Hobbit New Rules

kidterminal · **Posted:** Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:00 pm

My friend just bought the digital version of the new White Dwarf. There is a Hobbit battle report listing new Heroic Actions and new Monster actions for trolls. Ant have any details on this?

Bartelomeus · **Posted:** Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:05 pm

As far as I remember, Heroic march gives 3" extra movement. The WD doesnt explain the other actions...

Lord of Gondor · **Joined:** Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:30 pm **Posts:** 67

I believe there will be new monster actions for Goblin King, Trolls etc, and wouldn't be surprised if good heroes got some new rules too. I haven't seen the December WD, but I guess some of these rules could be like old ones renamed or slightly reworked for the 'new' game. However, as far as I know the main body of rules will be the same as ever, with Hobbit armies being compatible with LOTR ones. I heard the new rule book stresses that LOTR is not forgotten, though someone may be able to correct me on this...

kidterminal · **Posted:** Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:17 pm

I heard there is an additional action heroes can now take. Trolls and such get a "smash" and a "grab/throw" action.

whafrog · **Posted:** Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:39 pm

I think one of the new heroic actions allows you to boost your Fight score temporarily. This might be a nice counter to a warrior-hurling troll...

Jazlotus · **Joined:** Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:23 pm **Posts:** 170

The 4 new heroic action are - Heroic channeling, Heroic Accuracy, Heroic Strike and Heroic March.

Heroic Channeling - Allows you to cast more powerful spells
Heroic Accuracy - Useful in shooting phase, the White Dwarf says it could allow you to take out a hidden Goblin at range.
Heroic Strike - Gives characters a boost in combat.
Heroic March - helps get u out of the action - 3inch extra move distance

Jazlotus · **Joined:** Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:23 pm **Posts:** 170

All monsters also have access to 3 Brutal power attacks - they can now Barge, Hurl and Rend

kidterminal · **Posted:** Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:58 am

Thanks for that. Any idea what barge is?

Jazlotus · **Joined:** Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:23 pm **Posts:** 170

You get the ability to navigate a narrowboat accross the board

whafrog · **Posted:** Wed Nov 28, 2012 4:03 pm

kidterminal wrote:

Thanks for that. Any idea what barge is?

I'm guessing it's knockdown.

Rozinante · **Joined:** Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:16 pm **Posts:** 215

Any clue if Heroic March can be added to other movement bonuses? Mauhur's Marauders moving 14 inches, with drum, Heroic March?

Beowulf03809 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:00 pm

Missed this thread earlier. Will be watching it closely now though. Thanks for the details so far.

(sorry to 'barge in')

NotLegolasJustTipsy · **Posted:** Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:45 pm

What is a narrow boat?

theavenger001 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:14 pm

NotLegolasJustTipsy wrote:

What is a narrow boat?

A barge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barge

Amarthadan · **Posted:** Thu Nov 29, 2012 2:07 am

While it doesn't sound bad, it does sound like alot of new rules that seem kind of... obsolete. It's fun to have new tactical options, but the old ones were enough for me. :p I'm not complaining though!

DavFlamerock · **Joined:** Wed May 30, 2012 5:08 pm **Posts:** 13

Will someone be reviewing the new rules when they get a chance to look at the product this weekend? I'm interested to see what changes have been made to the rules, but I won't be getting my copy of Escape from Goblin Town until probably Christmas.

SidTheSloth · **Posted:** Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:15 pm

so... do you reckon my Balrog will be able to hurl my brother's Ent?

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:17 pm

SidTheSloth wrote:

so... do you reckon my Balrog will be able to hurl my brother's Ent?

I hope not otherwise I can see treebeard throwing my beloved troll chief across the board

Bartelomeus · **Posted:** Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:17 pm

DavFlamerock wrote:

Will someone be reviewing the new rules when they get a chance to look at the product this weekend?

All this speculating for a week and you're scared we won't discuss the new rules when they arrive? :lol:

SouthernDunedain · **Posted:** Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:20 pm

I suspect there will be a million new threads about every new rule and update :lol:

Looking forward to receiving mine monday/ tuesday.

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