Re: [NetEpic ML] The Tau

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:15:56 -0400

Bruce Scott wrote:

>
> As a new returnee, I was quite impressed at the balance in the Tau
> list....couple of uber looking units for the points but generally
> pretty good. Problem is, I didn't pay that much attention to the
> Defensive Fire rule. That's a scary powerful ability, and now I look
> at it I don't think any of the Tau units are expensive enough :-) A
> low CAF doesn't matter if you never have to roll in CC. I would think
> the ability should probably be limited to infantry and maybe walkers,
> make it optional, and if the unit uses the ability they don't get to
> roll any dice in CC. Just my 2c.
>
Hi!

I'd eliminate the reroll and give infantry a straight up "defensive
fire" action versus units engaged in close combat prior to close combat
resolution. They need to whittle down the opponents or die due to lousy CAF.

Peter
Received on Wed Apr 26 2006 - 00:15:56 UTC