RE: [Epic] artillery

From: Rick Biesik <rbiesik_at_...>
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998 15:45:25 -0400

It's just that the artillery/barrage without some type of LOS by anyone or
counter measure leaves out having to put much thinking into artillery
placement except as far as flak unit for protection. Once again it was just
a idea.

Richard R.Biesik
Electronics Purchaser
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3374 Walden Ave.
Depew,N.Y.14043
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-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Lane [SMTP:greg_at_...]
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 2:52 PM
To: space-marine_at_...
Subject: Re: [Epic] artillery

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.
>
> Richard R.Biesik
> Electronics Purchaser
> Leica
> 3374 Walden Ave.
> Depew,N.Y.14043
> 716-686-4567
> 716-686-4540 (fax)
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