Block

Block would be at least three ranks. The front rank must have at least 3 miniatures, and the rear ranks must have an equal number of miniatures to the rank in front of it, or an equal number minus 1. Each forward rank may have no more than one outlying miniature.

If a block does not meet this criteria, it is no longer a block. This would allow enemies to break up a block formation during combat. Also, when in block formation 5's count as 6's. If elite troops are in block, 4's count as 5's and 5's count as 6's.

The benefit to a block formation is that it is impossible to flank. Suppose two Celtic mediums attack a single elite Roman heavy. That's 4 dice to 3. Now suppose they attack a Roman block. 2 to 3, because they must attack 1-1.

How do you break up a block? Send your best fighter to break up the front rank so that it has fewer miniatures than the rank behind it. No more block benefit, so 5's are once again 5's for any troops still in combat.

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