Re: [MISC] [OT] Bring and Battle

>The sad thing is that SGII COULD be the giant killer to 40k, but it
>won't
do it without a points system.	That is just the way things >are.  If
GZG
wishes to sell SGII to a wider group then a point system >must be
included
in the next edition.  I don't see how that can be >gotten around.

>Chad

It was Jon T's decision not to include a points system in SGII. It was
based on a number of reasons, one of which was that we ran out of space
(!!). It was mainly borne out of a feeling that points systems lead to
"power gaming".

Anyhow, if the nub of the problem is that you want an easy way to put
together a quick game, then why not do what commanders have to do in
real
life? In SGII the player is at most in the role of a company commander
(more usually a platoon commander). He has the troops he has been given.
No
more, no less. He MIGHT get some support assets if higher thinks he
needs
them and they are available, but it all depends.

So, two players want a game. Each brings along their current force.
You've
got three understength platoons against my elite platoon? OK, you're
guarding this installation and I've got to attack it... Result instant
game
- and no need for a points system.

Rarely will forces be equal _by any form of measurement_ So what? Thats
real life....

Perhaps its too close to real life for comfort.

My views, not official GZG.

Mike Elliott

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