B28.1 Minefields (under a bridge)

[lightspeed]

Happy Triskaidekaphobia Day!

B28.1 says, in part "Minefields may not be placed in a bridge, paved road, [lots deleted], Interior Building Hex, rubble,
or Water Obstacle hex."

It is possible to read that to mean "Minefields may not be placed in a bridge hex." I think this is a curious interpretation
as it means that one can place mines in a depression, but not if a bridge spans it. If the last word (hex) only applies to
Water Obstacle, then the sentence would say "Minefields may not be placed in a bridge..." which is undefined (what does
"In a bridge" mean?).

I couldn't find any Q and A nor errata that specifies bridge location. Is anyone familiar with such clarification?

Full disclosure: I don't really care what the rules say, I just want them to be crystal clear.

Thanks in advance,
indy

 

[Vinnie]

No, they can be placed in a bridge hex but not on the bridge itself. You vould mine tge gully underneath.

 

[lightspeed]

No, they can be placed in a bridge hex but not on the bridge itself. You vould mine tge gully underneath.

That's certainly the way I think it should be; I also think the rule could be written a bit more clearly.

indy

 

[Old Noob]

Mines under a bridge? Good tactic against trolls (Brothers Grimm version, not internet ones).

 

[Stewart]

That's certainly the way I think it should be; I also think the rule could be written a bit more clearly.

indy

I see your point about HEX...as all the other examples are "hex" examples

Because of the confusion.
Look at the bridge rules....
6.6 Entrenchments/mines [EXC: unhidden AT Mines; 28.53] cannot be placed on a bridge.

But I hear you.

 

[Actionjick]

I see your point about HEX...as all the other examples are "hex" examples

Because of the confusion.
Look at the bridge rules....
6.6 Entrenchments/mines [EXC: unhidden AT Mines; 28.53] cannot be placed on a bridge.

But I hear you.

Any thoughts of Daisy Chains and bridges? B 28.531 says may be placed from an ADJACENT hex. I'm assuming this prohibits placement by a unit under the bridge. ?

 

[Vinnie]

Under a bridge is not ADJACENT to the bridge. You cannot directly advance from one to the other.

 

[Actionjick]

Under a bridge is not ADJACENT to the bridge. You cannot directly advance from one to the other.

Pretty much what I thought but for the sake of argument what about a Commando unit that is Scaling, B 23.424, the bridge?

 

[Vinnie]

Pretty much what I thought but for the sake of argument what about a Commando unit that is Scaling, B 23.424, the bridge?

Since a climbing unit can't fire, they can't use a SW either, no daisy chain from there.

 

[Actionjick]

Since a climbing unit can't fire, they can't use a SW either, no daisy chain from there.

Thanks! Didn't have time to follow up my thoughts as I had to work on my honey do list.???

 

[Stewart]

Since a climbing unit can't fire, they can't use a SW either, no daisy chain from there.

What gives you the impression that climbing units cannot fire?

 

[Robin Reeve]

B11.431 allows climbing units to fire within their normal range.

 

[Actionjick]

Thanks guys!! I take it then that a Commando Scaling a bridge could place a Daisy Chain?

 

[Vinnie]

Only Good Order Infantry may cross a cliff hexside, and only in the act of Climbing. A Climbing unit may not use, transfer, recover, (un)dm, or repair a SW, Prep Fire, or perform any other form of movement or advance [EXC: 11.432].

Okay I was a bit over egging it with the no fire but they certainly can't use a SW.

 

[Actionjick]

Only Good Order Infantry may cross a cliff hexside, and only in the act of Climbing. A Climbing unit may not use, transfer, recover, (un)dm, or repair a SW, Prep Fire, or perform any other form of movement or advance [EXC: 11.432].

Okay I was a bit over egging it with the no fire but they certainly can't use a SW.

Exchanges like this are why I enjoy this forum so much!!

 

[Actionjick]

My apologies for posing a question without having time to follow up. The fence needed mending and I had to empty the compost bin, find the wife's orchid pots, and so on. I personally think it would be very difficult for a Scaling unit to deploy a Daisy Chain across a bridge but we are talking about Commandos. ?

 

[lightspeed]

I see your point about HEX...as all the other examples are "hex" examples

Because of the confusion.
Look at the bridge rules....
6.6 Entrenchments/mines [EXC: unhidden AT Mines; 28.53] cannot be placed on a bridge.

But I hear you.

Stewart,

Thanks for that! I think the intent is that mines can be placed in the depression in a bridge hex, and
that's the way I have always played it. I do think the rule could be clarified. I seem to remember that,
in the 1st Ed., there were a few places where the word hex was used but location was meant. Maybe
this is one that slipped through?

Thanks again, and (as always) roll low!

indy