O, Child of Liberty! – An American Revolution Quest

[Duke William of]

All Instances of Confused Jackie Chan & Facepalming Picard​

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Total Confused Jackie Chan Tally: XXI​

Spoiler: 1–10

1D100 = 6+25+5+10-15 = 31 (The heck? )

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1D100 = Nat! 2+20+10-15-10 = Nat!Fail! 7 (Why do I even bother... )

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1D3+3 = 3+3 => 6! ( )

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Bro, at this point, the dice just have a mind of their own. And no one can convince me otherwise.

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1D100 = Nat! 1+20+10-15 => Nat!Fail! 16 ( I... Buh... Whu... )

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1D100 = Nat! 97+20+10-10-15 => Nat!Crit! 87 ( What is going on?!)

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1D100 = Nat! 1+15+15-20 => Nat!Fail! 11 ( THREE NAT ONES?!?!?!)

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1D100 = 6+20 => 26 ( How?! Why?!)

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1D100 = 21-15-10-5+10+5 => 6 ( If you had gotten a Crit Fail here, I swear again–)

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1D100 = Nat! 95+10+10-10 => Nat!Crit! 105 ( This was not part of the plan!! How the heck–)

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Spoiler: 11-20

1D100 = Nat! 100+20+15+10-10 => Nat!Crit! 135 ( Dilliam Wuke's having a stronk... call a Dukulance... )

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87+15+15+30-20-10 =Art!Crit! 117 ( Da heck?!)

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1D100 = 85+15+30-10 => Art!Crit! 120 ( What is this rollercoaster nonsense?!)

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1D100 = 19+10+10+5 => 44 (Whu–?! )

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3D2000 = 1996+1984+855 => 4835 ( Really?!)

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1D100 = Nat!100+20+10+5+5+5 => Nat!Crit! 145 ( Not again... Not again!! )

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1D100 = 87+10 => Art!Crit! 97 ( No no no no no no... Wait wait wait wait... WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT)

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1D100 = Nat! 1+10-10 => Nat!Fail! 1 ( The hell?!)

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1D100 = Nat! 5+10-10-5 => Nat!Fail! 0 ( Not again, not again!! )

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1D100 = Nat! 98+10+5 => Nat!Crit! 113 (Oh, for– )

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Spoiler: 21-30

1D100 = 91-5+5 => Art!Crit! 96 ( Why are my dice like this?)

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Total Facepalming Picard Tally: XIX​

Spoiler: 1-10

1D100 = Nat! 2+20+10-15-10 = Nat Crit! 7 ( ...of course.)

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1D100 = Nat! 96+25+15+10+5 = Nat!Crit! 151 ( Oh, screw off.)

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1D100 = Nat! 1+20-15-10 => Neg!Fail! -4 ( Of course...)

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1D100 = Nat! 1+20+10-15 => Nat!Fail! 16 ( I... Buh... Whu... )

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1D100 = 11+15+15-20 => 21 ( Can anything be normal in my quest?)

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1D100 = 85+15+10-15 => Art!Crit! 95 ( I'm done... I've had enough of this.)

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1D100 = Nat! 99+10+5 => Nat! Crit! 114 ( Of course, why wouldn't this happen?)

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1D100 = 94+15+10+5 => Art!Crit! 129 ( If you had gotten a Nat Crit, I swear...)

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1D100 = Nat! 100+20+15+10-10 => Nat!Crit! 135 ( Dilliam Wuke's having a stronk... call a Dukulance... )

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Spoiler: 11-20

1D100 = 27-5-15-15-30+20+25 => 7 ( Well, at least it's not a crit fail...)

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...Why do I do this to myself?

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1D100 = 93+10+5 => Art!Crit! 108 ( Of course...)

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1D100 = 89+10 => Art!Crit! 99 (Of course... )

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1D100 = Nat!100+20+10+5+5+5 => Nat!Crit! 145 ( Not again... Not again!! )

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1D100 = Nat!100+20 => (Autopass!) Nat!Crit! 120 ( If you'll all excuse me for one sec...)

