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Post by sheffmark on Aug 21, 2017 13:32:32 GMT
Anyone have feedback on 40x40 basing vs 40x80 ? In the lead pile I have some Wwg that will be difficult to fit on a 40x40 ...... Thanks John I prefer the 40 mm square base for the WWg. Horse teams are based separately and these can be used with other transport. Warping is no longer a problem with the 1.5mm thick triplex I use for bases. WWg are from Museum and Essex. From a modeling point of view that may be true, but on the other hand isn't a 40mm by 80mm base is much better at guarding long flanks if advancing in echelon, as per the picture?
I think with the Hussite you can have either the 2nd Kn or the Art. 2Kn's are good at covering gaps and threatening infantry who seem to pose the major threat to the war wagons, but if your opponent has an Elephant then it would have to be the Art every time?
I'd probably describe them as a 'fun' army, (depending on your definition of 'fun'!)
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 19, 2017 9:42:45 GMT
I like the idea.
My only comment is I wonder how many people who come to this wondering what this DBA is all about, would be willing to sit through around an hour's video where things are gone through step by step?
Maybe that's ok for the more committed, but could you do a 'highlights' presentation (of about 10/15 minutes) where the basics are included and the essence of the game is brought out, then if people were interested they could look at the fuller feature?
Maybe I'm wrong (and this is probably a sweeping generalisation) but it seems to me that young people want more exciting instant action, e.g. video games, so I'm not sure this would necessarily appeal to them?
Anyway well done for posting, it's a great idea.
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 16, 2017 13:23:02 GMT
Simon - if you'd seen me play in your last competition at Bakewell, that's exactly how you'd describe me! Baldie - I wasn't proposing to come and play, just watch, encourage some other local, new DBA players and, if asked, give you my understanding of the rules, which may or may not equate to other peoples, particularly Mr Barker's! I'll have to check the calendar, but what time and where? Cheers Mark Would be great to see you down there, people who know the rules are always helpful as I think so far only Dave knows them and he is thinking V2 some of the time Kettle will be on Here is the Shop jancotoys.co.uk/Also bumpf from owners Colin and Janice, parking in the ASDA over the road is free all day and there is also loads more parking in streets behind but those areas don't have the advantage of selling pork pies like ASDA does You can contact us by phone, E-mail or call in to the shop. Janco Toys. 51 Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley. S70 5AA Tel: 01226 208654 Mob: 07977 924177 We are on the A61 out of Barnsley heading towards M1 junction 36 at Birdwell. With free nearby parking available, we are just opposite ASDA supermarket on Park Road, Worsbrough Bridge; We will be starting at 10:00 on Saturday 4th, I will be the "Baldie" laughing as my opponent tramples my troops into the ground Hopefully will be able to make it, after shuffling some things around and may bring my brother along as well, if that's ok? Cheers Mark
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 9, 2017 13:34:24 GMT
Simon - if you'd seen me play in your last competition at Bakewell, that's exactly how you'd describe me!
Baldie - I wasn't proposing to come and play, just watch, encourage some other local, new DBA players and, if asked, give you my understanding of the rules, which may or may not equate to other peoples, particularly Mr Barker's!
I'll have to check the calendar, but what time and where? Cheers Mark
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 9, 2017 13:28:23 GMT
Yep
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 8, 2017 8:31:31 GMT
Very interesting couple of battle reports.
Bob has picked up some of the things you may not have got exactly correct.
Re your question about the Plough, being Arable, yes if you pick Plough as your compulsory terrain you have to have 2 pieces, but of course you could have a Built up Area instead if you wanted.
As Bob implied, maybe it would be a good idea to have another read of the Threat Zone rule, which is quite important. E.g putting the Romans in two ranks not only means the rear rank doesn't fight or contribute any support, but once the Warband get within 40mm of the rear rank they are limited in terms of their movement, so for example they couldn't come out from behind and form a flank support!
However all the best with encouraging the spread of DBA amongst your group. The popularity of the rules seems to be increasing and with people like Simon in Bakewell running competitions around the north and midlands there will be opportunities to play others should you wish to.
Cheers
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 8, 2017 7:52:01 GMT
Just heard that there will be a HOTT competition at the Recon show this year.
Recon is held at Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Leeds, LS28 5TA.
It's really easy to get to as it's just off the Leeds ring road and Pudsey train station is only about 5 minutes walk away.
There's loads of free car parking and a bar with food available.
Date is Sat 2nd December.
My brother and I have played in this for the past couple of years and it's a relaxed, friendly competition and good fun, so I would heartily recommend putting it in your diary and coming along.
Final details to be confirmed, but I'll post when I get them.
