In the Piquet Master Rules version 1 there is a rule that's says that cavalry lose the UP I for initiating a melee once they have been involved in their first...
I am preparing a set of tournament rules for Archon II with the goal of setting up a tournament at least by next Historicon if not earlier (depends on sucess...
Hi Rob, Will do. I really can't wait for this to start. The players are going to have to deal with a lot of uncertainties. I love campaigning. -Eric...
Hi Cody, Although I'm not a fan of tournaments in wargaming I wish you the best of luck with this project. Love to see what you come up with in the end. - Eric...
Greetings! I have a question in regard to Napoleonic Austrian cavalry. I base my figs (28mm) on basing system Bruce Quarrie uses in his "Napoleonic Wargaming"...
Greetings! I have a question for all of you in regard to Russian Infantry. When you build Russian battalions do you use figures with the small tuft and...
Hi Larry! In a message dated 8/1/2005 8:54:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, correus@... writes: I have a question in regard to Napoleonic Austrian cavalry....
Hello again, Larry! In a message dated 8/1/2005 10:07:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, correus@... writes: I have a question for all of you in regard to ...
Hi Cody! In a message dated 8/1/2005 10:48:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, cody4us@... writes: I am preparing a set of tournament rules for Archon II with...
Somewhat related to Cody's post on a possible A2 Tournament, there's been discussion on the list dating back 3 or 4 years about a friendly tournament using ...
Thanks, I understand the concern for some about tournaments. But they do have a place in the gaming environment. I personally play for fun but have always...
These were based on Archon II lists. ALEXANDER MACEDON Maximum Units 12 Command Groups Central, Right Wing, Left Wing, Manevuer Morale Chips 25 Units...
Hi Larry I too have grappled with this. I guess it depends on when you want to date your army, how relevant you think &/or quickly obeyed War Ministry decrees...
Hi Larry, I agree with Peter on this one. Four stands is best as only four stands usually count, and don't bother worrying about squadrons. If I might suggest...
I'm more anal than the other guys, Larry. One of the 4 Russian companies was elite and in tall plumes, but it was divided into two platoons - grenadiers and...
To make matters worse, shoulder strap color indicated the regiment's place within the division and sword knot colors were color-coded-by company within ...
Hi! Quick question on basing cavalry brigades in Command Piquet. According to the rule book, the number of troops in a brigade of cavalry would around 1000 to...
Hi Bob, Very long time, no see. How have you been? I base my Russian infantry the same way - 4 stands - half of the right stand is grenadier with a plume,...
Zach - I prefer Command Piquet over the standard game because it's faster and smoother. I presume you're talking about Grand Tactical PK below. Brigades ...
... all. ... 'rounds" ... I disagree. The game can be controlled and won on a regular basis. Just because the cards are random the results of the game are not....
... Sorry to disagree, but I would have no qualms about playing "tournament" Piquet. While we all know it can go pear shaped on the iniative, that's about as...
I agree. The randomness of setup can be managed also and actually add strategy. That was part of the design idea behind allowing the player to choose which...
I would play if the timings work out with the game Tony and I are running. I'll play pretty much anything, though I do quite like cavalry ! Iain... ... From:...
... ***** True, but it hardly produces a level tournament playing feel when one guy gets all the initiative . . :-) Sure, Piquet requires skill.But I'd rather...
In a message dated 8/2/2005 11:17:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, kblackley@... writes: ***** True, but it hardly produces a level tournament playing feel...