Warrior Ancient and Medieval Rules

fred.83660 · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:06 pm Post subject: Moving backwards / counter

Hi,

If I understand the rules correctly (but maybe I'm wrong) any Reg troops may move backwards 40p during an approach phase (2 maneuvers and 40p left); an Irr cannot except turning its back.

So my question, is a backwards move allowed as a counter ? I mean full tactical move ?

thanks.

scott holder · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:35 pm Post subject:

If I understand this correctly, sure.

You could take a Reg infantry unit, turn it 180, move full tac distance "backwards" for example.

As long as the restrictions on where you end up are met.

Frank Gilson · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:16 pm Post subject:

Be careful about wheeling while you are moving away from the enemy, as part of the Counter rules state:
"No part of the non-maneuver portion of a counter move may get closer to an enemy body within 240p."

This means that if a now rear corner of your countering body, while wheeling, would get closer to an enemy body, you cannot perform that motion (as it is a non-manuever).