I think this is kinda obvious and I'm pretty sure I've already got this, but would like confirmation. We all know "Echo" must use the 2 bank in place of the 2 straight when decloaking. There is nothing preventing you from having it arc backwards when you barrel roll, correct? Every example pic I have seen is always arcing forwards, but backwards is allowed correct?
Echo's barrel roll question
Correct, you can place the template down in any of six orientations - left back, left forward, forward left, forward right, right forward, right back, and obviously can also adjust the position of the ship front to back along the template as for a barrel roll as well.
Thank you. It's seemed kinda obvious but I wanted to check as I have never seen it done or even mentioned. It's always about going forward with it.
It's been a while since I've played "Echo" but I seem to remember using the backward roll far more often than forward - and almost always left or right, never ahead out the nubs.
It's been a while since I've played "Echo" but I seem to remember using the backward roll far more often than forward - and almost always left or right, never ahead out the nubs.
For me this is usually true of Phantoms generally. I tend to find I most often move laterally and then do a 1-turn which with a barrel roll will usually get me the shot I want or out of the arc I want to dodge.
The direction you are placing Echo's template needs to be declared as well before you put the template down.
FAQ, pg. 8:
When declaring a decloak, the player controlling
“Echo” must declare both the side and direction
of the decloak
The direction you are placing Echo's template needs to be declared as well before you put the template down.
FAQ, pg. 8:
When declaring a decloak, the player controlling“Echo” must declare both the side and directionof the decloak
I wish people would understand this on Vassal. Not with "Echo" specifically, but barrel rolls and target locks in general. You have to declare what you're doing, because if it's possible, you must do it. None of this "oops, I meant to do something else" crap after you see what would've happened. Wouldn't fly (pun not intended) on a real table, why are you doing it on a virtual one?