01-26-2020, 01:06 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Jan 2020
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Ogre disable result
Hi,
Has anyone ever played where if you get a disable result on an ogre whatever weapon being targeted is disabled for the next turn? My kids asked me why that isn't the case and I don't have a good reason other than it might upset the balance of the game. Any opinions? Thanks! |
01-26-2020, 07:09 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Carrboro, NC
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Re: Ogre disable result
As I recall (from something I read in the last 40 years), the disable result means the crew is stunned and/or some systems are temporarily off-line. It takes them a few minutes to get the tank (and themselves) working again.
An Ogre doesn't have a crew, and has more redundancy and backup systems, so it can't be disabled. You have to destroy a system to stop it. Rather than have a separate CRT for the Ogre that doesn't have any Ds, we just use the same CRT for everything, but treat Ds as NEs for the Ogre. |
01-26-2020, 08:44 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Jan 2020
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Re: Ogre disable result
Hi,
Yes, I am aware that the CRT states that a D when attacking an ogre is treated as an NE. My question is has anyone ever played it where the D actually disables that particular weapon for a turn and then it comes back online the next turn? How badly would this change the dynamics of the game. Any input is welcome. Thanks! |
01-26-2020, 12:24 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Carrboro, NC
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Re: Ogre disable result
It would make Ogres significantly less effective in GEV (green map rules), and tilt things totally toward the defender in Ogre (brown map rules).
It would be a *huge* difference in either game. It might still be fun, but you'd have to reduce the defending forces by a lot. Maybe reduce defenders by 1/3 to 1/2? It's an interesting question. |
01-26-2020, 04:33 PM | #5 |
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Location: Austin TX
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Re: Ogre disable result
It would involve a lot of recordkeeping--noting which system was disabled, and remembering when it comes back online. Also, what do you do about subsequent targeting? Can the opponent target a weapon that's disabled, or would it be a random hit based on the number of that type of weapon left?
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01-26-2020, 05:15 PM | #6 | |
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Charleston SC, USA
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Re: Ogre disable result
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b) It would also skew the fire-power balance of missiles vs. guns against guns since missiles are use-em-or-lose-em. You might allow that a disabled missile cell can't launch that turn, but so what? On a Mk.V you've got five others to choose from. The question of whether to shoot at guns or at missiles becomes a no-brainer. c) It's not clear whether this rule change, as described, would include the 'two D's equal one X'. Again, huge change in how the game plays. And I'm not sure the extra record keeping is worth the game effect. Just my thoughts. |
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