Attacking the general unit

A rule not to atack enemy general with infantery or cavalery is not included to LoV list. Howewer, is it concidered fair play when a cavalery regiment charges general unit standing far from melee and other troops and not participating in battle? I usually charge enemy generals with cav when they are involved into mellee or have been surrounded by troops i've just beaten. The point occurs as I do not regard such atacks as "gentlemen behaviour", however they are commited on my general from time to time which makes me totally mad. :evil:

I understand your resentment. However, LoV rule does say only one thing about it : - No general sniping

It means you may not shoot directly at a general unit with your canons.

Except if : the general is clearly very far from its troops and between his troops and yours. (Because he would get shot in real life too, in such a stupid condition)

Well yeah I knew that, i just mean damage made to general by cavalery..

Ok then. I think it would be a good policy to respond to players trying to get to my general with the same methods.

i dont like the General sneaking method. I know of no record of Cavalery that sneak behind enemy lines to hunt down the general. Its lame and too effective. I'm adding this to my rules as host

Arjan, it actually happened many times with Napoleon.

Especially during 1814 campaign, lines of communications were really a mess, and there were cossacks quite everywhere. And Napoleon almost got caught several times.

The Prince of Prussia got killed by french cavalry cheasing him, in 1806.

I dont find it "lame", just watch your back Arjan. It might help you on the 31st ....

LOL