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Post by sheffmark on Aug 8, 2017 7:43:22 GMT
Hi There Just joined the forum A few of us play out of Janco Toys in Barnsley We are doing a little DBA tourney in September as a way to get pees interested in ancients, be warned most of us are a bit sketchy on the rules as we have just started Game night is a Wed and we also play Sat and Sun, best to stick on forum if you want a specific game as we play allsorts Very relaxed club as it is also a shop, more like a social centre really Hi Any date fixed for September yet and can anyone pop along? I've played a bit of DBA so wouldn't mind coming along to help out if I was free. Cheers Mark
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Post by sheffmark on Jul 13, 2017 13:41:23 GMT
Considering the number of discussions there have been over what the rules mean in English, I'm just in awe of the person who had the courage to translate these into another language!
Stand up and take a bow that person.
(The bow can either be a 3Bw or 4Bw!)
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Post by sheffmark on Jun 29, 2017 13:10:48 GMT
Hi Paddy I think this is correct: The front LH turns 180 degrees to start and try to flee (1st para Fleeing page 12) It is contact with the second LH providing support, so cannot move. It cannot interpenetrate the supporting LH as the only troops mounted troops can pass through are Ps (1st para Interpenetrating troops page 9) Therefore it cannot move at all and so as per para 3 Fleeing page 12 it is destroyed.
I seem to remember under DBM fleeing troops first recoiled, which if it was the same under DBA would save the LH, as mounted recoilers can pass through any friends except pikes, horde or El. Cheers
Mark
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Post by sheffmark on Jun 14, 2017 13:48:23 GMT
So long as Paul M doesn't tip you as next year's winner of the Northern Cup I'm sure you'll be fine!
Mark
P. What I don't understand it how come your psychic powers of predicting the winner were so good in Sheffield, but suffered a complete reversal at Newark?
Was it the closeness of the river Trent disrupting your 'magical powers' just like it does in HOTT?
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Post by sheffmark on Jun 14, 2017 13:31:55 GMT
...and what happened to Arnaud's elephant circus? Colin Ah! for the first time in 5 years, I got my paintbrushes out, rebased, added decals, even build a nice fort model and bought a latex river. Proceeded to optimise the terrain and the army (dropped one El, added a Cv). But the universe has a wonderful sense of humor, and the dices weren't too kind (except against Phil Steele's LPIAs). Won 3, drew 2 and lost 1 (to Mark's Classical Indians). Actually that blooming river, with its meanderings, was a source of much consternation for my simple doctrine. Excellent time nonetheless, and Simon is a master organiser, well done sir. Not massively keen on 3/0/1, not sure it reduced the number of draws, but it made you feel a bit "meh" after a draw (I actually played a last bound actively trying to lose, to no avail). Also not sure there is a problem with people playing for draws. Even if there is such a problem, something like 3/0/0, or 3/1/1 might work better, as rewarding defeat more than draw is a bit perverse. But still, great fun, great place, lovely new opponents and no less lovely old ones. The only person to have got the better of the Tamil's?! That's cheered me up! Mind you I seem to remember it was nip and tuck all the way through and a lucky recoil on a blade by my bow to just behind an Elephant who was then recoiled by a Kn helped!
The scoring for draws and loses are a continual source of discussion.
My preference is Paul M's system in the Northern Cup where elements killed is added to the points for the result (4/0/1). That means a closely fought 3-3 draw is better than a 4-0 or 4-1 loss, so encourages aggressive play and a couple of hard fought draws doesn't always end your chances of overall victory.
However having lots of different types of competitions is part of the fun of the DBA scene and contributes to the enjoyment.
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Post by sheffmark on Jun 13, 2017 13:04:43 GMT
'Doing a Colin' - Not quite the DBA reputation I was hoping for, but I suppose it's good to have a talent of some sort.😂 Colin There's no such thing as bad publicity' Phineas T. Barnum. Simon Not sure Gerald Ratner would agree with that!
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Post by sheffmark on Jun 13, 2017 13:03:33 GMT
'Doing a Colin' - Not quite the DBA reputation I was hoping for, but I suppose it's good to have a talent of some sort.😂 Colin So long as Paul M doesn't tip you as next year's winner of the Northern Cup I'm sure you'll be fine!
Mark
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Post by sheffmark on Jun 12, 2017 13:17:13 GMT
No need to worry about dismounting next time Pete, as The Norse Irish army you won (and now have to play with at the next Midlands Open, as ruled by Simon at the end) doesn't have any dismounting options!
However do agree that we want to keep these competitions as fun and as 'open' as possible, with a wide variety of armies present.
Thanks again to Simon for organizing.
It was a fun day and lots of good friendly games, even if I do still have nightmares about losing my Bw to a hard flanked LH on a 5-1, (is that called 'doing a Colin'?)
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