Re: [NetEpic ML] knight lancer

From: Peter Ramos <pramos2_at_...>
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:28:48 -0500

Hi!

The way it works according to the fluff is that the shot goes off as they
close with the enemy, in essence its aranged attack, not a close combat one.

The problem with an auto hit is that its a very powerful attack (-3 save
modifier) and the target is eliminated BEFORE close combat. So if its an
automatica hit its sorts of a freebie to eliminate a powerful unit before
close combat begins. For balance purposes its best left as is.

Peter


> Hi!
>
> We had a space marines versus tech guard battle on sunday.
> For the first time I used a detachment of knight lancer.
> The power lance is quite a nice weapon.
> But one thing annoys me. Why do I need roll of 3+ to hit with the
> lance in CC?
> At a range of 15cm it is o.k. but when engaged in CC it should have an
> automatic hit.(a chainsaw for example needs no to hit roll either)
> It is a close combat weapon and therefor needs no to hit roll.
> Or can one of you imagine to miss a huge opponent like a Stompa?
> would anyone who is more experienced in using lancers comment on this?
>
> (sorry for any mistakes)
>
> carsten
Received on Tue Apr 04 2000 - 16:28:48 UTC