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 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Battlefield visits?

 Post subject: Re: Battlefield visits?
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:55 am 

Replies: 19
Views: 12800


Picacho Pass was marked on the National Geographic Civil War map from back in the 1960's. Sometimes you can still find that map for sale at Civil War national park bookstores.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Picacho_Pass

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Stonewall's moniker

 Post subject: Re: Stonewall's moniker
Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:35 am 

Replies: 4
Views: 3452


The rest of the quote was reportedly "Rally around the Virginians!" Sounds to me like the reference was positive, since Bee felt his own brigade needed to rally.

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Some JTS critisims.

 Post subject: Re: Some JTS critisims.
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:55 pm 

Replies: 20
Views: 12482


I have used retire by prologue rarely (I think only twice). I have no issue with those retiring units being disrupted because to retire 125 yards in reality would mean all the artillery equipment (limbers, caissons etc) would be out of place and have to be relocated causing real life disruption and...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Some JTS critisims.

 Post subject: Re: Some JTS critisims.
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:15 pm 

Replies: 20
Views: 12482


Couple of points. I seem to remember a time when you could at least see where enemy routed units were going at the beginning of replay. Haven't seen that in quite awhile. The problem I see with artillery in this game is that the crew is an abstract concept. You get no points for killing a crew, and ...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Civil War Photography Question

Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:55 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 7853


Probably his gloves in the first picture. Not sure in the second.

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Excellent work - Recruitment Office & YouTube Channel

Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:18 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 7200


Good video. Wonder if it could be posted on some board game sites like consimworld to attract the interest of board wargamers.

 Forum: WDS/JTS Campaign Franklin   Topic: ODH (Our Division's Honor) Multi-player Match - NEW!

Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:08 am 

Replies: 63
Views: 44319


How about you wear them things in a redneck bar down here in Texas?

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Civil War Photography Question

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:41 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 7853


Walt Dortch wrote:
Anyone know where the "excuse me" let me scratch my belly fashion for these kinds of photographs originated?

Napoleon, I believe.

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Those cattle thieves!

 Post subject: Re: Those cattle thieves!
Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:40 am 

Replies: 8
Views: 5931


I recommend watching Alvarez Kelly if you get the chance.

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Stonewall Jackson at Gettysburg......

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 11:53 pm 

Replies: 7
Views: 6303


Found this on youtube and remembered it was a topic of discussion here in the tavern.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldr7N_2gsLU

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: UA HQ FORUM BACK ONLINE

Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:45 pm 

Replies: 7
Views: 5582


Joe Meyer wrote:
The Union Army Headquarters Forum (https://www.unioneaglesonline.com/Forum/ACWGC-USA/forums/) and all of its sub-forums are temporarily unavailable due to a host-connected issue. The problem should be cleared within 48 hours.

Mosby strikes again!

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Stonewall Jackson at Gettysburg......

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:17 am 

Replies: 7
Views: 6303


Major Stewart, sir. I'm posting a link to a podcast that is hosted by two licensed battlefield guides that address this exact subject. It is definitely worth a listen. https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9jZDhkMGI4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz&ep=14&episode=ODFiMWNkNGUtMGFjMy1iN2...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Extreme War Gaming?

 Post subject: Re: Extreme War Gaming?
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:26 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 4601


Was in the USMC infantry in the 70's. Been there, done that, or close enough. No thanks!

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Back after a long abscence

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:34 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 6227


The default I believe in every scenario is minimum range. It would be better if you had a choice before you began the scenario, but we're not there yet.

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Scenario Design - Proper Artillery Ammo Levels?

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:17 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 4730


For example the 1861 book (p13) provides a table for various pieces regarding ammunition and lists a 12 pdr 'Napoleon' as having 20 shot in each chest and with two such chests per caisson you arrive at a total of 40. Thanks for the links to the artillery instruction manual. Just wanted to point out...
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