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Offline joshuaslater

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Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« on: June 14, 2006, 06:40:48 AM »
Alright, so typically across the board, mounted troops like the Kutara Lancer and Dragonbane Warkiller are broken down so that the mount has two actions and the rider has three.  This gives the option of using that third action for use of Rally, Commanding Presence, etc.

My question is this.  Can the third action of the rider simply be used for another close combat attack?  Example:  Dragonbane warkiller--leap lance and Dragonbane bite kill an Ogre Elite on their collective first action.  Leap lance and Dragonbane bite only manage to put one wound on another Ogre Elite.  Can the rider use his third action to try to swing his sword and finish off the Ogre?

Or is this third action reserved only for giving orders? 

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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2006, 01:02:39 PM »
He can use his 3rd Action in any way he likes  :)
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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2006, 05:12:12 AM »
Thanks.  Rumor has it the forum will be shutting down soon, so it's nice of you to take the time to answer.  Cheers.
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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2006, 08:59:18 AM »
He can use his 3rd Action in any way he likes  :)

With the exception that he cannot go on wait.  Both the Rider and the Mount must have an action left to go on wait...

For example:

DBWK leap-charges an Ogre elite and their combined attack only puts one wound on the Ogre.  The Rider then uses his second action to swing at the Ogre and kills him (note: the Dragonbane did not attack).  Now they both have an action left and decide to go on wait.  Perfectly legal.

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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2006, 09:25:42 AM »
As always Wedge, the clarity comes into focus with you.  Well, now that the rumour is the forum ain't goin' anywhere soon, I can count on your continued help with my rules queries.  As for my romantic queries, I'll save those for that crazy character on SNL.   Cheers.
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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2006, 01:15:10 PM »
Yeah ofc the waiting rule, i thought that was obvious  ;D

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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2006, 06:08:16 PM »
@ - Josh - That's my job buddy!  Glad I could help.
@ - Ruther - Stating the obvious is also my job... I'm in the military!!!

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Re: Mounted Unit. Third Action.
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2006, 06:24:49 AM »
Well, Josh even if this forum disappears again there is always MiniRealms which I check every day.