Beastfolk - Revision history

WargameChessAuthor: /* Tribute to Geltakaenogh */ updated wording

2026-03-03T20:39:41Z

Tribute to Geltakaenogh: updated wording

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	=== Tribute to Geltakaenogh ===		=== Tribute to Geltakaenogh ===
	~~Pieces on~~ this ~~team~~ have unique '''[Tribute]''' conditions. When those listed conditions are met, roll their dice and sum the results (this roll can be affected by [[Core Rules#Advantage and Disadvantage\|Dis/Advantage]]). You may choose an effect from the table that is equal to or lesser than the roll total.		Some pieces of this faction have unique '''[Tribute]''' conditions. When those listed conditions are met, roll their dice and sum the results (this roll can be affected by [[Core Rules#Advantage and Disadvantage\|Dis/Advantage]]). You may choose an effect from the table that is equal to or lesser than the roll total.
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WargameChessAuthor: Banish and Noble

2026-02-08T22:46:57Z

Banish and Noble

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	\|'''Iron Trophies [Tribute]:''' This Pawn Attacks and Defends at Advantage vs enemy [[Core Rules#Other Common Rules, Rule Tags, and Shorthand Terms\|~~positionals~~]], and [[Core Rules#+X or -X\|gets +X]] to their Attack and Defence totals, where X is the number of Advantage tokens on them. When this Pawn slays a ~~positional~~, roll for and resolve a Tribute, then give it an Advantage token.		\|'''Iron Trophies [Tribute]:''' This Pawn Attacks and Defends at Advantage vs enemy [[Core Rules#Other Common Rules, Rule Tags, and Shorthand Terms\|Nobles]], and [[Core Rules#+X or -X\|gets +X]] to their Attack and Defence totals, where X is the number of Advantage tokens on them. When this Pawn slays a Noble, roll for and resolve a Tribute, then give it an Advantage token.
	\|'''En Passant;'''		\|'''En Passant;'''
	'''Promotion'''		'''Promotion'''

WargameChessAuthor: /* Footnotes */ updated footnotes for joker ability

2025-07-25T22:25:40Z

Footnotes: updated footnotes for joker ability

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	* [[Core Rules#Tarot Cards and Their Effects\|Divinate]] (Death)		* [[Core Rules#Tarot Cards and Their Effects\|Divinate]] (Death)
	* Search for the Death card and make it active.<ref>Should the Death card already be active if and when you resolve this, you can make it active again.</ref>		* Search for the Death card and make it active.<ref>Any tarot cards that are already dealt out stay dealt out and are made inactive. Should the Death card already be active if and when you resolve this, you can make it active again.</ref>
	* If a Joker card is facing down, turn it face up.		* If a Joker card is facing down, turn it face up.
	\|'''Fool's Endeavour'''		\|'''Fool's Endeavour'''

WargameChessAuthor: /* Added with version B.1.2 */

2025-07-25T22:13:08Z

Added with version B.1.2

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	==== Added with version B.1.2 ====		==== Added with version B.1.2 ====
	~~We realize there~~ is a mechanical conflict within this faction: piece rules that allow them to [[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|Avoid Death]] under certain conditions, and some pieces preferring the Death tarot card (which prevents Avoiding Death effects). This is intentional. Thematically, the Beastfolk are Geltakaenogh's creations, and the tool with which he hopes to purge most sentient life from the world; they are harbingers of death and destruction. They are imperfect, twisted amalgams of wild animals, and are often seen as brutish and invincible by their opponents. Their assaults are chaotic and disorganized, yet devastating and effective. Our design intent is for players to balance those conflicting mechanics: lean into their durability when needed, utilize the Death tarot when it would be most impactful, but not benefit from both fully at the same time.		There is a mechanical conflict within this faction: piece rules that allow them to [[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|Avoid Death]] under certain conditions, and some pieces preferring the Death tarot card (which prevents Avoiding Death effects). This is intentional. Thematically, the Beastfolk are Geltakaenogh's creations, and the tool with which he hopes to purge most sentient life from the world; they are harbingers of death and destruction. They are imperfect, twisted amalgams of wild animals, and are often seen as brutish and invincible by their opponents. Their assaults are chaotic and disorganized, yet devastating and effective. Our design intent is for players to balance those conflicting mechanics: lean into their durability when needed, utilize the Death tarot when it would be most impactful, but not benefit from both fully at the same time.
	[[Category:Factions]]		[[Category:Factions]]

