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June 17, 2019 at 11:16 pm #1405803

phaidknott

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Johnny Reb by GDW (you’ll have to find a set second hand however), however there’s a “split” in the playerbase between 2nd and 3rd edition (I’m one of the diehards that stuck with 2nd). It’s an older set of rules (so expect tables and charts), but it used an innovative order system using chits that are placed face down (so you don’t know what you opponent has ordered until they are revealed). It stops the usual brinksmanship and adds a layer of chaos into the game.

The later edition (and Fire and Fury) share a common basing (so you can switch between both sets of rules for playing either Regt level or Brigade). But just like Napolenonics, Ancients, (or just about any historical) period there’s a gazillion set of rules out there and everyone is playing each one. The best way (if you have a group or club) is find out what the others are playing (rather than striking out on your own).

But you probably need to decide if you want a detailed set of rules or a more quickplay set for a start…..