Megablitz
FAQs
Q. What does a "combat box" look like?
A. It is an open rectangular tin or
box, with a lid that can be fixed to one side so that when the dice are rolled in the box,
they are not visible to the opposing player. (see picture here)
Q. What sequence do the troops move in?
A. Simultaneous
Q. What is the range of a recce unit rolling
for recce and the range of the counter recce?
A. Recce will usually inspect a terrain
feature or previously detected enemy, although the 'enemy' player should note the route of the recce and
behave honestly with regard to disclosing his troop's positions. Counter recce, like
combat, is usually in base-to-base contact.
Q. Do supply units have to be in range of a supply
dump or are their higher level logistical units at Corps (Soviet Army)?
A. Yes, although this is only relevant in fairly large games.
Q. If you lose your HQ, do you receive an HQ stand
of 0 SP next turn or do you have to wait for 2 turns for a higher level HQ to send one?
A. It takes 2 turns.
Q. If you lose your HQ, what orders can you give to
the formation's units? Do they have to continue to comply with their existing orders until
a new HQ arrives?
A. The existing orders must be adhered to until the new HQ arrives.
Q. What is the significance of 'r' as opposed to 'R
for recce units?
A. 'r' is light recce; 'R' is armoured
recce.
Q. Are the bases sizes used with 20mm scale models
suitable for use with 15mm scale models?
A. Most people use the same size bases
for both 20mm and 15mm models. These are:
Infantry Battalions |
- |
4cm x 4cm |
Russian Rifle Regiments |
- |
6cm x 6cm |
Vehicles |
- |
4 to 5cm x 10 to 12cm |
Transport |
- |
4cm x 12cm |
Q. How long is a "Game Day"?
A. It depends upon the time and place when the battle is being
fought. A single turn is the equivalent of two hours of movement and action.
Q. When does the overnight phase begin?
A. Once the 'Day' turns have finished.
Q. What is no overnight supply?
A. This is when a unit is not supplied during the overnight phase.
Q. When does the no re-supply for two nights come
into effect; after two nights or when it is unlikely for two nights?
A. After two nights of no resupply.
Q. Is visibility the distance any unit can see the
enemy, or just reconnaissance units?
A. It is the distance at which any unit can see the
enemy.
Q. When rolling for casualties, do you roll 1d6 for
each POL separately and refer to the casualty chart before moving onto LOG?
A. Yes.
Q. Do units have to move the full
move of the order that they are in? (e.g. Does a wheeled unit with a 'Mobile' order have
to move 6km in good going)
A. No.
Q. If units don't have to move the
full move how do units with, for example 'Mobile' orders, 'bump into' enemy units with
'Static' orders?
A. This works best by either gentleman's agreement or
by using hidden placement of defending units. It also happens when people who have not
memorized the combat chart send 'Mobile' units piling into 'Static' units.
Q. Does everyone give their
transport stands a transit order to benefit from the extra distance? (i.e. A wheeled unit
can supply up to 40km)
A. LOG units usually shuffle along at a discreet
distance behind the units they are supplying. Putting them in 'Transit' does not help much
unless the units they are supplying are sitting on a road (see the restrictions on
transit movement).
Q. How does a supply unit with
'Static' orders supply other stands as it has a movement distance of 0kms?
A. By base-to-base contact. If the supply unit is
'Static' it is going to restrict their ability to supply anyone.
Q. Do LOG/POL stands get
their points 'resupplied'?
A. Yes, during the overnight phase.
Q. Can Divisional/Corps LOG
be used for Artillery stands if Limber LOGs are lost?
A. Yes. In Megablitz there is no distinction between different types of LOG except the
difference between LOG and POL. LOG points is, therefore, interchangeable.
Q. Can a unit/division
voluntarily use more LOG/POL points in a day than it can replenish?
A. A unit can only use the LOG/POL it has available. If resupply does not replenish enough
then combat effectiveness of the unit/division will be reduced on the following day.
Q. If a unit in 'Mobile'
moves up to attack a 'Static' unit, do both sides cause casualties with D5 scores of 5 and
6? If so there appears to be no advantage to being dug-in unless the digging in earns you
a fortification advantage?
A. Wrong - the unit in 'Mobile' simply bounces off - probably after suffering casualties -
whilst the unit in 'Static' sits safely in it's foxholes!
Q. Does the fortification
advantage count for every round of combat rather than just the first?
A. Yes.
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