The ACWGC's 2024
Event Schedule
The event schedule is as follows:
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Battleground Gettysburg 2024 -
December 25, 2023, Release Date - WDS Gettysburg
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Equal Force Challenge -
March 1 to June 30 – WDS Gettysburg
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The Wilderness Redone -
May 1 Release Date – WDS Overland
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Battleground Chickamauga 2024 -
July 1 Release Date - WDS Chickamauga
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The Atlanta Challenge - CANCELLED
Real life has interfered and I will be delaying this challenge to 2025.
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Battleground Gettysburg 2024
The game and the scenario that started it all - is back! Painstakingly recreated using the WDS scenario editor, the Battleground Gettysburg historical Battle of Gettysburg is sure to bring back memories for all of those fortunate enough to have played the original. For those who have never played it, here is your chance to experience Gettysburg in a whole new way using Campaign Gettysburg. Return to where it all began with Battleground Gettysburg 2024! Along with the historical battle, numerous other Gettysburg-based alternate scenarios will be released. Be prepared to fight at Gettysburg in all new ways. Included in the release will be an "alternate universe" scenario where everything is reversed - can Stuart hold the town of Gettysburg and the high ground as Meade advances up the Chambersburg Pike? These new scenarios are sure to make the game feel fresh and new again.
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Release Date: December 25, 2023
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Equal Force Challenge
The Equal Force Challenge will feature three custom designed scenarios for Campaign Gettysburg. Each scenario will feature forces of the same exact size, quality, and commander ability. These battles were designed to be difficult for both sides and will test everyone's ability to the fullest.
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Each battle will be between a Union and Confederate Member of the Club. There are no Major or Minor Victories. Each game will be either a Victory, a Defeat, or a Draw. For more information on the specific rules please see the Rules page.
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Registration Period: February 1 - February 25
Challenge Dates: March 1 - June 30
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The Wilderness Redone
The Battle of the Wilderness is revisited in this 160th Anniversary release of multiple new scenarios for WDS Overland. Can you defeat Grant and turn back the Federal army? Or will you be looking to destroy Lee's Army of Northern Virginia before it can escape to fight another day? Prepare to refight one of the most violent battles of the Civil War.
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Release Date: May 1, 2024
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Battleground Chickamauga 2024
Battleground Chickamauga was one great title. Recreating some of the scenarios utilizing the WDS scenario editor was a treat. There will be over a dozen new scenarios released for WDS Chickamauga based on the original Battleground designs and orders of battle. New scenarios from the Battle of Stones River and the Battle of Chickamauga will surely help fulfill your desire to refight the battles for Tennessee. Included also will be multiple new Meeting Engagement options for Chickamauga. If you thought the battle was tough before, you ain't seen nothing yet.
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Release Date: July 1, 2024
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Atlanta Challenge
The Atlanta Challenge will feature three Atlanta scenarios of varying medium to longer length to choose from. Participants may select to play in one, two, or all three scenarios.
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Each battle will be between a Union and Confederate Member of the Club. There are no Major or Minor Victories. Each game will be either a Victory, a Defeat, or a Draw. For more information on the specific rules please see the Rules page.
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Registration Period: August 1 - August 25
Challenge Dates: September 1 - November 30
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