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You know, I think I like the idea of a filtered in assault, but doesn't the reserve concept cover that?

Here's another concept: 1/3rd units are deployed, 2/3rds are forced into reserves. (-1 to reserves rolls?)

Check this one out:
http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?categoryId=&pIndex=1&aId=3800013a&start=2

Maybe not what you are looking for but, with some house rules it could be fun =)

how about defender gets 5 heavy support choices and 2 elite. attacker gets 10 troops and 5 fast attack.

or something along these lines

Maximum points for defenders is 1500. maximum for attackers is 3000.

Defenders can bring Devastator squads, but not armour. Terminator squads have option of deep striking into enemy lines (remember they're trying to kill as many as possible, not necessarily survive). Oh and Deep Strike in this game, the Terminators don't suffer from not knowing where they;re going since they know they'll arrive in the middle of a hoarde. They get to shoot and assault in turn they Deep Strike.

Possible Defending army:

HQ
Chapter Master
Orbital Bombardment x 2
Hellfire Rounds
Combi-Plasma
Aux Grenade Launcher
Artificer Armour
Lightning Claw

190

ELITES

Terminator Assault Squad
x 3 LC x 2 TH/SS

200

Terminator Assault Squad (5 man)
x 3 TH/SS x 2 LC

200

Troops

Tactical Squad (10 man)
Sergeant: Chainsword
Bolt Pistol
Flamer
Multi-Melta

170

Tactical Squad (10 man)
Sergeant: Chainsword
Bolt Pistol
Flamer
Multi-Melta

170

HEAVY SUPPORT

Devastator Squad (5 man)
x 4 Plasma Cannon

190

Devastator Squad (5 man)
x 4 Plasma Cannon

190

Devastator Squad (5 man)
x 4 Plasma Cannon

190

You are talking too specific to certain armies. I suggest you work on an idea that everyone can enjoy because I personally would like to play this with my friends and none of them play marines.

Sorry i'm a space marine player BlackVanguard, and that's what I know.

But you can obviously change the army you're using to Eldar or Tau or Ork or Imp Guard.

Just follow basic rule that defenders force is half the points of the attacking force.