[Epic]Squat List Changes

From: Alun Gallie <gallie_at_...>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 08:39:53 +0930

Hi Everyone,
 
Here are the changes to the journal squat lists Chris and I =
have decided to implement within our group initially and the reasons why.
 =

1. Add Stubborn ability to Warrior, Rhino, Guild Bike, Guild Trike, Ter=
mite
      and Mole stats on page one of unit summary
 
     Explained=
 in option four below.
 
2. Add following to bottom of infantry list
 Ar=
tillary Support
(Mole Mortar, Thudd Gun ) 10 45 2 0 4+ Ar=
tillary
Direct Support
(Tarantula, Rapier ) 10 45 =
AT 0 4+
  
Added to infantry list so they may be transported in the s=
ame way as is for other armies. Have agreed ( after much discussion through=
 the list) that support weapons are indeed of different roles. Split them i=
nto two distinct types as felt gave variation and flavor but kept it simple=
 rather than four distinct variations at this stage for testing. May change=
 later.
   
3. Delete Support Weapons from List on page 2.
 
See above
 =

4. On detachment lists delete vetern options and increase points as fol=
lows
        Warlord 17
        Living Ancestor 17
        Hearth Gau=
rd 15
        Warrior 11
        Points for bikes,trik=
es,rhinos,termites moles remains the same as in SM list.
        Bike Squa=
dron (Change 1-5 units to read 1-3 units)
        Delete references t=
o support weapon battery.
        Add Artillary Support Battery (1-3 artill=
ary support weapons) 15pts
        Add Direct Support Battery (1-3 dire=
ct support weapons) 13pts
 
Although I agree with Eric that it all comes=
 out the same way, felt that veteran option could lead to confusion ie whic=
h units are and which arn't and especially confusion with the veteran type =
in the experiance rules. And as the Squat player I felt I would use the opt=
ion 99 times out of 100 anyway so felt this simlified things without losing=
 the "feel". Support Weapon changes in accordance with in section 2.
5. =
 Add Detachment
       Guild Bike Regiment
        1 Detachment HQ +=
25pts
        Up to 1 Guildmaster ( Warlord ) 17pts
            Consis=
ts of 1 Squat Unit (Stubborn, Hero)
                Upgrade to Bike Unit =
   Free
        Up to 1 Living Ancestor 17pts
            Consists=
 of 1 Squat unit ( Stubborn, Psyker )
                Upgrade to Bike Unit=
     Free
 
        Main Force
        Choose up to 10 squads from the fol=
lowing list
 
       Guild Bike Squadron 10pts =
per unit
       ( consist 1 - 3 units )
 
        Support
        Choose up=
 to 10 units from the following list, but you may not exceed
        the n=
umber of choices made on main force list.
 
        Guild Trike =
                                14 pts per unit
        ( consist 1 - 3 Tri=
ke Units )
 
Chain of Command: Guildmaster>Living Ancestor>Trike>Bi=
ke
   
A detachment that we both felt was conspicuous by its absence. Bikes=
 changed from 1-5 to 1-3 as in Stronghold detachment had 1-5 and Stronghold=
 Lord Detachment 1-3 and felt 1-3 was more in keeping with other armies.
Th=
e only other change which was considered but posponed was increasing cars o=
n land train to 8 as in SM/TL but decided to leave as is and test first.
No=
te this was after realiseing an eight car train would have Armour 6, 10 Voi=
d Shields, and 20 DC. Ouch !
Well thats it.
Cheers
Alun
        
 

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