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1D100 = Nat! 5+10-10-5 => Nat!Fail! 0 ( Not again, not again!! )

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1D100 = 19-10-10+10 = 9 ( Of course, what else would I expect?)

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1D100 = Nat! 95-10-5+10 => Nat!Crit! 90 ( Bipolar dice much?)

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@Randomnerd, thank you for the idea.

 

[Mystic Pentagram]

The write in for the skirmishers is valid. Although, I'm just realizing now that I forgot to put in the option for Brigade commanders. *facepalm* I'll add the option in for you to vote on. Also, if you want to send any regiments to a different frontier, I added the option to.

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The Brigade Commanders can also be Regiment Commanders right? Because otherwise we don't have enough characters.

 

[Duke William of]

The Brigade Commanders can also be Regiment Commanders right? Because otherwise we don't have enough characters.

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Sure.

 

[Mystic Pentagram]

Sure.

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Good.

I don't know others, but i don't want to send anybody at other fronts.

We are already goind to be outnumbered, we don't need to be it even worse.

 

[Novus Ordo Mundi]

All the unarmed soldiers can cover support roles, forage and carry supplies. We can outfit them later with the gear with take from the British.

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While I agree for the most part, I would feel more comfortable if we could arm more of them at the outset. Any chance we could arm more of them by going with a 2000 dollar loan?

 

[weeblypanda]

While I agree for the most part, I would feel more comfortable if we could arm more of them at the outset. Any chance we could arm more of them by going with a 2000 dollar loan?

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Agreed, even just the phased out muskets would make me feel a little better. We do need stuff to drill them with after all. Though I wouldn't say no to haranguing the congress into paying for a bit more of the ammo and supplies so we can re-supply Arnold and co.

 

[Magoose]

Is it possible we can sell our stocks instead?

 

[Duke William of]

You all will have many options on paying off your debts, don't worry. You'll need to balance that, however, with training your army and getting them ready.

 

[Alexander Sturnn]

Good.

I don't know others, but i don't want to send anybody at other fronts.

We are already goind to be outnumbered, we don't need to be it even worse.

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I agree. And even then, we'll have to make full use of ambush tactics and Guerilla Warfare to repel Cornwallis.

 

[Blackstarbor]

We should take all the men and equip them as best we can without worrying about going into debt. (Don't exaggerate either.)

The debt matters little overall. We can pay part of it with the equipment we take from the British.

That's not including any other rewards we can acquire in the north. And most importantly, and potentially, I'm sure the new states that will join the revolution after we expel the British won't mind paying off the debt.

The debt is basically nothing compared to annexing all of Canada. Who knows, maybe they'll reward us with several thousand acres of farmland for us and our men.

 

[Magoose]

I agree. And even then, we'll have to make full use of ambush tactics and Guerilla Warfare to repel Cornwallis.

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Fabius is smiling from heaven knowing that two of the continental armies best are understanding his stratigum and using it to their fullest extent.

You all will have many options on paying off your debts, don't worry. You'll need to balance that, however, with training your army and getting them ready.

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And our soldiers don't forget that…

I mearly hope that we will be able to pay them at some point instead of say… giving them ious.

We should take all the men and equip them as best we can without worrying about going into debt. (Don't exaggerate either.)

The debt matters little overall. We can pay part of it with the equipment we take from the British.

That's not including any other rewards we can acquire in the north. And most importantly, and potentially, I'm sure the new states that will join the revolution after we expel the British won't mind paying off the debt.

The debt is basically nothing compared to annexing all of Canada. Who knows, maybe they'll reward us with several thousand acres of farmland for us and our men.

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I don't think the natives would like us expelling then from their lands… unless we purchase it from then of course.

 

[Alexander Sturnn]

We should take all the men and equip them as best we can without worrying about going into debt. (Don't exaggerate either.)

The debt matters little overall. We can pay part of it with the equipment we take from the British.

