Re: [NetEpic ML] Imperator troops, save vs Squat rad bomb

From: warprat <warprat_at_...>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 22:04:38 -0700

Hi All!

The Brinks armored car is a great example of how gun ports operate in
modern warfare.

In Desert Storm, the U.S. used planes, tanks, missiles and artillery to
overwealm an inferior opponent. But the Warhammer Universe is not like
our society today.

Modern units do not use the Close Combat tactics employed in Warhammer.
And modern units don't use the wierd, but stangely compelling, mix of
Science Fiction, Medieval, World War I and psychic.

I mean, look at the Imperator, it's got cenellated battlements for gosh
sake. Same thing on the Capitol Imperialis, and all the Squat Battle
Cars, etc, etc, etc. These troops are not firing from modern type
gunports. They're firing from the same ancient defensive positions,
archers used in the middle ages.

Look at the pictures in the rule books. Fortresses are built like
castles. Again, troops shooting from battlements. No where do I see
troops poking thier guns through a cowardly gun port. Troops in Epic
are made of braver, sterner, in your face kind of stuff. Every where,
Banners are proudly displayed, for all to see. Men, may take cover if
necessary, but it is not the preferred way to fight.

Warhammer methods and flavor are why I would like to see the Fortress
Save of 4+ eliminated. Men shooting men, from machines or fortresses,
ARE a part of Epic. But, they do so in a brave, "take this, you filthy
animal," kind of way.

They know they're going to get shot at. They're proud of it. And proud
to display the colors of their units.

That's why I think any unit that could shoot at another unit, should be
able to be shot at, in return.


"For the Emperor!!!"

Warprat ;)





Peter Ramos wrote:

>
> personally i thank you need to leave them as
> troops in transport and as non-targets just to
> keep it simple.......yes they can shoot out their
> gun ports , but the ports only have to be big
> enought for the barrel of their gun to go through
> like a brinks armor car...and there are better gun
> ports like in the bradley IFV which is air tight
> for example......
>
> In a human example I agree, but orks dont make
> things in quite the same way and a fireport in
> their case is probably a section of missing
> wall.......
>
> PS: by the way, i ve not said a single personal
> thing back to anyone
>
> I know, don't worry all is calm.
>
> Peter
>
>
Received on Sat Sep 16 2000 - 05:04:38 UTC