Age of Eagles question

[Dukewilliam]

Men,

I love AoE; it is the only Nappy game I play now. But I have several rules questions that I need help with.

The rule book (which I got signed by Bill)(I'm a total geek), only refers to units as 'brigades' and there are no combat or melee illustrations that feature cavalry. The biggest question is: can a 'brigade' of cavalry act as a supported line for infantry in melee? For that matter can it count incidental stands?

I know I have more questions but can't think of any right now. (I think I included a photo but not sure.)

Thanks,
Steve

[Mindenbrush]

The group I often game with in Ottawa play a lot of Age of Eagles and they said they had never come across that situation and if they did they would not allow the cavalry to act as a supporting line.
They regularly game with Bill Gray at HMGS conventions but you could ask the question on the AoE group page.

[Dukewilliam]

Thanks. We didn't either but just wondered how others' played it.

[vtsaogames]

Don't play AoE and presume it best to follow what the others do, but I do recall Wellington posting cavalry behind his hard-pressed infantry late in the battle of Waterloo. Not sure if they were support or a threat against running away.