[Newbie] Abort to block?

[Andrea]

Hi again,
this is a fairly simple question but the book it's not crystal clear on the matter.
Can I abort an action to block instead of dodging ?
It seems to me like it is a completely honest thing to do but since block is used to give you a little advantage in the next phase I don't know if it's Ok to treat this maneuver like dodge ( or dive for cover).

Let me know.
Thanks
Andrea

PS Thank to your various suggestions the first mastering session of Herogames went well and fifteen years of RPG have not been ruined ( I've got a reputation 'round here after all :)

[Alibear]

You can abort to block, but the same as any other defensive maneuver only if you have not attacked or used a full action on the phase that you are attacked.

[BNakagawa]

you only gain the advantage on your next phase if you succeed in your block and you and your opponent share your next phases.

[TheEmerged]

You can abort to block, but the same as any other defensive maneuver only if you have not attacked or used a full action on the phase that you are attacked.

/nitpick on

Slight but important correction: Alibear should have used the word "segment", not "phase".

/nitpick off