Measuring range from generals

[Cypher]

Hi!
We are always played as you measure range from file, which general is attached. But after searching on forum I see what range measured from actual location of general.
So, because I see no chapter in rules about measuring command range - I have question:
If, because point 11.2, general is removed from table - from where you measure command range?
And, in same point - if only room for general is flank of file - can it be placed here?

[lionheartrjc]

1. If the general is removed from the table, then troops will be out of command.
2. A general cannot be placed on the flank of the file.  If there is no room for the general due to friend/enemy troops then his position stays with the file, note his position, and return the general to that position when space is available.

Richard

[Cypher]

1. It was about case with no room for general.
2. So, in this case, all distances will be measured from file?

[lionheartrjc]

1. It was about case with no room for general.
2. So, in this case, all distances will be measured from file?

Sorry I misunderstood.  If there is no room for the general, then yes, measure from the file.

[Cypher]

Ok, so it's more question about game design.
What dictated measuring from generals when whey attached?
As I think - it's really simplifies positioning and I'm not seeing super opportunity in sitting inside big footprint file.

[lionheartrjc]

Simon might have a different answer, but measuring from a model is more obvious.  Only when there is no space for the model does measuring from the file become necessary.

Richard