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Post by Roland on Aug 4, 2020 0:46:20 GMT
In my most recent game a random question came up for which I didn't have a definitive answer ( just an intuitive one). In a game between Early Swiss and WotR Yorkists, an element of English retinue archers had potentially two targets in the shooting phase. slightly in front and to its left were Swiss blades giving a corner overlap to an ongoing combat between Swiss blades and Yorkist blades. To the archers right was an element of Swiss Ps giving edge to edge flank support to a combat between Swiss Ps and Yorkist 4Bw.
I contended that the corner support was eligible but the flank contact was not. My opponent did not agree with my rationale so we diced for interpretation. He won the roll but we both agreed to put and pin in the question and ask wiser minds at the first opportunity.
So, were both targets eligible or was the true flanker ineligible because he was effectively in combat?
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Post by lkmjbc on Aug 4, 2020 1:00:18 GMT
I am not sure that exactly understand the scenario...but in DBA 3 you can both shoot from overlap and shoot at an enemy that is providing overlap.
On page 25 of the rules, diagram 15c is a great help here. Both can be shot.
Does that clear it up for you?
Joe Collins
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Post by Roland on Aug 4, 2020 1:15:48 GMT
good enough for me. Thank you
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Post by Tony Aguilar on Aug 4, 2020 11:56:52 GMT
I am not sure that exactly understand the scenario...but in DBA 3 you can both shoot from overlap and shoot at an enemy that is providing overlap. On page 25 of the rules, diagram 15c is a great help here. Both can be shot. Does that clear it up for you? Joe Collins Yeah, I don't touch questions anymore without a diagram or picture as they can lead to confusion. |
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Post by Roland on Aug 4, 2020 12:08:39 GMT
well until I master attachments to this forum ( I as yet don't have the means to attach pictures and illustrations) diagrams will remain a luxury just out of reach. That said, Joe's answer was helpful.
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Post by Tony Aguilar on Aug 4, 2020 13:05:42 GMT
well until I master attachments to this forum ( I as yet don't have the means to attach pictures and illustrations) diagrams will remain a luxury just out of reach. That said, Joe's answer was helpful. I can't do attachments anymore with the format here since the change to the new forum. Using a third party hosting site has been a real PITA and one of the reasons I use this forum less and less every year.  |
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Post by Roland on Aug 4, 2020 13:12:41 GMT
In spite of its limitations, I much prefer this older style forum format. I left social media over a year ago and haven't looked back. FB killed forums across the spectrum. I'm glad that at least a few still soldier on.
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Post by Tony Aguilar on Aug 4, 2020 14:05:22 GMT
In spite of its limitations, I much prefer this older style forum format. I left social media over a year ago and haven't looked back. FB killed forums across the spectrum. I'm glad that at least a few still soldier on. I am glad there is something on the net for everyone. Since I post A LOT (usually from my phone) and it is picture heavy, I much prefer Facebook/Youtube since it is much easier for that and can get the message out to more people. I hardly ever use email for anything personal anymore. |
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Post by bob on Aug 8, 2020 22:36:56 GMT
I am not sure about the original question. I understand the corner to corner overlap. But when you say “ Edge to edge flank support” do you mean side edge to side edge overlap or front edge to side edge flank contact ? You are using too many different words here. There is either overlap, corner to corner or side edge to side edge. Or there is flank support, which is front edge to enemy side edge. If you were talking about two different types of overlap, then Joe is correct. But if one is overlap and the other is front edge to side edge, then the latter is not a suitable target.
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