Since the starter set doesn't come with any sort of defined playing surface, I was wondering how strict folks are with regards to the rule on page 12 that says if any part of a ship exits the game field then it is considered eliminated/surrendered. I understand it's a game, but in reality there were no defined playing areas in the ocean. In a game I could see where a ship could block another into a corner or along an edge and get a considerable advantage that wouldn't exist in real life. This is just another case of me trying to wrap my head around the "game vs. simulation" issue. Thanks again.