Comparison from different books
Quote:
Squats
Forward Observer 10 cm 6+ 0 Bolt Pistol 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Special
Stand + Rhino 100 pts
Imperial Guard
Forward Observer 10 cm - +2 Bolt Pistol 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Stealth, Special
2 Stands + Rhino 100 pts
Adeptus Mechanicus
Forward Observer 10 cm - 0 Bolt Pistol 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Stealth, Special
2 Stands + Rhino 50 Pts
Elysian
Forward Observer 10 cm - +2 Bolt Pistol 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Stealth, Special
2 Observer stands + Rhino 100 Pts
Eldar
Forward Observer 10 cm - +0 Shuriken Pistol 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Stealth, Special
Forward Observer stand + Command Falcon Stand 150 Pts
Marines
Forward Observer 10 cm 5+ +2 Bolt Pistol 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Stealth, Special
Forward Observer stand + Command Rhino Stand 50 Pts
Chaos
Forward Observer 10 cm 6+ +2 Bolt Pistols 25 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Stealth, Forward Observer
Forward Observer stand and Rhino 100
Looking at these lines from different rulebooks a few things stand out what I would like to change.
1. Squat FO should cost 50 instead of 100.
2. Imperial Guard FO should have caf 0 instead of +2.
3. Squats have Stealth but it should say so in the armylist also.
4. Eldar FO should cost 100 instead of 150. (other FO costs 50 but they pay abit more for their Falcon).
5. Chaos FO should cost 50.
6. Elysian should have caf 0 instead of +2.
7. Adeptus Mechanicus should cost 100 instead of 50.
8. Chaos Rhino should be command.
Rules from Gold.
Quote:
Special Ability: Forward Observer
While any unit may call in an indirect barrage, many armies
have specially trained and equipped spotters. These troops are capable
of relaying precise coordinates and deciding on the appropriate
ammunition to use. Any barrage directed by a Forward Observer will
scatter 1D6 cm (instead of 2D6). All FO units are HQ units and have
the Stealth ability.
FOs are also the only units capable of calling in an Off-Board
Barrage. A single FO stand may call in any number of indirect barrages
against any number of targets, or a single Off-Board Barrage. FOs may
not request fire if they are involved in Close Combat, and may not both
call in fire and shoot.
To call in an Off-Board barrage, the FO must make a communications
roll of 3+ on a D6. If the roll is successful then the barrage
arrives anywhere in the FO’s line of sight. Failure indicates the spotter
has given the battery the wrong coordinates, or the battery is preoccupied
with other things. Multiple Off-Board Barrages do not combine fire
– they are resolved separately (including separate scatter rolls), even
if they are called in on the same target by different stands belonging to
the same Forward Observer Team.
I would like to change so that one observer can observe onlt ONE spot/round (Suggestion: Imperial guard might be able to spot 2 since they are 2 stands)
This spotted area/specific spot can be used for as many units as you like.
An example: An Imperial Guard FO observe a detechmant of cannons of khorne. Barrages from the whole army can be placed between two of the cannons. Scatter is 1d6 cm
All for now
//Peter