New ACW rules

[Deedles]

I just picked up there are some new ACW rules coming out by Des Darkin who has put in some lovely games over the years . There is a discount for pre orders .

I will get a set to use with my Pendraken armies .

https://www.shedowargames.co.uk/

[steve_holmes_11]

Is there any information on the size of armies, what units are represented and how many units for a decent game.

The concepts look interesting, but I saw nothing regarding the investment required to get gaming.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Well presented but agree with Steve it lacks detail.

[NTM]

The introduction in the rules section states the player takes the role of a brigade or divisional commander.
FAQ gives a bit more info

https://www.shedowargames.co.uk/acw-2

[steve_holmes_11]

The introduction in the rules section states the player takes the role of a brigade or divisional commander.
FAQ gives a bit more info

https://www.shedowargames.co.uk/acw-2

Thank you, the FAQ answers everything I wanted to know.

I can't explain how I didn't spot it on first pass.

[NTM]

Not that easy to find to be fair

[Deedles]

FAQ link at the top the page ... for answering questions

There is also a FB page for these from Des

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BP7JoWJiT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[sultanbev]

"The number of figures {per base} is irrelevant (although the aesthetics of the figures are of immense importance!)

An infantry base represents approx. 70-80 men, so an infantry regiment will be made up of the number of bases typically found in that theatre of campaign, or if you have detailed OOB and have a unit strength you can build that unit.

Artillery bases represent a section of two guns and crew. "

Doh, that's the same as I'm using in the rules I'm writing!

[Last Hussar]

Is there a sample OrBat, I want to know how many bases I will need

[Deedles]

That will depend on the battle and troops . A big green federal unit could have 10 plus stands . A small veteran reb one might only have 3 or 4 .

There are some really good orbat Scenario books available by Bud Butkovich that give troop strengths weapons etc . There is an Antietam scenario The Cornfield (when mine arrives I can give more details) included in the rules release and I think some more scenario guide stuff in the pipeline .

[Last Hussar]

If you could give an example OrBat when you can - I don't know if I'll ever bother adding to the 60ish infantry stands per side I have.

[Deedles]

If you could give an example OrBat when you can - I don't know if I'll ever bother adding to the 60ish infantry stands per side I have.

Will do

[Deedles]

The scenario orbat  for a part of Antietam attached .

The number in each label is the size of the unit in number of bases

[Deedles]