Re: [Epic] Proposed Rules for NZ Convention

From: Sean Robert Smith <srsmith_at_...>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 12:02:09 +1200

>> - Size 1750 points.
>
>Why 1750, specifically?
>
>> - No more than 34% of the points value of a army that contains
>> Imperial Guard units maybe composed of spacemarine units.
>
>Why this restriction? I would think a minimum requirement would be more
>applicable (to reduce the people taking 1 space marine squad for an
>instant +2 strategy points). What's the big problem with a 50/50
>Imperial/Space Marine army?
>

The restriction is designed to stop a player taking an Imperial army in
which the only imperial guard detachments are artillery.

>> - Vortex missiles will be treated as D6 anti-tank shots, instead of
>> ray shots, any hits they inflict will still cause automatic criticals.
>
>Why this rule? I find the d6 AT shot without the instant critical is
>enough.
>

I think the ability to inflict criticals is a key part of the vortex missile.
The problem with vortex missiles is not their ability to inflict criticals, but
the number of hits they inflicts.


>Any points awarded for army composition and painting?
>

No, the purpose of competition is to see who is the best general. The Umpire(s)
will have the ability to exclude a players army if they judge it is painted
awfully.


>Regards,
>
>- Erik

Thanks for your comments Erik. I didn't reply sooner because I only check
my mail once every two or three days.
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