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Originally Posted by JHSmentor
Hmmm - yeah, it seems that you are correct the way it's written - but it sounds like risky business to me. if you got pushed off/away from the tower while you were extended then you risk getting a penalty if this happens prior to the Finale period. I personally can't think of a reason to do this or where it might be beneficial - but I'm sure i'm not thinking far enough outside the box for various possibilities.
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If you're pushed away by an opponent, <G13> protects you from getting a penalty. (Though once they've stopped pushing, you need to either get back to the tower or get back to normal configuration.)
I can think of a reason or two to extend like that. Slow hanger is one reason; there are others.
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