The new Boarding Actions guidelines sound just like the Space Hulk battle I’ve at all times needed in Warhammer 40,000.
Games Workshop introduced the brand new Arks of Omen marketing campaign books are coming and together with that there can be new Boarding Actions video games. We don’t have a ton of particulars however we’ve sufficient to get enthusiastic about.
“Boarding Action pits compact, 500-point forces against each other in vicious room-to-room combat, using the rules found in the first Arks of Omen book. This new set contains enough modular terrain to fill an entire board with narrow corridors and perilous hatchways, creating a tense and exciting environment in mere moments.”
What we all know up to now is that these Boarding Actions are designed for 500 level video games. For probably the most half, which means your mainly taking in Vanguard Box-sized armies into these video games. That’s sometimes extra fashions than a Kill Team as properly. I believe the smaller measurement and the tight corridors are going to be match — particularly in the event you don’t have a ton of play area.
Furthermore, we additionally know that these BIG fashions received’t be an choice as “VEHICLES, MONSTERS, or other large, lumbering models ” received’t be out there in your roster. On one hand, I’ll be a little bit bummed {that a} Dreadnought received’t get to march by the halls. On the opposite I’m additionally glad {that a} Leman Russ received’t present up both.
I’m additionally trying ahead to some nearer engagements. Short to mid-range weapons are going to rule the roost right here. Flamers and Melta are going to be fairly in style on this format. But I’m actually excited to see what a batch of Genestealers will have the ability to do on this atmosphere!
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While I do recognize the massive battles on the usual tabletop it’s going to be good to see models have sufficient cowl to really get into melee and do their factor now. I’m inquisitive about what kinds of guidelines modifications/tweaks are going to be made within the Boarding Actions guidelines as properly. Clearly, we’re nonetheless utilizing customary 40k factors right here because the video games are 500 factors. But will that imply the squad sizes will keep the identical? What about unit coherency? I’m additionally going to imagine there can be some new Line of Sight guidelines modifications in addition to Indirect Fire guidelines modifications.
If these battles are going down inside a cramped Space Hulk then lobbing photographs over the bulkheads doesn’t make a lot sense. Oh…and flyers or flying models — Jump Packs aren’t going to be a lot assist right here, are they? I’ve received questions and I’m excited to present these claustrophobic fights a shot.
I do really feel like models that pack a punch at quick ranges are going to learn so much right here. If you may soften up your enemy with taking pictures at mid to shut vary after which end them off in shut fight you’re going to be ready for some of these engagements. I additionally suppose sooner models that may shut the gaps and get in there fast will just do fantastic, too. Basically don’t depend on your gunline to guard your squishy models in these Boarding Actions.
With all that mentioned I’m additionally hopeful that these video games are fast and enjoyable. I’m hoping these battles don’t get slowed down with a number of bookkeeping or additional guidelines that really feel like busy work. I’m questioning if we’ll see decreased Stratagems or new ones. I’m guessing we’ll discover out quickly sufficient! Sound the alarm as a result of Boarding Actions are coming with the Arks of Omen!
All Hands — Prepare for boarders!
Writer, Editor, Texas Native, and Austinite for 15+ years, Adam covers all issues Tabletop Gaming. Which contains Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Games and every little thing else that includes cube, boards, playing cards and a desk.
A hobbyist, participant, and collector of miniatures and video games, Adam’s present obsession are his Death Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, and his ever rising Arkham Horror: The Card Game Collection.
