Supported Pike vs. Knights

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Supported Pike vs. Knights

Post by jbbpioneer » Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:18 am

I just got some nice Swiss pike this week and am surprised to see the support bonus (+2) does not apply to fighting knights. I thought the pikes were very strong, particularly in depth, against mounted armor.

Can you explain the logic behind the exclusion of support bonus vs. knights?

Also having enjoyed all the youtube aids and games, I am wondering if Rod will be posting more interesting topics or games.
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Re: Supported Pike vs. Knights

Post by David Kuijt » Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:13 am

Rule 69.4(b). Pike receive support against Knights, Elephants, Cataphracts.
Rule 69.4(a). .... and also against any foot that isn't shooty.
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Re: Supported Pike vs. Knights

Post by Rod » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:04 pm

Yeah, Rod has been lazy on videos and busy running Zoom Games for people all over the world :)

But now that TTS is out I expect to go back to a few more videos, I promised one on Battle Cards.
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Re: Supported Pike vs. Knights

Post by Brummbär » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:12 pm

Zoom game was great - but I am also looking forward towards more videos!
(What is TTS?)
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Re: Supported Pike vs. Knights

Post by Brummbär » Fri Feb 26, 2021 12:15 pm

Got it: Triumph Tabletop Simulator :D
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Re: Supported Pike vs. Knights

Post by jbbpioneer » Sat Feb 27, 2021 5:42 am

Ah, yes. A more careful reading of the QRS shows that the "except" applies only to archers and a few others, not to the knights.

Thank you, I feel better.

And I am waiting for more youtube adventures with Rod.
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