Can you use the movement tool instead of the range ruler in the setup area when placing your ship during the deployment phase?
Movement Tool question
Can you use the movement tool instead of the range ruler in the setup area when placing your ship during the deployment phase?
Because: you can only use your man tool during the determine course step.
Edited by Green KnightHave you been playing Skycake by any chance?
Thanks! I didn't think you could, but it came up in a match and I wanted to be sure.
Thanks! I didn't think you could, but it came up in a match and I wanted to be sure.
FAQ:
Q: When can a player premeasure with the maneuver tool?
A: A player can only premeasure with the maneuver tool during his ship’s “Determine Course” step and only for that ship.
NoCan you use the movement tool instead of the range ruler in the setup area when placing your ship during the deployment phase?
Because: you can only use your man tool during the determine course step.
1. Only use your man tool at appropriate times.
2. Never whip your man tool out when you shouldn't.
3. Never play with your man tool off to the side while it is your opponents turn.
1. Only use your man tool at appropriate times.NoCan you use the movement tool instead of the range ruler in the setup area when placing your ship during the deployment phase?
Because: you can only use your man tool during the determine course step.
2. Never whip your man tool out when you shouldn't.
3. Never play with your man tool off to the side while it is your opponents turn.
hmm i've always played that i could use it during setup, because the rule ref states that you don't even technically collect the manv. tool until step 7 in SETUP. meaning i'm free to use it until step 7 which i have to put it down next to the play area. once play starts THEN i can only use it when my ship "activates"
7. Prepare Other Components: Shuffle the damage
deck and place it next to the play area along with the
command tokens, maneuver tool, range ruler, and the
round token marked “1.”
i was interpreting the FAQ ruling to be more specific to stopping people "during game play" from pre-measuring other ships of theirs or their opponent to gain advantage once play starts. That was happening a lot early on with Aramada
hmm i've always played that i could use it during setup, because the rule ref states that you don't even technically collect the manv. tool until step 7 in SETUP. meaning i'm free to use it until step 7 which i have to put it down next to the play area. once play starts THEN i can only use it when my ship "activates"
Thing is, this has existed in the past few sets of Tournament Regulations (Bold Emphasis Mine):
Custom “setup” templates designed to aid players in ship deployment are not allowed. Players can only use their range rulers to help them set up fleets during deployment.