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Because the brilliant general in charge of the little tin soldiers has placed them in the perfect position in appropriate terrain to maximise their military effect. So the tiny troops are supremely confident in their commander and will follow the orders they were given when they left camp.

Or because it's the rules that the defender makes that decision at deployment and watching players mount then dismount then mount... is rather boring. If there was a more detailed pre game mechanic to include scouting etc you could tweak the dismounting. Otherwise, the defender deploys first.

Remember, it's also a stretch for both sides that they are nailed to their saddles after deployment.

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Jim

IMHO there is a difference between army composition and army deployment. We have no specific rule stating when army composition is decided for friendly games. I've asked this question before and it seems that most people play that the composition is chosen before play. This would also suit the tournament recommendation on page 13. It also makes sense to me as a game based on history. You gather your army and march off to war. The defender gather what's available, finds a spot they think gives them an advantage and deploys his forces. You then deploy what you've brought with you or go back home! You may curse the fact you left those light troops on garrison duty but so did many historical generals!
So in my games, your composition is decided beforehand but doesn't need to be declared. It can be written in secret if you are playing with a fractious player!
But regarding the question at hand, the "/" decision can be made as you deploy your troops on the table. Firstly, it just makes sense. If you have troops that are adaptable then you have to be able to adapt! That's what I think would happen in the real world. So army composition would read as an example "..., 2 x 3Kn/4Bd, ...". My Barkerese justification is on p3, para 3 "Those listed as / or // can be deployed as either the mounted type or already dismounted as the foot type;" As PB uses the verb form, I take it as the act of deploying the element.

But that's my opinion and only really relevant in my games room!

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Jim

I received the message. I suspect it will go to all registered users. I've been lucky enough to avoid a big financial hit through this pandemic so I will contribute something.

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Jim

Hi Tony.

I think you were right initially with the river placement (Game 1) in that it can only go through one other quadrant as it is a linear feature (p6; para 4 "A Gentle Hill may, and all Plough and linear features must, extend into 1 only adjacent quarter")
Why this is the case, beats me. Maybe PB doesn't like his toast cut diagonally?

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Jim

Loved this! Going to have a go at some Greek buildings for a hamlet rather than shelling out for the War & Empire set!

Jim

Sure. But it does seem strange to need a special rule for something that wasn't that uncommon historically. I was wondering if there was any particular reason for this placement rule.

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Jim

Daleks v UNIT is something I've toyed with as well. But you'll need cybermen for a campaign!

I was planning to do SW in 6mm and picked up some good but expensive models from Shapeways specifically for Hoth. I may mount them on acrylic so they can serve in multiple theatres. I had seen some stuff from CinC to add infantry and characters. They were having some business issues but now seem to have downsized with the SciFi stuff still available so I better get some! Irregular has some possible contenders too! They also have 6mm Daleks...

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Jim