Miniatures game review: Polemos American Civil War rules

Baccus Miniatures, a damned fine creator of 6mm miniatures, has its own family of wargames rules. The 'Polemos' family of rules are very clear and clever. I particularly like their American Civil War sets - 2 sets of rules under 1 cover.
Aaaah, 6mm! The glorious queen of all scales! ^_^
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[@RHampton]

Thanks for this review. I will check these out.

[@LaceandSteelchannel]

I do love these rules

[@SCHRUBBE1966]

Good review. I’ll use this rule set simply because it’s easy to change to brigade lvl

[@LaceandSteelchannel]

I realy like these rules. They work well, and have a really great feel to them.

[@aaronjones2117]

if you know, how do these rules compare to Altar of Freedom? In terms of simplicity, play, and authenticity

[@LaceandSteelchannel]

Aaah - "Altar of freedom" is a far more simplistic set. I felt that the Polemos rules gave a much better game. Polemos felt more authentic and less stylised than AOF.

[@jenner4214]

I’m re-reading Mus of Kerbridge and loving it.

[@mrfrogs9010]

Does this tempo point mechanism found in their Napoleonic rules?

[@LaceandSteelchannel]

It's a part of all their "Polemos" family of rules. So yes, it's in the Napoleonic rules as well

[@saraathena]

Hi Pauli, have you read the polemos ancient version Spqr? I’m very curious now.

[@LaceandSteelchannel]

I have a copy somewhere. I have to dig it out again. Played it once and enjoyed it. It has the same tempo mechanisms etc.
We used to have a whole group that played ancients in 6mm. We randomised a year, and ended up all having to take armies from 87 AD. SPQR would have been a good fit! (Aaah - my mighty hordes of Kushan! Pointy-heads - chaaaaaarge!)

[@LaceandSteelchannel]

I've just ordered a French set of ancient rules, 'L' Art de la Guerra" to read through and review. They seem to be very popular in the UK at the moment.