Re: [Epic] artillery

From: Greg Lane <greg_at_...>
Date: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 13:52:01 -0500

I feel your pain!

However, please remember that in the 40K universe there are many "eyes"
orbiting the planet ... ships and satellites, which can provide spotting for
the artillery. Or, such is my rationalization for the artillery fire rules.
Add to this the use of GPS type systems and computer directed fire and you
begin to see the awesome abilities of artillery, the "King of Battle."

Greg

Rick Biesik wrote:

> I have been thinking more and more about how artillery is used in Epic, and
> I believe that it's abilities should be limited by line of sight to target
> or any allied unit LOS to target OR ... (and I know this will cause a lot
> of grief), it should be prearranged as to where the shots will fall. This
> rule would necessitate playing on a board. If you do not have LOS, you
> write down secretly coordinates as to where you want your shots to land (
> example: 5cm in from the west edge of the board and 6cm from the north
> side) and then at the beginning of the next turn your shots are taken using
> a barrage template to make up for allow lee way for it being a stricter
> rule. I just feel that unobserved artillery would be less accurate then is
> portrayed,and should not be given carte blanche for every inch of terrain
> in range. After all, realistically you shouldn't be able to see every
> possible target(unless your a giant who dwarfs even the mammoth titans and
> other war engines) This is a very rough idea but could be smoothed out
> considerably.
>
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