Re: [Epic] [E40K] Squats -- different list

From: Michael and Christina King <kingcm_at_...>
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 1997 15:58:13 -0500 (CDT)

On Wed, 11 Jun 1997, David Lado wrote:
> Having overlords function as permanent pop-ups will introduce a whole
> bevy of new problems, especially if their altitude is not specified:

So specify the altitude to be the height of a flying stand.

> 1 The cost of the OL will take into consideration whether it can/can't
> engage in FFs or support CC. Groups who play it differently
> because, for example, they use a different height, will alter
> the cost/value balance of the unit.
> 2 Old flyer problems will be ressurected:
> a Can OLs claim objectives or deny enemy Cleanse objectives.
> b Can skimmers CC overlords (or troops with jetpacks)
> c Can other overlords engage overlords (very rare, but possible)
> 3 New problems will be created as well.
> a Can overlords elimnate enemy units that retreat from CC (if
> they are 15 cm up, then technically no unit can end up within
> 15 cm of them.
> b If they are 15+ cm up, can they be snapfired? Technically,
> it's impossible for them to come within 10cm of an enemy, but
> flyers can be snap-fired.
> c Can Flak weapons shoot at overlords.
>

- Michael
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Michael and Christina King
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