"Best Rules for ACW Skirmish-Level Games?" Topic

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Editor in Chief Bill	05 Apr 2019 12:00 p.m. PST
What do you recommend?
rustymusket	05 Apr 2019 12:28 p.m. PST
A few of us are looking at Rebels and Patriots. Each player runs an officer and about 50 figures, kind of company level. Have not yet played it, though. Osprey games.
Tony S	05 Apr 2019 12:38 p.m. PST
We've played R&P for the ACW and enjoyed it. It's a fun game. However, for a bit more "realism" (and I fully realize what a loaded description that is) I'd also suggest Sharpe's Practice. Also great fun, and a bit more thinking involved.
Battle Phlox	05 Apr 2019 12:58 p.m. PST
Brother Versus Brother, old but good and simple.
CaptainDarling	05 Apr 2019 1:22 p.m. PST
We use and enjoy ‘61-65' Rules from Ganesha games… link
22ndFoot	05 Apr 2019 1:48 p.m. PST
Another vote for Sharp Practice.
Tommy20	05 Apr 2019 2:58 p.m. PST
Battle Phlox: Brother Versus Brother +1
coopman	05 Apr 2019 4:16 p.m. PST
"The Sword & Secession" from here: sergeants3.com/18.html
Herkybird	05 Apr 2019 4:20 p.m. PST
My 'State of War' skirmish rules are free to download from our club website.
FABET01	05 Apr 2019 5:02 p.m. PST
Bother Against Brother.
StoneMtnMinis	05 Apr 2019 9:57 p.m. PST
"Advance the Colors", an ACW skirmish rule set. It is designed for Company to Regiment sized battles. link
redmist1122	06 Apr 2019 10:42 a.m. PST
Another plug for Sharpe Practice v2 P.
ColCampbell	06 Apr 2019 1:55 p.m. PST
Helped develop "The Sword and Secession" rules. Nice, fun game, especially if you are already familiar with "The Sword and the Flame." Jim
Battle Cry Bill	07 Apr 2019 1:26 p.m. PST
BaB – Brother against Brother. (Officers get Thwacked!)
Howler	11 Apr 2019 11:04 a.m. PST
Big fan of Bro Against Bro. Fun game
briansommers	11 Aug 2020 7:29 a.m. PST
Where can you buy brother against brother?
Aspern1809	14 Sep 2020 9:23 a.m. PST
Another vote for Brother Against Brother!
Fiveocommando	21 Jan 2021 12:25 p.m. PST
You can contact the writer of BaB on its Facebook page. He can hook you up with the rules.