Re: [NetEpic ML] Re: On Tau Again

From: Peter Ramos <primarch_at_...>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:11:55 -0400

Kelvin Henderson wrote:

>> I like this. There to hits should be VERY good. At least 4+. But their
>> CAF's should be capped. +4 sounds good.
>
>
> I agree. Tau are terrible in CC. Their only respectable units are
> Battlesuits and they can barely hold their own against vanilla Assault
> Marines in 40K (they will usually wind up losing as they are
> outnumbered). They should rock at the shooting and suck at the
> bashing. A Tau player who is using Tau units to assault is either
> crazy or desperate.
>
> I'd like to add a couple of new units based on the new Tau Empire book
> and the current version of the Tau E:A list. I'll have details soon.
>
>> On another note, if "defensive fire" is desired. Why not just give
>> infantry a "free" fire action versus units that engage them in close
>> combat? It simulates their ability and no pesky rerolls.
>
>
> I'm not keen on this. Units on First Fire can already fire
> defensively at their attackers and to introduce new rules would just
> complicate things. Tau who expect to be assaulted should either A- go
> on First Fire and hope they hit or B- plant their head between their
> legs and kiss their behind goodbye.
>
> I like the Tau list the way it stands without the Defensive Fire and
> with lower CAFs.
>
> -Kelvin....
>
Hi!

Yes, I thought it over and think you are right. 4+ to hit and low CAF.
Lets keep it simple.... ;-)

Peter
Received on Wed Apr 26 2006 - 02:11:55 UTC