“Rip her to shreds” or my Jacobite Rules here for public consumption and commenting upon...

Blondie’s song title seems a good one to reference when exposing ones work to the public eye. Here are the rules I wrote/plagiarised for my recent Jacobite game with Ronnie using 28mm figures. I am putting them on the blog here in order that I can have comments and criticism on them. Helpful suggestions are welcome also:

Dice for initiative- highest goes first .

Turn sequence 1) command points 2) declare any charges and throw charge morale die 3) firing and movement 4) melee ( simultaneous)  5) morale  then

Second player works through turn sequence 1- 5 after which end of turn . Initiative thrown...

Command points-  Each side throws a D6 , number thrown is number of units they can move this turn . All units may fire and melee even if they do not have command point.

Move then Fire or Fire then Move

Movement is three inches plus randomised- govt D6 , Highlanders D8  inches. Plus 3 inches for charging

Cavalry 2D 6 plus 4 inches if charging

( throw for each moving unit individually)

        Jacobites can manoeuvre but not fight in column- add three inches to movement
        Terrain penalties- 3 inches to cross wall or river or move through wood 

Firing - throw one die per base

Govt D8 = # of casualties at close range , D8- 3=# of casualties at long range

Highlanders D6 =# of casualties at close range , D6 - 2 =# of casualties at long range

Cannon D6=# of casualties.

       Cannon fires at half effect when down to two crew or below.

Saving throws - 6 needed in open, 5,6 in cover or in open order ie Highlanders or dismounted dragoons and Hussars 

Melee - throw one dice per base fighting ( in pairs) Highlanders use D8 , Govt D6

Bonuses- Highlanders charging +1, flank/ rear attack +1, general within 10 inches +1, cavalry charging +1

Winner causes D6 - 2 casualties . Side inflicting most casualties wins melee. 

Loser retreats/ regroups 5 inches back

       Highlanders will always remain in contact if victorious in melee.

Morale- if charged a unit needs a 1 on D6  NOT to stand and receive charge otherwise will flee D8 inches away from chargers. If caught ,hit in rear.Those standing may fire prior to melee occurs.

       Highlanders will not charge if they throw a 1 on a D6

When a  unit reaches half strength it must rout D6 inches per turn . If General contacts unit he can rally the unit on a 5 or 6 on a D6. Rallying last for one turn then unit can advance once more.

       Any unit within 12 inches of a routers must take morale - 1,2 on D6 to rout too.

       Highlanders will always pursue, cavalry may halt on a 1,2or 3 on a D6.