One feature a day serie: #3 Levying units is no magical event!

[Pocus]

One of the unique features of AACW is how units are recruited. In many games where you enlist units, they magically pop-up a few turns later on a map. Not so in AACW. For example, as soon as you start building an ironclad, it is deployed on the map with a bare hull, no engine or guns! Craftsmen and engineers will gradually complete the construction. However, prior to full completion you may still order her to set sail in an emergency situation (perhaps the enemy is fast approaching). Another example is the draft of regular regiments. They appear as soon as the next turn on the map, albeit untrained and cohesionless. If the enemy stumble upon them, don't expect the poor boys to put up much of a fight! Rest assured though, militias and partisans may be mustered at a brisk pace. Each unit has a role in the war.

[type7]

You better watch out or you'll be making the best american civil war game ever

[Generalisimo]

You better watch out or you'll be making the best american civil war game ever

I think we all agree with that.

[oi_you_nutter]

excellant ideas..
half finished ships escaping the advancing enemy and untrained regiments forced into battle with barely any training...

wonderful

[jelay14]

For example, as soon as you start building an ironclad, it is deployed on the map with a bare hull, no engine or guns! Craftsmen and engineers will gradually complete the construction. However, prior to full completion you may still order her to set sail in an emergency situation (perhaps the enemy is fast approaching).

That's cool. Didn't the Confederates send a partially-completed ironclad against the Federals during the battle for New Orleans?

EDIT: Answering my own question. The Louisiana was dispatched to fight the Federals during the New Orleans campaign.

[Sol Invictus]

It really sounds like you are covering all of the bases. I really didn't expect this much attention to detail. It is great!

[marecone]

Great idea. I am impressed