Re: [Epic] [E40k] Thoughts & Questions

From: Scott Shupe <shupes_at_...>
Date: Thu, 01 May 1997 14:29:16 -0400

A. Allen McCarley wrote:
>
> << 2) Close Combat is now god above all other gods. *sigh*
>
> I've only played a couple of games, but so far I disagree. In CC I usually
> only lose one or two stands, and even if I lose I have a chance of causing
> the enemy to lose stands as well. On the other hand, I have seen entire
> detatchments (at full stregnth!) wiped out during the shooting phase.
> So far it has been my experience that firepower rules the game.

        My experience has been the exact opposite. I've
seen fair-sized detachments all but wiped out in close
combat, and while shooting kills stuff, it doesn't kill
anywhere near as much as a good assault will (nor does it
force anyone to retreat). By good assault I guess I mean
(a) you have higher AVs than the defenders and (b) you
have enough guys that you can shut down his supporting
fire.

Scott
shupes_at_...
Received on Thu May 01 1997 - 18:29:16 UTC