That's not including any other rewards we can acquire in the north. And most importantly, and potentially, I'm sure the new states that will join the revolution after we expel the British won't mind paying off the debt.

The debt is basically nothing compared to annexing all of Canada. Who knows, maybe they'll reward us with several thousand acres of farmland for us and our men.

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I agree on principle, but Congress OTL had a bad track record of screwing people who did a lot of work for them over and reward them with f*ck all, if not outright punishing them.

That said, I still think you are right that the debt should be a secondary concern. If our campaign isn't successful, that is a major defeat to the Revolution and the loss of a lot of good men and commanders.

 

[Magoose]

I agree on principle, but Congress OTL had a bad track record of screwing people who did a lot of work for them over and reward them with f*ck all, if not outright punishing them.

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Case in point: Benny A.

Seriously they fucked him over so badly he thought the British would give him more luck.

He didn't but it really shows just how fucked Congress got that the man who won Saratoga didn't get his just dues and betrayed his country.

That said, I still think you are right that the debt should be a secondary concern. If our campaign isn't successful, that is a major defeat to the Revolution and the loss of a lot of good men and commanders

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It might be war losing.

A side note I used Valvour by Jack Kelly as the source for the following rant.

British strategy in 1776 was controlling the Hudson River valley to cut off New England.

They would have been successful had Benny a not stopped the butt cold at Valcour and slowed them down enough that they went back to Canada. Cause if they had put Ticonderoga under siege it would have been lost. It was not prepared for a siege.

And I'd say if they cut of New England we might be totally ficked in terms of manpower and equipment.

 

[Novus Ordo Mundi]

It might be war losing.

A side note I used Valvour by Jack Kelly as the source for the following rant.

British strategy in 1776 was controlling the Hudson River valley to cut off New England.

They would have been successful had Benny a not stopped the butt cold at Valcour and slowed them down enough that they went back to Canada. Cause if they had put Ticonderoga under siege it would have been lost. It was not prepared for a siege.

And I'd say if they cut of New England we might be totally ficked in terms of manpower and equipment.

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Right, so we need to put in a lot of resources.

I can't plan for shit, so what would we'd need to arm everyone?

 

[Mystic Pentagram]

While I agree for the most part, I would feel more comfortable if we could arm more of them at the outset. Any chance we could arm more of them by going with a 2000 dollar loan?

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I remind you that Benedict Arnold in Quebec City has (if i remember correctly) lots of weapons but not enough men to use them.

So we can send our troops without equipment to him while we lead the rest to relive General Montgomery.

I don't think taking too many debts is a good idea in the long term, because then we will not be able to take more loans for future expeditions and campaigns.

I agree. And even then, we'll have to make full use of ambush tactics and Guerilla Warfare to repel Cornwallis.

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Exactly!

The British will always have us outnumbered and outgunned. Because they have the resources of the British Empire behind them.

Guerilla Warfare is our best chance to level the playing field.

Wich is why my plan prioritizes the skirmishers and gives them better gear with Roberts leading them.

The British can't bring their superior resources to bear if we make their supply lines disappear.

We should take all the men and equip them as best we can without worrying about going into debt. (Don't exaggerate either.)

The debt matters little overall. We can pay part of it with the equipment we take from the British.

That's not including any other rewards we can acquire in the north. And most importantly, and potentially, I'm sure the new states that will join the revolution after we expel the British won't mind paying off the debt.

The debt is basically nothing compared to annexing all of Canada. Who knows, maybe they'll reward us with several thousand acres of farmland for us and our men.

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I would prefer not to rely too much on the generosity of others to pay off our debts.

Still, the farmland idea is good. If there is something the continent dosen't lack, is unsettled lands.

As long as we don't steal them from the natives.

 

[Lord Cheddar]

Still, the farmland idea is good. If there is something the continent dosen't lack, is unsettled lands.

As long as we don't steal them from the natives.

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Remember that unsettled land is not the same as unowned land, which is even more relevant when you remember that there are still large semi-nomadic populations in North America at this point in time.

