Break Off Intentional Change

[stuuk]

I note a change that is not mention in the change write-up sheet, which says only "Fix for Break Offs that go too far. Maximum of movement distance -1BW. "

The QRS now reads:
F4 'Break off cv/cm/ch from equal speed opponents'

where it used to read:
'Break off any from equal speed opponent'

This is quite a big change for any foot army that relies on impact punch and is willing to break off to get it - has this been intentionally altered?

[Rino]

Indeed technically it means that infantry can't break off anymore.
With the minus 1 bw they would be slower speed than they infantry opponent.

The impact on impact foot is significant.
It means also Roman legion can't break anymore.

Any confirmation on this Simon?

[nikgaukroger]

https://mortem-et-gloriam.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=919.msg8217#new

[Rino]

Ok.
Now another question.
The speed considered for breaking off is your normal speed OR your normal speed minus one?

Exemple 1:
The Roman want to break off from the pikemen
The Roman normal move = 3bw
With the break off penalty it ends up being 2bw
With 2bw they are slower than their opponent and couldn't break off anymore

Exemple 2:
The horsemen want to break off from fleet of foot infanterie
Normal cav move 5bw
Minus one = 4bw
Infantry move =4 bw
Will this break off considered as same speed break off or cav vs slower foot?

Thx for clarifying.

[nikgaukroger]

Normal speed.

[stuuk]

Thanks Nik