Re: [NetEpic ML] banshees

From: Andy Michaud <amichaud_at_...>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:26:39 -0700

peter ramos wrote:
>
>
> Hi!
>
> I agree, that is why the "any unit with a saving throw" was originally
> implemented, now with space marines has it really changed all that much,
> these two eldar units have +6 CAF nothing to laugh at, then again if you
> have played 40k their powers in that game aren't really all that great
> against SM and other armored units, I am very strongly inclined to leave as
> is, these units still have ENORMOUS tactical value their CAF of +6 makes
> them the equals of terminators even without the extra die. So I am not
> crying too much for them with this sizing down.
>
> The rules should be reworded to make sure that they use 1 d6 versus vehicles
> and 2d6 versus all otehr infamtry class with saves in case of the scorpion
> and the banshee's wail should never affect any target with saves, the scream
> will just not go through armor, remember marine armor is sealed to the
> enviorment, so my should a scream affect it?

Ever see Dune? :) And that wasn't even a scream, more of a yell :)
>
> Peter

I don't have an opinion on this one. Just wanted to comment on the
screaming :)

Andy
Received on Thu Aug 31 2000 - 15:26:39 UTC