Re: [Epic] Drop Pods

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 22:39:40 -0700

Larry Irish wrote:
>
> >> What are people using for drop pod models? There are non in E40k but I
> >> heard there were some in old Epic.
> >True. You can order them from UK mail order if you are a millionaire. - DV
>
> Is there a real _need_ for DP figs? I was all hot to make bug mycetic spore
> models (broken walnut shells all slimed up, like in the book) but then
> actually _used_ the DP rules. I found that DP units tend to cluster
> together in a big lump - it was tough enough putting the stands of infantry
> down, much less having models for the DP's there as well. Maybe I was
> playing with too large a Mycetic detatchment? Maybe...
>
> You could always use DP models like in Old Epic, as support pods (providing
> covering fire), not troop carriers; would that be feasible?
> Of course, then we'd have to cook up some rules...any takers? :)
>
> Larry

I find that the old order counters make good things to drop; they bounce
a bit. so you don't get a giant pile of troops waiting for a barrage.

Thane
Received on Mon Dec 15 1997 - 05:39:40 UTC