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Cavalry and Militia - 12/28/2006 5:55:22 PM

James Ward

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I was defending with a single Continental militia against a single Dragoon regiment in a Tactical battle. The battle lasted 2 turns then ended with a British victory even though no one had fired a shot. This has happened more than once. Any idea why?

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RE: Cavalry and Militia - 12/28/2006 6:24:07 PM

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The 5-1 rule. It kicks in after the first turn. See 32.11. It seems to take priority over the rule requiring the attacker rout at least 1/3 of the defender (?) At least thats the impression I've gotten while playing.

The dragoon must have had a strength rating 5x that of the militia, triggering that 5-1 rule on battle turn 2.

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RE: Cavalry and Militia - 12/28/2006 6:37:49 PM

James Ward

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The Militia actually outnumbered the Dragoons. It happened the 3 or 4th turn of the game. I had a new militia unit in the town just north of Boston (I'm at work so I don't have the game up) and was attacked by the Dragoons that arrive as reinforcement on turn 2. The buggers chased me half way to Portland and we never fired a shot!!!

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RE: Cavalry and Militia - 12/28/2006 8:38:13 PM

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Yeah, I'm not sure how the game calculates "strength" but a freshly raised green Militia vs a Brit Dragoon veteran that enters as reinforcements...sounds like 5-1 could kick in. Possibly. To check for sure, the after battle report screen lists the strength power number of each side.

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