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Post by twrnz on Jul 10, 2016 20:57:39 GMT
By the way I encourage anyone who like the report to post a comment on the blog. The Gallic player isn't often able to play so his efforts of playing and posting the report are to be encouraged, in my opinion.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 10, 2016 20:01:26 GMT
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Post by twrnz on Jul 10, 2016 10:09:35 GMT
Excellent photos Gus, thanks for posting them. I have borrowed two of them for the report, hope that's ok.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 9, 2016 7:17:15 GMT
Started work on some additional Numidian skirmishers today. They have been waiting too long...
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Post by twrnz on Jul 6, 2016 8:03:16 GMT
I find the tie result seems to come up often. From that respect a recoil can result in yet another overlap. Further, the tie can see mounted recoiling from solid foot. Occasionally, if combined with a stand attacking a flank, the Ax will destroy mounted. But then moving 3 BWs can be appealing as well...
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Post by twrnz on Jul 5, 2016 23:34:23 GMT
There is some debate locally between 3Ax and 4Ax. I remain undecided on the merits of one over the other.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 5, 2016 10:17:46 GMT
Two players used allied contingents. The Neo Elamites, with a Neo Babylonian Ally and the Lydians, with an Asiatic Greek Hoplite Ally.
Of these two armies I only played against the Lydians and then in the last round. The Lydian player had some terrible luck and his main army fell apart allowing my Carthaginians to secure a win.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 4, 2016 7:39:03 GMT
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Post by twrnz on Jul 1, 2016 21:49:55 GMT
The Runners & Riders have been posted and for tomorrow's event. There are a few surprises as well as some old favourites. A number of players have selected armies with a high aggression and there is a underlying theme of hoplites which is a little different.
Andrew, I/42 Neo Elamite 800-639 BC with I/44a Neo Babylonian Ally, Hilly Ag 2 - Ally Arable Ben, II/11Gallic 400- 225 BC ( Telamon ), Arable Ag 3 Brian, I/50 Lydian 687-540 BC with I/52g Asiatic Greek Hoplite Allies, Hilly Ag 1- Ally Littoral Gordon, II/19a Seleucid 320 - 280 BC, Arable Ag 2 Gus, II/5c Theban 448 - 278 BC, Arable Ag 1 Jim, II/32a Later Carthaginian 275 - 202 BC, Littoral Ag 4 John, II/33 Polybian Roman 275 - 105 BC, Arable Ag 3 Keith, II/32a Later Carthaginian 275 202 BC, Littoral Ag 4 Mike, II/5k Spartan Overseas Expedition 396 - 394 BC, Littoral Ag 4 Nathan, II/49 Marian Roman 105 - 25 BC, Arable Ag 3
Should be an interesting five rounds...
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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 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 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 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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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 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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