Hi!
I have run into this "dilemma" regarding eldritch storm before. The
answer is that the target units in case of eldritch storm may not suffer
"damage", but are affected negatively (as in losing the ability to act)
and thus is considered an attack. Just because an attack doesn't result
in elimination of a model it doesn't mean it is not an "attack". The use
of eldritch storm in your example (which I have seen many times) is
ILLEGAL. There is no distinction in epic between an attack that
eliminates a model and one that doesn't, they are both attacks and thus
non-cold blooded armies cannot involve as targets their units in such an
attack. You can't use eldritch storm to attack your own units engaged
with enemy units to save them just because the attack is non-lethal,
regardless of no casualty loss. It's an attack and thus not a legal ploy
in this case.
Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: Zerloon [mailto:zerloon_at_...]
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 2:21 PM
To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [NetEpic ML] psy power vs unit in close combat
At 14.07 30/08/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Non- cold blooded armies cannot target their own troops. Although
>Eldritch storm does not technically "kill" the target it is still an
>attack and therefore can not be used in that context. So the answer to
>number 2 is NO>
>
>Your first question is somewhat ambiguous, but generally you can't
>target a unit that is pinned in close combat. But note some powers are
>specifically for use in close combat thus they might be used. So the
>answer is "maybe". I need a more specific example to answer.
>
>Peter
I disagree, at least for Eldritch Storm, that not only don't kill, but
not
even harm the unit hit.
I used it to save a detachment from sure death in Close combat (I place
template and of course the units scatter and divide, so they don't make
any
close combat)... Is somethink like the warlock see the detachment in
danger
and "conceal" it in a Storm of unharmful energy.
Please let me know!!
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Received on Mon Sep 09 2002 - 00:07:58 UTC