Re: [Epic] [E40k] Knights take 2.

From: Mark A Shieh <SHODAN+_at_...>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 01:20:34 -0400 (EDT)

Paul Tobia <heresy_at_...> writes:
> On Mon, 21 Apr 1997, Mark A Shieh wrote:
> > > Unit Move Range FP AV Armor Notes Pts.
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > Paladin 25cm 45cm 3 6 6+ 35
> >
> > I think a 2FP is more appropriate, if you're still interested
> > in a faithful conversion. They're identical to Falcons as far as
> > their guns go.
>
> You must be an Eldar player... I'm an Imperial player and the Paladin
> battlecannon was better than a Leman Russ battlecannon in TL, that's why I
> picked 3FP.

        Yup, I am an Eldar player. When I see a 75cm, 4+, -2SM shot,
I immediately say "Oh, that's a lascannon." Or, in the case of
dreadnaughts, who hit on a 5+, "I wish I could teach my dead guys to
aim properly." I tend to ignore the existence of the cheap Imperial
knockoffs unless they're aimed at my troops, in which case I begin to
worry as they always come by the dozen it seems...

        The Leman Russ has a Battlecannon and a Lascannon. Since the
Lascannon translates into anything from an Anti-tank shot (Land
Raider) to 2/3 of a FP (Predator), it's not unreasonable to make the
Paladin have 2FP.

> Also in E40k the Leman Russ costs 32 points, making the
> Paladin a steal at 35.

        This is a reason to keep the FP on the Paladin at 3? You can
also compare it to the Imperial/Eldar Dreads. The Eldar dread costs
28. The Paladin has +5cm move, +1FP, +2 Assault. I think I agree
with you that 35 may be a bit low for the proposed statistics.

> > > Heavy 20cm 60cm MC 3 6+ 50
> >
> > I would definitely be happier if it had a save and cost 5-10
> > more. The Baron has it, after all.
>
> How about a Save and +5 points?

        Sounds perfect. Once someone suggest the "save" ability, I
knew I would view any incarnation of Heavy Knights with save as
favorable. As I said, a 6+ armor isn't heavily armored enough to suit
my image of them, but this works quite nicely.

> > Sounds like it's almost done. Can we get Allen to submit this
> > to the Primarchs after a playtest?
>
> Yeah sounds like a good idea... I might get in a game or two this weekend.

        I have projects due all week, and then have to watch my cousin
get married this weekend. :( I'll try to get a game in on Sunday,
but you know how hard it is to talk people into playing on a Sunday...

Mark
Received on Tue Apr 22 1997 - 05:20:34 UTC