1. I've chosen Bright Thorns for an upcoming game. I don't understand their role. All they seem to bring to the table is being the only gamma with an ink dispenser. Without the redundant beam mounts of some other gammas, this seems to lend them to a fast support role?
As the highest pointed gamma, (besides a Mutant Hull that I'm not even sure is purchasable at start or if it changes mid-game - I've forgotten all the beta rules threads from the old page) I'm also curious as to what is causing Bright Thorn's points to be a bit inflated- (unless it's the larva in this comparison that is undervalued).
Bright Thorn Larva
-2 Defensive Value +2
-4 Damage Reduction +4
+3 Drive -3
-2 Type 1 Drones +2
-2 Hit Boxes +2
Same Regen Value Same
-2 X-Beam ammo +2
Ink Equipment Drone Mover
I also compared the critical tables of these two, and results 7 and up are identical for both designs. Result 6 (10%) is a markedly better result for the Larva, result 1 (10%) brings the Larva's DV to par with the Thorn's. Crits don't seem to be a contributing factor. Not wanting to make this a min/max issue, just wondering if the situations in which BT shine are those forces where the Betas don't have ink coverage? How are they earning their points back?
2. Any additional guidance as to which Terran ships to test against these grubs? Are Drydock I & II Ships okay? NW? Any to avoid? Any specific rules to focus on? Worm Pods/Blood Worms/Boarding?
3. Dumping the latest Brood playtest file on Independence Day with a coinciding "Russell Casse" memorial summer sale just might be the best thing to come out of this site all year... (hint-hint nudge-nudge)
As the highest pointed gamma, (besides a Mutant Hull that I'm not even sure is purchasable at start or if it changes mid-game - I've forgotten all the beta rules threads from the old page) I'm also curious as to what is causing Bright Thorn's points to be a bit inflated- (unless it's the larva in this comparison that is undervalued).
Bright Thorn Larva
-2 Defensive Value +2
-4 Damage Reduction +4
+3 Drive -3
-2 Type 1 Drones +2
-2 Hit Boxes +2
Same Regen Value Same
-2 X-Beam ammo +2
Ink Equipment Drone Mover
I also compared the critical tables of these two, and results 7 and up are identical for both designs. Result 6 (10%) is a markedly better result for the Larva, result 1 (10%) brings the Larva's DV to par with the Thorn's. Crits don't seem to be a contributing factor. Not wanting to make this a min/max issue, just wondering if the situations in which BT shine are those forces where the Betas don't have ink coverage? How are they earning their points back?
2. Any additional guidance as to which Terran ships to test against these grubs? Are Drydock I & II Ships okay? NW? Any to avoid? Any specific rules to focus on? Worm Pods/Blood Worms/Boarding?
3. Dumping the latest Brood playtest file on Independence Day with a coinciding "Russell Casse" memorial summer sale just might be the best thing to come out of this site all year... (hint-hint nudge-nudge)
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I can't change this sig. until I paint a longboat & post pics.
Mission Accomplished: 1/3/23