Re: [Epic] Net Epic

From: Perrin Haley <phaley_at_...>
Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 07:46:01 -0800

>Hi guys!
>
>As is my custom nowadays I was reviewing todays opinions on movement and
>initiative. What is interesting is that two systems seem to have the
>publics approval. One is the one I posted based on unit type(Titans move
>first etc.)and the other was Tony's idea(units move according to orders
>ie. charge first etc.).
>
>What is funny is that both the ideas are actually represent a
>corresponding half of the original Adeptus Titanicus alternating
>movement rules.They were as follows:(with the exception of phase 3 that
>was Tony's idea)
>
>Phase 1; Charge orders
> Titans and super heavies
> Knight and knight class
> All vehicles and troop stands
>Phase 2; Advance orders
> Titans and super haevies
> Knight class units
> All vehicles and troop stands
>Phase 3; command units (regardless of what type of figure they are)

So according to this chart, a Dominatrix would be impossible to pin in CC!
(And I think the same as a Collossus, although I don't remember if it
classes as a command unit or not.)

>Movement was done alternating units according to the winner of
>initiative(whether he moving first or second.
>
>My reasons for not posting this from the beginning was probably not
>scaring players without the benefit of 1sr edition play . Using the old
>rules in thier complete form obviously eliminates all the disadvantages
>of using either system alone.
>
>IF TONY AND ALL OTHERS DONT HAVE ANY OPPOSITIONS THIS I THINK IS THE
>BEST SOLUTION WITH PERHAPS SOME FINE TUNING-OPINIONS PLEASE.

Sounds good to me, but let's not forget the fine tuning.

>There are also some other nice ideas floating around like:
>1-Command units move in any phase and if they excersice their snap fire
>privelage they may not move(just like any other unit snap firing.This
>would be an extension of phase three).
>2-Artillery units may not snap fire(slow reaction time etc.).
>3-Reveal orders as they are activated by phase.

2 and 3 sound good, but I must have missed the argument about 1. Could
someone repost? Thanks.

>Well it seems were getting there, keep them coming!

Yep, it appears we are almost over the first hurdle. Good work everyone! :)

>United we stand!
>Peter

        Perrin

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a sort of fourth-rate prophet suffering
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