Black Powder variations

Variations to the Black Powder rules based on local playing experience and ideas from the Black Powder Yahoo group.

1) Move Sequence (all moving player unless mentioned otherwise)

· Initiative moves

· Normal command moves

· Move generals (who have not issued rally or follow me orders)

· Remove disorder from stationary units

· Defensive fire (non moving player) and break tests

· Hand to hand combat and break tests

· Follow up moves and any resulting hand to hand combat resolution.

· Check brigade morale

2) Disordered units

Cannot take orders, but may retire into their rear quarter as part of initiative

3) Movement

All movement into flank or rear quarters is done at half pace

Close order can move through woods, but at half speed and for each 6” or part moved though the wood roll a d6. If the result is 1-3 the unit is disorganised and movement ceases.

4) Interpenetration

Any close unit passing though a gap between close order units narrower than half its frontage rolls a d6. If the result is 1-3 the unit is disordered and movement ends. Passing through skirmishers and artillery has no effect. Distance moved is measured via the gap between units.

5) Brigade morale

As per Hail Caesar, more than half units broken, or all shaken for the brigade to be broken. Ignore tiny units, small or artillery count ½; large count 1½ if needed. Rallies still possible.