Re: [Net Epic ML] Battle report Squat vs. Necron Mantis & CAF

From: Eivind Borgeteien <eivind.borgeteien_at_...>
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2000 20:08:46 -0000

--- In netepic_at_egroups.com, "Peter Ramos" <primarch_at_b...> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> HI!
> We tried out the rules where we checked for each detachment under
the
> mantis-template rather than each stand. As it turned out, the
> difference was not that great, both my bikedetachments was stopped.
> At least they now had a fighting chance, so I think my group wil
> stick to this rule.
>
> I would just say you could do it either way, and let players decide
how they
> resolve it.
>
> The CAF of the Necron Infantry should be reduced one further. My
> berserkers ganged up 2 - 1 but didn't have a chance of capturing the
> OP. (I had one surving and one still locked up in CC)Next time I
play
> up against the Slann/Necrons we will try this. Hopefully we can
> schedule a refight soon...
>
> If we use the interpretation where you need to gang up all units
before
> doubling, then I definitely agree the necrons should lose another
point of
> CAF, if we use the original interpretation then leave as is.

--->Now it seems that the poll goes in favor of the "1 on 1 rule" so
I really hope we can agree upon a further reduction of the CAF. It is
quite simply too difficult, and no fun to fight them otherwise.

Eivind

Eivind
 
> To fight a pure necron army is somehwat different than to fight a
> mixed slann army, as the whole army regenerates on 4+. The squats is
> mainly a shooty army, so 50% of the casualities you inflict will
> regenerate. To ensure some balance you have to have a fighting
chance
> of inflicting some certian casualities. Its OK that your units break
> in the process, but then at least you have done some damage. As the
> Necrons don't check for morale, they always stick around to give you
> some further beating.
>
> Definitely, from what I can see the Necron army is the "shootiest"
army in
> epic, mainly since they have a chance of regenerating and thus
continue to
> shoot. Then again they are few in number and expensive.
>
> Peter
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