I'm assuming Emon's bomb dropping will work just like decloaking and barrel rolling; i.e. you need to declare which template you're using and in which direction before you get down to business.

I don't think there's anything specifically regarding his ability, but it makes sense that it'd follow this rule.

Yes? No?

Good question. I would agree that in a tournament setting, you'd have to declare the template before dropping the bomb. And since there's no restriction on where a bomb is placed, there's no take backs.

I'd say so. It's not covered but I'd play it like you do with Barrel Rolls or Boosts, and that if playing with competitive rules, you have to stick with the direction you pick when you declare.

This came up a couple days ago. Presumably you must declare it; you never pre-measure anything

I think we're all in accordance here. I'd also expect a FAQ update to clarify it quite soon.

This came up a couple days ago. Presumably you must declare it; you never pre-measure anything

You can pre-measure attacks to see which ships are legal targets and what range they are at. I don't think you can pre-measure anything in the Activation phase though.

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

Then you hit yourself in the head because you just wasted the bomb...

They may allow you to switch directions if the one you chose puts the bomb off the table. Until now there was no reason to rule one way or the other about that, because where you put the bomb wasn't an option.

Not saying they will, just saying they might.

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

Thats actually in the old FAQ (page 17)

Q: Can a bomb token be dropped outside the play area?

A: Yes. The portion of the bomb token that is outside the play area is ignored.

They may allow you to switch directions if the one you chose puts the bomb off the table. Until now there was no reason to rule one way or the other about that, because where you put the bomb wasn't an option.

Not saying they will, just saying they might.

I could've sworn there was a ruling stating that any portion of the bomb inside the play area is still playable, and portion that lays outside is null and void.

Ninja'd by seconds!

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

Then you hit yourself in the head because you just wasted the bomb...

EDIT: And that's what I get for not reading the entire thread. It's already covered in the FAQ.

Thats actually in the old FAQ (page 17)

Thanks, I thought there was something too, but when I looked I couldn't find anything.

Ninja'd by seconds!

But even then, and this could be why they took it out...

It's very, very hard to line up in such a way that you actually drop a bomb outside of play with the 1 straight template. You could drop it parallel and so part of the AoE would be off the table though.

But with a 3 straight or bank you could have it quite a ways off the table.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury... Exhibit 1A:

As with boosting and rolling, if you can't complete the action it doesn't happen.

That's not true, per the FAQ if you barrel boll or boost off the table that ship is destroyed. That only really applies to competitive rules, not standard rules. But it's in the FAQ.

EDIT: And that's what I get for not reading the entire thread. It's already covered in the FAQ.

Actually it's not, it's in a old FAQ but not in the current one.

It's very, very hard to line up in such a way that you actually drop a bomb outside of play with the 1 straight template. You could drop it parallel and so part of the AoE would be off the table though.

Well, you could align your ship with the edge, and drop it on your first turn

Well, you could align your ship with the edge, and drop it on your first turn

True. It could be done, but it would be pretty tricky to have it so the whole bomb is off the table.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury... Exhibit 1A:

That interceptor was soooo hosed.

It's still in the latest FAQ page 17:

Q: Can a bomb token be dropped outside the play area?

A: Yes. The portion of the bomb token that is outside the play area is ignored

It's still in the latest FAQ page 17:

My bad then.

I'm sorry for my confusing post.

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

Thats actually in the old FAQ (page 17)

Q: Can a bomb token be dropped outside the play area?

A: Yes. The portion of the bomb token that is outside the play area is ignored.

Sorry for the confusion. With old FAQ I actually meant current (V2.2), but I read somewhere that the FAQ will be updated this week, so I went with old. Sorry again!

It's still in the latest FAQ page 17:

My bad then.

But now you know, and knowing's half the battle!

I'm sorry for my confusing post.

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

Thats actually in the old FAQ (page 17)

Q: Can a bomb token be dropped outside the play area?

A: Yes. The portion of the bomb token that is outside the play area is ignored.

Sorry for the confusion. With old FAQ I actually meant current (V2.2), but I read somewhere that the FAQ will be updated this week, so I went with old. Sorry again!

So current is old, and future is new? Now I'm the one who's confused...

I'm sorry for my confusing post.

On a side note: If I declare a direction for a bomb and it's partially or entirely off the play area what happens?

Thats actually in the old FAQ (page 17)

Q: Can a bomb token be dropped outside the play area?

A: Yes. The portion of the bomb token that is outside the play area is ignored.

Sorry for the confusion. With old FAQ I actually meant current (V2.2), but I read somewhere that the FAQ will be updated this week, so I went with old. Sorry again!

So current is old, and future is new? Now I'm the one who's confused...

So when will "then" be "now'?

So when will "then" be "now'?

Soon.

So when will "then" be "now'?

Soon.

**** it, I always read posts too late, I see something immediately think of something witty to write then see my fleeting dream crushed as I read the next reply

you win again forums!