Re: [Epic] Traitor

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Tue, 09 Dec 1997 18:57:59 -0700

Andrew Nguyen wrote:
>
> I hope this doesn't cause a huge outbreak of off topic responses,
> but I'm wondering what are some good alternative Miniature Wargames?
> Since so many people seem to hate Games Workshop and more specifically
> Epic 40k.
>
> Preferably with:
> Easy to understand rules that are precisely worded
> Reasonably priced figures
> Large consumer base
> Rich Background
> GOOD GAMEPLAY!
>
> ... and no, this isn't intended to be a rhetorical question.
>
> And a quote for all you flaming fanatics:
> "Those whom God wishes to destroy, he first makes mad."
> Euripides

Sadly, the majority of games are not as good as GW's. The best
alternative to GW would be Warzone, Heartbreakers alternative to 40K.
The figures are well modeled and cheap, and the rules system is superior
to 40K. It has alternating squad activation, instead of one side moves,
then the other; and has a good background from the mutant chronicals
RPG. It depends much more on tactics than GW games (except possibly
EPIC).
        It's bad points are that it's vehicles rules are bad, and the
designers took several rulebooks to get the rules right, so currently
there are 4 books containing rules and troops. They need to release one
new rulebook edition to get new players.
        They are supposed to release a competitor to Warhammer Fantasy,
called Chronopia. It is based on the warzone rules system, corrected for
the problems in the first game. The minis look better than anything GW
has produced. I'm anxiously awaiting the release of this one, which
should be any day now.
        If you play fantasy, Find Reaper miniatures. They make the best
minis I've ever seen, and their metals frequently are cheaper than GW's
plastics. Also, for GW monsters Harlequin is your best bet; they don't
necessarily look as good, but they cost about 1/4 as much. Some monsters
can be found in RAFM and Reaper as well.

I haven't played any Epic-size competitors. The only one I know of is
Dirtside II. Other possibilities would be a micro-armor system, which
I've heard is really good.

Thane
Received on Wed Dec 10 1997 - 01:57:59 UTC