Melee question on HTH

[Skarg]

Originally Posted by Steve Plambeck

My interpretation has been that a disengaged figure is not required to stop in the enemy's front hex when rushing in to attempt HTH during movement on the basis of having the higher MA.

I think it is clearly required to stop when entering a Front hex. The figure could initiate HTH, but during the action phase.

Not only do I think the rules are clear about that, but I think it's the least that should be offered to armed figures facing something trying to grapple them from the front.

The HTH rules are cheap enough already... letting figures ignore engagement to initiate it during movement would make that already-problematic situation worse.

Originally Posted by Steve Plambeck

While it's beneficial to come in through the enemy's rear (a 6 roll won't count), it is not required. The attempt at HTH is allowed if the enemy has a lower MA, or the attacker comes in from the rear, the operative word being "or", not "and". Entering the hex from the rear only becomes a requirement if not faster that the enemy.

This part however I entirely agree with.