WargameChessAuthor: /* Designer's Note */

2025-07-25T22:12:04Z

Designer's Note

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	==== Added with version B.1.2 ====		==== Added with version B.1.2 ====
	We realize there is a mechanical conflict within this faction: piece rules that allow them to Avoid Death under certain conditions, and some pieces preferring the Death tarot card (which prevents ~~[[Core Rules#~~Avoiding Death~~\|Avoiding Death]]~~ effects). This is intentional. Thematically, the Beastfolk are Geltakaenogh's creations, and the tool with which he hopes to purge most sentient life from the world; they are harbingers of death and destruction. They are imperfect, twisted amalgams of wild animals, and are often seen as brutish and invincible by their opponents. Their assaults are chaotic and disorganized, yet devastating and effective. Our design intent is for players to balance those conflicting mechanics: lean into their durability when needed, utilize the Death tarot when it would be most impactful, but not benefit from both fully at the same time.		We realize there is a mechanical conflict within this faction: piece rules that allow them to [[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|Avoid Death]] under certain conditions, and some pieces preferring the Death tarot card (which prevents Avoiding Death effects). This is intentional. Thematically, the Beastfolk are Geltakaenogh's creations, and the tool with which he hopes to purge most sentient life from the world; they are harbingers of death and destruction. They are imperfect, twisted amalgams of wild animals, and are often seen as brutish and invincible by their opponents. Their assaults are chaotic and disorganized, yet devastating and effective. Our design intent is for players to balance those conflicting mechanics: lean into their durability when needed, utilize the Death tarot when it would be most impactful, but not benefit from both fully at the same time.
	[[Category:Factions]]		[[Category:Factions]]

WargameChessAuthor: /* Footnotes */ Added Designer's Note section.

2025-07-25T22:11:14Z

Footnotes: Added Designer's Note section.

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	== Footnotes ==		== Footnotes ==
	<references />		<references />

			== Designer's Note ==

			==== Added with version B.1.2 ====
			We realize there is a mechanical conflict within this faction: piece rules that allow them to Avoid Death under certain conditions, and some pieces preferring the Death tarot card (which prevents [[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|Avoiding Death]] effects). This is intentional. Thematically, the Beastfolk are Geltakaenogh's creations, and the tool with which he hopes to purge most sentient life from the world; they are harbingers of death and destruction. They are imperfect, twisted amalgams of wild animals, and are often seen as brutish and invincible by their opponents. Their assaults are chaotic and disorganized, yet devastating and effective. Our design intent is for players to balance those conflicting mechanics: lean into their durability when needed, utilize the Death tarot when it would be most impactful, but not benefit from both fully at the same time.
	[[Category:Factions]]		[[Category:Factions]]

WargameChessAuthor: /* Piece Options */ clarified wording, added Magician to King's Divinate.

2025-07-25T21:15:20Z

Piece Options: clarified wording, added Magician to King's Divinate.

