Re: [Epic] Epic 40k - answers to our questions!

From: Stephen Sheldon <sheldona_at_...>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 15:24:28 -0700 (PDT)

> >The contra argument is that superheavy weapons are only firepower=1
> >during firefights. Accordingly, there is no mechanism by which blast
> >markers affect their shooting, so the titan or land raiders could just
> >sit there accumulating blast markers while still firing at full effect.
> >The penalty is that it would have difficulties in any assaults or
> >firefights, and won't pass any leadership tests in a hurry.
>
> The first interpratation (sp?) is correct. Each blast marker stops one
> super heavy weapon from firing.
>
What about a mixed detachment? I presume that players choose, in which
case HW are never going to be decreased in power.

> >2) How many stands of terminators can a land raider or rhino carry? The
> >rules give them a transport (2), therefore 2 units, even of terminators
> >(as there are no special exceptions for them) whereas in 40k there is
> >only enough room for 5 models of terminators in either.
>
> Strictly by the rules, two stands can be carried. As a house rule for
> thos
> willing to put up with the extra complexity, only allow one stand, as
> per
> 40K.

I always played 1 stand in rhinos, 2 in a LR.
Received on Fri Apr 11 1997 - 22:24:28 UTC