Topic: How about Martian Tripods....

I've been pondering about Martians lately. How would Martian Tripods work in Wardogs? How much are you going to abstract infantry out?

.r.

ps - Hey Dan, I'm not being a wet monkey today!

Re: How about Martian Tripods....

You know...before the great forum reload I had a scenario up with a pair of martian tripods vs infantry.  :roll:  Murphy really needs to take a LONG vacation, eh? *L*

The infantry is set up in squads...and I've a pretty good assortment of infantry types pre-made...such as a Heavy Weapons-Ballistic squad.  This can be used to represent field pieces, bazooka, TOW missiles...etc.  I am trying to set things up so you can design your own infantry if desired with the new mechanics.

Martian tripods can be constructed easily...example:
Unit type: Mecha
Tech Level: Fusion
Size: 5
(Hard Points: X   Equipment Modules: X )
Armor: 8 
MP: 6
Thermal Signature: 3
Stability Modifier: X

Equipment:
Legs x3
Arms (tentacles) x6?
Co-pilot/ gunner seat
Thermal Dampers
Turret

Weapons:
Heat Ray (Energy) Range: 5  ROF: 1   DMG: 4   Extra Damage

Black Smoke (Ballistic)  Range: 4  ROF: 1  DMG: 1  Continuous DMG- Poison, Reload x3   Ammo: 3

Pilot +1/ Gunner: +1

(this is just a visual...I've not actually done a design off the new mechanics yet) :wink:

Re: How about Martian Tripods....

Ahem.

A shameless cross-post from the Assault Corps neck of the woods:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mj12games/files/Assault%20Corps/WAR%20of%20WORLDS.rtf

Re: How about Martian Tripods....

Yup...pretty shameless there Justin. wink *LOL*

Seriously...if you want something a bit less abstract than what Wardogs does, Justin's Assault Corps may be a good look at.

Re: How about Martian Tripods....

Well, all I can say is...great minds think alike....and timing is everything.

wink

JP