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Hmmm, it’s not just that. Given they lack pistols, they should be 38 points, too.  So the stat line should be H2H “7” and Points “38” as the upgrade is to have pistols @ 1pt for 39.

And, yes, I have a Northern army, but I’m just extending it with another couple of units.

* 1 pin = -1 moral penality

Yes, for morale testing purpose

* If morale penality = morale value -> then routed

No, the rule says the unit is routed when number of pin markers equal to the unit’s original morale

* Shirkers 1 pin = -2 morale penality, then 4 pins = -8 morale value penality -> then routed (in fact rulebook says “… looking to des…[Read more]

Thanks

ORDERS chapter

“PIN MARKERS
Remember that each pin marker on the unit also results in a –1 penalty to its morale value…”

“UNIT SPECIAL RULES” chapter

“SHIRKERS
Not all those herded to the front and handed a rifle are willing participants. Some troops might be
conscripted militia from occupied territories, or they might be criminals or c…[Read more]

Cheers!

First, I agree with Invisible Officer the line refers to “battalions”.

Without getting into the history of the “brigade” formation… Black Powder relies on the “brigade” as its primary “higher” level commander… in effect, your role in the game is to act primarily as one or more brigade commanders issuing orders.  Individual cavalry regiments…[Read more]

Hi Tim, a good spot! I don’t believe there is an errata for TKAK.

In this case I think the error is the standard stat. line should have H-t-H value of 7. This is representing the Northern Horse being a bit sub par at the start of the war, but that some units improved later in the war, so you can upgrade them to the normal 8. (This is similar t…[Read more]

Obviously   Battalions.   French Regiments had 4 front battalions but they rarely fought  together.