After doing a lot of research with help from Aspius, David, Disco, etc we've decided that there are really only two choices we can go since not a lot of us play Napoleonic Wars. Due to how we're sized in this game, we're either going to have to go as Skirmishers : Light Infantry/Skirmishers: Depending on who you talk to, light infantry and skirmishers are the same thing as far as this game is concerned, though light infantry can also be considered line. Light is more of a title because it's a play style both uncommon and generally unsupported, however skirmishing is more famous. You may know of the Sharpe series, that's the sort of thing that they do. They don't line up and take volleys, they spread out, split up and fire at will, causing havoc to the enemy's lines. Or, we can go as Light Cavalry: Light cavalry is more uncommon but just as effective as heavy cavalry. They're the hit and run expert, picking off lines and skirmishers as quick as they can and removing themselves from danger as soon as possible, on incredibly fast horses, with much lower health, and with lighter weaponry, this type of cavalry rely on speed and surprise in order to achieve their desired effect. These regiments are most of the time Hussars, though can also be called Dragoons or Uhlans (also lancers). After we pick a unit type, we're going to have to decide on what country to be. We're limited only to countries in the game, so our choices will be between Austria, England, France, Prussia, and Russia. I personally, am leaning towards Prussian Light Cav, and will vote as so. There aren't a lot of Cavalry units in the game, so that will give us a chance to be distinctive, and the Prussians had those badass Hussars from which I've derived my tattoo. ( shameless self advertising ). Anyway, it's up to a vote so we can go either way.
A few of us got together and decided that even if we rotate Arty roles, it's just not really that much fun. I see no reason why we couldn't branch off into it but I believe our main focus should be one of those two.
Voted light infantary, Im pretty good at melee from my cRPG days in M&B warband. alwasy handy to know how to block when it gets personal.
i'll vote infantry for this one. I like hiding in bushes and popping people who walk by. Riding around on a horse means EVERYONE is shooting at me
Look up the history of the 16th "Scarlet" Lancers or as they were known in the 18th century 16th "Queens" Light dragoons. its the unit my parents reenact with for Revolutionary War reenacting. I know its about 40 years earlier than Napoleonic, Light Cav is wicked cool. If were going to play I'd vote for that!
I will vote for light cavalry even tough i prefer heavy cavalry. Could a mod set up a seperate section for Napoleonic wars, like we did with the megamek campaign
Light Cavalry is making a rush for the finish line. Can light infantry keep up wiith the pace? Spoiler in other words: bump
what are you talking about? I have come to the conclusion that i dont like light cavalry but i do like heavy cavalry
Cavalry practice can come from playing regular Mount and Blade Warband with a sabre. That's what I did and it helped me get a LOT better. Is this all the votes, should I close the poll and move next to the country vote?
