Re: [NetEpic ML] NetEpic WW2 (loong)

From: Weasel Fierce <septimus__at_...>
Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 13:44:21 GMT

>I would think a heavy tank would have a 1+ save a medium tank a +3 a ligt
>tank a +5. Compare this with jeeps and trucks whose saves would be around
>+7
>or +8. Then you have your APC's which would vary from 2+ up. This
>effectively makes the tank a viable option because some of the weapons you
>listed have good TSM and a heavy tank would be tough to take down with a
>rifle or even a bazooka. That is why I suggested the range. I think all
>troops should have a 10+ and a 10 always saves even if they are hit with a
>nuke. But what I have seen so far looks as a good take off point.
>Darius

Your saving throw values sound very reasonable.
The reason rifles get -1 to save is both versus infantry in MRC armor
(british body armor developed in 44 or thereabout) but also to represent
rifle grenades and other things which MIGHT be able to waste a tank with a
bit of luck (or at least damage it heavily)
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Received on Wed Nov 01 2000 - 13:44:21 UTC

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