Belgian proposal one simplifying melee when already in contact

[badhabum]

Simplifying engaging in melee when already in contact 


We would suggest that a TUG corner to corner contact with an opponent and "engaged" as a supporting file only could move 90° to engage the flank of the enemy TUG ( simplicity )                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

[lionheartrjc]

Thank you for the suggestion.
I assume this would be in the movement phase and not treated as a charge.

Will add this to the list of possible future changes.

[tarnowski1]

Simplifying engaging in melee when already in contact 


We would suggest that a TUG corner to corner contact with an opponent and "engaged" as a supporting file only could move 90° to engage the flank of the enemy TUG ( simplicity )                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

simplicity would be leaving the rule as it currently stands.

[badhabum]

Thank you for the suggestion.
I assume this would be in the movement phase and not treated as a charge.

Will add this to the list of possible future changes.

yes movement . For some reason or another, we played it that way for years . Then it either changed or was clarified and so could not be done anymore .

But it seems "strange" and counterproductive not to allow it if there is space, enough movement distance

[Glactophagos]

Again, good for speeding up play

[Manzikert]

If the goal is simplify then maybe just specify that a UG can provide a supporting file without becoming 'engaged'. Then the unengaged TuG is free to move, probably onto the flank of the unit they were just overlapping.

[badhabum]

Why not Years ago we played it that way