"Napoleon's Battles OB Interpretation" Topic

I am trying to use Brian Robinette's Polotsk Scenario for another rule set. What would:

Sixth Division (6/2): Legrand 4"E (7)+1 [2F]
1B/6/2 24 FrLT [12D]

mean when translated to another rule set? Is "4"E (7)+1 [2F]" good or bad? Is 24 the number of figures in the unit? What does 12D mean (good/bad/average)?

Thanks,

John Snead

Legrand is the commander. He has a 4" range. He is considered Exceptional. His initiative is 7 or less on a scale of 1-10. He adds +1 in combats to which he is attached.

24 is the starting number of figures in the unit. I believe 12D is the number of figures where the unit disperses due to casualties.

24 is the number of figures at a 1:120 scale so 2,880 but since NB can only field units divisible by four, that is +/- 500

The 'E' rating for Legrand is 'excellent' on a scale of Excellent, good, average, and poor. That is the modifier for command and control.

The +1 on Legrand is his combat bonus when attached on a scale of -1 to +3

12D is the dispersal number. D represents that they are below average (A being Guard and E being militia). The 12 means that when they are down to 12 figures, they are removed (dispersed). Note that 24 figs with a D dispersal rating would normal disperse on 14 but the presence of Napoleon must be boosting them to 12.

Dont forget that NB uses different man to figure ratios depending on whether it is a cavalry or infantry unit.

Thanks! I am assuming that if he says "the following losses should be taken from a unit = -4" (for the second day of the battle), then you would take 4 of the 24 figures (1/6th of the unit) off, due to losses from the previous day?

Thanks again,

John

Ah, now I can translate NB scenarios!

"Ah, now I can translate NB scenarios!"

Now all you have to do is translate the rules!

"Now all you have to do is translate the rules!"

NB has the clearest and easiest to understand rules of any miniatures game I've played.

It's all in there. I found the rules are refreshing in that after a few games I really felt comfortable with them such that I could explain 90% of them to another player without having to reference the book.

It's the best miniature game I've played. Enjoyable with a lot of flavour.

Uh oh! Now you've done it. There'll be a parade of venomous detractors lining up to bash the set.

Never say something is good. :)

bjporter is correct, [12D] is the number of figs the Bgde can loose before it disperses. So at 50% the unit goes away. That is C-class (average) troops per the rules.

and yes, John, those are the approximate losses suffered from the 1st day so 4 figs (or 1 stand in this case).

Feel free to E-me direct if you have any more questions. herzogbrianatearthlinkdotnet

Cheers,
Brian Robinette

What is the man to figure ratio for cavalry?

I'd like to translate online NB scenarios without having to get the rules. A friend was astounded to find there are some I don't own. He figures I've tried to get him to play most of the ones published.

A 3 base cavalry unit of 12 figures represents 960 troopers whilst a 5 base unit of 20 figures represents 1,600 troopers.

So 80:1 is the ratio.

Thank you – now to translate that Kulm scenario…

Anything I need to know about NB artillery notation?

Maybe that army artillery can be distributed to any point in the army and corps artillery is distributed to any point in the corps. So though the OOB may make it appear that the artillery is pooled, it doesn't need to be.

figure ratios for Napoleon's Battles

1 inf fig = 120 men
1 cav fig = 80 troopers
1 art battery = 6-8 guns with only horse art and larger foot guns represented. 6# and smaller field guns are factored into the Inf Bgdes.