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Asklepios: /* Surrender */

2009-10-26T12:03:01Z

Surrender

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	Some battles might be deemed by the Imperator to be ''"no retreat"'' scenarios. In these cases, a Lanista may never opt to surrender, and attempting to do so simply results in every one of his remaining gladiators being taken out-of-action, as they are mercilessly cut down as they scrabble to flee the arena!		Some battles might be deemed by the Imperator to be ''"no retreat"'' scenarios. In these cases, a Lanista may never opt to surrender, and attempting to do so simply results in every one of his remaining gladiators being taken out-of-action, as they are mercilessly cut down as they scrabble to flee the arena!

			Imperators may want to introduce additional limitations to ''Surrender'' especially if he suspects that Lanistae are "throwing the match" tactically. As a default, it is suggested that Campaign games use the following additional limitations:

			* '''A minimum of spilt blood''' - A match cannot be surrendered until at least one gladiator has been taken out-of-action.
			* '''A minimum of show for the crowd''' - A match cannot be surrendered until at least three full battle turns have passed.
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Asklepios: /* Maximum range */

2009-10-26T10:54:21Z

Maximum range

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	A ranged attack may be used up to its maximum range. To count range, count the most direct route possible as if you were moving to that target. For example, for a range of 4 squares, you could target an enemy that is 4 squares away in a straight line, or 3 squares away and 1 across, or 2 squares away and 2 across.		A ranged attack may be used up to its maximum range. To count range, count the most direct route possible as if you were moving to that target. For example, for a range of 4 squares, you could target an enemy that is 4 squares away in a straight line, or 3 squares away and 1 across, or 2 squares away and 2 across.

			Ranged attacks attack a target's front, flank or rear facing depending on the 90 degree arc from which they originate (with attacks directly along the "diagnonals" counting as flank attacks) and the target can make a turn-to-face reaction as normal, if able.

	===Line of sight===		===Line of sight===

Asklepios: /* Maximum range */

2009-10-26T10:52:56Z

Maximum range

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	===Maximum range===		===Maximum range===

	A ranged attack may be used up to its maximum range. To count range, count the most direct route possible as if you were moving to that target. For example, for a range of 3 squares, you could target an enemy that is 3 squares away in a straight line, or 2 squares away and 1 across~~. You cannot count diagonally~~.		A ranged attack may be used up to its maximum range. To count range, count the most direct route possible as if you were moving to that target. For example, for a range of 4 squares, you could target an enemy that is 4 squares away in a straight line, or 3 squares away and 1 across, or 2 squares away and 2 across.

	===Line of sight===		===Line of sight===

Asklepios: /* Hazards */

2009-10-26T10:52:19Z

Hazards

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	Hazards represent squares that are filled with something dangerous, for example a firepit, a pool of acid or a spike trap.		Hazards represent squares that are filled with something dangerous, for example a firepit, a pool of acid or a spike trap.

	* '''Hazards''' - Gladiators cannot voluntarily move into a hazard. A Gladiator that is forced to move into a Hazard is dealt damage automatically (as determined by the Imperator player at the start of the battle). Hazards may or may not block line of sight, depending on their nature.		* '''Hazards''' - Gladiators cannot voluntarily move into a hazard. A Gladiator that is forced to move into a Hazard is dealt damage automatically (amount as determined by the Imperator player at the start of the battle). Hazards may or may not block line of sight, depending on their nature.
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	=Ranged Attacks=		=Ranged Attacks=

Asklepios: /* Facing */

2009-10-26T10:51:30Z

Facing

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	Note that with the "turn-to-face" rule, it is very difficult to catch a Gladiator off guard - they'll almost always be able to spin round to defend themselves. The key tactic to making a flank or rear attack is to first "lock" that target gladiator by occupying his front facing, and then attack with a second Gladiator.		Note that with the "turn-to-face" rule, it is very difficult to catch a Gladiator off guard - they'll almost always be able to spin round to defend themselves. The key tactic to making a flank or rear attack is to first "lock" that target gladiator by occupying his front facing, and then attack with a second Gladiator.

	~~Why would you want to do this? Well..~~.		Additionally, some special rules apply for non-frontal facings.

	* '''Flank Attacks''' - An attack against a gladiator's flank gains ~~a +1 damage~~ bonus.		* '''Flank Attacks''' - An attack against a gladiator's flank gains no special bonus, but is considered to be ''"non-frontal"'', which can have some effects elsewhere in the rules. For example, shields only give benefit against frontal attacks.
	* '''Rear Attacks''' - An attack against a gladiator's ~~flank gains~~ a +2 damage bonus.		* '''Rear Attacks''' - An attack against a gladiator's rear is considered to be ''"non-frontal"''. Also, rear attacks gain a +1 damage bonus.

