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Pass block

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:55 pm
by Jembo17
I'm not clever enough to draw up a diagram for this situation like many skilled people on here, so i'll do my best to describe it:

1. A Wardancer blitzes a Dark Elf runner.
2. Runner uses 'Dump Off' to try and pass to a nearby comrade.
3. Blitzing Wardancer then uses 'Pass Block' (before rolling any block dice) to move out of the tackle zone of the Runner and between the route of the pass, thus giving himself a better chance at an interception (by being out of the Runner's tackle zone).

Firstly, does the above make sense? Or have I just created an impossible scenario.

Could it actually ever happen?

And can the player declaring the initial block/blitz ever then use Pass Block before resolving the block/blitz?

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 5:17 am
by Shteve0
Put forward almost this exact question a few years ago on nzbbn :)
D_Arquebus wrote:The 4th question in the back of book FAQ answers this:

You cannot use Pass Block if you are the one making the hit.

Re: Pass block

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:17 pm
by Jembo17
Top man, thanks. It does seem a tad cheesy if you were allowed to declare a block just to flush the ball out and then pass block away.

Cheers!

Re: Pass block

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:57 pm
by harvestmouse
"The normal throwing rules apply, except that
neither team’s turn ends as a result of the throw, whatever it may be."

It doesn't say intercepting or pass blocking isn't allowed and suggests follow normal pass protocol. So unless there's a Q&A Pass Block is viable.

Re: Pass block

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:48 pm
by Darkson
harvestmouse wrote:So unless there's a Q&A Pass Block is viable.
Like Shtevo's post on the FAQ then.

Re: Pass block

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:50 pm
by Shteve0

Re: Pass block

Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:48 am
by harvestmouse
Darkson wrote:
harvestmouse wrote:So unless there's a Q&A Pass Block is viable.
Like Shtevo's post on the FAQ then.
I cannot be expected to read anything after the first line of the question when I have been drinking! That's expecting far too much. I actually do remember that Q&A now....