Club Rules

Simple, fair, and period-minded.

A clear framework for arranging games, reporting results, and keeping the officer register meaningful.

Membership

Names, privacy and army affiliation

Members must appear on the public roster under a first name and surname. Real or fictional names are acceptable; anonymous aliases are not.

Good example: John Smith. Bad example: Warlord666.

Email addresses are used only for administration and communication. They are not published on the website.

Each officer may choose a national affiliation for the roster. This adds period flavour but does not restrict friendly play.

Friendly play first

The club exists to help players enjoy WDS Musket & Pike PBEM. Courtesy, patience, and good humour are expected.

Players should agree pace, optional rules, and expectations before beginning a game.

Battle results should be reported only once both players agree that the game is complete.

Result, initial situation and scenario length

Final Score = (Result Points + Initial Situation Bonus) × Scenario Length Factor

The Initial Situation Bonus compensates an officer who begins a scenario from a clearly disadvantaged position.

An officer begins a scenario from a Major Defeat position, plays 46 turns, and finishes with a Major Victory.

Calculation: (+100 Major Victory + 100 Initial Situation Bonus) × 1.50 Long Scenario Factor = +300 points.

Because the scenario reaches 46 turns and ends in a Major Victory, the officer would also be eligible for the Pour le Mérite.

Rare distinction for long victories

Decorations do not replace Command Rating. They appear as permanent marks of distinguished achievement on an officer’s public profile.

The coveted blue cross of distinction.

Awarded for a Major Victory in a Long Scenario of 46+ turns.

The club remains free

Donations are voluntary and help cover maintenance costs. Membership and play remain free.