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Post by twrnz on Jun 15, 2016 0:28:54 GMT
Another excellent game last night using the Big Battle.
I used Lysimachid Successors while my opponent used Polybian Romans. The battlefield was relatively open with only some plough and rough going.
The Greek plan was for a turning movement against the Roman left will delaying on the other flank and smashing the enemy centre with pike and elephants. The Roman plan was the opposite. Unfortunately we did complete the game, due to a short gaming window. The result however found both the Roman and Greek left flanks broken and chaos in the centre.
I have posted some photos on Twitter:
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Post by gregorius on Jun 15, 2016 3:36:36 GMT
Nice Keith. How small was the gaming window? I only ask so to get an idea how much time to set aside for BBDBA.
Cheers,
Greg
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Post by twrnz on Jun 15, 2016 4:51:02 GMT
Hi Greg,
It was 2 1/2 hours from my arrival at my opponents home to finish. This should easily be enough. We have a tendency to chat and last night we were double checking a few points in the rules which caused further delay. My opponent was using a new army and spent a bit of time pondering options. Our mid week games are very much social events...
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Post by timurilank on Jun 15, 2016 6:45:39 GMT
Another excellent game last night using the Big Battle. I used Lysimachid Successors while my opponent used Polybian Romans. The battlefield was relatively open with only some plough and rough going. Those nice photos are nearly pushing me over the edge to collect a Seleucid opponent for the consular army.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 15, 2016 6:58:16 GMT
Thanks for your kind comments. I wasn't that pleased with the photos to be honest. The lighting at my friends home wasn't ideal. With good lighting I can get reasonable photos with my phone.
As to the Seleucids they are on my list as well. More painting required of course...
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Post by twrnz on Jun 16, 2016 9:55:59 GMT
A couple of photos from this evening's games at one of the local wargames clubs. There were a couple of tables in play but mine involved Polybian Romans and Early Arabs. The Arab player suffering a number of low PIP die rolls in the first game which were countered by above average combat die rolls.
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Post by gregorius on Jun 16, 2016 23:28:39 GMT
Nice Keith. I certainly envy your situation regarding gaming.
Cheers,
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Post by twrnz on Jun 21, 2016 10:31:09 GMT
Another very enjoyable BBDBA game this evening with a rematch between Lysimichid Successor and Polybian Romans. Both commanders weighted their attacks against the enemy right flanks while the Greeks pressed hard in the centre.
The phalangites of the centre were particularly determined and pressed their attacks with vigour. The Roman centre was first pushed back then were demoralised under the weight of attack. The Greek right held, progressively falling back, while Lysimachus charged at the head of his Xystophoroi on the left against the Roman right. The Roman cavalry, including the commander were cut down at the same time as the demoralised centre collapsed.
Three photos on Twitter showing the centre, the breakthrough in the centre and the Xystophoroi on the Greek left.
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Post by timurilank on Jun 21, 2016 11:05:23 GMT
Another very enjoyable BBDBA game this evening with a rematch between Lysimichid Successor and Polybian Romans. Both commanders weighted their attacks against the enemy right flanks while the Greeks pressed hard in the centre. Great looking game.
I have ordered my big battle Successor army on TimeCast UK and unfortunately all items will have to be ordered on the manufacturer (US). This gives me ample time to research clothing colour, shield patterns, cut bases and pikes.
The Battle of Magnesia would give me a nice goal to work toward as this would mean ordering additional troops that are not listed for II/19c. The Romans would need an ally as well.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 21, 2016 20:08:14 GMT
I'm pleased the photos etc are of interest. It was a very enjoyable game.
In time I will build a BBDBA Seleucids army. At the moment my BBDBA Successors are more an amalgamation of standard armies which aren't as complete as they should be.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 22, 2016 0:45:37 GMT
Three additional photos, this time centred around the Greek right as the Romans press their attack on this flank.
Roman and Italian cavalry pressed hard against the Thracians. A couple of Greek light cavalry were withdrawn further in an attempt to prevent flanks being overlapped. A small number of Psiloi held the extreme right and repulsed a smaller Spanish attempt to secure the high ground here.
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Post by gregorius on Jun 22, 2016 0:55:46 GMT
Nice looking battle Keith. I take it that you didn't run out of gaming time on this occasion.
Cheers,
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Post by twrnz on Jun 22, 2016 2:09:23 GMT
Nice looking battle Keith. I take it that you didn't run out of gaming time on this occasion. Cheers, Thanks Greg. You are also correct, we managed to complete this game despite our discussions I was very surprised by the result. The battle in the centre was fascinating as we watched the interaction with troops play out. I'm looking forward to the rematch as my opponent experiments with tactics.
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Post by timurilank on Jun 22, 2016 6:26:10 GMT
I was very surprised by the result. The battle in the centre was fascinating as we watched the interaction with troops play out. I'm looking forward to the rematch as my opponent experiments with tactics. Experimenting with tactics took me a while as I needed to feel comfortable about creating different size commands and pip roll priority. Having allies, that becomes less a problem.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 22, 2016 6:37:51 GMT
In BB PIP allocation, between commands, is very important.
in the most recent game I allocated the medium die to the centre while in the previous game I had allocated the lowest to the centre. My opponent did the opposite and allocated the lowest to his centre. This meant his reserves were challenged as the centres pushed and shoved.
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