Formation Change Clarification

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viperofmilan
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Enregistré le : mer. 12 févr. 2020 22:56

Formation Change Clarification

Message par viperofmilan » mer. 3 mars 2021 12:27

I think I have this right but desire confirmation.

A unit making a formation change at the beginning of a charge move must be beyond tactical distance (i.e. 4 UD) of the enemy to do so.

A unit making a formation change in any other circumstance can do so freely (apart from the CP expenditure) as long as it is beyond 2 UD of infantry and/or 4 UD of cavalry. If within these distances the unit additionally must pass a maneuver test (and successfully change formation) or fail the test and suffer disorder (and not change formation).

Have I got this right?

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zeitoun
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Re: Formation Change Clarification

Message par zeitoun » mer. 3 mars 2021 16:11

Hi Viperofmilan
viperofmilan a écrit :
mer. 3 mars 2021 12:27

If within these distances the unit additionally must pass a maneuver test (and successfully change formation) or fail the test and suffer disorder (and not change formation).
The test is mandatory only if the ennemis units make an opportunity charge. If within the 2 UD of an infantry with an action marker, there is no issue to make a formation change. p38

And you can also make an formation change as a reaction if you are charged. In this case , you must pass a test to keep in order.

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viperofmilan
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Re: Formation Change Clarification

Message par viperofmilan » mer. 3 mars 2021 20:18

Ah, thanks Zeitoun. I thought I was missing something.

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Re: Formation Change Clarification

Message par Viking709 » ven. 5 mars 2021 14:00

Hi
Page 42 RH column
Charge sequence
3rd bullet
“A formation change is allowed but only at the beginning of the charge and if the enemy is >Beyond the Tactical Distance<
No wheel is allowed following a formation change “

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