<t> Hi.<br/>
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This is from a 40 odd year old Englishman and probably a bit off topic. Like a lot of my generation I was brought up on the 'lost cause' theory - and I always tend to play as the CSA in ACW battles. As I've grown older and read more on the subject (mainly Sears) I've come to ...

<t> Thanks for the speedy response.<br/>
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Yes - hopefully as I get used to the mechanics I will improve - but just want to start on a level playing field and not have my elite troops whupped by a brigade of militia. I'll bear in mind your advice - I like the game and want to have as much of a ...

<t> Hi.<br/>
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I'm new to the game and am having some difficulty understanding the effect of difficulty on detailed combat. I've tried various levels of difficulty and no matter which I've chosen the combat messages keep indicating that the AI opponent is receiving a hefty boost to his ...