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AoS Kroxigor Energy Transference

Discussion in 'Rules Help' started by Flutterbat, May 22, 2017.

  1. Flutterbat
    Skink

    Flutterbat Member

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    Is the Kroxigors' Energy Transference ability activated by Stegadons, Bastiladons, Troglodons, Terradons, and Ripperdactyls since they all have the Skink keyword on their warscroll?

    For reference, the ability's entry reads as follows:
    Energy Transference: When skinks are nearby, Kroxigor are energised by the nimbus of light that plays around the diminutive creatures. You can re-roll wound rolls of 1 for Kroxigor that are within 3" of any Skinks.
     
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  2. Killer Angel
    Slann

    Killer Angel Prophet of the Stars Staff Member

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    Yes, it's the keyword the triggering part..
     
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  3. Seraphage
    Stegadon

    Seraphage Well-Known Member

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    Oh wow, just had another of these moments that our forum and our questions make me go like : Wow how come I didn't think of it so far !?

    A great question indeed, thanks !
     
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  4. Bowser
    Slann

    Bowser Third Spawning

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    Yep, I used to run them with sallies so the skink handlers could buff them as well.
     
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  5. Draconder
    Saurus

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    I disagree with this because the wording is important here. We are talking Skinks, not Skink. Since the wording in the ability is highlighted they imply the keyword.

    The Skinks keyword only applies to Skinks unit I believe because all the other skink units such as Cameleon Skinks, Skink Handlers etc, do not have the exact keyword as their names are not separated by a comma. Only Skinks themselves have the exact wording.
     
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  6. Aginor
    Slann

    Aginor Fifth Spawning Staff Member

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    Hmm... I don't think that's intentional. The description of the ability basically says that the small guys make them fight harder. Why should a Skink Priest or Skink Handlers not work?

    From pure wording of the keywords I would agree with @Draconder though..... Hmm....
     
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  7. Draconder
    Saurus

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    Games Workshop way of writing fluff perhaps but considering that the rules as written imply that Skinks as a keyword due to it being written in bold, I consider only Skinks work and not the other skink units.
     
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  8. Aginor
    Slann

    Aginor Fifth Spawning Staff Member

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    well, if you want......
    But I do it that way: As long as we are one of the weaker armies we should interpret everything as advantageously as possible for us. :D
     
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  9. Seraphage
    Stegadon

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    After taking part at 4 tournaments, I really can't say we are one of the weakest. I would only lose due to my mistakes or from the top current meta lists *which always happen by missjudging strength of units on paper, can't really avoid that one ! *. I really think we're fine, just not meta op :p
     
  10. Dr Kaos
    Saurus

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    If you separate SKINK from SKINKS as a keyword do you play it that way with the Skink Alpha on a Stegadon? It seems weird that he can order Terradon Riders but not regular skinks. Maybe if enough people ask GW about it they will clarify in a FAQ someday.
     
  11. Aginor
    Slann

    Aginor Fifth Spawning Staff Member

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    Haha you're right. Technically Skinks don't have the Skink keyword. :D
    But come on, if anyone wants to prevent me from moving my Skinks using a Skink Alpha I'll probably slap him, then just pack my army and go play someone else. :D
     
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