Dummy at start placement

[applecatcher4]

Hi
I know this is basic but it has been a while. Can I place OB given concealment counters on real HIP units - so it looks like my mmg/leader nest but then appears to move in my turn - leaving real mmg nest hip behind?

Thanks

 

[ctewks]

So if what you're saying, HIP some units is hex A..... then drop a couple dummies also in hex A, then yes, you can do that. And yes, you could move the dummies out and leave the HIPsters behind. Clever trick.

 

[applecatcher4]

Thanks pal.

 

[Pyth]

It is a clever trick!

Maybe this is just nomenclature... But i don't think you are placing a concealment on the hip units at all... which is to say you can't place a single ob concealment there... you are placing two ?'s... aka a "dummy stack". I think vinnie is saying the same thing as me...

what I'm saying: Can a dummy stack be set up in the same hex as hipped units? Absolutely... But I don't think you should think of this as concealing HIP'd units, that's not what is happening.

 

[semenza]

It's a clever trick as long as the dummy doesn't draw fire and end up revealing the HIP units. Just gotta be careful about it.

Seth

 

[G.L.O.A.T.]

Still, it can pay off. Especially if you “skulk” out of LOS with the Dummy Stack, then advance back into a different hex during the APh (leaving the Dummies and HIPpies in different Locations).

 

[applecatcher4]

Thanks all.

 

[jrv]

Another dummy trick: place a dummy in an AP minefield hex. Your opponent may bump-scout it.

JR

 

[von Marwitz]

Another dummy trick: place a dummy in an AP minefield hex. Your opponent may bump-scout it.

JR

Works especially well if you opponents are US units with a GO morale of 6. They might get stuck in a minefield forever. Break upon entry. Take a while to (self-)rally. Then break again upon the attempt of getting out. Take a while to (self-)rally... Rinse and repeat.

von Marwitz

 

[jrv]

Works especially well if you opponents are US units with a GO morale of 6. They might get stuck in a minefield forever. Break upon entry. Take a while to (self-)rally. Then break again upon the attempt of getting out. Take a while to (self-)rally... Rinse and repeat.

The unit might try to clear the minefield instead of leaving to avoid that endless cycle. But just moving out would probably be quicker .

JR

 

[von Marwitz]

The unit might try to clear the minefield instead of leaving to avoid that endless cycle. But just moving out would probably be quicker .

JR

That might be a solution. But usually, until they step into the trap it might be around turn 2 or 3. Until they recover, turn 3, 4 or 5. Might be enough to keep them effectively out of the game in a short scenario.

von Marwitz

 

[Eagle4ty]

Works especially well if you opponents are US units with a GO morale of 6. They might get stuck in a minefield forever. Break upon entry. Take a while to (self-)rally. Then break again upon the attempt of getting out. Take a while to (self-)rally... Rinse and repeat.

von Marwitz

With a broken morale of 8 take your chances and rout out of the minefield may be a better choice.