Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

New to TFT so I've been reading the forums about the options your figure can take, changing them, defending, etc.

Is it RAW to actually declare your option out loud? If not, is this something everyone does anyway?

In my mind, it seems like you should be able to move your figure based upon adjDX (and your engaged/disengaged/HTH status) and then depending upon the length of your move and other facts, be able to execute in adjDX order your "attack"

I know you can change your option but is there any need to verbally declare in the first place?

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

Actually you move your figures based on which side won initiative (and their MA) so DX has nothing to do with movement order.

But you're right, since you can change what action you take at any time up until you make it I see no reason to declare it. You can just say "I'm moving up to half my MA (or whatever you choose) and then decide what action to take once your turn comes.

Im curious how others see this.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

Same. It is much simpler to explain and think about the turn sequence in this way, rather than the wrestling with the idea that for some reason you are choosing an option which you don't execute and then may later change anyway.

Anyway, although the explanation in the rules is awkward, the idea that the figures establish their positions, and then the options available are constantly changing during the action phase, is one of several key things to my mind that make the TFT combat system so enjoyable.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

That's exactly how I've played it - no need to declare action until your action turn.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

I think Chris Rice has it right.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

If you are dodging or defending then it would be helpful to declare that first before anyone else acts. Other than that it doesn't matter.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

Why would that be helpful? Couldn’t that tip your hand?

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

kjamma you got it right. Yes, waiting to announce you are defending until the attack is announced against you is best. This is out of necessity when your adjDX is lower then the attacker. But if your adjDX is higher than the attacker you will need to announce it when it is your turn to act.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

You move however you want to move during movement phase (within restrictions of MA, engagement, terrain, etc.). Then you do whatever action you want, consistent with the move you made and your engagement status at the end of movement. The end.

Re: Confusion over choosing an option vs. declaring it
 

I would think it would be obvious what you are doing though, wouldn't it? You are clearly jinking back and forth, trying to make the ranged attacker have a hard time, right? At the very least you are giving the missile user a dead-eyed stare, poised and ready, which would be very different from your buddy a few hexes over who is readying a weapon or whatever.