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coredump wrote:

JohnHwangDD wrote:

Moz wrote:Think about the poor Biovore. Firing 1 KP at your opponent per turn? Really??

Yup. A Spore Mine is a "unit" with a statline and gives up a KP just like anything else. It's just a really crappy unit that doesn't do anything but wander and explode.

Okay, if it is a Nid unit, then it gives up a KP. OTOH, that also means it can Run and contest objectives.

Also, that unit does not come into existence until after the biovore misses. So if it hits, no KP.

*Exactly*.

It's wierd stuff.

I have to disagree that scarabs(Those produced by the Spyder) give up an extra kill point like the examples. Since they do not create a new unit, merely join the spyder.

I think this should be handled much like terrain. Agree with oppenent before the game and stratagise accordingly. 2/3 of the time it won't matter. Also, could you not detatch the drones early and keep them safe?

Edit: Never mind. I'm a tard.

Datajax wrote:I have to disagree that scarabs(Those produced by the Spyder) give up an extra kill point like the examples. Since they do not create a new unit, merely join the spyder.

I think this should be handled much like terrain. Agree with oppenent before the game and stratagise accordingly. 2/3 of the time it won't matter. Also, could you not detatch the drones early and keep them safe?

The drones are the secondary armament of many Tau vehicles. You could detach them early, but why bring a unit to a battle that you don't want to risk in combat?

Of course on Devilfish you have the option of upgrading drones to SMS, and on Piranhas they come in a larger squadron so give up fewer KPs.

It will work out OK.