Waterloo Epic – Brigade Orders
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Our group has just started with the epic rules and are trying to establish the constraints for brigade orders. Some of the different views:
1- As long as the units in the brigade start and end 6″ from each other and do the “same thing” all is good. By “same thing” we mean move->move->change formation, move->move->move, change formation -> move->move, etc.
2- All units must do the exact the same thing. e.g. move exactly the same distance, which means a brigade starting with a linear front can’t end with a staggered front.
3- Give more military-flavored orders while complying with the 6″ rule, e.g. advance to the road and form the brigade in a single line formation; OR advance to the road and form the brigade in column (battalions in line).
The last seems more fun but also relies on agreeable (and flexible) participants.
What is everyone else doing? What have you found that works well and fits in the spirit of the game and period? Can you give examples of your brigade orders?
It does seem like the best way to capture intent over game mechanics. I think we have agreed that we will state intent for the brigade and then the players will agree what that move consists of, e.g. two moves at full speed and change of formation. We’ll see how difficult its becomes to get consensus when the battle becomes intense.
I think the “all battalions do exactly the same thing” approach is untenable. I believe I have seen examples where a brigade “attacks” with one battalion engaging and the others supporting. If this is a legal brigade order, then it would definitely be a counter example of “all battalions do exactly the same thing”.
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