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Post by hardlec on Aug 18, 2016 15:26:23 GMT
A lot will depend on the terrain, of course. Sometimes the Martian player will have no choice but to bunch up. Terrain has extreme importance with tactics. As the humans are defenders, they usually get to choose the terrain. So far, the human player has learned that their advantage lies with artillery. Given the "fact" that Teddy Roosevelt believed in "build what works" I have no doubt that the industrial power of the US is churning out guns and ammunition as fast as possible. Even so, I agree that human force lists use a lot more artillery than is typical in "real" TO&E. The lavish use of artillery doesn't bother me too much. This is a game, the object of a game, even a re-enactment, is to have fun. I personally like games with a lower figure count, and infantry is a pain to paint, so my human list is light on infantry. As a player, I usually love infantry, and I'm going to add to my doughboy count as I can afford to. One way to deal with Human artillery is to get a drone controller close enough to swarm the big guns with drones. Drones are not effective as "shields" but they are effective as screens. Use them to root out ambushes, use them to tie down infantry. Getting them into the fight can be a challenge, but they are not pests; they are excellent combat units. Don't forget the use of Gas and Dust. Remember: Humans are squishy, and Tripods are honkin' big boots.
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Post by madmorgan on Aug 19, 2016 10:50:38 GMT
I agree with hardlec, those drones can be dangerous, especially the melee intensive Scorpion. But, even the 'basic' drone comes with a light heat ray (short ray a problem), a reaper tentacle (equal to human grenades in assault), and has the same movement in terrain as does their human counterparts. Add to that a better defense and armor then human infantry types. Whats not to like a the same cost as human Assault/Armored infantry? A mess of those things coming at your trench line has caused many a moment of doubt in human players. Once they sweep over the trenches and beyond, the human player realizes that the tripod isn't his only concern. Killing controllers is essential to stopping trench and other terrain positions being overrun.
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Post by boxholder on Aug 19, 2016 11:35:51 GMT
"...These boots are made for walking. And that's just what they do. One of these days, these boots are gonna walk all over you!" XXXXXXXXX Nancy Sinatra song lyrics: BOOTS
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Post by hardlec on Aug 19, 2016 11:55:35 GMT
I believe the song was Nancy Sinatra. Jane Fonda can't sing, can't act, and can't sell cheesecake any more. All she can do is give aid and comfort to the enemy in time of war.
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Post by boxholder on Aug 19, 2016 13:20:46 GMT
You are correct on all counts!! Am getting my sex symbols confused. Previous entry corrected.
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Post by madmorgan on Aug 20, 2016 10:56:49 GMT
Hmmm I never thought her that "sexy" especially as I sat in Nam listening to her shat.
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Post by hardlec on Aug 20, 2016 13:32:55 GMT
The offensive name did not get erased.
Nancy Sinatra was quite a Sex Symbol.
Are there any historical babes??
I think Mae West is too late and Lily Langtree is too early.
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Post by madmorgan on Aug 21, 2016 8:33:28 GMT
Hmmm, sorry don't have anything on that question.
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Post by hardlec on Aug 21, 2016 13:45:26 GMT
Well, then. The Babe hunt is on. Tally Ho.
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Post by tenchuu on Aug 21, 2016 14:49:26 GMT
A wide variety, and damned if I can think of a name. Look for vaudeville stars, etc.
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Post by billf on Aug 22, 2016 0:00:16 GMT
Hey Mad. The targetter on the scout actually only has a range of 30". It isn't unlimited range. Page 120 in the hardback rulebook.
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Post by madmorgan on Aug 22, 2016 10:32:12 GMT
Eeek! right there in black & white. Dang. I'm getting fuzzy on the battles I found at Historicon and am not sure what range the Scouts were at; great point and I'll amend my stuff regarding the 'triads' to reflect that better. Ty!
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