Re: [Epic] SM2 -> E40k Orky injustice

From: Mark A Shieh <SHODAN+_at_...>
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 1997 20:03:43 -0500 (EST)

"Colen 'Not Colin' McAlister" <colen_at_...> writes:
> Mark A Shieh <SHODAN+_at_...> came forth and spoke thusly:
>
> > IMHO, a better solution would be to give the LR 2FP instead of
> >2 AT shots, just like the Falcon has. They were about equivalent in
> >SM/TL, though 3FP wouldn't be unreasonable, since it was better at
> >shooting things on open ground than the Falcon, and shot as well as
> >two of my Dreadnaughts. It fixes the LR problem, and the other armies
> >can stop complaining about the dreaded Land Raider without proposing
> >an escalation of power. (Hey, I do it too!). I mean, if the more
> >accurate, same strength Lascannon on the Falcon doesn't qualify for
> >AT, why should the Land Raider?
>
> Let's play Count the Lascannons, children! Falcon? 1 (2 if you count the
> Scatter Laser which might be able to be upgraded). Land Raider? 4. Some
> difference here, methinks.

        Okay, so I'm young, but at least I can do math! Did you stop
to check the stats before seeing how much more powerful LRs are in
this version of Epic?

Open Terrain:
Falcon:
1 4+ shot = .5 penetrations
Land Raider:
2 5+ shots = .67 penetrations
If you've only got one target per LR, it becomes
(2/3)^2 = 4/9 chance of missing, or 5/9 chance of hitting
=.55 chance of at least 1 penetration.

Light cover (rubble)
Falcon:
1 5+ shot = .33 penetrations
Land Raider:
2 6+ shots = .33 penetrations
If you've only got one target per LR, it's
(5/6)^2 = 25/36 chance of missing, or 11/36 chance of hitting
=.305 chance of at least 1 penetration

I'd call them about equal in firepower, with a slight edge going to
the Land Raider. It's why I won't contest a 3FP statistic. But
you've got to be kidding me if you think that a Land Raider is twice
as powerful.

Mark
Received on Thu Nov 06 1997 - 01:03:43 UTC