Re: (TFT) Twisting the Knight Away

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---- Peter von Kleinsmid <pvk@oz.net> wrote: 
> Xygor is an Elvish swordsman at X facing north, with DX 18, MA 14, 
> Alertness, and Unarmed Combat III.
> Kog is a hobgoblin with a dagger facing south, with DX 8, MA 10.
> 
> Roll for initiative - Kog wins 50% of the time.
> In the case where Kog wins initiative, he chooses to move first via the 
> hexes marked 1, 2, 3, 4, and then enters Xygor's hex via the rear, 
> initiating HTH instantly, and receiving everyone's generic 4/6 + re-roll 6 
> chance to succeed, knocking Xygor down, etc. None of Xygor's abilities nor 
> Kog's incompetences are taken into account.

I don't think this can happen.  Initiating HTH is not an option for a
disengaged figure ... all Kog can do is move up half his MA and 
attack.  Initiating HTH is only an option for an engaged figure, which
means that Kog will have to wait until the next turn to attempt an 
HTH attack.  (Note that attempt HTH attack is a MOVEMENT option,
not an attack option and can therefore only be attempted during
the movement phase)

Perhaps this is oversight in the rules?  Certainly seems possible
that one figure ought to be able to run up and tackle another figure
from behind.

Dan
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