Nippon 1.3 (beta) out now!

As mentioned on Patreon, this is not a huge update rules-wise, but layout-wise a lot has changed compared to the older versions released in the past 10 months! Points costs are now next to the statline, base sizes are included on each unit's page, the options and weapon profiles are clearer laid out, and the PDF has proper headings for each individual unit which will make it a lot easier to find what you are looking for. This will be the new layout for all books going forward.

As for Nippon itself; I have not done too many changes. The biggest is probably the removal of Lore of the Kami, but fret not - most of the spells has been given to the Yamabushi as prayers instead, which makes more sense anyway. New additions are Ashigaru Slingers in core and Mounted Warrior Monks in special, as well as a Mizuchi mount for the Daimyo. The Taisho also makes a return, with the Hatamoto being degraded to weaker bodyguard/BSB hero. Other than that, it's mostly some minor changes to points costs for weapon and armour upgrades. Oh, and a lot of shiny magic items of course, giving Nippon a total of 40 to choose from! And for those wanting more fantasy creatures in Nippon; this is planned in a future Monstrous Arcanum expansion, so stay tuned for that!

Thanks to my Patreons for your continued support, and hope you enjoy the rules!

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Patch notes:

• Way of the Warrior: In addition, they ignore Panic caused by friendly units with the Loner special rule and with a lower unmodified Leadership value (excluding any characters) than them.
• The katana can only be used two-handed if the model is on foot.
• Removed Lore of the Kami.
• Added dozens on additional magic items.
• New Hero: Taisho
• Daimyo and Taisho may take pistols.
• Daimyo may ride Mizuchi.
• Shugenja renamed to Onmyoji. May ride Warhorse or Kirin. May take Lore of Death.
• Yamabushi can take additional weapon and armour options. Can be mounted on a Warhorse. Does not have divine power. Costs 100 pts.
• Prayers of the Kami: A model with this special rule know the three Prayers listed below. They may attempt to use one at the start of each of your turns by taking a Leadership test. If passed, the prayer is answered and take immediate effect. A character can only be under the effect of one Prayer at a time. Yamabushi has prayers based on the lore of the Kami.
• Heavy armour for Samurai cost 1.5 pts.
• Mantlets cost 1.5 pts.
• Samurai Archers are a separate unit. Cost 13 pts.
• Samurai Cavalry costs 15 pts, pay more for weapon options.
• Ashigaru Spearmen cost 3.5 pts. Pikes and polearms cost 1,5 pts.
• Ashigaru Bowmen and Handgunners are joined into one unit entry. Have katanas. Cost 8 pts.
• New Core Unit: Ashigaru Slingers
• Warrior Monks do not have Martial Arts. Cost 9 pts. Have katanas.
• Onna Bushi cost 9 pts. Longbows cost 4 pts.
• New Special Unit: Warrior Monk Cavalry
• Sumo Warriors are Unit Size 10+. Have light armour by default. Cost 12 pts.
• Yabusame cost 17 pts.
• Komainu Riders cost 34 pts.
• Ronin, Wako Pirates, Shinobi, Kabuki Dolls and Tengu have the Loner special rule.
• Ozutsu Ashigaru have Unit Size 10+. Has katanas.
• Oni has Daemonic: Models with this special rule has the Magical Attacks and Unstable special rule. In addition, they have Ward save (5+) which is reduced to a Ward save (6+) against Magical Attacks. Cost 52 pts.
• Great Guard have light lances by default.
• Flaming Arrow costs 65 pts.
• Empress Himiko uses the Lore of Heavens or Light. Himiko may re-roll failed channelling rolls. In addition, she may re-roll one dice when casting and dispelling each turn.
• Odari Nobuhide has heavy armour, costs 200 pts.
• Uesigo Norimasa does not have Martial Arts, costs 170 pts.