(GrayDL @ Jul. 17 2007,14:22)
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The Macharius Vanquisher variant is twin-linked in 40K when firing non-barrage munitions. The two blasts thing seems to be just a 40K rules mechanic. There isn't actually a 'twin-linked' rule in Epic at all. Just twin weapons, ie. multiple weapons that are used to engage a single target.
Aye, its rules have actually been revised on the website a few days ago (The rules given there are different from the IA:5 ones).
Now, a Macharius Vanquisher has two shots when firing explosive shells, or one twin-linked shot when firing an anti-tank shell.
In order to avoid gooney rules situations, (1+ to-hit heh), I'll be keeping it as 2x Vanquisher shots. Not every mechanic should be carried over exactly, especially when the 'twin-linked' rule in 40k doesn't really make all that much sense.
Suffice to say that Epic list design is a little less constrained by the basic game system than 40k.
I'm very interested in the Death Korps list, as I like siege IG but the Baran Siegemasters mass static infantry list didn't match my playstyle (SG release just a couple of new armies for epic, and then choose an army that combines all the aspects that make foot IG a boring army in 40K.. way to go:)). What are the points that should be concentrated on in playtesting?
