MagnusIlluminus wrote:
I do use a spreadsheet to calculate the values for things, but it is not (as yet) automated. I am pondering doing such a thing though. There is a (now somewhat outdated) copy of the spreadsheet attached to the thread about Marines in Platinum if you want to have a look at that. I may eventually post the version I am currently using, once it gets a bit more stable.
Ok. I might have a look at it next week when I have a bit of spare time. But if it's too early for the formula to be close to finalised then it may change a fair bit in the future. I will have a crack at it anyway, and at least that might help you guys out a little in the meantime.
MagnusIlluminus wrote:
Adding up the number of stands and dividing by ... er, no. Just no. Nope, no. Not going to happen. Not in any version of Epic I'll ever play anyway. Absolutely not. That is just too abstracted for this version of Epic. I like NetEpic because it is based on 2nd edition and NOT EA, and just no. This must not be added to the base system.
That said, if you want to make a variant where this is a thing, go ahead and do so. Just not in the basic core of NetEpic please.
It would also be impossible* to add this to the points formula, as that is specifically made to evaluate the worth of individual stands/models and a shared ability like this just breaks the premise.
* [Well, alright, I know it's not *actually* impossible, but I don't like it so I'm being stubborn.]
I might be missing the core of your argument here, but don't the infantry in sm2 (well tac marines) all have bolters which is arguably equally or even more abstract than what I'm proposing :p
Please note that this is just something we're talking about trying out, it's not a proposed core rules change.i just thought others might be interested in seeing how at least one group is thinking of mixing it up a bit
Having said that, if I've posted this in the wrong forum then please let me know. I am somewhat confused by the differences between gold, platinum and evolution, and am not sure I have the most up to date rules, lists etc.