Nesting Units?

[arka0415]

Simple question. Models need to stay within 1" of other models in their unit. With this in mind, can two friendly units "nest" inside each other? Imagine too loose, interlocking grids of troops. A checkerboard, if you will, with alternating models belonging to the two different units.

I have no clue if this is a good idea or not, nor if there is any reason someone would want this to happen, but is it legal?

[BaldoBeardo]

It's legal, but the units would still have to alternate activations and it would also require that the models can physically fit between each other to move - which would be a pretty awkward ask whether you use models or bases for measurements.

If you use bases then it's doable if both units are on 25's.

Also be prepared for your opponent to get really picky about checking measurements.

Also, you can't ignore the other unit for LOS purposes - and remember you still need LOS for melee.

 

TL:DR - probably more of a pain in the ass to actually do than any benefit may be provided.

 

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[mmimzie]

This is however a very effective strategy for death players to abuse thier banner to pin your units by nesting themselves inside enemy units. 

[Mayple]

2 hours ago, mmimzie said:

This is however a very effective strategy for death players to abuse thier banner to pin your units by nesting themselves inside enemy units. 

How do they manage the movement neccessary to nest themselves inside an enemy unit? Sounds tricky.

[mmimzie]

6 hours ago, Mayple said:

How do they manage the movement neccessary to nest themselves inside an enemy unit? Sounds tricky.

Well thats the point you dont move. You charge a enemy unit or get charged. Then on your turn in your hero phase you can use your banner to bring back d6 model. As long as the models are brought back within 1" of its unit you can place them anywhere. So you bring back models to next your unit into thier. 

 

It works best for zombies because they can revive model from kill other model, and so can use this tactic alittle more aggressively to keep opponents from running. 

[Mayple]

Just now, mmimzie said:

Well thats the point you dont move. You charge a enemy unit or get charged. Then on your turn in your hero phase you can use your banner to bring back d6 model. As long as the models are brought back within 1" of its unit you can place them anywhere. So you bring back models to next your unit into thier. 

 

It works best for zombies because they can revive model from kill other model, and so can use this tactic alittle more aggressively to keep opponents from running. 

Oooh! That's clever! You could apply that approach to other units with revive mechanics as well. 

[arka0415]

30 minutes ago, mmimzie said:

As long as the models are brought back within 1" of its unit you can place them anywhere. So you bring back models to next your unit into thier. 

It's like Tetris in Age of Sigmar!