Re: [Epic] Chaos v Eldar (was Citadel Journal Article)

From: Erik K. Rutins <snowdo1_at_...>
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 1997 18:43:36 -0400

Sean,

> 2 reasons. The first is that the Eldar get an extra init marker.
The second
> is the need for the Nurgle Engines to advance into range of the
weavers. On
> that turn [and all previous turns] the Eldar gets Overwatch which
will usually
> result in more blast markers.

Very true, I should have thought a bit more before firing off a post.
The 30cm skimming Night Spinners will get at least one overwatched turn
more than the chaos engines. However, the chaos engines do have the
ability to return a heavy barrage on the Night Spinners, not just
disrupt. I would have to think this would help.

> The real problem chaos faces against the Eldar is lack of firepower
in the
> Daemon detachments. The swooping hawks can sit outside weapon range
with

Unfortunately for Chaos, this is a problem against everyone. Your
point is well taken and understood - the swooping hawks have a slight
edge on the assault initiative and they only need to be within 60cm to
firefight vs. 45cm for the demons to get into close combat.

Another option may be to try to tough it out by using Noise Marines
with Silver Towers in support to slowly drive the Eldar back until the
Night Spinners are destroyed by the Khorne Arty. Then bring the demons
up for the serious business.

> This can be solved by forming a line of firepower behind the daemons
and that
> has been the preferred method. Chaos *can* take on the Eldar in
fairly even
> terms, but not when Eldar is up 20 or 30 morale from playing the
T&H's wrong.

I understand now, this is definitely a tricky situation for Chaos.

> I know, it's my job. The 2 dozen I already have on my page have been
growing
> stale I know. I've been avoiding battle reports while we've been
learning the
> new game, but that's over now.

<grin> That's exactly what I was hoping you'd say. I've very much
enjoyed what's on your page, but have been waiting for your new ones to
arrive. I'll write up another of my own and submit it for your page.

> Do people want me to post the reports to the mailing list or would
you prefer a
> "new report" mailing? My Battle reports are typically several
hundred lines
> each.

My personal vote would be to post 'em, but I don't pay by the kilobyte
(does anyone still?) and I'm on a 33.6 modem...

Regards,

- Erik

"Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble
up, if you will ever dig."
- Marcus Aurelius
Received on Thu Sep 04 1997 - 22:43:36 UTC