"Mighty Armies: Order of Shooting & Fighting" Topic

In the first edition of this ruleset, the sequence was:

1. close combat
2. ranged/shooting attacks

In the second edition, the sequence is:

1. ranged/shooting attacks
2. close combat

In fantasy wargames, do you have a preference for which should come first?

No matter the genre/period it all depends on how it works within the confines of a particular system.

Speaking of which, here's one for the rule lawyers .

In Mighty Armies 2nd edition, let's say that my knights charge (i.e., move into contact with) your Orc archers.

The next phase is the shooting phase. Can the archers fire at the knights? The rules say that "it may not make a shooting attack against a unit that is still locked in close combat" – but does this count as close combat yet, or only after the close combat phase?

I would let them shoot, based on what you've written. "…Still locked in close combat" to me implies there needs to have been a prior close combat phase. Plus it makes sense to me that archers would wait for a close range volley to try and break the chargers.

Active player Moves
Active Player Shoots
Everybody fights

That way you can't shoot a unit on the same turn it is charged.

In your example I would say no, the Orc archers can't shoot as shooting is the active player only and if the knights charge, the orcs aren't the active player.

Defensive fire may be one of the army specific special ability, but I don't recall off the top of my head.

G.

What Jericho said.

AND I've been accused of trying to break the system

Hi Mike.

PzGeneral DOES break the system! Whoo Boy! :)

In the is case, the Orcs cannot shoot. Once the units go base to base, it becomes the units fighting score. This balances a lot of the (non magical)shooting attacks.

If you are playing against a heavy shooter army, it is best to engage quickly, strategically, and take advantage of your initiative.

Hope That helps!

RebelMike
Rebelminis.com

Hi Dave.

Thanks!