RE: [Epic] marine chapters (was: Orks with LandRaiders)

From: Miller, Chris <CMiller_at_...>
Date: Wed, 3 Sep 1997 17:32:38 -0500

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>Sauron1 writes; It applies to epic as well. Even Gw had an aricle last year
>about toning down the High end commanders in favor of ordinary grunts. I be
>leave there should be a ratio of standard to specials. The points cost do
>it in Epic, sort of, but how often did the Regimental/Brigade commander get
>close enough to get shot at in W.W.II? We do not field a special commander
>unless 60% of his command is actual on the table.( My original group played
>with 200 stand SM chapters for Horus Heresy ) sauron1
>

-----> Exactly: try a little variety. Try some "normal" troops. Was the
German army
in WW2 100% Panthers or Tigers? NO! Even a "Tiger Company" had a buncha
relatively wimpy Panzer - III's. Use elites as seasoning , not as the
entire course...


Chris Miller
Received on Wed Sep 03 1997 - 22:32:38 UTC