Re: [Epic] LOS (was marine chapters)

From: Chris White <chris_at_...>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 10:45:04 -0700

        <snip incredulity re: apparent contradictions>

>> The rule is 15cm in cover of woods, then you are counted as being "in
>> cover"
>> Now, a hedge or bunch of woods blocks LOS, which gives more protection
>> then
>> being "in cover" except against artillery, which is why they have the
>> rules.
>> Now, you can have house rules, but there is no way to easily define
>> woods
>> and soft cover with artillery shots in mind.
>>
>> Tyler
>
>Why not try this. Upon entering the woods the moving player decides if
>the unit is in cover. If in cover then the unit cannot shoot out and
>cannot be shot at.
>
>Scott
>
        Good idea. Speaking for myself, I would need to make some kind of counter
to remember the status.

        So, could "in cover/out of cover" status change w/out moving? The
decision should be in effect for the entire turn, IMHO.


Nickles
Received on Wed Sep 10 1997 - 17:45:04 UTC