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Wait until you get to Chancellorsville..... I am in the same boat like you, when it comes to loosing men even though I have the flanks covered, arty in support, two or three bdes abreast and in cover when possible and still loosing 25K @ Fredericksburg... not sure how many in Chancerllorsville, but I am on day 2 of Gettysburg with an 86K plus army.

Thanks for the update, great news. One question, if someone is playing on colonel level with fixed strenght, when the patch comes out will they require a new start? Will any saved campaing to that point be compatible?

Guys, I actually went back on my save files to after the battle Shiloh. I replayed the 3 small battles trying different approaches and conserving my men. I went into Gaines Mill with two corps corps, each with 3 divisions (4 Bdes each division) and as Andre suggested, concentrated on defending in layers and keeping my Arty close by but not too close. I was able to beat Gaines Mill and hurt the confederates. The rebel units were in size between 2500 to 3200 men each against my 2000 men per division. Most of the assault was taken by my 1st corp with the best units, my 2nd came in as reinforcements and support units was largely intact. For Malvern Hill, I had increased my Army Org and now have 5x Bde per Division, still 3 Divisions per corp. Again, I defended by layers with Arty support at the point in which I noted the rebels were massing for attack. I had to stop because going to work, but I am on the last stage of the battle, the rebels had suffer serious losses while the losses on my 2nd corps which was the main force still under 20%. And my 1st corps has arrived and is on position to move up and push the rebels from the farm on the left side of the map. The center and the woods on the right still on my hands. And like Jamieva said, the AI does tend to charge more often, specially if they were pushed back before. Thanks Andre for your suggestions yesterday.

Thanks Karri, I loved the game... for a long time, I was hopping someone would come up with such a game. But what do you mean by Dartis saying players breaking his game?

Hi guys, I have an observation to make and maybe if anyone can provide any feedback or suggestions, wil be greatly appreciated. I had play through the Union campaign until before Gettysburg before the latest patch and with the new patch and the completion of the campaign, I decided to start new. I am playing as Colonel level with Fix enemy strength checked. All the battles up to Shiloh were fun, challenging and doable with a little thinking. The 3 missions before Gaines Mill, no problem but after the last mission before Gaines Mill, there was a message saying that the Confederates were shifting reinforcements from the west front in red letters. I have not seen that before. I set up for Gaines MIll with 2 corps with 3 divisions and 15 Bdes. Then the strength of the confederates jump from an average before between 1500 to 2200 men to and average between 2600 to 3200 men. My Bdes are all on 2000 men per. I manage to beat the Confederates at Gaines Mill, replentish 2/3 of my Bdes to 2000 on both my corps but not everyone. Then comes Malvern Hill, here most of the Confederate units are well over the 2400 per unit. It is impossible to win or even draw this fight. I manage to hold until my 2nd corps arrive but it too little too late, not to mention how far back they are. My first corps most of my units have 1 start and have a couple of 2 stars and 1with 3 starts. These units have good rifles but the AI seems to know this and they get single out. I don't know if it is me, but before the patch, this was a hard mission but doable, now it is just impossible and again, this is on Colonel level. Is there any strategies out there or there is something done inadverterly that change the AI on the latest patch. Thanks.

Hi guys, one quick observation, when the patch came out, I was about to start the battle of Gaines Mills for the Union and after reading the notes, I decided to play the 3 small battles before Gaines Mills. What I have notice is that when you deploy your units in the deployment zone, specially on the secure the river mission, I wanted to use the boundary to move units up the hill, and on the previous patches you can move the camera back to see the boundary and your units. Now, the camera sits right on top of the boundary and you can't move back to allow a better view. Also if the revels move to the boundary as in rendevouz mission, units chasing them can fire you see the red arrows indicating the range but you can move the camera beyond that point.

Awesome Nick! One question, are the changes made to the initial battles for both side on the customs battles, are also included on the campaings? And do you recommend to start a new game or will apply to save games. Thanks again.

Jake4228.... that is food for thought. I might still try it to see if it can be done and above all how many soldiers I loose.... otherwise, set for day two and take it in a more organized matter as long as the troops remain where they arrive at the end of day one.

