Seems to be a Sniper’s ability to destroy an entire squad of infantry is a bit unrealistic. A face-up disruption counter seems more appropriate.
If each individual M-1 Garand is, say, seven or eight soldiers, and if each game turn represents one minute of real time, then a sniper that scores enough successes to destroy a squad of men will have shot and killed each of them in less than one minute. I guess it is possible.
It could be that there are more than one sniper too. Maybe there are 2 or 3 snipers.
I believe the sniper constitutes one person, from what I have read from Avalon Hill.
That is correct. I picked up some boosters at lunch so I have the Rule Updates in front of me.
“Each Sniper miniature represents a single Sniper, not a squad or team. They don’t pack the same punch as an infantry team, but they’re hard to find, they have good long-range attacks against Soldiers, and each one has a specialized ability.”
Seems to be a Sniper’s ability to destroy an entire squad of infantry is a bit unrealistic. A face-up disruption counter seems more appropriate.
If each individual M-1 Garand is, say, seven or eight soldiers, and if each game turn represents one minute of real time, then a sniper that scores enough successes to destroy a squad of men will have shot and killed each of them in less than one minute. I guess it is possible.
Maybe a “destroyed” infantry unit doesn’t have to mean all its members are dead. They could be routed a la Squad Leader or Close Combat where they are alive but hiding in fear or some such. I know if a sniper picked off one or two of my squadmates there’s a chance I would just cower in fear and not be a factor in the battle at all.
Yes, I agree… that is all very plausible.
Limiting the sniper’s attack to disruption might have been a feasible alternative for the game, unless it is shooting at a commander or opposing sniper or tank-head shot. I have found disruption to be the doorway to death, because it so severly limits the effectiveness of units. Try killing an SS-Panzergrenadier with disrupted M-1 Garands at medium range. Not going to happen.
My last game pitted me against the Wermacht expert sniper… It took out several of my units. With 6 attack dice and +1 each die, the player just needs to avoid more than two 1’s and 2’s to exact some damage on most units.
dont forget about seargent Carlos Hathcock the Marine sniper who had the most confirmed kills in Nam. 93 confirmed to exact. he at one point took out a whole regement with his sniper rifle in a matter of minites. and a regiment is alot more than 4 or 6 solders.
Then it seems like the sniper’s ability in A&A minis is appropriate.
Then it seems like the sniper’s ability in A&A minis is appropriate.
well if you happen to be my hero (hathcock) then yes its ok.
Does the Head Shot disrupted counter stay on a tank the entire game or just until the end of the following turn during the casualty phase?
I found my own answer. Removed after second turn.
