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    My game buddies and I played 4 games right after it was delivered last week. We all greatly enjoyed it and congratulate Ares Games on a fine design. One question came up with regard to the #5 taken aback card. One of us got taken aback due to a wind change and as the planned maneuver was a straight move, the red 5 card was used for the taken aback move. It appears that unlike the other two cards, with the #5 card, baring another wind change, the ship is stuck in reverse until it gets pushed off the board or is surrendered. Is this correct or have I missed something in the rules?

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    That would only happen if the Capt of that ship continued to plan straight maneuvers (cards with a VR of 5). As soon as he/she plans a 0-4 or 6-10 card, the taken aback card would use either the 4- or 6+ version. Does that make sense?

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    Welcome terry. Why don't you sign in on Welcome Aboard to make it official.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Royal Hajj View Post
    That would only happen if the Capt of that ship continued to plan straight maneuvers (cards with a VR of 5). As soon as he/she plans a 0-4 or 6-10 card, the taken aback card would use either the 4- or 6+ version. Does that make sense?
    Thanks. That is what we actually ended up doing, but we were not certain it fit the literal reading of the rules.

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    Since you can never plan a red card, you always have a choice in how the taken aback will effect you on the 2nd or 3rd turn of it.

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    Yeah, it's kind of weird. I encountered this same dilemma in my demo game at MillenniumCon. Here's the solution: You get to program your cards. If you're taken aback, your programmed card goes way, but you replace it with the appropriate taken aback card for 4-, 5 or 6+. All you have to do is program a 4- or 6+ that is useless other than it it gets repalced by a taken aback card that turns you.

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    I see Taken Aback as having such great tactical potential. I can't wait to get my stuff and work through such scenarios, along with collisions and a few other situations. Fun stuff ahead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    I see Taken Aback as having such great tactical potential. I can't wait to get my stuff and work through such scenarios, along with collisions and a few other situations. Fun stuff ahead.
    Me too. The only bad thing about this site is, that you keep getting reminded that you don't have your ships yet.
    Oh well there's still , but I'm running out of it fast.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
    Me too. The only bad thing about this site is, that you keep getting reminded that you don't have your ships yet.
    Oh well there's still , but I'm running out of it fast.
    Soon, Ed, very soon.

    In the meantime, we can try to understand what happened at Soldiers Field yesterday, especially the play that folks thought was dead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    Soon, Ed, very soon.

    In the meantime, we can try to understand what happened at Soldiers Field yesterday, especially the play that folks thought was dead.
    And you have the Cubs to look forward to!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coog View Post
    And you have the Cubs to look forward to!
    As in the White Sox beating them during the crosstown classic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    Soon, Ed, very soon.

    http://www.starfighter-decals.com/pro4-a4-skyhaw44.html.

    In the meantime, we can try to understand what happened at Soldiers Field yesterday, especially the play that folks thought was dead.
    Yah, you have to listen for the whistle.

    Only God knows how much I:angry:the Packers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
    Only God knows how much I:angry:the Packers
    I can see why.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    As in the White Sox beating them during the crosstown classic.
    Go ahead, rub it in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
    Go ahead, rub it in.
    OK

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coog View Post
    I can see why.

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    Now that really hurt. Is that one of his wall stickers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coog View Post
    OK

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    I'm going to quit replying, you guys are really twisting the knife.
    But I am going to email these to some friends in Chicago.

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    Actually I can empathize...I'm a Cowboy fan.

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    I think you've all veered off topic and need to be taken aback to the original post?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightmoss View Post
    I think you've all veered off topic and need to be taken aback to the original post?
    I forgot, what was it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
    I forgot, what was it?
    Must have been guns, alcohol, or some other sport???

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    Funny stuff guys, but back on topic please... head to the Wardroom for the team bashing! lol

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