Spotting Question

[Bamse]

Originally posted by cdwalkley:

I was just uncertain how a stationary unit in the open would be spotted automatically when there is intervening DT, while a stationary unit in DT with nothing between it and the spotter requires a roll. The same amount of DT is present in each case (as far as I can see).

It makes sense to me, actually. If a unit is actually in degrading terrain they can lie in the grass or bushes or whatever. If they're behind it, they're basically lying on the open ground and are visible through the (many) gaps in the DT. Near where I live I've found spots in the park which are my reference points for degrading/blocking woods terrain (I've also paced out a hex, for the fun of it) and I've come to think the system is right, as is.

[cdwalkley]

Thanks, Bamse! You seem to be someone who does their homework!

I see your point. Soldiers in the hex are properly utilising the cover there to (try and) remain hidden. At the time it didn't sit right with my opponent and me, but what you say seems to make sense.

Now I can sleep well again at night

[Bamse]

Originally posted by cdwalkley:
You seem to be someone who does their homework!

It's compulsive. Started when I used to play a lot of Combat Mission. Now I can't take a walk without analyzing the 'lay o' the land', figuring out where to hide the bazookas, best place for a minefield, guesstimating ranges and so on etc etc. When I got into LnL the first thing I did was mark out a hex with sticks in the grass at the park. Actually it worries me

[Mark H. Walker]

Rett,

That's cool. I never knew that.

Best,
Mark