Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone?

paddy649
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Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 28, 2019 0:06:05 GMT

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Post by paddy649 on Sept 28, 2019 0:06:05 GMT

I've only been playing DBA3.0 for 3 years and still feel like a noobie....so I found this problem. Deployment rules say Cav, LH, Cam, Mtd Inf and Aux or Ps must deploy at least 2BW away from the battlefield side edges and all others at least 4BW away." So can LCh deploy in that hatched area? Indeed cam LCm?

Troop definitions says "Cavalry representing Cav, and also LCh" appears to both imply the LCh should be treated as Cav in all respects but also appears to distinguish between the two in a different way to LH which says "including LH and LCm." Hence my confusion.

My immediate gut gut instinct was no LCh can't deploy there. PB is very clear and if he wanted LCh to deploy there he'd has said so clearly. However, I'm now thinking I was wrong and that Cavalry include both Cav &a LCh......so what's the official ruling?

nangwaya Tribune Posts: 912	Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 28, 2019 1:03:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nangwaya on Sept 28, 2019 1:03:40 GMT I have always assumed, played solo, and in tournaments that LCh act exactly the same as Cv except for their base depth differing. Hope myself and others were doing it right, but now you have me wondering.
	Last Edit: Sept 28, 2019 1:04:18 GMT by nangwaya

paulisper Senator Posts: 1,715	Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 28, 2019 5:56:38 GMT via mobile Tony Aguilar likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulisper on Sept 28, 2019 5:56:38 GMT Yes, they can 😎 P

stevie
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Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 28, 2019 9:53:59 GMT

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Post by stevie on Sept 28, 2019 9:53:59 GMT

I agree...LCh are treated in all circumstances and situations as if they were Cv.

Otherwise we will look in vain in the purple book for how to dismount LCh,
how fast LCh moves, what combat factors LCh has, and what the LCh combat
outcomes are.

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And here is the latest Jan 2019 FAQ: fanaticus-dba.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ_2019_1st_Quarter

attilathenun Evocati Posts: 107	Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 29, 2019 23:29:26 GMT via mobile nangwaya likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by attilathenun on Sept 29, 2019 23:29:26 GMT Same with LCm.

nangwaya Tribune Posts: 912	Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 29, 2019 23:45:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nangwaya on Sept 29, 2019 23:45:30 GMT Sept 29, 2019 23:29:26 GMT attilathenun said: Same with LCm. The sweet thing about camels (either light or otherwise), is that they treat dunes and oasis as good going.

scottrussell Centurion Posts: 294	Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 30, 2019 8:44:53 GMT martin and stevie like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scottrussell on Sept 30, 2019 8:44:53 GMT Sept 29, 2019 23:29:26 GMT attilathenun said: Same with LCm. Except, of course, that LCm are LH (designed by a committee)! Scott

paddy649 Senator Posts: 1,198	Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 30, 2019 17:17:58 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paddy649 on Sept 30, 2019 17:17:58 GMT Thanks all.

bob
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Can LCh deploy in the Hatched Zone? Sept 30, 2019 20:48:49 GMT

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Post by bob on Sept 30, 2019 20:48:49 GMT

I am late here, but want to add a big ditto to all who say LCh acts the same as Cav just on deeper bases.

Since Paddy649 referred to the "hatched zone" he was considering Figure 1a in the Diagram section* Note that there is an important mistake in the text for Figure 1a. The text reads, "Some troop types, Cavalry, Camelry, Light Horse, Auxilia or Psiloi, can also deploy in the shaded area. This extends to 2 BWs from the battlefield edge." Missing from that list is Mounted Infantry. The text in the actual rules reads, "Cavalry, Light Horse, Camelry, Mounted infantry and Auxilia or Psiloi must deploy at least 2 BW away from battlefield side edges and others at least 4 BW away."

It is necessary to read the actual rules text and not rely on the Diagrams. They are useful for clarification.

*I have always wondered why the section is called "Diagrams" but the contents are "Figures."

Post by paddy649 on Sept 28, 2019 0:06:05 GMT

Post by nangwaya on Sept 28, 2019 1:03:40 GMT

Post by paulisper on Sept 28, 2019 5:56:38 GMT

Post by stevie on Sept 28, 2019 9:53:59 GMT

Post by attilathenun on Sept 29, 2019 23:29:26 GMT

Post by nangwaya on Sept 29, 2019 23:45:30 GMT

Post by scottrussell on Sept 30, 2019 8:44:53 GMT

Post by paddy649 on Sept 30, 2019 17:17:58 GMT

Post by bob on Sept 30, 2019 20:48:49 GMT