Re: [NetEpic ML] [5.0] Ork revision

From: Kelvin Henderson <kx.henderson_at_...>
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:43:51 +1000

Well, after reading through everything that was sent, it all seems pretty
standard to me. The BIG question is what are the current costs of all
units? The stats seem fine, its the costs of the units that need to be
looked at.

Currently, I have made the following observations:

Do we want to re-name the Ork weapons to match the current array of Ork
weapons in 40K (such as slugga, shoota, big shoota, etc.)? I know I was
once an opponent of this, but now it just seems that we should try a little
to match the current 40K trends. Weapons that have a very Orky name
already (such as the Skorcha, Deth Kannon and Brainkrusha Kannon) should
remain as they are. Also, Nobs, Nobs Warbikes and other Ork Commanders
should be armed with "Kustom Shootas". Here's a list of changes:

Close Combat Weapon: Choppa
Bolt Pistol/Shotgun: Slugga
Bolter: Shoota
Heavy Bolter/Autocannon: Big Shoota
Battlecannon: Blasta
Lascannons/Multi-meltas: Zapper

Also, some current Epic Ork weapons are little too complicated with their
effects and could easily be simplified. One example is the Traktor
Kannon. It has been replaced in 40K with the Zzap gun, similar to a BIG
lascannon. Perhaps its time for the Traktor Kannon to be laid to rest or
relegated to the Optional section? The same for the Hop Splat Gun. Here
are some examples:

Zzap Gun:
Move: 15cm; Save: None; CAF: -3; Weapon: Zzap Gun; Range: 50cm; To Hit: 5+;
Save Mod: -D3

Lobba:
Move: 10cm; Save: None; CAF: -3; Weapon: Big Lobba; Range: 50cm; To Hit:
2BP; Save Mod: -1

Supports Cards: Units of 5 for 100points BP= +3, VP= +1

Would these make good replacements? For weirdness we still have the Shokk
Attack Gun, Pulsa Rokkit & Squig Katapult.

 From what I've been seeing on the Epic Armageddon site, they will be
making Ork Trukks available as transports. I think we should look at
including them:

Ork Trukks:
Move: 30cm (wheeled); Save: 5+; CAF: 0; Weapon: Shootas; Range: 15cm; To
Hit: 6+; Save Mod: 0 Special: Transport - 2 stands

Support Card: Units of 5 for 100points BP= +3, VP= +1

Also: some trial rules for the Ork Landa:

Ork Landa
After seeing the effectiveness of Thunderhawk Gunships, the Orks have
decided to make use of their own version: "Da Landa". However, in typical
Ork style, it isn't the most reliable of craft.
Special Rules: When deploying the Landa, place the model on the table where
you want it to land at the start of your turn. In the movement phase, roll
the Scatter and Artillery dice for the Landa. A "HIT" and any number means
the pilots were on target and land on target. An arrow and a number means
the Landa lands double the indicated number away from the original point in
cm (any Landa that scatters off the table misses the battle zone and must
try again next turn). A "HIT" and a "Misfire" means the craft has
crashed. Make a save for the Landa at -1. If it succeeds, the craft
crashes. The units inside may still deploy, but the Landa can no longer
fly. If it fails the save, the Landa is lost with all hands.

Ork Landa:
Move: Flyer; Save: 3+; CAF: 0; Weapon: Big Shootas; Range: 50cm; To Hit:
4+; Save Mod: -2
Weapon: Rokkits; Range: 50cm; To Hit: 4BP; Save Mod: -1
Special: Transport - 5 stands.

Support Card: 1 Landa for 100 points BP=+1 VP=+1
Special Card: Landa Skwodrun: 5 Landas for 450points BP=+5 VP=+3


-Kelvin....

"I feel like I am being nibbled to death by...what are those Earth
creatures called? Feathers? Go 'quack'?"
"Cats."
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