Re: [NetEpic ML] New Tau Knight-class unit

From: Jarreas Underwood <jarreas_at_...>
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 07:58:37 -0400 (EDT)

> Why not make them identical to the Manta's shield?

They are - the Manta can't raise shields either.


> I also don't like
>the idea of them having a psychic save.

True - I'd added that based on "void shields grant a 4+ Psychic Save" without considering that these aren't void shields. Drop the Psychic Save.


>>Choose two Vector Hardpoint Cards when
>>you purchase a Triad
>>
> Hmm. Awkward. Why not just make them like Warhounds and have two hardpoints
>to buy weapons for?

I don't want to duplicate the titan chassis-weapon format. These aren't titans and don't have a hit location template - you hit 'em once and depending on the dice they can go away. Also, the concept of the enemy not knowing how you've configured your units appeals to me.


>> Close Combat Weapons
>> Adds +1D6 CAF.
>>
> Nope. Don't like this. Tau are awful at CC. Let them remain that way

True. How about replacing this with an anti-building weapon? Range 50, 1 die, 4+ with -2 TSM, -6 vs buildings?


>> Contra-Grav Engines
>> The Vectors are Fliers.
>>
> Don't like the idea of them being fliers. Just make them skimmers. I think they'll
>be nasty enough as skimmers.

I wanted to give the Tau player the option to surprise the opponent with another group or two of fliers. Keep in mind that the Flier option takes a hardpoint, so you've only got one card for weapons. And this card (either fliers or skimmers) should increase the base move to 30 cm.
-Yar



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Received on Wed Apr 27 2005 - 11:58:37 UTC