Let's settle this once and for all because I see so many conflicting views on this ruling. What is the official ruling for Double Space figures and line of sight and clear sight? Here is what the rules say:
1. You can't flip a double space figure after they move.
2. You must get behind a figure to see if they have line of sight.
3. Q9 can block his line of sight.
Logically, it doesn't make much sense that the makers of the game would make a point to say you can't flip a double spaced figure during the attack phase if line of sight wasnt going to be an issue. It seems they were anticipating a time when a double spaced character would want to see a figure behind them but they were facing the wrong way hence the need to flip the base.
From a simplicity standpoint, it's more difficult to think that a double spaced figure eyes can see on the back of his head.
Also, it seems odd that Q9's shoulder pads obstruct his view yet he can still see behind himself. Logically, if he can see behind he should be able to turn his waist and see to the sides. Perhaps there is a reluctancy to make a hard stand on these rules because people are used to playing where a double spaces figure sees in all directions. Maybe Q9 was never meant to be that strong and playing him wrong all these years made him into the powerhouse he is today.
I think the rules make it clear that a double spaced figure can only see where he is facing.
What are your thoughts?
1. You can't flip a double space figure after they move.
2. You must get behind a figure to see if they have line of sight.
3. Q9 can block his line of sight.
Logically, it doesn't make much sense that the makers of the game would make a point to say you can't flip a double spaced figure during the attack phase if line of sight wasnt going to be an issue. It seems they were anticipating a time when a double spaced character would want to see a figure behind them but they were facing the wrong way hence the need to flip the base.
From a simplicity standpoint, it's more difficult to think that a double spaced figure eyes can see on the back of his head.
Also, it seems odd that Q9's shoulder pads obstruct his view yet he can still see behind himself. Logically, if he can see behind he should be able to turn his waist and see to the sides. Perhaps there is a reluctancy to make a hard stand on these rules because people are used to playing where a double spaces figure sees in all directions. Maybe Q9 was never meant to be that strong and playing him wrong all these years made him into the powerhouse he is today.
I think the rules make it clear that a double spaced figure can only see where he is facing.
What are your thoughts?