Re: [Epic] Eldar knights

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 1998 18:47:52 -0700

J. Michael Looney wrote:
>
> Thane Morgan wrote:
> >
> > I have two problems with these rules.
> >
> > A) This would be the first example of an E40K unit with race specific
> > abilities, something I have not missed from the old game. The problem
> > with this is somewhat philosophical; if one race gets anti-race
> > specific units, then all should. Also, the points system is then thrown off;
> > what may have been a 10 point unit gets the abilities of a 20 point unit
> > against that one army. Bringing me to the second issue:
> >
> You mean the deamon killing aspect of the psylance. Yeah, I thought
> about that, but I was putting out the full version in hopes that someone
> would claim it. I am most likely yanking that aspect on my next pass.
>
> > 2) The points seem a little low. They compare reasonably with a Falcon
> > grav from Move, speed, range, fp and armor, which costs 29 points.
> > For
> > 6 extra points, you lose the part of the skimmer ability, though they
> > are less terrain sensitive than most vehicles. They then recieve +3
> > assault, a slick attack ability, and a 3+ save (marines pay roughly 4
> > points for the save of 4+).
> > Quick Calcs:
> > +3 assault = +3 points (based on difference betwenn war walkers and
> > dreadnoughts
> > Save 3+ = +6 points (based on save from termies, plus the fact its a
> > better save for a better unit)
> > CC disrupt- +8 points (almost arbitrary- disrupt is one of the most
> > costly attacks in the game; this isn't the normal ranged attack, but
> > then it is going to affect a unit at exactly the worst time for it.)
> > Loss of skimming -2 (still has better mobility than a normal vehicle)
> > so 15 points more than a falcon = 44pts or so
> >
>
> Again, this was not mine, just an attempt to find the original writer.
> As it happens I was thinking in the terms of around 45 points, making it
> a little cheaper than a Baron, but more than a Imperial Knight or Knight
> Castellan.

Sounds cool by me then.

Thane
Received on Tue Feb 24 1998 - 01:47:52 UTC