If you're into historical miniature gaming and like the Napoleonic time period, then check out this rules system.
This book is written by Sam Mustafa and is his first in what calls he calls his "Honour" series. Its primarily designed to create small unit engagements, and the second in the series will be intended for larger battles. The third, intended to be for the American Civil War.
I've already read through parts A and B which are the introductory comments and the basic gaming concepts. Then I skipped around a bit, planning to read the four parts covering the four phases in more detail later, yet the flow of the phases seems to be a bit unique when compared to the typical move/fire/combat systems and looks very interesting. Also, jumped past the rules on fighting in towns, the advanced rules, and the historical simulations.
However, started reviewing the set up of the non-historical games along with the army lists. These latter sections seem to make for some interesting gaming opportunities once the rules are learned and some figures are ready. The author expects to release some additional army lists along the way, but the ones provided for include Austria, Britain, France, Prussia, Russia, Spain, and over a dozen minor states are also included that can be used as "Allied Brigades". Also, the lists have been set up for five different time periods, and it seems quite a bit of effort was put into establishing them.
The rules seem a relatively easy read and not too difficult to learn. The book has lots of diagrams and pictures. I've read the games can be played in 2 to 3 hours once the rules are understood, and some folks seem to be learning them easily in one game.
I'm looking forward to picking up some figures once the new year gets underway, and start painting up some soldiers asap. As I read more of the rules, and eventually play my first game, I'll try to remember to post here.
