Re: [Epic] Formula for Points in E40K

From: Scott Shupe <shupes_at_...>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 12:00:26 -0400

Erik K. Rutins wrote:
>
> Alan,
>
> Thanks, this will come in handy when my imagination has time to run
> wild again.
>
> If FP3 = 1AT, that means the LR is equivalent to 6FP?
>
> Lessee:
>
> Land Raider calculation...
>
> ((20/10)+(6*(45/15))+(2*2))*((6-2)/3)=
> (2+18+4)*4/3=
> 24*4/3=
> 32 points vs. 35 in reality
>
> So the Land Raider is slightly overpriced for its capability. Good
> lord, they tried to balance it out!

        The LR also has the Transport ability...

> Out of curiosity, Leman Russ calculation...
>
> ((25/10)+(3*(45/15))+(1*2))*((6-2)/3)=
> (2.5+9+2)*4/3=
> 13.5*4/3=
> 18 points vs. 32 in reality
>
> Now waittaminute. According to this either the formula is way off or
> the Leman Russ is WAY overpriced. Hmm. Might there be another
> multiplier of sorts for vehicles or some such?

        Could be, after all vehicles have different attributes
than infantry - ie no double charge into CC, terrain restrictions,
etc. Or maybe the Armor portion of the formula is off a little?
It could work fine for the lower armor values and still underprice
high AVs.

Scott
shupes_at_...
Received on Tue Aug 26 1997 - 16:00:26 UTC