Re: [Epic] New Player.. Not New lister

From: Erik Rutins <snowdo1_at_...>
Date: Tue, 03 Mar 1998 21:14:46 -0500

Derek,

> Well, Sure as hell, I have decided to play epic...

<grin>

> I have decided to play Imperial Forces obviously and am asking as to
> my next investment should be aside from the boxed set.

If you've got the infantry, it doesn't hurt to get some vehicles.
Honestly the best investment you could make Space Marine-wise is to buy
the boxed game. Tons of Space Marines in there, then you just have to
trade the Orks for more and flesh out the Imperial Guard.

Other than that, absolutely pick up some Leman Russes and Hellhounds for
support - 6 and 3, respectively, works quite well as a detachment and
comes in around 250 points.

IG squad is 7 per unit (5 men) so 14 per squad - that the normal IG.
Heavy IG is 14 points for a single 5 man unit. So normal IG is 1/2 the
cost of Heavy IG.

> What is the typical game size for epic?

We usually play 2,000 to 4,000 depending on mood/time/scenario. 2,500
to 3,000 seems ideal for a medium length evening game.

> How many points is that little box I got... I know its not much..
> 300? Are terminators really only 19 points?(small pic in WD 216 says
> termies, 30 for tactical)

Not sure how many points, and yes Terminators are 19 points for a unit
of 5 Terminators.

> Are there any special rules for Dark Angles or Blood Angels in Epic?
> a space marine, a space marine?

There are some chapter specific rules and an Imperial-specific fate card
deck 'The Emperor's Tarot' in previous issues of White Dwarf. Someone
else'll have to help ya on the specifics as I play my own chapter with
no special rules and thus don't recall the other ones.

> How many Space Marine players paint the insignia on EVERY shoulder?
> seems very tedious if not downright difficult without some sort of
> mean the GW paint jobs on epic mini's are not so insanely difficult,
> saw the "U" on every Ultra Marine Terminator and almost vomited.

I'm afraid that's me - at least I'm planning to. So far I have a lot
more to go but it does look great on those that have it. It's
definitely easier to paint just the trim than to get in there and paint
the squad type (arrow, V, X) and the chapter symbol (in my case a skull
for the Shadow Skulls). It's worth a try though - and I wish I had one
of those pens - right now I do it with a very small paint brush.

> And if I deside to play DA in epic, hell if i want to paint the
> on every shoulder.

I wouldn't go as far as that, but I might just paint the sword or an
eagle wing alone.

> Do Other people convert termie seargeants to a powersword? Some
> chainfists? I'd like to convert one(This may sound odd, it doesnt add
> terminator to having a assault cannon. Hey call me weird or insane...
> like that.

I've been thinking along the same lines - there have been some great
tips in the past on terminator conversions. Anyone out there remember
them?

Regards,

- Erik
Received on Wed Mar 04 1998 - 02:14:46 UTC