Editing Scrollhammer 2nd Edition (section)

==Playing Scrollhammer==

Scrollhammer uses a custom ruleset, mostly inspired by [[Infinity_(wargame)|Infinity]]. The rules are mostly tuned in to small skirmishes with only up to a dozen figures, having battles similar to those you may have seen in the actual vidya.  Special effort is also being taken to both retain and emulate that special TES charm.

Magicka, as with the last edition, is not huge game-shifting powers, but small abilities that can be used by individual models. Each model gets a quota of Magick to spend on spells over the duration of the game; to cast a spell the necessary amount of points must be spent, and then the mage must normally roll to see if the spell hits home.

Models use round bases, doing away with the rank-and-file and loose formations of most Fantasy wargames.

Each model has two hands with which to equip equipment, but then also gets two actions and a reaction each turn.  Phases have been done away with entirely- instead a player selects one of their models to act, declares actions, and then the enemy player may have model(s) react as applicable, all during the first player's turn.  An example model turn might be to Move and Attack, or Sprint, or Cast a spell.

Reactions add a bit of interactivity for the other player- they might decide for their targeted model to Block, Parry, or even strike back at the same time with a Counterattack.  Mages, with the necessary spells, can throw back bolts of energy or attempt to Ward an oncoming spell.

A model that is hit can attempt to make an Armor save.  But AP, Armor Penetration, serves as a negative modifier to armor saves in Scrollhammer.  If you don't think an armor save is worth it, certain models also have a special Shielded save- there isn't much out there that can blow through this sort of magical defense.

Many effects from the Elder Scrolls universe translate directly into in-game mechanics. A model hit by a bolt of frost is slowed. An adventurer can chug a Potion of Fortify Strength to hit harder against a particularly tough foe. Dragons can rule the battlefield with a toolbox of Shouts, while Assassins reveal themselves with a flurry of blows and magic.