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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 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 twrnz on Jun 20, 2016 22:20:35 GMT
Great photos. I especially enjoyed some of the commentary!
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Post by twrnz on Jun 20, 2016 19:32:35 GMT
The Christchurch DBA Open Championship is a popular local event which runs each year here in Christchurch, New Zealand. It comprises two tournaments. The first is in July and the second in December. Each has five rounds. The dates have recently been determined and are as follows: Ancient Tournament: Sunday 3rd July 2016 Medieval Tournament: Sunday 11th December 2016 Full details can be found here: ancientwargaming.wordpress.com/christchurch-dba-open/
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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 twrnz on Jun 15, 2016 7:50:57 GMT
As way of a reference we use 60cm x 60cm boards. I noticed that when people first started playing DBA 3.0 they often selected very large terrain pieces. This soon changed and players started using smaller pieces.
In a recent game I was defeated by Norse Irish who fluffed around in woods and marshy areas dodging my archers arrows and cannon fire. That was until my English army was split up sufficiently. At this point they rushed out of the marshes and defeated me.
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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 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 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 twrnz on Jun 12, 2016 6:18:48 GMT
The campaigns I have run are based around nodes or zones, a node if a city and zone if an undeveloped province. I have used this for computer moderated systems such as PBM Umpire as well as manually moderated campaigns.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 11, 2016 22:52:05 GMT
I'm enjoying reading your progress. Thank you for updates.
Have you published your thoughts on Stratagems? I've been considering something similar. Stratagems and weather are aspects of DBMM which I rather like. They don't translate simply to DBA but some would, I suspect, work with modification.
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Allies
Jun 11, 2016 22:03:54 GMT
Post by twrnz on Jun 11, 2016 22:03:54 GMT
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Allies
Jun 11, 2016 21:27:16 GMT
Post by twrnz on Jun 11, 2016 21:27:16 GMT
I knew that III/40b ally was common, but I thought there was one list that could have a III/40a ally. On checking this morning I can't find it. Looks like I misread it previously.
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Post by twrnz on Jun 11, 2016 20:51:14 GMT
The Conquest convention is held each year in Christchurch New Zealand. As with other years a 15mm DBA competition will be held. The date is Saturday the 5th November and Sunday 6th November (BBDBA). The player briefing is at 8.45am on Saturday with games starting at 9am. Games last one hour. The competition will comprise six rounds divided into an Ancient and Medieval Section each of three rounds. The Ancient Section requires army with a list dating between 3000BC to 450AD. The Medieval Section requires an army with a list date from 451AD-1520AD. Each list is limited to a specific year or sub-period with no change of elements during the course of the Section from that selected in the first round. Full details, including how to register can be found here: ancientwargaming.wordpress.com/conquest-dba/
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Jun 10, 2016 22:05:25 GMT
Post by twrnz on Jun 10, 2016 22:05:25 GMT
Not only Zama, but Numidian contingents proved useful during the Spanish and Greek campaigns as well.
Elephants, though historically correct, would pose a slight problem.
Yes, I'm not convinced by elephant as allies. Too many PIPs are required to move things and an ally can absorb PIPs as it is.
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