Re: [Epic] vortex artillery

From: Alan E & Carmel J Brain <aebrain_at_...>
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 1998 01:33:44 +1000

Andy Skinner wrote:

> Although in general I like this rule, I've got a question. I'm comparing
> the weapon to other Titan weapons, rather than thinking of the Deathstrike,
> though I realize should be considered.
>
> The Pulsar fires d6 AT shots, and can fire all game long. Although it can't
> apply d6 AT shots to everything under a template, it does have the
> flexibility to spread its d6 AT shots around. Also, when multiple things
> are under the template, the d6 AT shots are likely to be overkill. I think
> the flexibility of the Pulsar balances the template. So does the revised
> vortex missile equal other titan weapons, given its one shot? I thought of
> giving it one critical hit, but even one of those is pretty tough on a
> biotitan.

Ah, but consider the range. The primary target of deathstrikes on Titans
is the enemy's artillery, sitting 150+ cm away. It takes a Brave Eldar
Titan to get within pulsar range of them...

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