RE: [NetEpic ML] Re: Opinions wanted

From: <jyrki.saari_at_...>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 10:37:28 +0300

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ext primarch_at_... [mailto:primarch@...]
> Sent: 18. May 2001 18:07
> To: netepic_at_yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [NetEpic ML] Re: Opinions wanted
>
>
> Hi!
>
> Thats where epic earns its stripes, specialist armies are always at a
> disadvantage versus soundly constructed forces. While terminators and
> veterans together sound awesome, think of all their disadvantages, no
> good long range firepower en masse, few numbers, relatively low break
> point. A force like this would consistently lose against a more
> generic force, becuase it would be supported.
>
> I agree with Luca on his point about the restrictions, they are not
> needed. To make a terminator and veteran force viable it need a HEAP
> of support, so as to effectively make it impossible in a small 3000
> point game. Even in larger games, the amount you need for support is
> severely reduced. In net epic points these two companies are 1900
> (100 for the termies, 900 for the veterans). Serious amount to tie
> down for so specific troops.
>
> I'd make the chapters you wish and forget the restrictions, it
> doesn't need them, the basic rules and way the game is played is
> guarantee enough for a balanced game.
>
> Peter
>

Ok, since nobody seems to mind I drop the point restrictions. However, I
leave the restriction of only Battle companies being allowed, since that one
comes from the chapter fluff.

Jyrki Saari

-There is no such thing as free lunch because eating takes time and time is
money.
Received on Mon May 21 2001 - 07:37:28 UTC