Thanks Col_Kelly.... I will try it tonight..... push with the bulk of the 2nd wave, take a division run it on the boundary behind Gettysburg and shifting my troops from the left ridge and flank cementary hill once the Union in Gettysburg is busy with the assault from the 2nd wave.

Good morning Gentlemen, I have a question regarding Gettysburg day one as a CSA. Started the battle with 3x Bde's and during the first hour, secure the the small ridge in front of the bridge and the ridge on the right side of the map with 1x Bde. My two other Bde's are pressing the fight to the ridge on the left. I just got my first set of reinforcements and I directed them to the ridge on the left. After getting my first reinforcements, I conquered the leftside ridge, routed several units. The Union received reinforcements and I still held the ridge and force them to retreat to Gettysburg. I left the game after receiving my 2nd wave on day one on the far left side of the map. I have to march them to Gettysburg to take the last hill, but the timer is just over 1 1/2 hours. The question is, can this battle be won on day one? I know I have the rest of my 1st Corp and my 2nd wave just arrive, but can it be done without going to day two? When the timer rundown, will this signify the start of day two?

Awesome! Look forward to continue enjoying the game.

Thanks a lot Nick.... this game is addictive. Just one question, when you say final phase for both the Union and Confederate, in terms of Civil War year, which Year you are referring to? And does include the Battle of Appomatox Court, which is where I believe Lee surrenders. Regardless, it is an awesome game!

I agree with A.P. Hill..... I have a full time job and a family .... I do play this type games on my off time and while watching Champions League Soccer!

Thanks for the info. The game is simply addicting.

Hello guys, Just a quick question about the next update, do you know when it will be released? I am playing through the Union Campaign and starting Gettysburg. Would like to start the Confederate campaign with the newest version, updates and battles. Thanks for any info and keep up the excellent work. This game is everything I was hoping for.

I can only add that as soon as the game is finished will all the bells and things,,,, it will be great. Now if mod would be allowed, I am no modder but hopefully any additions can be incorporated into the campaign. I have been waiting for such a game and finally there is one. Thanks and excellent work.

I am currently playing this same scenario as the confederates....I have 3 corps with 3 divisions each and 5 brigades and not all the brigades are at full and my third corp is all green and have only 1000 man per .... I used this corp for the first portion and concentrated two divisions on the left side.. the other division I move it a little to the right side to keep the union forces honest ... I took the victory point on the first time slot.... when my second corp arrived, I move the division back to its corps and the second corp attacked the right side point...when my first corp and my best one arrive as the manuever corp, took henry hill no issue.

Guys, thanks for suggestions.... made it through and now getting ready for Gaines Mill battle next year......

Thanks Koro, I will look at this and see what can I use on my game.... and Rendevouz is the second mission if you play chronologically.

I have a question with regard to the 3 missions before Gains Mills. I had played the union campaign to this point before the latest patch. With the new patch, I started again and up to Shiloh everything was smooth. I beat the confederates soundly in Shiloh, so I figure things will continue that way....boy was I wrong. So far, I have attempted the Secure the River and Rendevouz as the Union, I used my first corp which the divisions on that corp are max out to 2000 men. On the secure the river, the confederates forces, all of them have over 2500 men per brigade....it doesn't matter if the ironclad bombard the tree line, my 4 batteries of artillery concentrate on the center or a specific unit, I try to flank the trees from both sides while doing a faint up the center.... I can't get past this mission..... on the rendevouz, I am limited to one division, here the confederates have less men per brigade, but they have more brigades .... any ideas how to get past this two missions?

I did the same, restarted my Union campaign and it is better as you can see the effects on weapons and manpower on the confederates after the results of a previous battle, especially if you win the previous battle soundly.

that would be appropriate!

Guys, the holidays are around the corner and we players will have plenty of time to enjoy playing our favorite game(s). With that in mind, is there going to be an update to the game as our Holiday present?

Guys, any idea when more battles will be added to the game? Just a curiosity!

I signed on into Steam last night and got the update. I continue to play my game as normal, then I checked the achievements but shows as if I have not played. I am currently playing the CSA in the Battle of Shiloh. My question, is does this update requires a new start to take effect? Or changes applied to save games? Thanks for the work, the game is addictive.