[NetEpic ML] Re: Base sizes

From: <primarch_at_...>
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 20:13:29 -0000

Hi!

Really!? Gotta see that one.

Peter

--- In netepic_at_y..., quester <quester666_at_y...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> also keep a eye out for the next Incoming I did a pice on how to
make your own epic bases with holes and all
> and to be able to use the strip bases, you have to only count the
middle guy for Blast markers, coherancey, movement, line of sight,
etc.
> or they have way to much ground cover
> primarch_at_b... wrote: Hi!
>
> The strip bases were GW's idea for bases in the last version of
epic.
> They are easier to paint, but there has been much debate on whether
or
> not they impact on the game. I personally think they do since it
> alters how many units can engage in close combat and how many are
> affected by barrage weapons. These are especially true if you and
your
> opponent use a mix of bases. Only GW can be so naive in assuming
> basing does not matter in a game.
>
> Since the old epic square bases are hard to get, use 20x20mm square
> bases, they are exactly the same size as the old epic bases, I have
> used these bases extensively and actually prefer the infantry to be
> mounted on them than the original bases.
>
> As for Heresy, use the 20x20mm, of course as long as you are
> consistent, any base is good for heresy.
>
> For knights and such I use the round bases used for 40k figs (28mm)
> and for warhounds or those models bigger than knights and smaller
than
> a warlord titan, GW square monster sized bases are good.
>
> Dreadnoughts and robots can use the same 20x20mm bases as infantry.
>
> Peter
>
> --- In netepic_at_y..., Tim Speltz wrote:
> > HI all,
> >
> > Thanks for the help on getting started with armies for NetEpic and
> > Heresy. I purchased a bunch of Space Marines and IGs, and am in
the
> > process of painting them. They are on 5-man square stands.
However,
> I
> > notice in a lot of images on the web that infantry are mounted in
> > strips. Is this a result of variations in GW's rules over the
years?
> > Sure seems like these would be easier to paint. What is the basing
> style
> > assumed by NetEpic and Heresy?
> >
> > What size should the bases be for the mecha type figures
> (Dreadnoughts?
> > Knights?). Is there an index somewhere of what models represent
what
> > units, and what their base sizes should be? I've found Felix's
site
> to
> > be helpful, but not comprehensive.
> > ( http://www.felixent.force9.co.uk/games/phoepic1_1.html )
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tim
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