Re: [Epic] Q&A 2 (and notes)

From: J. Michael Looney <mlooney_at_...>
Date: Wed, 28 May 1997 18:29:21 -0500

James Nugent wrote:
>
> Well, I do have a problem with the lack of SAM systems, but I am working
> on some rules for them, along with engineers and smoke rounds for arty.
>
> -----> I take it you will post your rules when you are finished. Please, pretty please.
> Are you thinking about off-board arty also? At this scale I still feel most artillery
> should be off-board.
> John
>
> [James Nugent] Actually, using Disrupt weapons would probably adequtly model smoke rounds. That is the purpose of smoke, it disrupts the enemy. That is unless you wanted something more detailed, like a cloud that drifted around and blocked LOS, or maybe provided cover.

Ah, no, Smoke rounds are not used to disrupt the enemy. You may have
them confused with tear gas or other chemical weaopns. Smoke rounds are
used to blind the enemey and to provide concelment (note _NOT_ cover)
for your own forces. Yes I had in mind the blocks your LOS concept,
but I am not sure about the drifts arounds part there.
Received on Wed May 28 1997 - 23:29:21 UTC