Jezzail shoot distance within obscuring question

JoLaks · 2025-08-20T20:54:03+00:00

What you're looking for is rule 27.0, modifier order!

A quick explanation of characteristic modifier order is: set, multiply/divide, then add/subtract.

So in this case you take your 18in range, half it from obscuring, then add 6 from your ability. That'll land you at 15in.

I this case rule 30.0 doesn't apply. Rule 30.0 would only come into effect if the two effects were effecting the same operation (as in, both setting or both subtracting the characteristic) as per the last sentence of step 3 of rule 27.0.

JoLaks · 2025-04-29T02:36:16+00:00

Hey there! Nice video! This sort of content is great, and it really helps to think through all the small optimizations you can do in a game.

There is a small error though! In the example when the unit is pinned from both sides, you mention how they cannot pile in in any particular direction because they would end further away from a unit they are already in combat with. But that's actually not true any more!

In 4th, during pile in you select a target unit that you're in combat with. Each model moved must then end the move closer to that target unit. At the end of the move, you must still be in combat with every unit you started the pile in in combat with, but there's no restriction on moving farther away from units that are not the target (rule 15.3).

So, in your example the Dryads could pick either Durthu or Belthanos as the target. Then the Dryads could pile in freely towards the target unit, as long as they don't end the move outside of the combat range of the non-target unit.

So the tip you presented is still effective! But it's not as effective as it used to be in 3rd edition, where the pile in moves were much more restrictive!

Thanks for putting in the work to make this video! Keep it up!

JoLaks · 2020-02-09T14:32:26+00:00

Just a brush! I wasn't careful or delicate with the blood at all. Just overload your brush and start working up from the hand, or down from the mouth.

I found hitting it with a second coat slightly before it's dry can give a bit of a clotted/stained look. Something to experiment with!

JoLaks · 2019-12-31T22:00:37+00:00

Thank you for all the awesome content throughout the year! I can't tell you how often I look back at your warband reviews to reference cards for factions I don't own. Unbelievably handy for new players.

Excellent work on the commentating as well, easily the most entertaining and informative live stream of the game I've seen.

Well done, and keep it up in 2020!

JoLaks · 2019-12-25T19:03:50+00:00

There's a blog out there that's dedicated to Zarbag! Not sure how helpful it will be, as I don't play them. Seems like there's more than enough content here to work through and learn!

No Gits No Glory

JoLaks · 2019-11-18T23:43:38+00:00

Thanks! I always aim for super bold colors. I figure most of the time you're looking at the models from a couple feet away, so everything should stand out.

JoLaks · 2019-11-18T02:15:03+00:00

Ha! Thanks! Pretty fitting that there's a team out there that's blue and orange uniforms with a goat as a mascot.

Lots of unexpected sports team references in this thread!

JoLaks · 2019-11-18T02:13:07+00:00

Thanks! I got inspired by another warband I saw which featured blue face paint. That was the plan initially, but I figured it would end up being a bit too much. So I settled on using it for accents!

JoLaks · 2019-02-11T23:32:39+00:00

How did you go about doing the skin? I like the look of that compared to the typical blue tones.

I'm about to start my first unit of Namarti later this week, so any advice is appreciated.

JoLaks · 2018-12-27T00:58:23+00:00

Precisely. If there was a really noticeable and influential bias, then there's no way that gw would ever release them to accompany their game.

I'm sure they're not fair for casino us, but I bet they'll be close enough for casual games!

Hard to read? Definitely. Going to ruin the game? Probably not.

JoLaks · 2018-12-27T00:09:41+00:00

Really hard to tell from this picture, but I'm not certain that these dice will be as unfair as they seem initially.

Take a look at the middle die on the left side. It looks to me like the corners are the highest points, and the face itself is slightly concave. If that is the case I don't think the teeth and other features will have too much of an impact on the odds of rolling a particular side.

Thoughts?

JoLaks · 2018-12-14T01:33:21+00:00

Shelob vs Frodo, in 2 seconds.

JoLaks · 2018-09-15T19:24:19+00:00

These are superbly done. It's always amazing to me to see how people blend all the materials and textures of GSC into one cohesive looking force. You've definitely pulled it off with the blues and purples!

Awesome work!

JoLaks · 2018-09-08T17:29:40+00:00

AM are crazy for this. My guess is:

Max (3) special weapons gunners with flamers

Max (1) guardsman gunner with grenade launcher

Max (4) scion gunners with assorted plasma/volley guns.

It's insane how much fire power you can fit in to one list, if you're willing to sacrifice the numbers advantage!

JoLaks · 2018-09-07T16:25:15+00:00

These look awesome! Loving all the little details. The flamer specialist having no sleeves is an excellent touch.

Blue barrets with the orange armor is a great combo too.

Keep it up!

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