Re: [Epic] more thoughts on special chapters

From: Richard Dewsbery <dewsbery_at_...>
Date: Sat, 31 May 1997 00:12:28 +0100

> Also, as to the special characters thing, they dont have characters - they
> have special detachments! I mean, the space wolf rule is just unfair - +1 to
> every units assualt is too much.

Is 2 points per unit too cheap for just +1 to the assault factor? It
doesn't help in shooting, being shot at, taking hits, firefights or
morale. How many units actually end up in HtH anyway?

> Also, the Death company are a bit too cheesy
> for my liking - space marines with assualt, save and rampage are a bit too
> good, especially for only 20 points! Give them jump packs, and your away...

Again, they cost an extra 5 points over standard marines. A fair deal
on the face of it. (and is rampage really advisable for small
detachments?)
>
> Final point - I obvoisuly am not alone on this one (for a change :-)) - look
> at the space wolf jokes that appeared as soon as the new detachments were
> released...
>
> Very final point - if every army gets a couple of slightly different
> detachments, and fate deck then everything should be okay - its just whether
> they do that. Based on past evidence, its likely only space marines will get
> these add-ons...
>
> I live in hope...
>
> k.a.

I suspect you are right, and it does seem to be a pity that GW cannot
resist giving the Big 4 chapters special rules and powers (with the
Whitescars substituting for the Ultramorons in this caes), but they
don't seem overly cheap to me.

Richard
Received on Fri May 30 1997 - 23:12:28 UTC