Quote: (Dave @ Feb. 01 2010, 20:10 )
For the additional templates, the rules say that they can be placed with no line of fire, placement or range restrictions though. So I don't think you have to maximize the numbers under them anymore, it's your choice where they go.
I'm still curious about thoughts on whether the attacker can position the first template over the chosen group so that subsequent templates can catch more under them.
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Extra Barrage Templates: Note that once the first template has been placed, the attacker may choose where to place the additional templates, as long as they are touching the first template, and no line of fire, placement or range restrictions apply (see below).
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Using Barrage Templates: In addition, templates must be placed in such a way as to get as many enemy units from the target formation under them as possible within the restrictions for lines of fire and range. This stops players ‘sniping’ at important units with artillery.
I think you are misreading the first one. If you invert the two criteria, you come up with...
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Note that once the first template has been placed, the attacker may choose where to place the additional templates, as long as no line of fire, placement or range restrictions apply, and they are touching the first template (see below).
I can see where you got confused (and my interpretation could be wrong), but to me, the revision and the original mean the exact same thing. IMO just poor sentence structure.
As for your latter thoughts, the potential placement of subsequent templates has no bearing on the first one. You must have as many units from the target formation under the first template. If you've got a choice (you can get 7 units from three different positions), you can pick which position suits you best for whichever reason you want, but the initial must contain at LEAST the equal most units under it.
Morgan Vening