Modern day ranchers usually don't appreciate squatters on their land...

 

[noname12354]

A question for: @Duke William of

I am considering writing another omake for Jaque "Vieux tambour" Guérin.
Would it be logical for him to still be in the Montréal region (a region the rebels have trouble controlling currently) or show up at the doorsteps of Arnolds forces in Quebec with a load of "armed" volunteers or a lot of volunteers in general? (He would not be the boss, but still one of the leader of the group (Head NCO of the army or something in modern ranking))
Also how many would I be allowed as a maximum or would a roll be required?
Would rolls be needed for how armed they are?

Just considering writing about my creation again since Canada is going to be a lot more front and centre of the quest.

 

[Duke William of]

Would it be logical for him to still be in the Montréal region (a region the rebels have trouble controlling currently) or show up at the doorsteps of Arnolds forces in Quebec with a load of "armed" volunteers or a lot of volunteers in general?

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I think it would make sense for that, yes.

Also how many would I be allowed as a maximum or would a roll be required?

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1D50 is allowed.

Would rolls be needed for how armed they are?

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1D100-20+10 would be my choice.

 

[noname12354]

I think it would make sense for that, yes.

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So knocking on Arnolds door? Hell yeah.

And uh are you sure that D100 should be there? would a D50 be more logical?
So for rolls should I roll myself and add it later or do it on SV?

 

[Duke William of]

So knocking on Arnolds door? Hell yeah.
So for rolls should I roll myself and add it later or do it on SV?

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Either works for me.

 

[noname12354]

Either works for me.

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So a D50 for the amount of men and a D100-20+10 for armed level?

 

[Duke William of]

So a D50 for the amount of men and a D100-20+10 for armed level?

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Yep.

 

[noname12354]

Rolled 45 for men.

Rolled 15+10-20 (5 (oooof)) for armed level

The duality of these Dice are close to Magoose levels. (now I imagine rolling this shit on larger scale.)

Either way am writing. Will either be posted in a few hours or tomorrow morning +1 Greenwich time.

 

[CryBryNry]

Wew! Sorta skimmed a bit but I finally caught up to discussion. I know jackshit about strategy and resource management, ut would it be possible to do a census on all of our thousands of troopers for the sake of know their occupations and skills before joining? Knowing what each and every man is capable of could help with the resource issue. Some example occupations....
-hunters: they can maybe do some foraging, can find animal tracks (prints, urine, markings) to get some meat for the army, know great fishing spots
-farmers: know how to grow crops, but probably only ones they're familiar with. Might be able to identify edible plants that look similar enough to what they usually grow. They're generally boys built like brick shithouses and aren't strangers to labor.
-doctors: pretty straight forward.

Just saying delegating work and using the expertise of everyone we could could help, but uh. Pretty sure someone said that already.

Fuck it, did our boy have like $1500 bucks at the start of the quest, or did he blow it all on buying uniforms for his armies?

Also guns and weapons aren't super important if your soldiers freeze to death or starve. Both of which will kill morale, so uh. Having people who can figure out where to punch holes in frozen rivers to fish, or where to ambush bears for their meat would be super helpful. Also the tanning of animal furs would ain't in keeping people warm and not dead.

If we have to make a deal with the Indians it might be good to do so before we leave. Specifically trading for their penican. It's pretty much a super survival food with fat, protein, sometimes nuts and berries.

Edit: is it too late for him to make use of any connections he has? Is there an option to purchase hunting and cartography supplies, or asking some men of they have any tools to spare, or would ask put a dent in his men's confidence in him?

Edit again: would it be weird to use the money to purchase old rusted tools / metal things or lead, sell them to Smith's and purchase the new musket balls from them? Or would it be better to make our musket balls in house from our army and just buy powder?

