Re: [Epic] [E40k] Knights III

From: Stephen Sheldon <sheldona_at_...>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 13:53:31 -0700 (PDT)

>
> On Wed, 23 Apr 1997, Stephen Sheldon wrote:
>
> > > One more time with feeling! Onto the playtesting! Release the dogs!
> > >
> > >
> > > Unit Move Range FP AV Armor Notes Pts.
> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > Paladin 25cm 45cm 2 6 6+ 35
> > > Errant 25cm 15cm 3 8 6+ 35
> > > Lancer 30cm 45cm 3 6 6+ CLS 40
> > > Heavy 20cm 60cm MC 3 6+ Sv 55
> > > Baron 25cm 45cm 3 8 6+ Sv,CLS 55
> > >
> > The lancer range should be 30, Lancers are CC knights not long range
> > support.
>
> I'll check my TL Codex when I get home, you could very well be correct
> here.

The rules for the gun were the same for paladin and lancer, I am thinking
back to first ed, and just trying to get the feel of the knight. Lancers
should have CS, but they should not be shootier than a paladin.

> > The baron should be AV 6 and have hero/CLS otherwise remain the
> > same.
>
> So you're saying the Baron has 12 AV? What's the difference between 3 AV
> +Hero and 6 AV +Save?

If you are only limited to one baron per detachment, I think 12 AV or
maybe 10 AV is reasonable. Maybe you are right.

>
> > The heavies should have 5+ armour and a save, and only have 15cm
> > movement.
>
> I'll buy that.
>
Thinking on it, 5+ and a save is statistically the same as 6+ armour. 33%
chance to hit, 50% save gives 17%chance to kill, same as with 6+ armour.

> > Also, everything is too cheap. The point costs should be about
> > 10 points more than listed.
>
> A Leman Russ tank is 25,45,3,1 for 32 points. That's what I based the
> Paladin's 35 points off of... I figure +5AV but one less FP is worth 3
> points... I maybe could be convinced to increase points cost across the
> baord by 5, I think 10 is too steep.
>
> Thanks for the comments... very helpful stuff.
10 points to all was a bit extreme. I think the baron should be 65 and
have 10AV, but 5 to all seems fair.
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