quick question about unit size for the author

[sane max]

Hi, I have pre-ordered the Pikkkeee and Shotttte rules, and have decided to use this as a motivator to strip, add to and repaint my rather weary looking 15mm Covenanters.

They were based for Warmaster, and will be again- but I would just like to ask, not seeking to entice you to give anything away , but will pike and shot be indvidual units, or detachments, or will they be combined as mixed units of each.

Just want to know how many command Stands I am going to need.

Pat

[grant]

I emailed Steve a while back and got this:

This was the answer to my questions:


Hi Grant

The basic command formation is a 'battalia', each battalia is made up of
elements (or units if you prefer). The smallest viable infantry battalia is
one that represents a regiment of 1 pike block with 2 musket wings.
Each element has its own stat line, and there are rules for how they
interact, how close they have to be etc.
A battalia may well contain multiple pike and musket elements (12 seems to
be the maximum feasible number) to represent tercios, Dutch brigade
formations etc.

A pike element needs to have a minimum of 12 figures (including the command)
to be a standard sized unit. Pike need to be a minimum of 3 ranks deep to
gain all benefits (we have found that 16 seems to be the most common size
for a pike block).
Musket elements should be a minimum of 8 strong, in 2 ranks.

Standard ratio is 1 pike element to 2 musket.

We have a campaign system written, we just need to make sure there is room
in the book or whether it is something we put online.

Hope that helps

All the Best

Steve

[sane max]

Interesting, ok, thats how I prefer my ECW units - pike and shot in one unit.

I take it the usual BP/HC factor will apply "as long as your units are about the same size and depth as your opponent, and you can tell a small from a standard from a larges, it doesn't really matter exactly."

One of my favourite aspects of the rules so far!

Thanks,

Pat

[grant]

Yeah, the flexibility is a great thing! Enjoy!