HPS Series Cavalry and other mysteries

[rahamy]

Paul,

Some basic comments for you:

When charging, only do so with good order Heavy troopers or lance equipped units. Leave your standard saber carrying light units for reconnaissance and the like.

Try to avoid charging against squares (which negate your charge bonus) and also large battalions in Line formation - which pose a considerable obstacle - not to mention the ability to let loose with a volley or two thereby depleting & possibly disrupting your force prior to contact.

As you noted, hitting a unit in the flank or rear should help, especially when they are in column formation.

Try to bring at least 2:1 odds to the table if at all possible in your charge.

Charge along a broad front where possible, sewing disorder & possibly rout along a front of troops...much better than hitting a single point & then getting surrounded by their neighbors and decimated in the subsequent turn.

Beyond that, a game file would be needed to comment more I think...