Leader Ratings

[ShockoPopper]

I'm sure this has probably been answered before, but in searching I cannot so far find it.

What do the leader ratings (ex: 3-1-1) stand for?

[Gen.DixonS.Miles]

The general's Strategic Rating: 3 Offensive capabilities: 1 and Defensive capabilities: 1 The higher in each of these the better and more clear cut your operations will be conducted for that particular force. Higher offensive translates to overall better handling of your troops on the attack likewise for defensive. Strategic is supposed to simulate I imagine the leaders tactical and operational skill EX: General Jackson with a good number confederate troops, and with a high strategic rating can do more with on the field (innovative tactics) than someone such as the inexperienced and single-mind Nathaniel Banks with a low strategic rating. Lets say Jackson is 5-6-4 whilst Banks is a 2-3-1, unless Banks has good subordinates and cohones and secure line of retreat, I'm 'banking' on Jackson beating him or throwing him back in detail (no pun intended)

[Gen.DixonS.Miles]

3-1-1 is the set standard for Division and Brigade commanders and is liable to change with experience in the field either positively or negatively.

[Mickey3D]

3 - Strategic rating : chance to be active is done by a virtual six sided dice roll under this value. The value is also used to determine the army command radius and used when computing the % to march to the sound of gun (corps and army leaders). Army commander strategic rating may also add or remove from subordinates corps commanders characteristic.

1 - Offensive rating : as division and corps commander will provide a bonus to your troops. As army commander it may add or remove from your subordinate corps commanders offensive characteristic.

1 - Defensive rating : as division and corps commander will provide a bonus to your troops. As army commander it may add or remove from your subordinate corps commanders defensive characteristic.

[ShockoPopper]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the quick responses.