RE: [NetEpic ML] Some Comments about Chaos 5.0

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 18:58:16 -0400

Hi!

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Subject: [NetEpic ML] Some Comments about Chaos 5.0

Hello, my name is Justin Phillips from Hollywood Florida and I had
some comments and questions about Chaos 5.0.

Stats

   What are the stats for Daemon Princes, Sorcerer of Chaos
Undivided, and the mark of Chaos Undivided?

>>I'm not sure we have stats for demon princes, although I think they
have been put forth. If any one has an idea now is the time.

>>The same applies to sorcerers "undivided", any suggestions are
welcome.

Rules

   I really like the new 5.0 army list but I didn't like the
animosity rules or the limiting of chaos rewards for having
different powers in the same army. If that's what everybody wants
fine, but one penalty rule should be enough. Not two.

>>I remember animosity, but not the other rule, which if included should
be optional, they only voted rule for "core" inclusion is animosity and
dividing CSM from the rest of chaos alone.

   Why do Tzeentch daemon engines get chaos rewards and no others do?

>>>The fluff states tzeentch is a master magician so he has more "magic"
access. That's okay, but I like to know if people think it is balanced
with for example what Khorne gets.

   Does the astral hound count as a minor daemon?

>>>Flesh hounds? I'm not familiar with that one.

   Does the phantom engine count as a daemon engine (if not, it
shoould)?

>>>Lost me on this one too.

   Why can't the Word Bearers not get Cultists? I would think that
that would be right up their alley.

>>I confess myself ignorant of that fluff, I'll let others respond.

Units

   No Leman Russ. This takes away from the flavor of the Chaos army
list (and they've never got it anywhere in any set of rules I've
ever seen).

>>Hmmm...I think this should be correct, cultists as PDF, have access to
the leman russ.

   Get rid of the Thunderhawk and replace it with the Dreadclaw
assult boat (thats more in line with the fluff). Not as fast or as
heavily armed, but better armored and able to carry the same amount
of troops.

>>>That is certainly one option, better a unique unit that an imperial
re-run.

   The basilisk should be limited to the Iron Warriors (1 support
detachment, 1 per company but not a special card).

   One support detachment per company of the Iron Warriors should be
able to take the mark of Khorne.

>>I'll elt people who are into these specialty chapters tackle these.

  
Well thats my two cents. I hope you found these comments useful.

>>Indeed so, thank you for sharing!

Peter
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