2nd Forum Only Diplomacy

[Acererak]

(PI) Did the SA magic resistance come into effect on the Wall of Fire?

(NO) 25% less damage- but it should have registered, and also shown up on my report.

Damage from a Wall of Fire doesn't come into play until the Magic Phase of the battle. The 1NO vs 4SA battle ended after the Archer Phase due to the amount of damage that the 4SA inflicted upon the 1NO (while considering the NO's retreat limit). Missile damage is still possible with a wall of fire up if either side issues a TAC 3. I could clarify this further in the Wall of Fire spell description whose text refers to damage being inflicted when crossing the wall (for cavalry/infantry) and not missile troops which can launch over the wall. The Wall of Fire spell will only prevent combat (and no damage to either side) if neither issued a TAC 3 attack order.

(NO)  It doesn't say "after missile fire" it says "prior to the combat". If missile fire isn't combat then I'm really confused. If that's the case it should be impossible for the retreater to take ANY damage during retreat. Basically I picked the perfect combo of tactics against the SA yet somehow he came out with no damage. 

The text says: " Determined attackers will suffer significant damage crossing the wall, prior to the combat."