RE: [Epic] Eldar tactics

From: Andy Skinner <andy.skinner_at_...>
Date: Thu, 03 Apr 97 08:12:00 EST

[on firing at skimmers]
>quote SM page 18
>
>When skimmers make a pop up attack, enemy units on FF orders are allowed
to
>fire back if they are able to do so, but enemy with advance orders may
not
>fire at the skimmers because they have now dropped back down into cover
>where they cannot be seen.
>
>end quote
>
>but I would say that the orders (FF or Advance) are the deciding factor,
>rather than the word "back" (as in "fire back").

>How do others feel about skimmers not being targets before they shoot?

I agree with Allan that they can't be shot at before
popping up (without normal LOS, of course). The bit
about the orders just says how long the pop-up lasts--
they come down before the Advance phase. I guess they
come down before CC, too, since you can attack base-to-base.

andy
andy.skinner_at_...
Received on Thu Apr 03 1997 - 13:12:00 UTC