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Oswald
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I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 2:51:15 GMT via mobile

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Post by Oswald on Aug 5, 2023 2:51:15 GMT

Hi all,
I’ve got a 2mm DBA (2.2) project underway building somewhat generic bases focussed on ‘chariot period’ armies.

On the old Fanaticus site we used to have all those really helpful army descriptions- giving a feel for what all the bases were representing. Do they still exist anywhere?

I’m trying to work out what the 7Hd in the I/52b (Spartan) represents - eg mercenary allies? Just your local mob?

Thanks for any advice!

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snowcat Senator Posts: 1,004	I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 3:03:54 GMT martin and Oswald like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snowcat on Aug 5, 2023 3:03:54 GMT Helots. Spartan slaves.
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snowcat Senator Posts: 1,004	I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 3:24:13 GMT Oswald likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by snowcat on Aug 5, 2023 3:24:13 GMT PS .. armed with javelins and rocks. Not much else. Shields unlikely.
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mark leslie Evocati markleslie4@bigpond.com Posts: 215	I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 4:06:01 GMT gregorius, snowcat, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mark leslie on Aug 5, 2023 4:06:01 GMT
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Oswald Munifex Back to DBA! Posts: 25	I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 5:17:24 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Oswald on Aug 5, 2023 5:17:24 GMT Aug 5, 2023 4:06:01 GMT mark leslie said: Excellent thank you - so my usual hoard painting will do but goid to void shields. Lets face it, in 2mm its just about making tgem look poor and random! Great cartoon!
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I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 7:07:52 GMT

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Post by martin on Aug 5, 2023 7:07:52 GMT

Aug 5, 2023 2:51:15 GMT Oswald said:

Hi all,
I’ve got a 2mm DBA (2.2) project underway building somewhat generic bases focussed on ‘chariot period’ armies.

On the old Fanaticus site we used to have all those really helpful army descriptions- giving a feel for what all the bases were representing. Do they still exist anywhere?

The old Fanaticus army descriptions were useful, but I’m unaware of access to them, unless someone has a link to a ‘way back’ site eg.

However, there are descriptions in the new v3 rules, beneath each army list…basically a shortened description of the army, similar to those found in the DBM/DBMM lists.
Back when 2.2 was in use I picked up 2nd hand copies of the DBM lists, specifically for the army list breakdowns…that might be a way to go? (The DBA lists were derivatives of the DBM lists). Ebay perhaps?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266143050619?

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Last Edit: Aug 5, 2023 7:18:24 GMT by martin

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I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 5, 2023 10:47:59 GMT martin and Oswald like this

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Post by mwise on Aug 5, 2023 10:47:59 GMT

Aug 5, 2023 7:07:52 GMT martin said:

Aug 5, 2023 2:51:15 GMT Oswald said:

Hi all,
I’ve got a 2mm DBA (2.2) project underway building somewhat generic bases focussed on ‘chariot period’ armies.

On the old Fanaticus site we used to have all those really helpful army descriptions- giving a feel for what all the bases were representing. Do they still exist anywhere?

The old Fanaticus army descriptions were useful, but I’m unaware of access to them, unless someone has a link to a ‘way back’ site eg.

Try here: web.archive.org/web/20120507200428/http://fanaticus.org/DBA/index.html

Last Edit: Aug 5, 2023 10:48:34 GMT by mwise

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I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 6, 2023 2:13:37 GMT via mobile martin likes this

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Post by Oswald on Aug 6, 2023 2:13:37 GMT

Thank you all for the ideas and links - great to see old Fanaticus site! Interesting to see there were fewer army list descriptions than I recall.

The DBMM/DBM lists are a great idea - might even have one somewhere! Appreciate the ebay links.

Even if I choose to hold onto the past (eg 2.2) until it rips, I need to get myself 3.0. I read a blog post about changes around side support and psiloi that would be quite useful fir gaming this era.

Thanks again, spartans and some more generic hoplites for opponents now on the table, will post some picture when I work out how on this platform.
Cheers
Alan

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stevie Emperor Posts: 3,195	I/52 Early Hoplite Aug 6, 2023 8:51:12 GMT martin likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stevie on Aug 6, 2023 8:51:12 GMT Hello there Oswald. To post pictures here on Fanaticus see the following thread:- fanaticus.boards.net/thread/3865/forum-exceeded-image-limit-message I for one would love to see your Hoplites and Spartans.

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