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	\|'''Multitudes of Gifts:''' When a piece of yours would roll their dice for a Tribute, they may instead roll 1 of those dice up to two times, receiving a bonus for each roll. <ref>As rolls done this way are single-die rolls, they can never be at Advantage or Disadvantage. Should a Beastfolk piece with a Dis/Advantage token roll their Tribute as one die being rolled up to two times, the token cannot be spent and applied to the roll, and thus would remain on the piece.</ref>		\|'''Multitudes of Gifts:''' When a piece of yours would roll their dice for a Tribute, they may instead roll 1 of those dice up to two times, receiving a bonus for each roll. <ref>As rolls done this way are single-die rolls, they can never be at Advantage or Disadvantage. Should a Beastfolk piece with a Dis/Advantage token roll their Tribute as one die being rolled up to two times, the token cannot be spent and applied to the roll, and thus would remain on the piece.</ref>
	'''Clean Slate ([[Core Rules#Major Arcana\|Major Arcana]]):''' At the start of this King’s Activation you may [[Core Rules#Tarot Cards and Their Effects\|Divinate]] (The World, Death, Judgement). While any of those cards are active, this King cannot roll his dice at Disadvantage and [[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|cannot be slain]].		'''Clean Slate ([[Core Rules#Major Arcana\|Major Arcana]]):''' At the start of this King’s Activation you may [[Core Rules#Tarot Cards and Their Effects\|Divinate]] (The Magician, The World, Death, Judgement). While any of those cards are active, this King cannot roll his dice at Disadvantage and [[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|cannot be slain]].<ref>If the Death card becomes active, it prevents this 'cannot be slain' effect from functioning.</ref>
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	\|'''Juggernaut:''' Bless this Queen when they are deployed on the board during setup[[Found lore: Beastfolk\|.]] If they would be slain while they are Blessed and have 3 or more Advantage tokens, instead remove 3 Advantage tokens then Bump them ([[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|their slaying is prevented]]).		\|'''Juggernaut:''' Bless this Queen when they are deployed on the board during setup[[Found lore: Beastfolk\|.]] If they would be slain while they are Blessed and have 3 or more Advantage tokens, instead remove 3 Advantage tokens then Bump them ([[Core Rules#Avoiding Death\|their slaying is prevented]]).
	'''Lead by Example:''' ~~After~~ this Queen ~~slays~~ a piece, its lowest ranked ally on the board with a [Tribute] rule may roll for and resolve a Tribute.<ref>~~Although this Tribute roll is happening for another piece, resolve it during this Queen’s Re/Activation.~~ If you have multiple pieces with the same rank, choose one to be the target of this.</ref>		'''Lead by Example:''' At the end of this Queen's Re/Activation, if they slew a piece this Re/Activation, its lowest ranked ally on the board with a [Tribute] rule may roll for and resolve a Tribute.<ref>If you have multiple pieces with the same rank, choose one to be the target of this.</ref>
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WargameChessAuthor: /* FAQ & Elaborations */

2025-07-10T14:27:34Z

FAQ & Elaborations

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	* You start the game with only 5 pieces, which is below average, meaning you will likely be Reactivating your pieces in early turns. Place the Advantage tokens (from the ''Chaotic and Relentless'' rule) on your opponent's weakest pieces, and use the free tribute to position your Reactivating piece for a strong Attack.		* You start the game with only 5 pieces, which is below average, meaning you will likely be Reactivating your pieces in early turns. Place the Advantage tokens (from the ''Chaotic and Relentless'' rule) on your opponent's weakest pieces, and use the free tribute to position your Reactivating piece for a strong Attack.

	== ~~FAQ & Elaborations~~ ==		== Footnotes ==
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	[[Category:Factions]]		[[Category:Factions]]

WargameChessAuthor: /* Piece Options */ This should have always been there

2025-07-08T17:29:53Z

Piece Options: This should have always been there

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	\|'''Steppe Sentinel [Tribute]:''' While an ally is adjacent to this Rook, both Defend at Advantage so long as this Rook isn’t adjacent to a Tree. After this Rook ''Castles'', it or the ally it ''Castled'' with roll for and resolve a Tribute.		\|'''Steppe Sentinel [Tribute]:''' While an ally is adjacent to this Rook, both Defend at Advantage so long as this Rook isn’t adjacent to a Tree. After this Rook ''Castles'', it or the non-King ally it ''Castled'' with roll for and resolve a Tribute.
	\|'''Castle'''		\|'''Castle'''
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WargameChessAuthor: /* Tribute to Geltakaenogh */

2025-07-08T17:21:30Z

Tribute to Geltakaenogh

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	=== Tribute to Geltakaenogh ===		=== Tribute to Geltakaenogh ===
	Pieces on this team have unique '''[Tribute]''' conditions. When those listed conditions are met, roll their dice and sum the results (this roll is affected by ~~any~~ [[Core Rules#Advantage and Disadvantage\|Dis/Advantage]]). You may choose an effect from the table that is equal to or lesser than the roll total.		Pieces on this team have unique '''[Tribute]''' conditions. When those listed conditions are met, roll their dice and sum the results (this roll can be affected by [[Core Rules#Advantage and Disadvantage\|Dis/Advantage]]). You may choose an effect from the table that is equal to or lesser than the roll total.
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