[NetEpic ML] Fwd: Space Marine revision

From: Jim Barr <jimebarr_at_...>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 06:18:52 -0800

 As far as revisions go, overall I'd like to see some sort of "basic
game" (heresy!) that can be used to get new people used to the
rules/units, and then an advanced game that adds in things that "work
differently" like Titans/Praetorians, flyers, with optional unit
add-ons.

Space Wolves - yep, they're too cheap for what you get, esp in smaller
games. I don't recall the NE costs offhand, but in SM2 you can either
get a Tac Company for 750 (18 stands caf2, 9 rhinos, 1 COw/rhino) or a
Great Company for 800 (20 stands caf3, 10rhinos, 4cow/2rhinos). The
regular marines better use the other 50pts to get a medic! :)

Dreads - per the above, I'd like to see one or two general types of
dreads in the basic game, and add in more types in advanced rules.
Idea - maybe instead of designing a dozen or so dread types for a list,
howsabout working them like mini-titans as far as weapons choice goes
in advanced rules? +5pts/stand to have lightning claws, +10pts/stand
for AC, etc. I thought that the basic dreads in SM2 were too weak, esp
in CC, and wouldn't mind them being more pricey if they were actually
worthy of more respect...

Flamers/FO's etc - keep 'em in for advanced game or optional units.
And howsabout flamer equipped assault marines? :) Ewwwwwwww!!

Drop Pods - like 'em. Maybe break 'em down a bit, w/basic troop pods
just being a trade for your rhinos, and DW&Support pods costing extra
(but still only one special card).

Later!
Jim Barr
Received on Thu Mar 30 2000 - 14:18:52 UTC