Re: [NetEpic ML] Re: Iron Warrior votes (LONG)

From: warprat <warprat_at_...>
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2000 06:22:43 -0700

Hi Luca,


Nicely put!

Devestators (or any Long Range infantry), for Chaos is not in character
for this army. And please, NO artillery support for the Chaos Marines.

Marines are a fast attack force in galactic travel, as well as on the
battlefield. Big pieces of artillery do NOT fit this model.

Of course, if it's optional, knock yourself out. Just don't ask ME to
play with/against these monstrosities.


Warprat ;)



Luca Lettieri wrote:
 
> Ok I won't pull any punch on this. So straight to the point: guys,
> are you all crazy???
>
> So let's see. We have a legion of chaos SM. Ok, best all-purpose
> infantry in the whole game - standard chaos fare so far.
>
> We give them bonuses. The general agreement is a bonus in assaulting
> - I agree, as this suits the offensive nature of chaos. It surely
> begins to look powerful.
>
> Then we give them devastators. Best long-range fire support infantry
> in the game. Excuse me? Best overal infantry AND long range infantry
> bundled in ONE company? And a chaos unit to boot. Last time I
> checked, the major chaos disadvantage was a pitiful long-range fire
> support, which makes for a very bad first turn. Then you contact in
> CC and start tearing the enemy apart. But no... let's allow chaos to
> start effective long range firing, too.
>
> And then the coup the grace. ARTILLERY SUPPORT. Su-u-re. Why dont'
> give them an Imperator or two for free, too?
>
> Here's my suggestion to improve the unit:
>
> at the start of the game make an unmodified d6 roll. If you roll less
> than 7, you win the game.
>
> At least this rule will avoid both of the gamers to uselessly waste
> their time in an already-decided match.
>
> I really don't understand this. As soon as anyone starts putting
> togheter SM and IG, everyone goes off yelling "CHEESE!". And NOW,
> we're actually building a specific Chaos company which sums up the
> best of the two imperial armies???? Has anyone actually bothered
> playtesting this monstrosity? Because if you do, I'm pretty sure
> you'll come up with prices in the range of 2000 pts. per detachment
> to allow for any semblance of play balance.
>
> Not to mention the fact that, if I want to play with excellent
> fast-deploying infantry with heavy infantry and artillery fire
> support I go and play SM/IG. When I play Chaos I want to actually
> play **CHAOS**, not "mixed imperial armies wannabees".
>
> Luca Lettieri
>
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