"What is the difference between Impetus and Basic Impetus" Topic
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| sffant | 08 Nov 2010 8:55 p.m. PST |
I read through the Basic Impetus and would like to know what is the difference between Impetus and Basic Impetus? |
| advocate | 09 Nov 2010 3:18 a.m. PST |
Off the top of my head:
- Impetus allows multiple moves.
- Impetus accounts for mutiple commands.
- There may be more special rules (elephants, longbows?).
- The army lists are more flexible.
- About £15.00 GBP :o) |
| Surferdude | 09 Nov 2010 3:48 a.m. PST |
Subtle changes to combat really make it feel different as well … skirmishers for instance become more useful. Combined with the other things advocate mention it really changes the feel of the game … not particularly mechanically it just becomes more tactical and subtle. Having more on the table and being slightly more to it means it isn't quite as quick … Will happily play both but prefer the full version, unless we are trying to cram as many games in as possible ina club night! Rich J |
| blacksoilbill | 09 Nov 2010 4:01 a.m. PST |
As above, plus: - Units can go on 'opportunity' in Impetus, allowing counter-charges and fire.
- You can perform more maneuvres (about face, move backwards).
- Units can evade charges (makes horse archers actually work!) I'd definitely recommend the full version. Bill. |
| meledward23 | 09 Nov 2010 5:30 a.m. PST |
Skirmishers behave differently. More useful in Impetus than BI. |
| blucher | 09 Nov 2010 5:35 a.m. PST |
I read through basc impetus when it came out and didnt think that much of it. All the juicy stuff in the full version. Advocate, £15! Where you shopping? I cant find it for less than £25… |
| John the OFM | 09 Nov 2010 10:27 a.m. PST |
Well, basically, one is basic, and the other isn't. |
| Kraussian | 09 Nov 2010 11:45 p.m. PST |
Well, basically, one is basic, and the other isn't. Who would've guessed that the name was self-explanatory?  |
 BigRedBat  | 10 Nov 2010 2:46 a.m. PST |
I have a copy I'll sell for £20.00 GBP in the Uk if anyone is after one. Simon |
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