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

From: <pentacle_at_...>
Date: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 00:28:56 -0500

>out that it was Epic, and not 40k, I filtered all messages into the trash
>and ignored them..

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

You should get the IG box of course. It was recently released I believe,
but I have yet to see it in my store.

>I am definetely not playing strict Space marines.... I plan to have more
>than enough Imperial Guard in the army.. but since i do not as yet, know
>how the game works... i dont know how much a significant amount is.
>
>What is the typical game size for epic?

I am constructing a 2000 point army. No Titans as I will not be including
the Imperial Guard.

>Would a Epic 40k, travel type game be interesting.. use 40k rules, but epic
>minis?

I am actually planning to do that. I already play Gorkamorka with my battle
wagons and bikes from the boxed set. The only problem is that characters
models are hard to make, and telling the difference of weapons on
individual models is a trick. I was thinking of tiny number on the bottom.

>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 19 for
>termies, 30 for tactical)

Yeah termies are 19 points per unit,(a five terminator stand). The tactical
squad is two units, (two stands).

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

White dwarf number 211(210?) has rules for ravenwing detachments, space
wolves, death companys, etc.

>Also..
>
>How many Space Marine players paint the insignia on EVERY shoulder? That
>seems very tedious if not downright difficult without some sort of pen.. I
>mean the GW paint jobs on epic mini's are not so insanely difficult, but I
>saw the "U" on every Ultra Marine Terminator and almost vomited.
>
>And if I deside to play DA in epic, hell if i want to paint the Eagle+Sword
>on every shoulder.
>
>Do Other people convert termie seargeants to a powersword? Some termies to
>chainfists? I'd like to convert one(This may sound odd, it doesnt add much)
>terminator to having a assault cannon. Hey call me weird or insane... I
>like that.

Convert all you want. It makes no difference to the unit stats. I am
planning to make the helmet bearer for Azer...Whatever...The chapter master
for the Dark Angels. They have no special stats for characters, or
different armorments. The scale of the armies, does really allow for too
many bonuses to make any real difference in the massive assault and
firefights.

                Aerich Frodoson
                        "When all else fails, lots of glue"
Received on Wed Mar 04 1998 - 05:28:56 UTC