Would it be worthwhile making a better distinction between light cavalry (and irregular/cossack cavalry) and heavy cavalry, so that light cavalry can perform its proper role?
For instance:
1./ The ability to skirmish and scout properly. The existing ACW cavalry skirmisher feature would be a very useful addition to this engine, since it allows mounted cavalry to "see" an extra hex and I believe also slows down the advance of enemy units.
2./ A reduction in the level of casualties (from both fire and melee) suffered by light cavalry piquet detachments, to reflect the fact that they're in open order and can retreat quickly on sight of the enemy. Light cavalry should only forfeit this "open order" ability if charging, or if combined into a larger multiple squadron unit or else if stacked with other friendly units apart from leaders.
Also, restoring the counter-charge feature that was present in the old BG series (at least to HPS multiphase mode) would mean that cavalry wouldn't be completely passive in the non-player turn. In single phase mode, rather than allowing the flawed A/I to handle this feature, instead the player might be able to "pre-set" a cavalry unit to counter-charge a specific enemy unit (not necessarily a cavalry unit) in his previous turn. Then, if that unit moved closer to the cavalry, this would trigger the counter-charge.
Any thoughts?
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