Roadblock HIP Loss - level of hexside

[von Marwitz]

Situation:

Case 1:



The 548 in Y3 can see Y1. In Y1 there is a HIP Roadblock along the Y1/Y10 hexside. Y1 is a level 1 hex, the Y1/Y10 hexside is at level 0, though.


Case 2:



The 548 in Y3 can see Y1 but cannot see Y10. In Y10 there is a HIP Roadblock along the Y1/Y10 hexside. Y10 is a level 0 hex, the Y1/Y10 hexside is at level 0, but this hexside is formed by two hexes with different base levels.

Rules:

B29.4 No vehicle may cross a roadblock hexside (inclusive of vertices and even if HIP); Infantry/Cavalry may cross such a hexside as if it were a wall. A roadblock on a hexside that is formed by two hexes of different Base Levels is at the higher level and is treated like a Hillside Wall (9.6).


Questions:

In Case 1, is the HIP Roadblock in Y1 revealed to the 548?

In Case 2, is the HIP Roadblock in Y10 revealed to the 548?


TIA,
von Marwitz

 

[klasmalmstrom]

Since the roadblock is at the higher level, the 5-4-8 can see it - which hex the actual counter is placed in doesn't matter.

 

[von Marwitz]

Since the roadblock is at the higher level, the 5-4-8 can see it - which hex the actual counter is placed in doesn't matter.

That is what I thought.

Though this is some piece of ASL physics to be kept in mind laid out by the specialty in B29.4. Normally, it is counterintuitive that roadblock, which is a 1/2 level obstacle at level 0 can be seen under the given circumstances.

von Marwitz

 

[Eagle4ty]

I believe B29.4 lays it out pretty specifically and leaves little room for confusion. I do agree it is counter-intuitive and counter counter-intuitive being the road block can be placed in either hex.