American Civil War Game Club (ACWGC)

Gentlemen,

Having just come back to the raks of active in the ACWGC, I was curious as to which of the HPS ACW Campaigns were the most popular and used the most often here in the club? Right now, I've got HPS-Gettysburg and when my supply lines catch up with me (get to my storage unit), can add both HPS-Ozark & Corinth (along with the BG series). I see several Campaigns have been added since I was absent, so the input is much appreciated.

Regards,
BGen Kevin M. Payne
Thunder Legion
4th Div/II Corps AoA

I like Chickamauga and Atlanta, they would be my choice to add next to your collection.

MG D. Groce
AoP
V Corps
2nd Division
"Into the breach"

An unofficial survey I took as part of a thread this past summer showed that Gettysburg was the most popular campaign-style disk, with second place shared by Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Corinth.

Sincerely,
Lt Gen Dwight McBride
V Corps/AOP/USA

Dwight & David,

Appreciate the input! Thank you....

Corinth offers all of the mods created from it.

Gettysburg is popular just because of the name, but I actually am not too fond of it beyond that.

Chickamauga offers the best play IMHO from the standpoint of even numbers of troops and more equal quality, with a lot of big and small battles. Shiloh is similar in that regard. Vicksburg has some nice scenarios that are not overly big but the campaign is not as great because there is almost zero chance for the Rebs in the early battles. I love Peninsula though it has mostly huge battles - armies are roughly equal in size and quality.

Haven't had enough time to explore the new Antietam disk too much, but it should be great (on paper).

Regards,

Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn
CSA Chief of Staff
3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA

God Bless <><

I really like the Atlanta Campaign though I've yet to find a Rebel to go the distance.

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

"I really like the Atlanta Campaign though I've yet to find a Rebel to go the distance."

Mark, I am playing Roy Purcell, and I can tell you he is one reb that will go the distance, giving me quite a fight.

MG D. Groce
AoP
V Corps
2nd Division
"Into the breach"

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<br />"I really like the Atlanta Campaign though I've yet to find a Rebel to go the distance."

Mark, I am playing Roy Purcell, and I can tell you he is one reb that will go the distance, giving me quite a fight.

MG D. Groce
AoP
V Corps
2nd Division
"Into the breach"
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I know they are out there just have had bad luck with this one for reasons I won't go into.

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

Interesting post - I am also currently looking into buying another couple of HPS games as a pre Xmas treat.

I've shortlisted between Shiloh, Antietam, Penninsular and Chickamauga. Given those four I am interested to read others' opinions on these.





Col P. Kenney
3rd Division
Cavalry Corps
Army of the Mississippi, CSA

Hi, Paul,

I don't think you can go wrong on any of them. All except Peninsula were designed by Rich Walker, and either presently have or soon will have all the latest options. The Rich Walker titles also cover large segments of the war. Shiloh has all the battles in the Western Theater in the first year of the war. Then Chickamauga follows the Army of Tennessee from post Shiloh all the way to Missionary Ridge. Antietam covers all the major eastern battles from the beginning of the war through Antietam, except those during the Peninsula Campaign, which are covered on that disk. Rich also throws in a lot of hypothetical scenarios, which is nice. But Peninsula, which was designed by Drew Wagonhoffer, is also a good game, if more limited in scope. The armies (except Jackson's Valley army) have a lot of low morale units and the Rebs also have an edge in numbers, although a lot of militia units are fixed. I have enjoyed them all.

MG Mike Mihalik
1/III/AoMiss/CSA

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by nelmsm</i>
<br />I really like the Atlanta Campaign though I've yet to find a Rebel to go the distance.

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

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Funny, I've yet to find a Yank to go the distance. Three Reb major victories in the opening scenario and nothing after... if only Johnston had been so lucky! [:D]

Regards,

Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn
CSA Chief of Staff
3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA

God Bless <><

Thanks for the advice Mike! I think I am coming to a decision!



Col P. Kenney
3rd Division
Cavalry Corps
Army of the Mississippi, CSA

I've had alot of fun with both Atlanta and Chickamauga. Not really disappointed with any of the other titles, more of a preference!

Still getting through Antietam...


General Jeff Laub
Union Chief of the Army
ACWGC Cabinet Member
http://www.geocities.com/laubster22/UnionHQ/

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ALynn</i>
<br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by nelmsm</i>
<br />I really like the Atlanta Campaign though I've yet to find a Rebel to go the distance.

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

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Funny, I've yet to find a Yank to go the distance. Three Reb major victories in the opening scenario and nothing after... if only Johnston had been so lucky! [:D]

Regards,

Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn
CSA Chief of Staff
3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA

God Bless <><
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Does that sound like a challenge???

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by nelmsm</i>
<br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by ALynn</i>
<br /><blockquote id="quote"><font size="3" face="book antiqua" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by nelmsm</i>
<br />I really like the Atlanta Campaign though I've yet to find a Rebel to go the distance.

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

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Funny, I've yet to find a Yank to go the distance. Three Reb major victories in the opening scenario and nothing after... if only Johnston had been so lucky! [:D]

Regards,

Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn
CSA Chief of Staff
3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA

God Bless <><
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Does that sound like a challenge???

General Mark Nelms
6/3/IX/AoO
"Blackhawk Brigade"
Union Military Academy Instructor
Union Cabinet Secretary

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It could be as soon as I have an empty slot on the dance card. [;)] (Might be a little while, but I'll keep it in mind.)

Regards,

Lt. Gen. Alan Lynn
CSA Chief of Staff
3rd Bgde, 3rd Cav Div, II Corps, AoA

God Bless <><