Beneath the Lily Banners rule set

The latest version has been released.  What was the earlier edition like.  We have been playing Pike mans lament.  It is a beer and pretzel game. Too me it lacks a little bit.  Artillery is useless in Pike mans Lament.  Unless you manage to get a commander this first fire ability.  Currently the older version of the rules can be purchased in a PDF and Tablet form.   Last month I purchased Warlords Ordnance Battery.  Very nice set.  This new addiction in lead has been caused by my old friend Anton