>It wasn't *our* idea -- that came from the RQ3 Crimson Bat cult
>printed in Tales #8, by Greg and Sandy.
Freekin' world needs an index. I've got Tales 8, but I think my main source was Cults of Terror.
> > Instead, what if the number of Supporters it has
> > determines the size?
>
> Let me get this straight. You think the Bat isn't
> powerful enough, and want to improve its efficiency?
> In particular, you want to make it *less* likely to
> eat people?
>
> From the POV of a writer of scenarios/fiction, rather
> than that of a Lunar general, are you quite sure this
> is a good idea?
This was an alternative to the "Bat grows by feeding" idea. I think the feeding of the bat is terribly inefficient - it's at its most powerful after it is needed. But he6y, who said choas, or military thinking, has to make sense?
>>>
Hmmm... the Bat is a Chaos Demon. I can imagine there are
plenty of units that cannot become initiates of the Bat without grave
repercussions from their guardians, gods or spirits. It might be ok to
cooperate with the Bat, but to actually initiate into the Bat's
mysteries thereby becoming immune to the Chaos Scream? I think most
non-Lunar pantheons would have extreme problems with that (including the
Dara Happans).
It also seems a little too game-efficient for me. Personally, I
am inclined to believe that there is no good way for a Lunar army to
accommodate the Bat other than to stay at least a mile away from where
the Bat is attacking. That's not too hard, since whatever the Bat
attacks is destroyed. A good commander might even want to disperse his
troops as an insurance policy (in case the Bat heads towards some of the
troops - most of the others will survive).
>>>
Okay, okay, I withdraw my suggestion.
RR
It is by my order and for the good of the state that the bearer of this has
done what he has done.
- Richelieu
Powered by hypermail