Re: [NetEpic ML] Termites, Moles and Hellbores ?????

From: warlordq <warlordq_at_...>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 10:31:22 -0000

> After reading the rules again, it seems to be one of those "typo",
> "omissions". The "vision" was that the tunneler would surface be able to
> fire immediately (a sort or special fire ability unique to them) so as
> to clear the area then it could disembark the troops carried.
>
> After this the tunneler would fire and move according to its orders, so
> the above "ability" is a one time deal when it surfaced.
>
> I don't know if this is STILL what people want, it's what I have used
> for years and it doesn't seem particularly powerful. Mind you there is
> no protection from "snap fire", so the vulnerability of termites and
> moles still exist.
>
> Opinions?
>
> > I'm not sure if I answered your question. You might put it in an
> > example of what you mean for me to get it clearer.
>
> A Termite pops up in the middle of a mass of artillery - without
> enough space left around it for its cargo to deploy. The suggestion
> was that it could fire immediately to clear some space, and the troops
> inside would then deploy into the clear area created.
>
> Yes, this is what we wanted to do, see above.
>
> Peter

I think that needs to be written in, then. A note on what orders
can/must be given to a surfacing tuinneller would be useful. I.e. does
surfacing count as a 'move'? Can it surface then move 15cm?

Incidentally, Peter, your posts seem to have no distinction between
the quoted portion and your response; there's no leading '>'. Was that
deliberate?

Christopher
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