Re: [Epic] [Epic 40k] Alternative Overwatch Rules

From: Sean Smith <seans_at_...>
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 1998 14:55:30 +1300 (BST)

On Sun 08 Mar, Erik Rutins wrote:

Yep, I have to agree with you Erik, again ;-). I will post the amended
rules to the list later today.

> > A unit which is on overwatch or flak orders may fire at
> > an enemy unit which has jump packs during the movement
> > phase, if the unit has moved over terrain it could not
>
> I'm not sure I like this, given that the jump pack troops could be
> flying very close to the earth, making themselves nearly impossible to
> target. At the very least, I would say that if you are firing at troops
> using this rule (i.e. only exposing themselves for part of the movement
> phase) that you would not be able to target normally, you should suffer
> the following penalties:
>
> 1. No overwatch rerolls.
> 2. Targets count as in cover.
>
> > _Overwatch, Flak And Enemy Skimmers_
>
> Ditto here.
>
> > _Flak and Enemy Units_
>
> I think flak units are only allowed to fire in the movement phase
> because this is when enemy flyers move/attack. IMHO it shouldn't be
> extended beyond that to some kind of special ground power.
>
> Regards,
>
> - Erik
>
>
>

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