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● If the test is passed, the enemy army is immediately activated. Once it
has played (and ensuing battles have been resolved), the initially
active player resumes its normal play (the opponent may no longer
react on this front)
● If the test is a failure, the opponent has missed his opportunity, and
no other reaction may occur on the same front during this turn.
Reaction Test
The Reaction value of the national GHQ is to be used to “take control” and
play one designated Army during the opponents turn.
There may only be, for each side (not country), 1 Reaction attempt per front
each turn, whether the result be a success or a failure. The Reaction must
take place:
● between two activations
● after the 1st enemy activation, and before the last
A Reaction is successful when the D12 result ≥ the GHQ Reaction.
● Modifiers
-2 if the player does not have the Initiative
Distance from the GHQ to the activated Army’s HQ.
-0 distance of 1 to 2 regions (no effect)
-1 at 3 regions
-2 at 4 or 5 regions
-3 at 6 and 9 regions
-4 at 10+ regions
Great Britain/United States: Their GHQs ignore all European seas from
port to port. Ex. London – Mons, distance 3 regions.
London – Ostende (port): 1 – empty region: 2 – Mons: 3
To determine the distance between the HQ and GHQ, regions under
enemy control or forbidden regions may not be used.
If the HQ and the GHQ are out of contact (no matter what reason), it is
necessary to apply the worst distance penalty: -4.
Effects
In the event of a successful Reaction, the Enemy immediately activates
the designated Army and plays it normally. The Army is thus played
2 times:
● If the Enemy has already played: he played it during his game turn.
He plays it again, this time in reaction.
● If the Enemy has not already played: he plays it now in reaction, then
will play it a second time during his game turn.
This rule favors the player with Initiative because he has no negative effect
to Reaction. Once the “Reaction” is ended (success or failure), the active
player continues his activities on the front in play.
No other enemy Reaction may be attempted for this turn on this front.
10.5 Blocking Movement and Zone of Control
The simultaneous nature of World War One: La Grande Guerre 14–18
movement plotting and resolution segments means that players (and the
computer AI) must anticipate their opponent’s activities. The presence of
enemy forces and fortifications inhibits friendly movement in a land region
during the resolution portion of a game turn.
10.5.1 Zone of Control Reminder
Each combat unit influences the 6 regions that surround it called the “Zone
of Control” or “ZOC”.
● A stack containing at least one corps has a zone of control (ZOC) into
the 6 adjacent regions.
● A stack besieging a fortress has no ZOC.
Exceptions
A ZOC doesn’t extend through certain terrains:
● a major river (not to be confused with a minor river)
● a lake or a sea region side
● a high mountain (alpine) or a mountain crest
A ZOC doesn’t extend:
● into a region occupied by an enemy stack
● or if there is an enemy fort
● into the regions of a neutral country
ZOC Effects
● A ZOC allows the interception of an enemy stack (during its
movement).
● A ZOC does not cut off supply.
● A ZOC does not cut off movement by rail (there is no interception).
● However, an unbesieged fortress’ ZOC does cut off supply.
10.6 Combat Orders
Players do not issue combat orders per se. Combat is executed
automatically (under certain conditions) if opposing forces are present in
the same region and at least one side is assuming an Assault or Offensive
Posture.
10.7 Entrenching
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