I saw your post sitting so long I registered to give you a few pointers on maps. Most if not all the WotC map packs are themed in some way. Originally they were 2" hexes but were changed some time ago. The map packs you mentioned are themed as follows: North Africa - 3 Desert maps and on reverse side 3 jungle maps. Eastern Front - 3 town/factory maps and on the reverse side 3 Russian steppes maps. There are two starters, the one in the cardboard box is the old one and contains 12mm mini’s and 2" hex maps. the new starter is in a blister pack and has 15mm mini’s and 3" hex maps. The maps in the new starter are mixed forest/hills/clear. The rules and revised cards are downloadable through the WotC site.
Newbie question regarding deployment
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The first three hexes of the map… what does that mean, exactly? When counting up to three hexes from the edge of the map, do you go in a zig-zag (resulting in less deployment space) or straight along a line of hexes (resulting in more deployment space)?
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You can deploy in the 1st 3 FULL hexes from the edge of the board. Don’t count half-hexes, they aren’t used in the game. Since the board is made of hexes, it is a little zig-zag.
Have fun, it’s a great game!
Mot
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Thanks for the answer. I knew half-hexes didn’t count, but I was confused on whether or not I should start at the first full hex and count up 3 in a straight line, or count up to three in a zig-zag. But now I know that it’s the latter. Thanks again.
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3!?….oops, I’ve always done it as 5 hexes, I feel stupid. :oops:
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Depends on the map, actually. The maps with the first 5 sets have more hexes and it is indeed 5 hexes. The new maps with set 6 (39-45) you setup in the 1st 3 hexes.
Mot
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Thanks, I thought I was doing all wrong this whole time. :roll:
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Well, as long as you know the rules it really only matters that your opponent agrees with you. I take liberties with the rules all the time. I used to deploy in the first two with the old maps, because I like the “movement to fire” part of the game.