Mass combat and collective ratings.

From: Brian Laxson <b1laxson_at_...>
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:50:52 -0400

> From: Alex Ferguson <abf_at_...>
> Subject: Mass combat and collective ratings.
>
> Brian Laxson on his mass combat rules:
>
> > One other aspect to keep in mind is that the base AP is based on the
> > force size NOT it's skill.
>
> Why, though? This is completely inconsistent with HW on collective

Okay... here is a question. You have spearmen with a skill of 17. Do you bring 10 or 100?

The "pure" rules in the book give you 17 AP for 10 and 17 AP for 100. They rules submitted are an alternative for those perferring more options or those more familiar with wargaming, where size of the force matters significantly.

>
> As are the existing HW rules. In both cases, though, one would
> want to apply common sense: one guy with a TN of 4W4 and 1000
> guys at 14 should _not_ be treated as 14W4+augments/1084, would be
> my off the top of my head guess...
>

The issue of "what is the minimium?" for that starter skill is something that isn't yet fully sorted out. I agree that one guy 4w4 backed by a horde should get his skill and the horde's damage soaking ability. hmmm... for my submission you could say that scaling factor (typcially 5) is the minimium number needed to count for skills.

Brian Laxson