Taken aback question

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12-29-2013, 16:07
Terry Smith

Taken aback question

My game buddies and I played 4 games right after it was delivered last week. We all greatly enjoyed it and congratulate Ares Games on a fine design. One question came up with regard to the #5 taken aback card. One of us got taken aback due to a wind change and as the planned maneuver was a straight move, the red 5 card was used for the taken aback move. It appears that unlike the other two cards, with the #5 card, baring another wind change, the ship is stuck in reverse until it gets pushed off the board or is surrendered. Is this correct or have I missed something in the rules?
12-29-2013, 21:25
The Royal Hajj

That would only happen if the Capt of that ship continued to plan straight maneuvers (cards with a VR of 5). As soon as he/she plans a 0-4 or 6-10 card, the taken aback card would use either the 4- or 6+ version. Does that make sense?
12-29-2013, 22:19
Gunner

Welcome terry:beer:. Why don't you sign in on Welcome Aboard to make it official.
12-30-2013, 10:22
Terry Smith

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Originally Posted by The Royal Hajj

That would only happen if the Capt of that ship continued to plan straight maneuvers (cards with a VR of 5). As soon as he/she plans a 0-4 or 6-10 card, the taken aback card would use either the 4- or 6+ version. Does that make sense?

Thanks. That is what we actually ended up doing, but we were not certain it fit the literal reading of the rules.
12-30-2013, 10:58
The Royal Hajj

Since you can never plan a red card, you always have a choice in how the taken aback will effect you on the 2nd or 3rd turn of it.
12-30-2013, 21:48
Andy Blozinski

Yeah, it's kind of weird. I encountered this same dilemma in my demo game at MillenniumCon. Here's the solution: You get to program your cards. If you're taken aback, your programmed card goes way, but you replace it with the appropriate taken aback card for 4-, 5 or 6+. All you have to do is program a 4- or 6+ that is useless other than it it gets repalced by a taken aback card that turns you.
12-30-2013, 22:12
7eat51

I see Taken Aback as having such great tactical potential. I can't wait to get my stuff and work through such scenarios, along with collisions and a few other situations. Fun stuff ahead.
12-30-2013, 22:18
Gunner

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Originally Posted by 7eat51

I see Taken Aback as having such great tactical potential. I can't wait to get my stuff and work through such scenarios, along with collisions and a few other situations. Fun stuff ahead.

Me too. The only bad thing about this site is, that you keep getting reminded that you don't have your ships yet.
Oh well there's still :beer:, but I'm running out of it fast.
12-30-2013, 22:22
7eat51

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Originally Posted by Gunner

Me too. The only bad thing about this site is, that you keep getting reminded that you don't have your ships yet.
Oh well there's still :beer:, but I'm running out of it fast.

Soon, Ed, very soon.

In the meantime, we can try to understand what happened at Soldiers Field yesterday, especially the play that folks thought was dead.
12-30-2013, 22:25
Coog

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Originally Posted by 7eat51

Soon, Ed, very soon.

In the meantime, we can try to understand what happened at Soldiers Field yesterday, especially the play that folks thought was dead.

And you have the Cubs to look forward to!
12-30-2013, 22:28
7eat51

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Originally Posted by Coog

And you have the Cubs to look forward to!

As in the White Sox beating them during the crosstown classic. :smack:
12-30-2013, 22:29
Gunner

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Originally Posted by 7eat51

Soon, Ed, very soon.

http://www.starfighter-decals.com/pro4-a4-skyhaw44.html.

In the meantime, we can try to understand what happened at Soldiers Field yesterday, especially the play that folks thought was dead.

Yah, you have to listen for the whistle.

Only God knows how much I:angry::cannonboom:the Packers:cannon:
12-30-2013, 22:34
Coog

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Only God knows how much I:angry::cannonboom:the Packers:cannon:

I can see why.:shock:

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12-30-2013, 22:35
Gunner

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Originally Posted by 7eat51

As in the White Sox beating them during the crosstown classic. :smack:

Go ahead, rub it in.
12-30-2013, 22:36
Coog

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Go ahead, rub it in.

OK

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12-30-2013, 22:38
Gunner

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Originally Posted by Coog

I can see why.:shock:

Attachment 8077

Now that really hurt:drinks:. Is that one of his wall stickers?
12-30-2013, 22:43
Gunner

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OK

Attachment 8078

I'm going to quit replying, you guys are really twisting the knife.
But I am going to email these to some friends in Chicago.:beer:
12-30-2013, 22:45
Coog

Actually I can empathize...I'm a Cowboy fan.:cry:
12-30-2013, 22:59
Nightmoss

I think you've all veered off topic and need to be taken aback to the original post? :cheezy:
12-30-2013, 23:05
Gunner

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I think you've all veered off topic and need to be taken aback to the original post? :cheezy:

I forgot, what was it?
12-30-2013, 23:10
Coog

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I forgot, what was it?

Must have been guns, alcohol, or some other sport???:question:
12-31-2013, 06:58
The Royal Hajj

Funny stuff guys, but back on topic please... head to the Wardroom for the team bashing! lol