RE: DS2:Basing elements

I base my infantry on pennies (1-3 per penny).
AFVs I do not base (I have some Geohex terrain that I have used to make
gullies where a based tank would not have room to travel down).

The downside to basing that I see would be:
1) Determining line of sight (LOS) on a hillside. If the base is large
enough, a miniature near a ridgeline could have LOS blocked by the base
(I
use a laser pointer to dertermine LOS).
2) Maneuvering in narrow terrain. Moving a based unit through a forest,
gully, urban or other close terrain may present some problems.

The upside to basing that I see would be:
1) Easier identification of vehicle. The vehicle ID and/or type could be
inscribed on the base.
2) Forced spacing could help prevent bunching up. Bunching up is deadly
if
the opponent has artillery.

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-----Original Message-----
From: David Tan [mailto:David.Tan@colesmyer.com.au]
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 01:24
To: 'gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu'
Subject: DS2:Basing elements

Dear DS2 players

I'm new to DS2 and have not played a game yet.	I have for some time
however, been slowly painting up around 50 elements to get me started. 
I
can't remember if there was good reason why I started using my current
basing convention, but I have been using 1.5cm plastic card squares for
both
infantry and vehicles.	Large tanks/trucks etc get a base that fits
their
mass. 

I have been noticing many pics on the web of DS2 games and GZG
conventions
where vehicles are not based but can be deployed very close together. 
As my
units would have a minimim of 1cm plus easement between them, would I be
at
a tactical disadvantage on the battle field playing someone who does not
uses bases and can place their units 'en haye'?  More than happy to
email a
few pics to anyone interested in seeing what I have done.

I probably based my units out of habit as well as having the view to
protecting the paint jobs as well.  Any advice appreciated.

regards