There natural wood bits that I use for road column markers. They don't provide the fog of war bennies that the full size blocks do, but I like them better.

Where I special ordered them is mentioned in this blog post: pubbattleshomebrew.blog/2019/06/02/tools-of-the-trade/ They're not too expensive.

Endless replayability!

Thanks. I have found that any meta-game comments about rules, combat resolution, and the like, are really tedious. Whenever possible, I try to narrate it like a story, the same thing that's going on in my imagination when I play. It's no surprise when you think about it, but it isn't that obvious when you're in the thick of editing and trying to be clear.

I really like Marengo as well. I didn't bother with the last fights in the center, I only did the one with Desaix to see how he fared. There was a lot of discussion about city fighting. Before the Napoleonic age sieges were the rule, but that would require a different system. At Gettysburg, Reynolds said he would try to defend Within the city, if he had to, but they said not to bother, it wouldn't be worth it. Among smaller units, city fighting did occur. For all the plusses and minuses, I'm inclined to just ignore cities for combat effects purposes (they still block line of sight if over a half a block wide). The nice thing about Pub Battles is that the system is so robust as to allow it to smoothly accommodate either way, as long as both players agree before play.

@@gull2112 it's because the Austrians wanted to anchor their defense on the left front around a village. I agree with the large units in the city even if the fighting today is based on urban centers. Detachments in a city remain an obstacle. Did the french unpack ?

Great question. Yes, I am. Now that I am retired, I find it preferable. No travel, I can play at my leisure, and pub battles, with the chit draw, makes for easy solo play. I'm not into competition, as much as running a simulation.

Thanks.

Thanks! Good idea about ending the video. I was wondering what else I might add.

It does show Howe's wisdom, doing the long flank march, resting his troops.

And thank you for the comments on the narrative, that really helps!

@@mikestrand3023 Why not join "Pub battle" in the tittle ? May be easier to find it when you make a search inside youtube ?

@@smat2899 Ach, of course! Already got the next posting, maybe I can change the title.

The French chassiers a cheval were dispatched, but I don't recall when. Yes, there is no reason to attack Hougomont. It is better to bypass it. Napoleon wouldn't have wasted his time, but as you observe, Jerome had something to prove. The game was close. Even if the British had managed to save their bags, the French were bled white and the Prussians only get stronger. You can fight a second day with Grouchy and the Prussian lll corps arriving, if no one has won. It would have been interesting because after recovering losses it would be an even bigger battle. Of course, it is very exhausting to play that long...

Early on, Hill drove hard, but ran out of steam. Lee just couldn't get a decent offensive opportunity until Longstreet showed up, but that too, fizzled. On day 3 the Union launched a huge strike which was countered by Ewell and Longstreet. They might have had a shot if Howard hadn't broke the Secesh right flank, late in the day. Next video will have more narrative with graphics mostly supporting that.

Thanks, it is a lot of work, but with practice it moves faster. I have noticed that it is short enough that you can separate out different parts of the battle and just watch that. It is fun to watch the Prussians go from a mere rumor, to an unavoidable concern!