Art De La Guerre

Ramses II · Post� le: Lun Oct 08, 2018 11:51 am Sujet du message:

For the original question, please check the diagram at the bottom of p18 of the FAQ, "movement and Conformation". This position is true irrespective of whether or not it occurred as the result of charging another unit that evaded.

Zoltan, Pursuit is a different situation altogether that has a different set of rules for conformation; in that case, the 'target' normally conforms to the Pursuers (see FAQ "timing of conformation", 3rd bullet).

If there was a more complex situation like this:

And if A were to be destroyed during the turn of 1&2, unit 1 would pursue into the flank of B.

Here you need to use a little common sense. Normally there would be no conformation since B is in melee, and 1 does not conform. 1 would count as being in support, and potentially B would lose a cohesion loss for being contacted on the flank.
That said, if B survived the initial contact and there were no physical constraints (terrain, units etc) I would have no problem with 1 being correctly aligned on the flank of B.

Remember, 'Conformation' is a rules mechanic intended to facilitate melee resolution. Units are aligned purely to indicate those units that are fighting. It is not intended to be used to provide some in-game advantage.

Zoltan · Post� le: Lun Oct 08, 2018 6:48 pm Sujet du message:

Zoltan · Post� le: Lun Oct 08, 2018 6:53 pm Sujet du message:

Ramses - my mistake! I carelessly used the word “pursuer” when I meant “charger”. I have corrected my post. Sad

So is the charger who is chasing an evader permitted to contact the flank of the enemy which is already in melee to its front? This would NOT be a flank charge as the charger starts in front of the enemy unit which is already in melee.

Ramses II · Post� le: Lun Oct 08, 2018 11:30 pm Sujet du message:

Yes, though the unit is only deemed to be ‘charging’ it’s original target. When it contacts a different enemy that is already engaged in melee it is merely ‘supporting (even if that melee started earlier this movement phase).

However the question over how it faces when it conforms is determined by its original position relative to the new unit. It could be ‘attacking’ the enemy flank of it started behind the enemy front edge, otherwise it will be side to side.