Some rules questions

[Spectrar Ghost]

First - fast moving targets are described as moving greater than 7" in VaS. However, a reference is made to this modifier in OoB as "moving 7" or more". Which is correct? >7" or >/=7"?

Second, is there a limit to the number of points that can be "split" as per OoB? For instance, I can take 2 Aobas and three Kageros for two Raid points. Can I instead take two points each of 1 Aoba and 2 Kageros, for a total of 2 Aobas and 4 Kageros? It's kind of counterintuitive that splitting points would be beneficial, but it does not appear to have a limitation.

Third, are torpedoes allowed to travel 'under' ships? In other words, do intervening vessels block LOS for torpedoes like smoke?

 

[Joe_Dracos]

First - fast moving targets are described as moving greater than 7" in VaS. However, a reference is made to this modifier in OoB as "moving 7" or more". Which is correct? >7" or >/=7"?

I don't know. Go with the ruling in order of battle until you are told by somebody offical that its a typo. You could also check the FAQ.... if there is an OoB FAQ. Never checked myself.

Second, is there a limit to the number of points that can be "split" as per OoB? For instance, I can take 2 Aobas and three Kageros for two Raid points. Can I instead take two points each of 1 Aoba and 2 Kageros, for a total of 2 Aobas and 4 Kageros? It's kind of counterintuitive that splitting points would be beneficial, but it does not appear to have a limitation.

Yeah, this seems like a very 'beardy' way of doing it. If its up in the air do what ever will seem fair. If there is a conflict roll a die to determine whose rule will be used.

Unfortunately I am pretty sure that its the second example though. Its the exact same way ACTA's worked.

Third, are torpedoes allowed to travel 'under' ships? In other words, do intervening vessels block LOS for torpedoes like smoke?

This is another "do whats best for your group" scenerio. In my opinion I would say that the intervening ship doesn't block LoS, it counts as being attacked by the salvo. But thats just me.

 

[rcbecker1]

First - fast moving targets are described as moving greater than 7" in VaS. However, a reference is made to this modifier in OoB as "moving 7" or more". Which is correct? >7" or >/=7"?

I don't know. Go with the ruling in order of battle until you are told by somebody offical that its a typo. You could also check the FAQ.... if there is an OoB FAQ. Never checked myself.

Second, is there a limit to the number of points that can be "split" as per OoB? For instance, I can take 2 Aobas and three Kageros for two Raid points. Can I instead take two points each of 1 Aoba and 2 Kageros, for a total of 2 Aobas and 4 Kageros? It's kind of counterintuitive that splitting points would be beneficial, but it does not appear to have a limitation.

Yeah, this seems like a very 'beardy' way of doing it. If its up in the air do what ever will seem fair. If there is a conflict roll a die to determine whose rule will be used.

Unfortunately I am pretty sure that its the second example though. Its the exact same way ACTA's worked.

Third, are torpedoes allowed to travel 'under' ships? In other words, do intervening vessels block LOS for torpedoes like smoke?

This is another "do whats best for your group" scenerio. In my opinion I would say that the intervening ship doesn't block LoS, it counts as being attacked by the salvo. But thats just me.

I use 7 or more other wise alot of destroyers dont gain any benifit.
OoB supercedes the old rule

I have no problem with it I would do it in a game myself

Torpedoes cannot be fired through smoke and ships block Torps. They would hit the ship in line of fire.

 

[DM]

Yup, its 7 or more, and ships block LOS for torpedoes

I have no opinion on the points issue