[SG] More on APCs

Allan said:

Okay, but aren't you then getting three 
actions with two squads out of one player's 
activation?

[Tomb] Yep, but never actually seen this 
particular case as a problem. 

 Admittedly this is far less of a problem 
because you have overwatch rules, but
for players playing without overwatch, 
won't this cause a problem? Move a squad, 
embark, move?

[Tomb] Which is more of a problem than 
move a squad, embark, pause, double 
move or double move, (or move and 
shoot), pause, move, embark. (Or if you're 
within 6" of the vehicle, skip any infantry 
moves?). Yeah, maybe a little. Can't 
imagine playing without an overwatch rule 
myself, so guess I can't see the problem ;) 

 Again, it brings up my point that an 
organic vehicle is still penalized for being
part of the squad when it should probably 
get a bonus.

[Tomb] I've never used an "organic" 
vehicle, in that I draw a distinction 
between a TO&E distinction and that of the 
game. In the game, they are separate units 
(IMO) even though the TO&E may reflect 
differently.

Another question: if a squad moves and 
embarks, and the vehicle then moves, 
shouldn't that trigger Reaction Fire as
per the regular SG2 rules?

[Tomb] I'd agree with that. Entirely.

[Tomb] On the other matter, when I do a 
squad engagement of a target, if I decide 
to fire my GMS at it, it eats another action. 
Doesn't that strike you as odd too? The Sgt 
says "everyone shoot that jeep". If 
everyone had a rifle, it only takes half the 
available time. If one guy has a GMS, his 
shot takes the rest.... hmmmm. Something 
tells me this exists due to the different 
mechanic and possibly game balance rather 
than any realistic depiction. 

[Tomb] I'm also going to look at the on-
table artillery rules to see what can be put 
together form that perspective. I like the 
idea of it (don't know yet about the 
implementation as these rules don't get 
used a lot....). 

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