Clarification over charging

[Jackanory]

We're having a bit of a debate over the rules for charging.

Does a charge have to be one straight line or can your charge have a bend in it? (in effect, two or more straight lines connected at an angle).

An example would be charging round a piece of severe, open terrain. So that you have LoS across it but cannot reach the target model by crossing it directly. Also Lady J charging round a corner (ignoring LoS with her blindfighter thingy).

[nilus]

Charges are in a straight line

[Lucidicide]

Charges are in a straight line

Quoted for truth.

But they don't need to be directly toward what you're charging. Often it's the melee reach that will let a straight charge work out while still avoiding obstacles.

[Dezzo]

Which is why, most of the time it might be better to use 2 AP to move (and hence able to bend around corners) and use 1 AP from melee master to melee an enemy than to charge.

But LJ has that flexibility because she has a GS and Sword Stance to aid her.

Throw in a Friekkorp Trapper or Student of Conflict, masters like her just go nuts. xD