Hello,

Got one question here. Page 26 of the main rulebook says that Wood Elves have the Forest Walk racial ability. This ability entry says that "wood elves may ignore terrain-based manoeuvre [...]". Sorry, but I don't quite understand it. What exactly are "terrain-based manouevres"? Are they like "movement" or something? In which case, how is it possible to "ignore" this kind of manouvre? Do wood elves move "for free" and can use their standard one free manouvre per turn to perform other activities (such as readying weapon, exchange talent etc.)? Or am I not getting something right here...?

I'd greatly appreciate any hints on that. Thanx in advance for any help.

I had the same question and until we see an official answer am basically assuming it's awkward writing and really the ability means ignore up to 2 misfortune dice as it otherwise says.

Rob

I assume it is left to the GM to interpret when designing a woodland encounter. For example, the GM may place a fallen tree in the path of the party and decides that it will cost a maneuver to clear the obstacle. This would fall under the category of Interact with the Environment. However, a Wood Elf, being more at home in the woods could ignore this terrain-based maneuver and simply pass the obstacle as if it wasn't there. Similarly, for the other races it would normally take two maneuvers to move from cover to cover, one for the movement and one to engage the next tree or large rock. In a woodland scene, the GM may allow the Wood Elf to ignore the terrain-based maneuver of engaging the next tree, thereby allowing the Wood Elf to move from cover to cover in a single maneuver. It is the responsibility of the GM to include items like this in his encounters if a Wood Elf is present in the party to give him an opportunity to shine.

mac40k said:

That makes perfect sense - at least untill we see an official clarification. Thanks a lot!