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SpacePuppy · 05 Sep 2006, 23:26

Okay, some models, such as the Vindicare Assasin require you use night fight rules to see him (and half that).

But what if I had a searchlight, say on a Rhino? Would I still be able to see him in standard missions (Clease, Meatgrinder, ect...) by using the seachlight because he uses Nightfight rules?

I mentioned it to my friend (who uses the vindicare) and he wasn't to sure, and I really haven't used my searchlight at all.

It just makes me curious. I don't see why you couldn't, but what do you think?

Praying Mantidae · 05 Sep 2006, 23:28

I don't think you can do that.

1. Think about it. If its light out, you'd barely be able to tell that the Searchlight is on in the first place.
2. A beam of light doesn't help you see something in a suit that bends light around it.

SpacePuppy · 05 Sep 2006, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Spirit of the All-father

I don't think you can do that.

1. Think about it. If its light out, you'd barely be able to tell that the Searchlight is on in the first place.
2. A beam of light doesn't help you see something in a suit that bends light around it.

Yes I realize that, but fluff aside, and strictly rule wise, where does it say I can't?

Praying Mantidae · 05 Sep 2006, 23:35

Well, I'm not sure there are any rules for using it in a non-nightfight mission...

Impulse · 06 Sep 2006, 00:56

In the 3rd Ed. TauFAQs (not available anymore) there was a FAQ about Stealthsuits and Searchlights (and their equvilients). It states that you can't use searchlights to piont out stealthsuits. Since the vindicare has a stealthsuit, I'm pretty sure it applies too.

israfel420 · 06 Sep 2006, 01:00

Besides, how would you know where to point the light?

Bash · 06 Sep 2006, 02:19

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Originally Posted by israfel420

Besides, how would you know where to point the light?

Fluffwise, I don't think it should happen. Rules-wise?

According to my Guard codex (nearest one on hand), it says that a Searchlight is only used in missions where Night Fighting is in effect...so you can't use them in regular circumstances.

I'm not sure of the actual clarification with spotting them in games where they are...but we played that if the Searchlight sees them itself, then it can be done. It doesn't give you any greater advantage to spot them, however.

Khaldun · 06 Sep 2006, 05:43

Short answer; no.

Even in broad daylight, the vindacare is hard to spot. Shining a little bit more light on him isn't going to do any good.

05 Sep 2006, 23:26	#1 (permalink)
SpacePuppy Shas'Ui Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 882	Searchlights in non-nightfight games... Okay, some models, such as the Vindicare Assasin require you use night fight rules to see him (and half that). But what if I had a searchlight, say on a Rhino? Would I still be able to see him in standard missions (Clease, Meatgrinder, ect...) by using the seachlight because he uses Nightfight rules? I mentioned it to my friend (who uses the vindicare) and he wasn't to sure, and I really haven't used my searchlight at all. It just makes me curious. I don't see why you couldn't, but what do you think?

05 Sep 2006, 23:28	#2 (permalink)
Praying Mantidae Ethereal Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10,201	Re: Searchlights in non-nightfight games... I don't think you can do that. 1. Think about it. If its light out, you'd barely be able to tell that the Searchlight is on in the first place. 2. A beam of light doesn't help you see something in a suit that bends light around it.

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Praying Mantidae Ethereal Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10,201	Re: Searchlights in non-nightfight games... Well, I'm not sure there are any rules for using it in a non-nightfight mission...

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Khaldun Shas'Vre Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,840	Re: Searchlights in non-nightfight games... Short answer; no. Even in broad daylight, the vindacare is hard to spot. Shining a little bit more light on him isn't going to do any good. __________________ War is cruelty. There is no use trying to reform it; the crueler it is, the sooner it will be over. - General William Sherman

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