Is there some post-LoSH errata I missed?

Interesting observation, even if the range halving is moot. This is something that may actually come up, at least for me, since Swingline is so awesome on a figure with a move and attack power.
I would think that because the attack is successful before it is resolved, the target would gain EB before the 'fastball' is placed, thereby avoiding the additional click of damage for placement in a non-adjacent square.


BoT

Nope, I just overlooked that part. I do that sometimes.
It depends on the figure. E Wolfsbane, for instance, has her highest AV on click 3, so for her 2 clicks of damage would not necessarily be a bad thing. The key, as always, is knowing the dials of your figures and decide when it is worth it.
Above all, it's a good way to bring down someone trying to hide in soaring - and if you manage to place a figure adjacent to them so they have trouble breaking away (a fig with third-click Plasticity, maybe?) it could very well be worth it... at least as long as you have some backup ready.