1809 (Avalon Hill) Q&A

[Cundiff]

Hey Kevin,

I've never played this game so I have some questions. I'm trying to teach the CNS system to a new player and have chosen the Wagram Scenario as a teaching tool. However, there's an immediate problem with the Unit Display Charts.

Page 44 of the rule booklet (right column Wagram Scenario Description):

Note: (Players may only use map Section E - East.)

Then one goes to the Unit Display Charts for the Wagram scenario and immediately finds that units for the Austrians are on Board C (center). Units for the French are located on board C (center) and W (West).

There are also notes on the Unit Display Charts and the Scenario Description that references "All bridges ... in Bavaria are considered blown". But Bavaria is in the extreme west of Board W, which shouldn't be used according to the Scenario Description.

So, what's up with all of this contradictory information? ARE ALL of the boards used in the Wagram Scenario, or is only Board E used? If so, are all references to units not on board E to be ignored?

[Cundiff]

Seems there's no hurry for an answer now. My opponent thought that "1809" was a reference to the game "Seven Days of 1809". He didn't know of the earlier 1809 game by VG/AH. So, the question now becomes academic as neither of us has the game the other has.

So, whenever you get around to answering this, Kevin, it's ok, no hurry.

Take Care,
Tom