Bill,
I already had Jena loaded, but hadn't really played it.
VERY NICE JOB!!!
OK, a few observations and a question or two.
First, what optional rules do you check?
If I only check N.E., it's virtually impossible to kill a large unit until it actually runs out of men. I surrounded a 858 man unit with 6 large French units. Even when routed, they stood their ground until death.
If I check only N.E. and Isolation, the unit will also fight to death unless routed, then it can be overrun.
I thought you could capture artillery in the nappy system, but I couldn't see how. The are destroyed when successfully assaulted. No capture. Is this correct?
Multiple melees, that's interesting. I don't understand it. I would have thought that very unlikely in so short a time/turn duration. Especially when one considers it should be simultaneous movement (using a little imagination).
I wish the manuals had more detailed information (for all series) A lot of time it's trial and error. I know the ACW because I play it everyday, but imagine new players. A tough learning curve. And I mean for all these games, not just ACW or Nappy. Or maybe I'm just slow. Some things you just have to know, because there is no mention anywhere.
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<br />Captain Walker,
I'm not familiar with the Nappy or the PZC systems. It does seem that if a body of men were completely surrounded they would probably eventually surrender (my apologies to General Forrest -- present company excepted [:)] !).
Can you spell out exactly what happens with the Nappy version you are asking about? Does the 'no elimination' rule apply to routed units as well?
Your humble servant,
Gen 'Dee Dubya' Mallory
David W. Mallory
ACW - General, 3/2/I/AotM (Club President & Cabinet Member)
CCC - Lieutenant, Georgia Volunteers, Southern Regional Department, Colonial American Army
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Capt. Richard Walker
I Corps
Army of the Mississippi
2nd Brigade, 3rd Division
"Defenders of Tennessee"