...a thought on Flying MC's

[ferro]

So, at the beginning of my movement phase I declare whether my Flyrant will by Gliding or Swooping, and if Swooping she cannot assault or be assaulted...

If I'm already in a close combat, and I declare my Flyrant is now swooping... what happens?

[N.I.B.]

It causes a paradox and the universe implodes.

[infornography]

Without looking real closely at the wording I'm guessing you just can't choose to choose swooping because it would break the rules. Being in combat means you cannot leave combat without very specific exceptions. becoming swooping is not one of those exceptions. Therefore you don't have the option to choose it.

But a careful pouring over of words may reveal a nuance I have missed.

[sturm]

Aug 7, 2012 6:29:15 GMT infornography said:

Without looking real closely at the wording I'm guessing you just can't choose to choose swooping because it would break the rules. Being in combat means you cannot leave combat without very specific exceptions. becoming swooping is not one of those exceptions. Therefore you don't have the option to choose it.

But a careful pouring over of words may reveal a nuance I have missed.

You're right.

p.49, Changing flight mode: At the start of its move, a FMC must declare whether it is Swooping or Gliding ...

If a FMC is locked in close combat, it isnt allowed to move and break from combat.