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Miniature Wargaming

Proposed Q&A site for gamers who play miniature table top games like Games Workshop's Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, Lord of the Rings, Wizard of the Coasts' D&D & Starwars minitures, Wyrd Miniatures' Malifaux, Privateer Press's Warmachine & Hordes, etc.
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Where can we recruit more support for Miniature Wargaming?

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Should this site cover historical wargaming like Field Of Glory, DBM, WAB?

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Should Miniature Wargaming also cover hobby topics?

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Merge Miniature Wargaming with Boardgames

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Should Miniature Wargaming offer list advice?

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39 Example Questions

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Does a power fist attack before, after, or at the same time as a model with 1 Initiative?
added by FunkTheMonk Nov 23 '11 at 15:23
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. This proposal is not part of a Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define what is on and off topic for a site. Comments are here to help improve the questions; not to answer them. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino♦ Mar 2 at 14:57
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How can I model realistic tree trunks? Just using twisted wire leaves a lot to be desired.
added by Zhaph - Ben Duguid Mar 26 '12 at 10:53
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How do you calculate the probabilities of failing a leadership test in Warhammer 40k?
added by CaulynDarr Apr 4 '12 at 16:21
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:14
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My brushes get worn out after a few uses; what can I do to make them last longer?
added by CaulynDarr Apr 4 '12 at 17:19
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@Kaughnor <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:14
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Can a mob of 15 Stormboyz be upgraded with Boss Zagstruk for a total model count of 16?
added by FunkTheMonk Nov 23 '11 at 15:20
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@Nurglitch <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:13
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From what point is the exit distance of a Land Raider measured?
added by CodeBrickie Feb 24 '12 at 17:02
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:13
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Does a model equipped with a power fist get an extra attack when having a pistol?
added by CodeBrickie Feb 24 '12 at 17:28
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:13
Good question. I'm wondering though, if more context is needed for the question. I know that it is a Warhammer 40k question, because I am familiar with the game. Does the game being referenced need to be cited in the Question? – meltdownmonk Nov 13 '12 at 16:13
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Is it better to base your models with white , gray, or black?
added by CaulynDarr Apr 4 '12 at 16:07
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@Dos Version G <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:15
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Is a single Teradon still a flying unit and therefore a skirmisher?
added by CodeBrickie Feb 24 '12 at 17:21
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When a unit is in a vehicle (in 40k) does the movement of the vehicle affect the units ability to shoot heavy or rapid-fire weapons, if so how?
added by slysa Apr 5 '12 at 1:38
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@BarbariAndy <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:15
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Can a hive tyrant, including the Swarmlord, leave a brood of tyrant guard once it has joined the unit?
added by Ghostin Apr 5 '12 at 3:55
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40K - When Jump infantry chooses not to use their Jump Packs and move into difficult terrain, do they take a Dangerous Terrain test?
added by Totengraber Apr 6 '12 at 10:29
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How do I paint a power weapon glow effect?
added by Sindri Traustason May 25 '12 at 14:28
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What are the proposed steps of painting plastic figures, if I would like to achieve a durable coating?
added by Szilágyi Donát Jan 15 at 8:08
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Which wargames are best for a newbie/beginner?
added by Arborvitae May 10 at 14:12
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Can a jack marshal model/unit use it's Drive and run in the same activation?
added by Erik Feb 3 '12 at 9:22
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@Totengraber <comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to discuss and improve the viability of the proposed question and using comments to answer questions detracts from that purpose. – Robert Cartaino♦ Apr 10 '12 at 18:15
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Do vehicles get cover saves against Impaler Cannons?
added by Nurglitch Apr 9 '12 at 13:30
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In the Blood Angels codex, do Dreadnoughts benefit from the 'Blood Chalice' rule of nearby Sanguinary Priests?
added by Shas'el Mike May 7 '12 at 20:33
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What size base should be used for Models that have published rules, but no manufactured model? (i.e. Games Workshop special characters for Tyranids)
added by meltdownmonk Nov 13 '12 at 16:09
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In lord of the rings, what do the letters on the profile bases mean?
added by Arborvitae May 10 at 14:15
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How does suppression work in Warhammer 40k?
added by Arborvitae May 10 at 14:17
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What is a competitive list for 40K space marines that uses Land Speeder Storms?
added by CaulynDarr Apr 4 '12 at 16:12
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Do pistols used in Assault use the weapon strength of the pistol?
added by Corey R Krosting Apr 5 '12 at 1:04
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Does "Naval Gun Support" from the Turning Tide book count as a platoon? (Flames of War)
added by CodeBrickie Feb 24 '12 at 17:25
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Can the lieutenant's order be used for other models? (Infinity)
added by CodeBrickie Feb 24 '12 at 17:29
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When building a Tau army, when would you choose to arm your Crisis Suits with 2 Missile Pods and when would you choose Missile Pod / Plasma Rifle?
added by Shas'el Mike May 7 '12 at 20:27
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When assaulting a unit that is in terrain, do the penalties kick in only if you enter it, or also if you are adjacent to the terrain but still clear?
added by Shas'el Mike May 7 '12 at 20:30
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How does priming and painting of plastic miniatures differ from metal miniatures?
added by sarahm Mar 28 at 22:14
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When is it better not to use stabilizers when firing Shermans in Flames of War?
added by CaulynDarr Apr 4 '12 at 16:30
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When exactly does a steam tank use its grind attack when it is Base to Base with something at the beginning of your turn?
added by Donal Kevin Carroll Apr 11 '12 at 19:10
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In the Blood Angels codex, does the 'Hit and Run' USR granted by Dante to the squad he joins test using his initiative or the squads?
added by Shas'el Mike May 7 '12 at 20:24
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In the Blood Angels codex, do Dreadnoughts benefit from the 'Blood Chalice' rule of nearby Sanguinary Priests?
added by Shas'el Mike May 7 '12 at 20:50
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Where is brush conditioner available in the UK?
added by KevinManx Aug 10 '12 at 14:50
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In Warhammer 40k can a unit that is 'flying' receive a cover save from terrain?
added by meltdownmonk Nov 13 '12 at 16:17
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What are creative ways to record keep "on-miniature" akin to Heroclix?
added by Warpstone Dec 19 '12 at 21:54
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In Battletech, why is the Urbie (Urbanmech) the most overpowered unit in the game?
added by sarahm Mar 28 at 22:13
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In Battletech, how do you convert movement in hexes to inches or cm for use on hexless terrain?
added by sarahm Mar 28 at 22:16
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In battletech, can a unit make called shots when it's line of sight runs through hexes with smoke?
added by sarahm Mar 28 at 22:18
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In Battletech, can Fa Shih Battlearmor deploy minefields while the unit is being carried by a mech?
added by sarahm Mar 28 at 22:20
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