Would compound bows be a poor supliment for firearms? They'd be great for skirmishes since they're quieter than musket, faster to fire, and possibly recyclable (the arrows)

 

[noname12354]

Omake : Le Premier 'Régiment' Volontaire de Quebec​

Jaque "Vieux tambour" Guérin POV

45 men. This is everyone he had coming with him on his way to Quebec. All but a few unarmed. He had hoped to convince many people to fight against the Boucher rouge and he was quite successful in that. Only problems … the ones who had weapons said they would do some Guerre de Forest and that it was too early and suicidal to form a regiment. 'COWARDS THE LOT OF THEM' he had though. Until he heard the news about how many l'Anglais had sent. Nobody had imagined the Bouchers Rouge to send this many men to the region. How brutally efficient they were acting and how skirmishes were becoming less and less effective… He couldn't blame them for slinking back in the forest. He may be called Suicidal, but he's also not stupid. It's worth dying bashing, stabbing and shooting some British Fils de pute, but only if you got a chance at winning. He WILL avenge Mari and Anthone, but again… Only if he can drag a few bastards with them… But he had no chance yet.

Until now… During one of his many rallying attempts in yet unvisited villages he had heard that British Rebels had taken Quebec by surprise. Now while he loathes the Brits he can somewhat work with their rebelling colonist. He may had fought against some of them in la Guerre de la Conquête, but it seems they could all agree on something and that's the Bouchers Rouge need to go. So they had held a quick vote with the group. Go to Quebec and find their luck there or go home due to lack of arms. Most had voted going to Quebec so of they went. "Marching" (good enough, for now) to join this "Benedict Arnold" they had heard about. They were some in high spirits at the least. A few of the boys had made flutes to play while marching alongside him while (they are not good yet) , Josef, Francis and Gabriel marched in front of the marching "column" (they follow the ones in front of them at least). Now they only needed a flag, many guns, many bullets and powder, training, more men and if Dieu is on their side revenge and victory against those oppressors.
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Something heard close to Québec in 1776:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBkVRdOEuGw

Not all of these songs, but a taste of what's to come in the future should the unit grow to an actual regiment in the future




Stats of Le Premier 'Régiment' Volontaire de Québec

Leaders (currently former militia members of the Montréal militia): Jaque "Vieux tambour" Guérin ("lieutenant" (temporary until an actual officer fills in the role), recruiter and drummer), Gabriel Normande (unofficial translator for the English speaking part of the group), Francis Roberts (quartermaster) and Josef Dubois (Drillmaster and closest thing to an actual sergeant the group has)

Size : 45 men (some of them older boys)

Armament: 3 muskets owned by former militia members of Montréal. Some long knives and axes (woodcutting) by some of the rest.

Uniforms: civilian clothes for most with some white and/or blue pieces of clothes worn by some to try having a uniform. Jaque is the only one wearing an actual uniform (old and sewn up it may be)

Supplies: what people carry on their backs.

Morale: quite good given the bad circumstances. (LOADS of British and many losses in skirmishes against them)

Jaques traits influencing the "regiment":
-la March de Vieux tambour (upgraded to with fifes) : attached unit (regiment size?) gets a +10 to morale and rallying checks.

-Mari, Anthone… Je vous rejoindrai au paradis : even when attached unit starts breaking this man will keep marching till his last dying breath. gives a +20 to reforming morale check roll if succeeding a disorganised/desperate charge with a malus of -10 will be performed by the broken unit.


AN: Hopefully good enough Omake. Feedback always appreciated.

 

[Dark_Phantom35]

Musket Ammunition The standard musket ball is carried in a large 10-pound bag, each bag holding over 200 musket balls: Click to shrink... Just as a heads up, the standard infantryman of the revoultionary period carried twenty-thirty rounds in their cartridge box, so this is only enough ammo for ten dudes. If we want enough rounds to fully supply a thousand man regiment, we need 20,000 rounds, which would be a full 1,000 dollars by itself.... At least, if I'm reading it right.​ Half loads for everyone at 10,000 rounds is doable, but that's still a good chunk of the budget going towards ammo. Also, do we know the supply situation for Arnold and Montgomery? They've already got cannons from Ticonderoga, but do they need more powder and balls for them?