'Eastern Front' random events/change in orders -send reinforcements elsewhere

[Matt W]

I've always taken the random events to be "outside" of the scenario instructions. Therefore, they don't count as eliminated for the scenario purposes as they as leaving under orders.

As to the "must exit", in some scenarios there simply aren't enough forces to get the required forces off board in the time allotted. If they can't leave I give the side credit for trying if indeed they have done all they can to comply. Not trying is an immediate "loss".

Often these types of random events result in an immediate loss or win for one side or another. I still find them interesting. On the other hand, if I was playing ftf I wouldn't use them as they can completely eliminate a play. So, to summarize, they can be fun when playing solo but don't use them at all when playing an opponent.