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Hi guys,
I am posting this before reading all the comments, but I just wanted to say that Legion does focus on some of the better aspects of all the Epic games, and wondered if there wasn't a document made for it. I'd love to start one if there is not, as I do have all the rulebooks for epic.
As far as Flyers though, anyone remember SSI's classic 'STEEL PANTHERS' pc game? God that was awesome for its time. Anyway, there were aircraft in that game, but you were limited and they only conducted ground attack missions, and you had to assume that there were dogfights going on way above that were out of the realm of the land battle. I think that is how Epic should be. I don't mind Epic40k approach, but I think a complicating procedure for resolving dogfights that occur over several miles is beyond what is taking place on the battlefield. Lets be honest, we like to say Epic is about massive battles, but it is really not. More like a few companies on each side.
Also, as far as Organizational Templates, I thought they were okay. I wasn't crazy about the Space Marines. The one thing I really liked about Epic40k was the ability to create rag-tag detachments. What a detachment should look like on paper is one thing, but during a campaign vehicles break down, get destroyed, units get absorbed, or commandered, re-grouped, etc. I like that approach, but it can be a little overwhelming if you haven't set up your detachments before a game. Some of the army lists did seem too generous though. SM1 was okay in presenting what should be, but I don't know if it was worth all the effort. I do use the counters as a way of knowing what units make up a detachment, but that is it. Except the Orks though, as you pretty much have to follow the rules for warbands. SM2 simply make the game very quick to set up, choose your forces, and start playing.
I really like EpicA's approach with fixed formations with upgrades. That way you do have a set system easy to build with, with the advatage of using units left in your bitz box.
BTW, how do u use blastmarkers in SM1? I prefer just to leave them out in that sort of system.
Also, I just wanted to say this as i just stripped the paint off one of my Reaver Titans to repaint it and man is that a fine looking mini. I think that model was the main reason I even got into AT/SM to begin with, but like other Titans in Epic, including the Reaver, nothing captures the gothic feel 40k better than that machine. I love it. The Phantom is great too, but the Reaver, size, detail, looks, is simply the best. Forge World's version blows.
See ya.
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?Either that or it is the Romulans, Kitty's hair cut is very Romulan-like, she might be a sleeper agent ...
?What you don't know can't hurt you ... no but it can kill you !!! 
