Warrior Ancient and Medieval Rules

Hi Jon, here is another question that came up recently.


I uploaded a file called charge_at_evader.jpg.

In this diagram, units A and B are on the same side, units C and D are the
enemy.

Unit A is Reg C HC L
Unit B is Reg C LC B and is in skirmish

Unit C is Reg C HC L
Unit D is Reg C LC L


Note that Unit A is angled in such a way that it has a straight ahead path to
the flank of Unit C if Unit D is no longer there.

In the Charge declaration phase, Unit A declares a charge on Unit D, and Unit C
declares a charge on Unit B. None of the Chargers are impetuous.

Both LC targets choose to evade their chargers. We are wondering what effect
direction of combat has on the outcome of this situation, and if Unit C can now
become a target for Unit A.

First lets assume the combat direction is left to right.
When Unit D evades straight to its own rear, Unit A now has to decide to pursue
Unit D or continue on its original charge path, in which case it may be able to
contact the Flank of Unit C.

Unit A decides to continue straight ahead in order to contact the revealed flank
of Unit C.
Would this cancel Unit C's charge?

Since Unit A is charging evaders, does the charge still become a variable move
even though it is going after a new target that is not evading?



Next, if the combat direction is from Right to Left, then are Unit B and Unit C
moved before Unit A is moved?

If so, that would seem to remove Unit C as a viable target for Unit A. Is that
the case?

Is Unit C's charge still cancelled?

Does Unit C have an opportunity to wheel attempting to countercharge A?



Thanks. Would you like me to remove these files afterwards?

Allan

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[joncleaves]

<<I uploaded a file called charge_at_evader.jpg.

In this diagram, units A and B are on the same side, units C and D are the
enemy.

Unit A is Reg C HC L
Unit B is Reg C LC B and is in skirmish

Unit C is Reg C HC L
Unit D is Reg C LC L


Note that Unit A is angled in such a way that it has a straight ahead path to
the flank of Unit C if Unit D is no longer there.

In the Charge declaration phase, Unit A declares a charge on Unit D, and Unit C
declares a charge on Unit B. None of the Chargers are impetuous.

Both LC targets choose to evade their chargers. We are wondering what effect
direction of combat has on the outcome of this situation, and if Unit C can now
become a target for Unit A.

First lets assume the combat direction is left to right.
When Unit D evades straight to its own rear, Unit A now has to decide to pursue
Unit D or continue on its original charge path, in which case it may be able to
contact the Flank of Unit C.

Unit A decides to continue straight ahead in order to contact the revealed flank
of Unit C.
Would this cancel Unit C's charge? >>
[
Yes.

<<Since Unit A is charging evaders, does the charge still become a variable move
even though it is going after a new target that is not evading?>>
[
Yes. All charges at evaders become variable moves.

<<Next, if the combat direction is from Right to Left, then are Unit B and Unit
C moved before Unit A is moved? >>
[
No.
If D evades but A choose not to follow, C's charge is canceled. B is then not
charged.

Note that combat direction doesn't really play here as that is only for shooting
and combats - charges are simultaneous. At least those that are not canceled
are.

<<Does Unit C have an opportunity to wheel attempting to countercharge A?>>
[
Yes. having your charge canceled does NOT remove your ability to make a charge
response.

<<Thanks. Would you like me to remove these files afterwards?>>

No, what i would ask you to do is delete them and reload them into the folder we
use for rules questions diagrams. That is also the place they should go
originally - Mike K has done a great job of organizing our files section and I
want to support him.

Jon

Thank you for the thorough reply, Jon.
I will move the files, hopefully this evening.

Allan