Re: [NetEpic ML] Re: Army cards

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 20:26:38 -0400

Stephane wrote:

>Methink cards should not be printed on only one face.
>
>At the moment, I don't think of any game usage where they should be
>chosen randomly; should the case exist, a dice roll would be enough. Or
>dropping a counter from 30" on the cards laid on table and see where it
>lands...
>
>For hidden setup, the problem has always been that a single card (a
>company card for example) features more than one unit that have no
>reason to be deployed in a single place. I think it's not appropriate.
>
>The card I'd like best would be close to SM2 ones, with only minor
>tweaks: break point, morale and VP on front (maybe on front AND back?),
>and eventually profile with the same information that appear in each
>army book summary. Current SM2 cards are annoying because you always
>have to see the back to check if break point has been reached or not.
>
>For layout, bear in mind that a company card has to bear massive amount
>of information on the back, like a Squat Ironbreaker Company: Warlord,
>Hearthguard, Berserkers, Warriors, and a Leviathan!
>A test run should be made with this kind of card as examples - the hard
>ones :o)
>
> Stephane
>
>
Hi!

Good points Stephane.

I beleive my previous post of one set of cards for both uses cannot be
done since placement is by detachment, not a whole card at a time.

Therefore option one of my previous post is the only true way to do it.
Separate cards for hidden deployment are needed.

Peter
Received on Fri Apr 14 2006 - 00:26:38 UTC