Yeah, the MG is getting into the influence area before the tavern general engages. I ran this block giving the tavern general 7 flags before I sent the MG. The MG didn't get intercepted, but the 1R block doesn't last long enough to let the MG get into the leader camp. Try giving the block 6 flags and see if that works - I'll try it too when I run another one. It seemed like the MG was almost ready to engage and the block died...5-6 flags might be enough to do it.

