Newtown/Oriskany VASSAL module

All combat results should be applied by right clicking on a unit and selecting the appropriate result. The module will automatically adjust the Army Morale markers and update victory points in the VP window. Special markers such as Indian Withdrawal and Failed Resolve can also be placed through the right click menu.

Newtown

• Opportunity Cards are accessed through the toolbar. Click on the Cards window for your side and then click on the "Draw Card" buttons. The player signed in as the other side will not be able to open your hand.
• Activation markers are at the bottom of the screen just to the left of the Army Morale track. Click and hold on the top marker and then drag it over to the yellow selection box. Every draw is random.
• Placing the Breastworks Abandoned marker on the turn track will score the appropriate number of victory points in the VP window.
• The Indian player should use the Mask/Unmask option in the right click menu to mask units beneath the top piece in a stack. The prevents the American player from being able to examine stacks (see the Limited Intelligence rule).
• Some units have replacement counters that come in to play through Opportunity Cards. Access these throught the unit's right click menu.

Oriskany

• There are two ways for the Indian player to designate the blocking hex. He/she may move the masked "Blocking Hex" piece that begins in the middle of the map to the chosen hex and then reveal it at the appropriate time. Or, he/she may use the Notes window in the toolbar. Selected the Delayed tab and create a note to record the hex location, then save it. Go back to the note and select Reveal to let the American player see it.
• The American Garrison Artillery has a right click option to break down and reattach its component units.
• The American Supply Wagon has a right click option to change from Limbered to Laagered.
• Placing the Destroyed markers on any of the three VP locations will update the VP window and adjust Army Morale in necessary.

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