Re[2]: [Epic] LOS (was marine chapters)

From: Andy Meechan <a.meechan_at_...>
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 97 12:04:23 gmt

     "That is the ruling on that one. Can be kinda silly, like most GW
     rules. "
     
     
     
     ** Wasn't that 'the ruling' from the Rulezboyz at GWUS? Therefore it
     could well be tosh as they're not noted for coherence with The Studio
     (see SHWeapon debate when the game was released).
     
     We play: If you're in the woods you can shoot out and be shot at;
     behind the woods - neither (for LOS, Artillery still can).
     
     This is a very loose (i.e. simple) ruling allowing faster games along
     the same line as the blocking terrain ruling (if you're higher then
     you can see over it). The scale we're playing at precludes measuring
     exact distances as far as we're concerned - it also cuts down on
     arguments as everyone is prepared to 'give' millimeters in return for
     a sweeping [Epic] feel to the game.
     
     The 'suggested' terrain size is 15cm across which is ]probably] where
     GWUS are basing their House Rule (it's not in the rulebook, so it's an
     extrapolation = House Rule as far as I'm concerned). The 15cm does
     not of course mean literally a 15x15 square, but is more of a
     guideline as to how large your pieces of terrain [as generated on the
     tables] should be for an average game. E.g. if a clump of three
     buildings fits roughly into a 15cm diameter circle, the same buildings
     could be placed in a line... At least that's *my* extrapolation on
     the guideline - and is therefore my House Rule!
     
       o
     -Andy-
     
Received on Mon Sep 08 1997 - 12:04:23 UTC