a single ranged attack at an opponent within range, at a -2 penalty.		* The downed combatant can make a single ranged attack at an opponent within range, at a -2 penalty.
	* The downed combatant can attempt a ''dramatic recovery''. Roll a D6: on a roll of 5+, stand up the downed combatant (facing of your choosing) and restore 1 HP to it. On a roll of 4 or less, nothing happens.		* The downed combatant can attempt a ''dramatic recovery''. Roll a D6: on a roll of 5+, stand up the downed combatant (facing of your choosing) and restore 1 HP to it. On a roll of 4 or less, nothing happens.

			In game parlance, an attack against a downed mini with 0 HP is called a ''coup-de-grace''.
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Asklepios: /* 0 HP, Dramatic Recovery and Coup-De-Grace */

2013-11-13T09:30:38Z

0 HP, Dramatic Recovery and Coup-De-Grace

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	A downed mini has no facing, but still occupies its square.		A downed mini has no facing, but still occupies its square.

	If a ~~downed minis takes further damage~~ it is considered to be ''out of action''. Remove the mini from the board, and it takes no further part in the battle.		If a mini is reduced to -1HP or less it is considered to be ''out of action''. Remove the mini from the board, and it takes no further part in the battle. Note that it is possible for high damage attacks to directly take minis out of action, without passting through the downed state, for example if 2HP damage is done to a mini with 1 HP.

	Downed minis can be activated, but cannot take actions from the normal list. Instead they can choose to make any ONE of the below actions on their activation.		Downed minis can be activated, but cannot take actions from the normal list. Instead they can choose to make any ONE of the below actions on their activation.
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	* The downed combatant can attempt a ''dramatic recovery''. Roll a D6: on a roll of 5+, stand up the downed combatant (facing of your choosing) and restore 1 HP to it. On a roll of 4 or less, nothing happens.		* The downed combatant can attempt a ''dramatic recovery''. Roll a D6: on a roll of 5+, stand up the downed combatant (facing of your choosing) and restore 1 HP to it. On a roll of 4 or less, nothing happens.
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	==Victory==		==Victory==
	<br>By default, you win the game if all other players combatants have been taken ''out of action''.		<br>By default, you win the game if all other players combatants have been taken ''out of action''.

Asklepios: /* Ranged Attack Modifiers */

2013-11-13T09:29:10Z

Ranged Attack Modifiers

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	===Ranged Attack Modifiers===		===Ranged Attack Modifiers===
	* For each ally adjacent to your target, deduct 1 from your attack roll for ranged attacks. This is called a ''firing into melee penalty''.		* For each ally adjacent to your target, deduct 1 from your attack roll for ranged attacks. This is called a ''firing into melee penalty''.
	* Ranged attacks suffer a -1 penalty for every ''range increment'' distance to the target. For example, if a weapon has a range increment of 3, then there is no penalty at 1-2 squares distance, -1 penalty at 3-5 squares distance, -2 penalty at 6-8 squares distance, and so on. This is called the ''range penalty''.		* Ranged attacks suffer a -1 penalty for every ''range increment'' distance to the target. For example, if a weapon has a range increment of 6, then there is no penalty at 1-5 squares distance, -1 penalty at 6-11 squares distance, -2 penalty at 12-17 squares distance, and so on. This is called the ''range penalty''.
	* Ranged attacks against downed opponents double the ''range penalty''. For example, -2 becomes -4.		* Ranged attacks against downed opponents double the ''range penalty''. For example, -2 becomes -4.
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Asklepios: /* Spending Movement Points */

2013-11-13T09:28:07Z

Spending Movement Points

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	* For ZERO movement points, a mini with a melee weapon can make a melee attack against an adjacent opponent in his front facing. Don't forget that you can only attack with each held weapon once per round.		* For ZERO movement points, a mini with a melee weapon can make a melee attack against an adjacent opponent in his front facing. Don't forget that you can only attack with each held weapon once per round.
	* For FOUR movement points, a mini with a ranged weapon can make a ranged attack against an opponent that is within range, and within his front 90 degree arc.		* For FOUR movement points, a mini with a ranged weapon can make a ranged attack against an opponent that is within range, and within his front 90 degree arc.
			* Spells cast from Mage Foci have varying movement costs. If no cost is stated, assume ZERO movement cost.

	Some additional rules apply:		Some additional rules apply:

Asklepios: /* Adjacency and Facing */

2013-11-13T09:26:28Z

Adjacency and Facing

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	Ranged attacks normally ask you to consider the range to a target. To do this, count squares as if moving towards the target via the shortest possible route. For example, an adjacent square would be at Range 1, and the nearest diagonal squares at Range 2.		Ranged attacks normally ask you to consider the range to a target. To do this, count squares as if moving towards the target via the shortest possible route. For example, an adjacent square would be at Range 1, and the nearest diagonal squares at Range 2.

			Game groups who have access to such things will find that a hex grid may be easier to use, and the game will work just as well for this. Square grids are considered the default only because they are more common!
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