FT296 SSR

[wlee123]

Can someone expand on SSR 3 for FT296 from FTC #10? I have read it multiple times and do not understand their intent. Here is the wording.

3. Neither side may have one non-LMG MG or more than one possessed non-LMG. This may force a unit to drop possession.

Thanks in advance.

 

[wlee123]

Another piece of the puzzle is in the Japanese set up rules.

"Set up in non-ocean hexes, and concealed if in concealment terrain, >=4 hexes from hexes F27-F29 with each Japanese MG >=3 hexes from any other such MG, and/or enter along the east edge on/after turn 2; some/all/none may enter whenever eligible, but only one MMG or HMG may enter with this force(SSR 3)"

 

[Richard Weiley]

Thanks for flagging this, I can't make sense if it either.

 

[Xavier 658]

Hi all,

I will post the answer of the designer as soon as I receive it, thanks for pointing these out.

Best,

X

 

[Xavier 658]

Here are the replies:

1st question:
It means initially you cannot "stack" a MMG or HMG in the same hex with another such...it also means you cannot move with a MMG/HMG into a location containing a MMG/HMG....though you could drop possession of said as you moved into said location. The DFE is to keep the Japanese from forming some crazy death star...as this battle was not fought this way. It was multiple heavy weapons locations as the aftermaths shows.

2nd:
Just follow what it says is allowed and not allowed!

1. Do not set up in the Ocean,
2. you can have free concealment if you are in said terrain,
3. be >= 4 hexes from the listed hexes,
4. NO Japanese MG of any form can be "stacked" initially with any other MG....
5. the Japanese may also enter on/after turn 2 along the east edge....BUT only 1 MMG OR HMG can be with this force.

Hope this helps,

X

 

[Jason Cameron]

Thanks for the answers. I played this scenario with the original poster (Hi Woody!) and Jeff D. and while the Marines lost, we had a great time playing it. Highlights of the game include the 7-6-8 coming on the board concealed, declaring double time, making an assault move into Palm/sand, popping smoke, and placing a DC on a Jap squad (all just for 2 MC while the Japs passed).
Also, at the very end of the game, the last Marine MMC was a crew with a functioning HMG and a 9-1 leader in a trench. Into the trench came a Jap 9-1 leader, a 9-0 leader, 3 squads, and a 1-2-7 HS. The odds were 15:3, which amounted to a 11 (-2) for the Japs and a 4 (-1) for the Marines. Of course, the Japs rolled a 12 and the Marines withdrew. However, the Marines got nuked in the next phase by a conventional IFT attack.
Great scenario!
Jason