Hi,
As I understand it, there are two wraithgates, one near the storm serpent
(IN) and another one far away (OUT) both in LOS, a given distance (50 - 75
cm). Both gates are placed in fire phase of turn 1 (or the first turn that
the player decides to use the Storm Serpent, I'll suppose it will be during
the first turn in this example). In turn 2, during movement phase, troops
'embark' from either side (IN or OUT) with a cost of 5 cm and must be
assigned orders for turn 3. Finally, in turn 3 they 'disembark' on the
opposing side, scattered, with the orders placed during mov. phase of turn
2, with full movement (be it charge or advance) minus 5 cm spent leaving the
gate. If Storm Serpent is destroyed before troops would get out in turn 3
mov. phase, all traveling troops are destroyed.
Did I understand it correctly? I think it is a bit complicated at first, and
thus, here is some FAQ meat I think could be important:
Must Storm Serpent keep LOS with both gates all the time until troops have
crossed?
Can Storm Serpent move during transport?
Is it possible to deactivate the gate at any moment? Or only during firing
phase?
Can a Gate be deactivated and a new one created in the same turn (Supposing
both actions occur in the same phase)?
Can an eldar player deactivate voluntarily the gates having friendly troops
in transit?
If troops from both sides cross the gate, do they get to fight in the
middle?
What happens if the game ends and troops are still inside the gate? do they
count as destroyed?
Albert
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Ramos" <primarch_at_...>
To: <netepic_at_yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 12:37 AM
Subject: Re: [NetEpic ML] [5.0] Eldar Storm Serpent
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> Jarreas Underwood wrote:
>
> >I compared the Storm Seeker stats to the other Superheavies, and added 4
dice of range-25, 5+ at -1 TSM guns. Since it has no main gun it's balanced
by being the only superheavy with a holo-field.
> >
> >Proposed description:
> >
> >Storm Serpent: This grav-tank epitomizes the "lightning" art of war of
the eldar, as it can create a stable warp gate allowing Eldar units quick
access to critical spots on the battlefield, and the ability to escape if
the tactical situation so demands. Unlike other Eldar superheavy vehicles,
the Storm Serpend mounts a Holo-field.
> >
> >Wraithgate: Unless on Charge Orders, when the Storm Serpent is activated
in the Combat Phase it can project a Wraithgate within line of sight and 75
cm. Place a counter to mark the location of the gate. In any following
Movement Phase, Eldar infantry, cavalry and walker-class units may enter
either the Wraithgate or the Storm Serpent by paying the normal 5 cm to
enter a transport. Remove the units from the board, and give them their
orders for next turn. In the next Compulsory Movement Phase scatter them 2D6
cm from the opposite end of the gate. If the Storm Serpent is destroyed
while units are �in transit� they are lost in the warp and destroyed.
> >
> >My analysis:
> >Deploy as far forward as you can (typicaly 80 cm to the enemy deploymant
zone). Turn 1 Advance 20 cm and create the gate at 75 cm (15 cm into
opponent's deployment zone). Turn 2 the SS moves backwards and local units
enter the Storm Serpent. Turn 3 allows the enemy to react to the gate, and
the transported units appear and start wrecking havoc. Quite possibly
getting charged first as the enemy knows what's coming and where.
> >
> >My opinion: Nifty effect and useful in certain situations, but most
certainly not overpowering compared to an Aspect Warrior squad mounted on
Wave Serpents (at the same cost). In fact this combo is faster, as the
Aspect Warriors can be in your ranks on Charge Orders on Turn 2. A one turn
delay and risk of losing everything in exchange for transporting multiple
units at once. Fair enough.
> >
> >Opinions?
> >-Yar
> >
> >
> Hi!
>
> At this point it seems the only point to agree on is the range of the
> effect. 75cms versus 50cms.
>
> I am warming up to perhaps decreasing it to 50cms, since a 20cm move and
> a 50cm range makes for 70cms total to place troops versus 95cms if it
> were 75cms. I think 95cms may be too much, even with the one turn delay.
>
> Peter
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