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 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Cavalry

Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 6:03 am 

Replies: 7
Views: 6972


Hi, I think there is a basic difference here for two reasons: 1. As the ACW progressed Cavalry became exactly that-mounted infantry. Horses were to get them to the fight faster and once at the fight, they dismount and fight on foot. 2. The scale of the game really takes the role of cavalry out(or si...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Engine upgrades prioritized

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:59 am 

Replies: 71
Views: 63841


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by bschulte</i> <br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">2./ Cav capable of detaching sub-units ...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Melees ... Melees ... Melees

Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 7:38 am 

Replies: 34
Views: 27143


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Rich Walker</i> <br />I put this on the other thread. In terms of programming, would this be a reasonable optional rule addition to the game engine? In order to perfor...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: THE "ROUT"

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 5:39 am 

Replies: 15
Views: 13096


I'd like to add another 'pet peeve' about rout. When your units rout and recover they always come back in column formation, even if they were in line to begin with. Give me a break. How many instances has anyone read where when rallying troops they tried to rally them in to a column formation to opp...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Best "unknown" General

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 4:27 am 

Replies: 20
Views: 17320


For the Union-Joshua Chamberlain

For the Confederacy- my vote is for Gordon



Col. Phil Driscoll
1st Brigade/1st Division/VCorps/AoP

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: New V Corps Commander

Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 12:44 pm 

Replies: 6
Views: 6675


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by laubster22</i> <br />The Army of the Potomac is proud to promote Colonel Jacob Montag to command of V Corps, AoP. Colonel Montag's excellent record while commanding 1s...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: The Peninsula-The Law of Unintended Consequences

Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 5:45 am 

Replies: 11
Views: 10548


I have several campaign games going on and in both cases my opponents have mentioned the size of the union regiments as compared to Gettysburg. They are very big and I think you will find it is a severe handicap for the Union player on the attack. The stacking limits are 1000 men or 8 units. This me...

 Forum: Old Opponent finder   Topic: Looking for A Rebel in HPS the Peninsula

Posted: Sun May 01, 2005 4:00 am 

Replies: 2
Views: 2519


Looks like my dance card is full-thanks[:D]

Col. Phil Driscoll
1st Brigade/1st Division/VCorps/AoP

 Forum: Old Opponent finder   Topic: Looking for A Rebel in HPS the Peninsula

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 11:42 am 

Replies: 2
Views: 2519


Good Evening:

Looking for a phased campaign game in HPs Peninsula[:)]

Col. Phil Driscoll
1st Brigade/1st Division/VCorps/AoP

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Rebs adopt phony constitution!

Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:10 am 

Replies: 26
Views: 24032


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Richard</i> <br />quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by Phil Driscoll "... the Union far outnumb...

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Rebs adopt phony constitution!

Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:35 pm 

Replies: 26
Views: 24032


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Scott Ludwig</i> <br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Zettlemyer<...

 Forum: Old Opponent finder   Topic: Looking for a Johnny at Gettysburg

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:06 pm 

Replies: 1
Views: 2395


Thanks,

My dance card is full[:D]

Col. Phil Driscoll
1st Brigade/1st Division/VCorps/AoP

 Forum: Old Opponent finder   Topic: Looking for a Johnny at Gettysburg

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:03 am 

Replies: 1
Views: 2395


Gentlemen of the South:

I offer a daring Reb commander many easy points to engage me in a Campaign Game of HPS Gettysburg.

Col. Phil Driscoll
1st Brigade/1st Division/VCorps/AoP

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: UNION MUSTER AND OOB UPDATED

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 1:46 pm 

Replies: 3
Views: 5883


Great job Ernie. The only thing I ask is can you make the background color of the AOP a little lighter? These tired eyes have problems with black lettering on purple background.[:D]

Col. Phil Driscoll
1st Brigade/1st Division/VCorps/AoP

 Forum: Mason Dixon Tavern   Topic: Visibility

Posted: Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:16 am 

Replies: 7
Views: 7948


<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Isacco Ubaldi</i> <br />Gentlemen, How much is the visibility (in yards) on a the field of battle during the civil war era? For example during a "sunny" day a general ...
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