Re: [Epic] Revenants vs. Warhounds

From: Ken Taborek <oberon_at_...>
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 19:52:19 -0400 (EDT)

On Tue, 29 Jul 1997, Erik K. Rutins wrote:

> Ken,
[chopped lots]
>
> Thanks, I should have explained my thoughts better and you were
> absolutely right to point out the splitting up of hits. However, I
> don't think it changes the analysis, as (for instance) 6 hits should
> still result in a failed holo-field save and it doesn't matter which
> revenant fails (once you split up the hits 3 and 3 per the rule you
> pointed out). Plus, vs. FP opponents this means that you would in
> effect have to strip 4 void shields rather than 2 when trying to damage
> a warhound detachment.
>
> I personally think the pricing is not way off. Warhounds have a very
> good chance against Revenants - especially if they fire first. Outside
> of the isolation of an analysis, you can definitely make sure your
> warhounds fire first if it is a priority for you. Warhounds are also
> probably more survivable vs. other armies than Revenants are - higher
> armour, assault and with the detachment shooting rule an effective 4
> void shields to knock down for FP directed their way before damage
> accrues - just like a reaver.
>
> Regards,
>
> - Erik
>
> "Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble
> up, if you will ever dig."
> - Marcus Aurelius
>
OK, fair enough. I've fought against Revenants, although not with
Warhounds, and I usually need 2 hits through the holofield to kill one.
Since the Revenant has 4 hits, and anything but a 2 on the critical table
does at least +1 damage, 2 hits does the trick. And I usually don't have
the luxury of spreading my fire out enough to wait for the field to drop,
and then finish the holo-less target off. So, I have to pile on _lots_ of
fire, and hope for the kill. Funny thing is, I usually kill both or none
of them. I'll play the Warhounds and let you know the result, although
the Eldar will always have the Tactics value advantage over an Imperial
Army which includes Warhounds, so ensuring that the Warhounds fire first
is more uncertain than you state.

--Ken Taborek oberon_at_...
"Show respect for age. Drink good Scotch for a change."- random fortune
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