Most games arent that critical for an inch or two. In Battleground WW2, shooting range can go clear off the table (especially tanks and anti-tank guns), but if I am maneuvering to get a good shot at somebody in some sort of concealment, using the larger range has no meaning. If I'm on the line between point blank and close range, and something happens, we can usually clear it up with a quick die roll, odds, its my favor, evens its yours. I played Warhammer Fantasy for several years, and never had any problems. Even the old Space Marine Epic stuff wasnt that much of a problem. If I have adequate and realistic terrain, most ranges have no relevance. When the troops get into a city fight, it's almost too close to toss a grenade, as the thrower is going to be in the blast area. Just give it a chance. You only limit yourself by not trying more of them. I'm looking forward to the upcoming Piquet fantasy module. Using the Piquet system that I enjoy, but with getting out all my old Warhammer figures, it should be great. I think it is somewhat a question between playing a game, and playing a simulation. Outside of points, you use the same basic tactics with Warhammer that you would with Napoleonic units. 40K would use similar tactics to WW2 skirmish gaming.
Taking a spinoff from an old Beatle song, What I am saying, Give war a chance!
Tom
