Some games, such as Malifaux, are quite good at clarifying terms in
regards to game play. Games Workshop, however, seems to not want have a
glossary with terms clarified.While this would seem like the easiest method to resolve rule disputes, the "d6 off and buy more of our plastic man-dollies" seems to be their approach to such things. Putting words in bold would probably be more useful than that thought. So failing bold words or glossaries, another way I approach rules is as follows:
A rule as written should be interpreted by reference to the meanings of the words themselves and the context in which they are used.
Cites:
1. Estate of Cowart v. Nicklos Drilling Co., 505 U.S. 469 (1992); McCarthy v. Bronson, 500 U.S. 136 (1991):
“The plainness or ambiguity of statutory language is determined by reference to the language itself, the specific context in which that language is used, and the broader context of the statute as a whole.”
2. Vermilya-Brown Co. v. Connell, 69 S.Ct. 140 (1948):
“Words generally have different shades of meaning, and are to be construed if reasonably possible to effectuate the intent of the lawmakers; and this meaning in particular instances is to be arried at not only by a consideration of the words themselves, but by considering, as well, the context, the purposes of the law, and the circumstances under which the words were employed.”
I decided to add this post due to a discussion I had at the local GW. We were debating how slingshoting a unit works. I believe that each unit has its own "movement phase" due to the wording on page 48 and page 11 of the big rule book. However, the same term is applied to the period in time a unit can use its movement value to, well, move.
Thankfully, Stelek seems to read my mind sometimes or at least has similar thoughts so for a better explanation of how movement works feel free to read his post here: http://yesthetruthhurts.com/2011/09/slingshot-how-to/
Dingo lingo:
Ruction:
A rule as written should be interpreted by reference to the meanings of the words themselves and the context in which they are used.
Cites:
1. Estate of Cowart v. Nicklos Drilling Co., 505 U.S. 469 (1992); McCarthy v. Bronson, 500 U.S. 136 (1991):
“The plainness or ambiguity of statutory language is determined by reference to the language itself, the specific context in which that language is used, and the broader context of the statute as a whole.”
2. Vermilya-Brown Co. v. Connell, 69 S.Ct. 140 (1948):
“Words generally have different shades of meaning, and are to be construed if reasonably possible to effectuate the intent of the lawmakers; and this meaning in particular instances is to be arried at not only by a consideration of the words themselves, but by considering, as well, the context, the purposes of the law, and the circumstances under which the words were employed.”
I decided to add this post due to a discussion I had at the local GW. We were debating how slingshoting a unit works. I believe that each unit has its own "movement phase" due to the wording on page 48 and page 11 of the big rule book. However, the same term is applied to the period in time a unit can use its movement value to, well, move.
Thankfully, Stelek seems to read my mind sometimes or at least has similar thoughts so for a better explanation of how movement works feel free to read his post here: http://yesthetruthhurts.com/2011/09/slingshot-how-to/
Dingo lingo:
Ruction:
1: a noisy fight
2: disturbance, uproar
Rapine (ooo an intransitive verb!):
1: The act of plundering; the seizing and carrying away of another's property by force.
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