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Post by timurilank on Jun 23, 2016 7:22:58 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. A few months ago I experimented with a strong central command (Middle Imperial Roman) receiving the highest, with an attack wing the second die and support wing the lowest. The strong central command contained the reserve cavalry which included LH.
By the middle game with both sides locked in battle, the reserve cavalry could add their weight to the attacking wing or follow up any breakthrough made by the central command. The blade of the central command required very little PIP usage which provided a meal ticket for the cavalry, especially the LH.
The same method worked well for the Sassanid, but I have yet to experiment with an infantry strong army.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 26, 2016 8:44:35 GMT
Another encounter today, this time down at the local wargames club where my Successors tangled with Tamil Indians in another Big Battle encounter. The game had numerous challenges and a few twists providing much enjoyment. A few additional photos, with a general description, can be found here: ancientwargaming.wordpress.com/2016/06/26/lysimachus-indian-sojourn/
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Post by timurilank on Jun 26, 2016 10:02:50 GMT
Kieth,
Great battle and photos.
Do you have a successor named for Lysimachus?
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Post by twrnz on Jun 26, 2016 10:08:02 GMT
Do you have a successor named for Lysimachus? Perhaps he is just captured and will soon be released
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Post by gregorius on Jun 26, 2016 23:24:19 GMT
Nice report Keith. Seems that Lysimachus is a dead weight and that the Hellenes were better off without him . Cheers,
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Post by twrnz on Jun 27, 2016 0:23:41 GMT
Nice report Keith. Seems that Lysimachus is a dead weight and that the Hellenes were better off without him . From a game perspective the PIPs were appalling, until his death or capture. At this point the dice gods intervened and PIP rolls were good. It was very marked and extremely amusing. Glad you enjoyed the report.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 13, 2016 0:39:47 GMT
A thrashing was handed out last night to my Successors by my opponent, using Polybian Romans using a Gallic ally, during a BB encounter. It had something to do with Thracian Ax not withstanding a Gallic charge and Xystophoroi breaking through Roman lines only to be surrounded and cut down.
Unfortunately the photos were generally not as clear as I would like, so there is no real significant visual record of the disaster. Well except for the Thracians awaiting the oncoming Gauls
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Post by timurilank on Jul 13, 2016 5:21:51 GMT
No battle report? I would like to have read how the Romans managed to win against a pike army.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 13, 2016 6:30:53 GMT
No battle report? I would like to have read how the Romans managed to win against a pike army. Basically it can be described in three parts. The Successor right flank, which contained Thracian Auxilia among other troops, was hit hard by a Gallic charge. Good pips allowed the warband to sweep over a rocky hill early in the game. The Thracians fought well and while the Gauls could have broken they didn't. In the centre the pike were delayed by velites and made limited progress when they did get into contact. Certainly no collapse of the Roman line. On the Greek left the Xystophoroi sweeped forward and broke through the Roman lines in a couple of places. However, these breakthroughs were countered by Spanish Auxilia who hacked down the Greeks mercilessly, including the Greek CinC. It was a good day for the Romans.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 13, 2016 7:22:55 GMT
"...good day for the Romans" - I have been reading Livy again and that does not happen too often.
Our big battle game for next week have the consular army fighting the Carthaginian with Spanish allies. I have an interesting twist planned for that game.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 13, 2016 7:56:20 GMT
I look forward to hearing how your game goes Robert.
It looks like I have some standard DBA tomorrow evening and the a Successor clash the evening after.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 14, 2016 9:56:48 GMT
Tonight a game down at the wargames club provided plenty of entertainment. Wars of the Roses English vs Medieval Scandinavian Union with Gernman Allies. My opponent has a great ability to pull new armies out and this one provided plenty of interest. Three 6Kn are rather intimidating! The report goes something like...
"The Medieval Scandinavian with German Allies, were engaged in a battle against Edward IV King of England and his gallant countrymen. The Scandinavians initially suffered from command paralysis, but soon recovered. Their sometimes ponderous formations (6Kn) advanced, screened by infantry, until the armies were locked in combat. The battle hung in the balance for some time as the lines of infantry pressed back and forth. Eventually the Scandinavians gained an advantage and all looked lost for the English. At least until Edward surged forward at the head of a group of Men at Arms where his bravery saved the day for England."
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Post by timurilank on Jul 14, 2016 11:06:24 GMT
Great looking game.
Looking at the German spitz formation brings back fond memories of my Lithuanian LH and peasant archers pummeling the Teutonic.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 15, 2016 23:57:32 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Jul 16, 2016 10:09:57 GMT
Great looking game and report.
I found the interspersing of Wb and Ps among the pike groups interesting. Were they facing an enemy other than pike?
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