Rule Changes Coming in Turn 7

A few rule changes that were planned for Turn 9 will take effect in Turn 7. In summary:

1. Resource Point Value Per Turn Change:

• Bristol and Georgetown will be valued at 250 points per turn effective Turn 7
• Ashland, Burlington, Fairview, Jackson, Madison and Springfield will be valued at 50 points per turn effective Turn 7
• Centerville, Clinton, Marion and Newport remain the same at 10 points per turn. 

2. Casualty Thresholds for Minor Engagements:

• Players may now give custom casualty thresholds per engagement in their orders effective Turn 7.

3. Cavalry Observation: 

• Cavalry may be ordered to keep an enemy unit or location under observation. It will advance to just outside the enemy picket line each day, but not engage. It attempt to follow the enemy if the enemy moves and the cavalry with withdraw if advanced upon by infantry. It will only engage if advanced upon by other cavalry.  Observation will usually only determine presence. A probe (light engagement) is still needed to attempt to identify a unit or enemy strength. Effective Turn 7

4. Recruits to Existing Regiments: 

• A limited number of newly recruited men may be assigned to existing regiments at the end of each month and present for duty on the 1st of the following month. Effective after Turn 8. 

These rule changes will increase the resources available and allow units to build their armies more quickly. They also give more options to influence the outcome of minor engagements.