Long Nine - P2 losses sniper on turn 2

[Mad.Whack]

P1 has a variety of moves he can perform to salvage his sniper on turn two. He can bring back two of his existing units (north runner and heavy), use either one in combination with a new scout or use the other two tactics I mentioned.

I still think its a big advantage as P1 knows for sure one of two possible moves that P2 will do to save his sniper. And if he doesn't save it it's a pretty significant blow with little chance of returning the same blow.