Has anyone played either or both? I will likely end up buying both sets of rules but I would like to know what people think of those rules taking my concerns into account.
I like the use of skirmishers, hence looking at these rules where battalions are the units on the table, not brigades or divisions. However, I have no clue on how each rule set incorporates skirmishers…..(although happydeepfriedmice?? had a good piece on one of the rules use of skirmishers)
Also, I love all things Austro-Hungarian. I have seen the pdf for the Austrians in NaW but that is only for the 1813 – 1815 period. I prefer the 1809 period or at least after 1807. I do like that it is designed for tournament play though, that is great! I love being able to create my own army, within limits….I would love to play WWI (Prussia and Austria vs. Russians and French) all over again but with Napoleonic armies from 1806-1807…but I digress. I would love to see, if available, the 1809 troop listing for the Austrians in NaW to see if they are hamstrung or somewhat capable.
As for GdB, I can only say that I liked British Grenadier so I should, by default, like GdB…I hope. I have no idea how skirmishers work or if the rules severely handicap the Austrians.
Any comparison of the two sets as it pertains to the Austrians and skirmishers would be great…as would personal experiences on the games themselves. I only know what I know and don't know what I don't know.
Thank you!