Blocking movement across a river

[AndrewKurtz]

Coming back to AACW as I see new releases

And I can't seem to find a definitive place to get this answer. What is the current rule around blocking river crossings?

Is it 4 elements or units?
Is it 100% blocked or up to 90%?
Is offensive posture required?

Thanks

[lodilefty]

4 Combat elements [not transport types]
100% I think
Cannot be Passive posture I think

I know, I know, "some coordinator: doesn't know the rules!".
My notes are lost, my memory is fading.....

I'm sure Capt Orso will fill in the missinjg neurons.....

[Captain_Orso]

Yup master, you neurons are humming in synchronicity with the universe. The only thing I can add is that the naval elements can be moving from one region to another and still block a crossing if the naval elements and the crossing units are in the river region at the same time. Athena has a penchant for doing that.

[AndrewKurtz]

Thanks!

[Stauffenberg]

I'm pretty sure it's sometimes as high as 8 elements, but usually 4. Often the tool-tip over the stretch you want to block will tell you how many... but not always.

[Captain_Orso]

You're thinking about blockading a harbor. There are no tool-tips for blocking a crossing.

[Stauffenberg]

Yep, my bad. River zones with harbours get the tool-tip and the blockade can cost up to 12 elements.

[moni kerr]

I believe it is units not elements and they cannot be on passive but can have the evade combat button activated.

[AndrewKurtz]

I believe it is units not elements and they cannot be on passive but can have the evade combat button activated.

Now I'm confused again. Any way to get a definitive answer? Of course, as I type this, I realize I can test it...

[Captain_Orso]

It is the number of elements that counts. I don't think I've tried to have them on Evade Combat, but I would imagine it makes no difference as EC only regulates the ROE vs other ships in the same region. It's the same with land units on EC -- sound kind of illicit doesn't it -- they still gain MC normally in their region, etc. They just try to avoid getting into battle.