Re: [Epic] Overwatch and Some Random Comments

From: Erik K. Rutins <snowdo1_at_...>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 08:14:09 -0500

> The "10 Land Raiders with support" line is a pain, as you so rightly
> surmised. In fact, it's a tactical problem that will bias the
> composition and troop choice of any Imperial opponent.
> There are a number of ways to deal with it, though.

Well, first off it was 7 Land Raiders with 4 Dreadnoughts, 5 Termies, 1
Captain, 1 Librarian if you want the exact detachment. They also had a
Warlord Titan and a Baneblade directly supporting, and Scott decided to
shoot 'em with indirect fire first rather than shooting what was right
in front of 'em. He also had at least 7 Land Raiders on his side facing
them but I blew his up before he fired at mine.

> a) Hit it with 60cm range weapons

Contagions proved very effective over time in forcing this detachment to
retreat. Cannons of Khorne ended up only killing about a terminator a
turn.

> b) For Eldar, some EofVs behind cover (if there is any)

This kills Land Raiders dead.

> c) Stay out of 45cm range in the shooting phase, then assault with
> fast-moving transports carrying jump-pack or fast infantry. Even
> + Assault Marines can manage 25cm + (depending on your reading (10-5)
> 3 or 15cm or (10)*3 - 5 or 25cm. Tyrannids can do something similar,
> Eldar can do this and more

He did get into assault with this detachment with berzerkers and
flamers. The flamers had also been pounded by a flanking detachment of
six predators and the final two land raiders in the center (chapter
master and bodyguard). He ended up with a +1 for more assault. I had
+1 for psyker (shot his lord of change before the assault phase), +1 for
fewer blast markers, +1 for him having 5+ blast markers. I was at +2
and rolled a 6 on the die. My luck was hot. If not for that roll the
detachment would probably have at least been cut down to size during
that close combat.

> Repeat.

That is a nasty scheme and would probably work. LRs are only ridiculous
if you give 'em a chance to show off. :-)

Regards,

- Erik
Received on Tue Nov 11 1997 - 13:14:09 UTC