Re: [Epic] Newbie to Epic

From: Greg Lane <greg_at_...>
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1998 17:47:46 -0500

Well, I am here to continue to argue "Who is a heretic?" ... E40K is without
question the better game and better simulation on an operational/tactical
level. And, whether on the list or offline, I will defend this point by
point. If you want a purely tactical game, go with W40K.

When I see someone who is moving from W40K to Epic, I must assume they would
like a game with a broader sweeep and feel ... an operational level game. This
is E40K, pure and simple! Not Epic or Space Marine ... and, as I have said
they are excellent games, which I own and play. But E40K is THE ONE!

Also, I would like to point out to all of you, since I have seen it bandied
about here more than once, that photocopying game rules and sending them to
others is a strict viloation of U.S. and international copyright laws. My best
recommendation is "just don't do it or talk about it!" ... I do not wish to be
indicted as a co-conspirator when they come after you!

Greg

Brett Hollindale wrote:

> At 04:41 PM 26/8/98 -0500, you wrote:
> >I was just wondering if anyone knows any place that still might have a copy
> of the Space Marine, Supplements for it, and Titan Legions for sale. I have
> heard that these are the better gaming system than the new Epic 40K out now.
> I have been thinking of giving up on my 40K Tyranids and try play Epic
> instead, with the Epic Space Marine rules. Anybody here that can help??
> >
>
> Man, the E40K lobby has been vocal about this!
>
> What you have heard is of course correct ;-) (all of the old timers know
> that I am unashamedly one eyed when it comes to the Space marine vs E40K
> heresy issue)
>
> My advice is continue your search for the true Epic... It will be worth it
> in the long run.
>
> I might be able to supply photocopies of the various rule books if you
> cannot get them anywhere.
>
> The problem you will have is that the previous epic is so much better value
> (from the point of view of the figures and terrain that are in the basic
> set) that even the heretics who sold out to E40K snap up any copies of the
> old space marine that are available...
>
> Bartertown used to have a reasonable turnover of space marine rule sets -
> you could get lucky there...
>
> Good luck
> Agro
>
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