The Skirmisher 3

The Skirmisher No. 3 is the third official magazine supporting the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War (GCACW) series, published by Multi-Man Publishing (MMP). Focused primarily on Atlanta Is Ours, it contains historical articles, design notes, official updates, and optional rules for players of the series.

Rather than being a standalone game, it is a companion magazine intended for owners of GCACW titles, especially Atlanta Is Ours.

Game system

The magazine supports the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War operational system.

Its contents include:

• optional rules;
• historical articles;
• designer's notes;
• official updates;
• development reports.

The centerpiece is Atlanta Is Ours Lite, a twenty-page streamlined campaign rules update designed to simplify play while preserving the system's operational depth.

Contents

The 32-page magazine includes:

The Skirmish Line

News about upcoming GCACW projects and future releases.

Atlanta Is Ours Lite

A major streamlined rules update for the Atlanta Is Ours campaign game.

Map Improvements

Discussion of map enhancements incorporated into On To Richmond II.

Vicksburg Design Update

Development report on the upcoming Vicksburg title.

Long Roads to Gettysburg

Designer article explaining the evolution of the grand campaign concept.

Objective

To provide official updates, streamlined rules, and design insights for experienced GCACW players.

Players

2 players (depending on the GCACW title being played)

Playing time

Varies according to the base game.

Complexity

Medium to High

Designed for players already familiar with the GCACW system.

Game scale

Period: American Civil War (1861–1865)

Level: Operational

Replayability

Official optional rules

Streamlined campaign system

Historical and design articles

Useful reference for GCACW enthusiasts

Components

32-page magazine

Historical and design articles

Atlanta Is Ours Lite rules update

Illustrations and reference material