HT optional rule

[PawelM]

Before I get to the point, I get a polite request. This thread is not intended to discuss right or wrong of HT usage. Therefore I would like to ask all members not to sideline or hijack the thread for that. If you think you can do that please read below.



Since i joined up Blitz few months ago i have found that usage of HTs can be a touchy issue. I personally do not have to strong a bias on that. I treat it as another optional rule. As a result I play games restricting HT use and one where HTs can be use as one sees fit. And here is my point, I need to remember and be very careful not to accidentaly 'over-use' HTs to avoid upsetting my opponent. However one cannot avoid mistakes and habbits to kick in.

This is why I think an optional rule could be the way to go for people playing both ways. I know it is not straight forward but at least it should be considered.

I think the main effects of this ' extreme halftrack' :) rule could be:

1. Empty HT assault is non-zero only when other units are in attack, i.e. Adds to the assaulting unit prohibiting HT only assaults.
2. Empty HT cannot spot enemy units unless it attempts to enter a hex with the unit, limiting their usage as reckons
3. More detailed OppFire allowing to split tank and non tank hard targets, to avoid HTs usage as a bait.

In this way a possibilty of upsetting my opponent (not on purpose) could be minimised and A person like me would not have to remember what HT arrangementd were set for a given game especially when one has a lot of games going on.