Re: [NetEpic ML] Shield Drone suggestion

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:38:45 -0400

Hi!

All this stuff that has been mentioned recent will be OPTIONAL only.
There for those who wish it and ignored by those who wish it.

I just want all these ideas compiled into the optionals book and time
will tell which we will keep or dump.

Peter

Kelvin Henderson wrote:

>>What's the point of having real models wich have no effect, and game
>>effects relying on invisible models? Wouldn't it be simplier if
>>shield drone models simply had a game effect?
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>I agree that having the models and no rules for them is a bit annoying, but
>consider the following: in 40K the Shield Drones are linked to a specific
>figure (through the Drone Controller). These Drones can only stay within
>coherency of their controller.
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>NOWHERE in the 40K Tau lists do Shield Drones act independently. They are
>BODYGUARDS. They shield the individual they are linked to. Gun Drones are
>often linked to form small squadrons but Shield Drones are not.
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>I really, really don't like the idea of having units of them flying around
>the battlefield protecting other units. It does not fit with their true
>purpose which is to protect special individuals. Sure, NetEpic is about
>bringing some of the detail back into Epic but there IS such a thing as too
>much detail (as is my personal feeling about some of the Eldar
>Vehicles). The Shield Drones are abstracted into the Commander and
>Ethereal bases with their Fixed saves. I think we should leave it at
>that. At the very best, I think the Shield Drone formation should be an
>optional unit. Personally, I would prefer they not be added at all.
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>-Kelvin....
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>"All power corrupts. Absolute Power is kinda neat."
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