Topic: base size for objectives

[Brash]

Are there any rules for what size base objective markers must be put on. I am about to start making some custom ones and some of my ideas range from small base size to dreadnought. So before I started building anything I thought I would check.

Cheers

[Grand Master Lomandalis]

There is no standard beyond what is requested at tournaments.  I have seen everything from small dice to poker chips.  As long as you are consistent so there is no distinct advantage between going for one objective over another, I think you're good.

A guideline I go with comes from tournaments, in which case they recommend either 25mm bases (standard infantry) or 40mm bases (Terminator size).  I have a set of poker chips that are numbered to work with certain scenarios and maelstrom missions.

[Fenris]

As long as they are the same size, and not too large, a hockey puck is probably the biggest I would accept. Still I'd recommend smaller.
I have used both pokerchips and worn out fuses and got no complains, but some chuckles about the fuses though.

[Cavalier]

My normal ones are the small bases 25mm (I think thats the size) but for the various Relic objectives, I go 40mm.

To me its like the GML said, its all about consistency.

I'd go with whatever you think looks best and model them all up on the same size bases

[Wyddr]

We have, on occasion, designated terrain features--buildings, hills, etc.--as objectives. They are huge, granted, but that just makes them easier to contest. It's also fairly fluffy that you'd be fighting over something like a building rather than some random 2m wide patch of ground.

"No, soldier--you need to secure this specific landing on the stairway. The rest of the building? Worthless."

[Cavalier]

@Wydrr- Love using terrain pieces as objectives. I really hope that kind of idea makes it into the new core missions. They used that system in the new Cities of Death which I really liked. I've played a number of games using buildings as objectives and it made for super cinematic experience. Love it.