Hello,
As a gamer who started into this genre with Sid Meier's Gettysburg, and Antietam, and played Ultimate General Gettysburg for hours on end, I must say this is a great game. I could go into depth on the reasons why I think this is a great game, and I know it will get better as it is in early release. I do have some comments I would like to share and see improved moving forward.
I wish I could replenish my infantry brigades beyond 1,500 soldiers. Often times the enemy outnumbers you in terms of units as it is - plus their units are often twice the size as that of a player. This can make attacking difficult, or defending when two brigades of 3,000 soldiers charge in against a mere 1,500 of your own.
It is often difficult to execute a crucial wheel when then enemy is on your flank. Very often my soldiers will not stop shooting at a close enemy. This often has disastrous results. Often I see an enemy brigade charging on my flank, however my unit will not maneuver while already firing. And then again, its 3,000+ vs my smaller unit in hand to hand combat. Often this results in a unit being "used up" for the rest of the battle"
Sometimes switching officers will not result in a name change for that unit.
Overall a great game. I can't wait to see what is in store as you all continue development.