Dear Tom,
I ran into the same limitations when working with their system. I was trying to fake multiple weapons by making a complete stat line (movement through VP) on the main unit (like the land raider company), then filled-in the first weapon as part of the units core stats. I then tried to make weapons into units (and marking them hidden) and attaching to the main unit like you would attach a veteran squad to a leader.
Name Mv Save CAF Weapons Range AD RTH SMod BP Moral VP
Land Raider Company 20cm 2+ +3 Lascannon 75cm 2 5+ -2 5 2 8
(hidden upgrade unit) Bolter 15cm 1 6+ 0
I used the "Notes" to express - 3 det (3 Land Raiders) HQ Land Raider. Therefore the unit doesn't actually contain more then one unit, just the stats for the units in the company. I need to get rid of the "Options field" so all the stats will fit. So I started work on that and then my brain exploded.
The armybuilder system is capable of supporting a game like Epic, only it need a great deal of tweaking.
I'm thinking asking Lone Wolf for some help.
Your Humble Servant,
Nathan H. Hoderny
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Webb
To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 5:37 AM
Subject: RE: [NetEpic ML] NetEpic Armybuilder File
The problem with ArmyBuilder is that is does support multiple weapons for vehicles to the degree that NetEpic uses them and units cannot contain multiple types of unit.
So a Marine tactical company would be a nightmare. They did one for Epic 40k but that used one army list for each detachment, we already have that ability with our army cards so it would take more time instead of saving time.
If someone can find a way around then yes it would be excellent, but until then it is almost impossible.
I did some work on making an Army Builder file for NetEpic but the engine was to limited.
Tom.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mr Wizard [mailto:mr_wizard_at_SoftHome.net]
Sent: 25 July 2001 23:30
To: NetEpic
Subject: [NetEpic ML] NetEpic Armybuilder File
Dear NetEpic Group,
Armybuilder is the greatest wargaming invention sense dice. It is the simplest way to create an army list. It tabulates point, keeps track of options, etc. Anyone who hasn't used it go to
http://www.wolflair.com/ and download it. It's awesome! I loved it so much I ran out and bought it.
NetEpic needs an AB file for a couple of reasons. First, it's soooooo damn easy to create army lists. It's so fast and easy my opponents and I have gotten into a habit of writing our list right before we play (and you know how long it takes to write a list with pen and paper). Plus it stores our lists so you never loose them and prints then out in a very useful and informative fashion. Second, if we can get a supported list it means lots of free advertising. The whole Armybuilder community would be exposed to NetEpic. This translates into lots of new players.
Now I am not capable of writing a AB file (I tried, failed miserably). Someone who is more talented at programming should take a look at their file creation system. We could also write letters to Lone Wolf expressing our interest in an AB file for NetEpic and see if they could write one. Let me know what you think.
Your Humble Servant,
Nathan H. Hoderny
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