	The damage bonus to flank or rear attacks can make all the difference, especially for Light Gladiators who tend to hit weakly, but rely on manoeuvring into position to make their damage count!		The damage bonus to flank or rear attacks can make all the difference, especially for Light Gladiators who tend to hit weakly, but rely on manoeuvring into position to make their damage count!
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	=Terrain=		=Terrain=

Asklepios: /* Damage bonuses */

2009-10-26T10:49:00Z

Damage bonuses

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	===Damage bonuses===		===Damage bonuses===

	Tricks and many other rules factors may add damage to an attack. For example, an attack against an enemies' rear gives +2 damage.		Tricks and many other rules factors may add damage to an attack. For example, an attack against an enemies' rear facing gives +1 damage.

	Unless stated otherwise, all damage bonuses are cumulative. However, you still need to score a hit to deal any damage!		Unless stated otherwise, all damage bonuses are cumulative. However, you still need to score a hit to deal any damage!

Asklepios: /* Life Points and Injury */

2009-10-26T10:35:24Z

Life Points and Injury

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	If an attack reduces a target to 0 Life Points or less, then that Gladiator is taken '''out of action'''. An ''out of action'' gladiator is removed from the game board and can no longer contribute to this battle.		If an attack reduces a target to 0 Life Points or less, then that Gladiator is taken '''out of action'''. An ''out of action'' gladiator is removed from the game board and can no longer contribute to this battle.

	Unless you are using the optional [[Morturi: Factions\|Factions]] rules, you will note that all Gladiators have 8 Life Points. It is recommended that you keep track of Life Point totals with a D8 for each gladiator, either placed by the miniature or on the school roster.		Unless you are using the optional [[Morturi: Factions\|Factions]] rules, you will note that by default all Gladiators have 8 Life Points. It is recommended that you keep track of Life Point totals with a D8 for each gladiator, either placed by the miniature or on the school roster.

	To save on D8s, some players might prefer to ~~"count up" wounds rather than "count down"~~ life points~~, placing the~~ dice ~~to indicate how many life points the Gladiator has lost rather than how many remain~~.		To save on D8s, some players might prefer to only place a dice by injured Gladiators, presuming that all Gladiators are on maximum life points unless they have a "wound dice" by them.

	===Damage bonuses===		===Damage bonuses===

Asklepios: /* Damage bonuses */

2009-10-26T10:33:44Z

Damage bonuses

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	Unless stated otherwise, all damage bonuses are cumulative. However, you still need to score a hit to deal any damage!		Unless stated otherwise, all damage bonuses are cumulative. However, you still need to score a hit to deal any damage!

	Additionally, its worth noting that some tricks allow attacks which are noted to ''"deal no damage"''. An attack that deals no damage cannot benefit from any damage bonuses - even if you have adds to damage, that attack will always deal zero damage.		Additionally, its worth noting that some tricks allow attacks which are noted to ''"deal no damage"''. An attack that deals no damage cannot benefit from any damage bonuses - even if you have adds to damage, that attack will always deal zero damage. For, example if a ''Gallus'' is using the trick ''"Sand Toss"'' then he deals no damage. It doesn't matter if the Gallus is attacking the target's rear facing, or if he activates his ''"Execute"'' trick... regardless of any adds he will still deal no damage with the ''Sand Toss'' attack.

	===Variant Attacks===		===Variant Attacks===

Asklepios: /* Damage bonuses */

2009-10-26T10:31:37Z

Damage bonuses

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	Unless stated otherwise, all damage bonuses are cumulative. However, you still need to score a hit to deal any damage!		Unless stated otherwise, all damage bonuses are cumulative. However, you still need to score a hit to deal any damage!

			Additionally, its worth noting that some tricks allow attacks which are noted to ''"deal no damage"''. An attack that deals no damage cannot benefit from any damage bonuses - even if you have adds to damage, that attack will always deal zero damage.

	===Variant Attacks===		===Variant Attacks===

Asklepios: /* Forced movement / Effect movement */

2009-10-26T10:30:08Z

Forced movement / Effect movement

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	*Example 1:		*Example 1:
	The common Light Gladiator trick ''"Light Mobility"'' has the text ''"After making any attack against a target, this gladiator may move 1 square for free."'' The Medium Gladiator trick ''"Combat Control"'' reads ''"Any enemy gladiator moving out of a square adjacent to this gladiator must spend +1 movement point for that square of movement."''<br>If a light gladiator attacks the medium gladiator, then activates his ''"Light Mobility"'' trick, he can then move 1 square. The medium gladiator's ''"Combat Control"'' trick doesn't affect this movement, as the "effect movement" is measured in squares and is ~~unrelated to~~ movement point costs.		The common Light Gladiator trick ''"Light Mobility"'' has the text ''"After making any attack against a target, this gladiator may move 1 square for free."'' The Medium Gladiator trick ''"Combat Control"'' reads ''"Any enemy gladiator moving out of a square adjacent to this gladiator must spend +1 movement point for that square of movement."''<br>If a light gladiator attacks the medium gladiator, then activates his ''"Light Mobility"'' trick, he can then move 1 square. The medium gladiator's ''"Combat Control"'' trick doesn't affect this movement, as the "effect movement" is measured in squares and is unaffected by increases in movement point costs.

	*Example 2:		*Example 2: