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Rules of Engagement: Semantics

November 2020·pp. 110–113

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Jervis Johnson explains why everyday words need precise definitions when used in game rules. A substantial glossary distinguishes concepts including attacks, damage, wounds, movement, visibility and being within or wholly within a distance, using specific examples to clarify the intended sequence of play and reduce conflicting interpretations.

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