Re: [Epic] Epic and Background (was Stuff)

From: Geoff Kemp <geoffkemp_at_...>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 1998 16:49:00 +0100

> > > Yes. ;o)
> > >
> > > Even if GW changes the background of W40k, the only impact for E40k
> > > will
> > > be an article in WD explaining how to play battles in the new
> > > background, that's all : no major change will occur as background is
> > > not
> > > well presented in the Epic rules..
> > >
> > > Non, really I don't see how a minor change in the background could
> > > really affect our game. Because all this is only a minor change. In
> > > the
> > > actual background, Chapters are used to fighting each other and if
the
> > >
> > > Emperor is not dead is not far from this state, even if the official
> > > religion preaches that he still protects humanity (Oh, oh,
Inquisition
> > >
> > > will not be happy! ;).
> >
> > Don't forget that in the REAL version of WH40K's fluff the several of
> > the Space Marine chapters have had wars with each other, and neither
> > side being "turned to Chaos". Later today when I am not at work I
will
> > find the "Chapter and Verse" for y'all.
>
> Well, I think enough chapters have turned themselves to Chaos during the
> Horus Heresy, and I do think that another split would be the end of the
> Empire: There is not enough central power to coordinate the battles
> against the Swarm or against Waaaghs. So the Imperium will be divided in
> separate system-states, who will be devoured by Chaos, Insects and
> Greenskins.
>
> Cedric
>

I feel Cedrics idea is a great one, which I think a lot of people (external
to this list) have been crying out for ....
 
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