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Post by jim1973 on Mar 25, 2024 6:21:55 GMT
The 24x36 may also encourage oblique deployments to wedge the opponent into an effectively smaller battlefield due to the edges. Anecdotally, I see many people line up as far forward as possible. Sometimes, some depth helps you straighten out your line.
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Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 25, 2024 2:19:50 GMT
It's an interesting discussion. I actually like larger boards for heavy infantry armies. The smallest board only allows 7 elements side by side in the central deployment zone. I like between 8-10 in order to deploy heavy infantry armies without unusual L ot T shapes.
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Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 19, 2024 22:43:26 GMT
I think an extra PIP to form up is fair for poor planning. If they are moving in column then the Cav is moving slowly to stay with the 4Wb. If it's planning to fight as a supported column then dismount early. If the general is uncertain and wants to stay mounted in case he needs to dash off then the penalty for that flexibility is that removing the horses causes some friction for the supporting infantry to close up. In our case, an extra PIP.
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Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 7, 2024 1:30:44 GMT
I can't understand how they always turn up on time, no one gets lost or sinks - there is no double jeopardy involved what-so-ever. Given how easy it seems, I'm surprised we don't read about it more often in the historical records. 😉 Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 6, 2024 11:35:00 GMT
I've already stated that I don't like this rule and I was wondering if anyone has had any success with house rules to modify the way this works.
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Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 3, 2024 0:01:01 GMT
I use a Loctite gel superglue and a toothpick to spread the overflow around to make something like a sleeve for spears. Not perfect but good enough for me.
Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 1, 2024 23:11:50 GMT
Or DBA players would not make very good Ancient generals. 😉
Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Feb 23, 2024 1:20:07 GMT
Perhaps, if we had some specific historical battle examples that illustrated how these troops are supposed to behave in a set piece battle then we would be able to provide more insight.
Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Feb 5, 2024 5:50:30 GMT
Thankfully for me, the Trojan/Mycenaean sculpts don't quite hit the mark for late bronze age. I'm more along the lines of OG15s but they are challenging to get hold of at a reasonable price in Oz.
Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Jan 31, 2024 13:36:33 GMT
Awesome! Good to see DBA-X in the ACW.
Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Jan 28, 2024 3:51:46 GMT
Very nice! Looking at the quality I suspect this is not your first wargame! If it is then amazing first effort! One of the challenges of DBA terrain is placing the elements across and overlapping the piece and maintaining contact and/or not toppling over. Heavy infantry on 15mm bases is notorious for toppling down hills. I made mine from acrylic caulking on canvas and tried to keep things either near flat (large, flat cork boulders) or removable (buildings, trees, shrubs). Another solution is to go all out on realism and simply have a felt template that you can replace the piece when elements enter it. The best thing about terrain building is that it's never ending!
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Jim
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Latest spam attack has been neutralised. Flea infestation on way to perpetrator. I assume standard delvery of fleas via camel?
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Post by jim1973 on Jan 22, 2024 1:32:32 GMT
But the Triumph HP has no home rule section. No dissent will be tolerated! 😉
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Post by jim1973 on Jan 20, 2024 5:42:32 GMT
All in all, I don't see the value in this rewriting of the designations. I'm not sure it would achieve its outcome of a simpler game. There are also some unusual outcomes. 7Hd as double blades would crush other heavy infantry armies. Not bad for historically rank amateurs! Almost all the current designations work well. Some mechanics may need tweaking to buff some (eg LH, 4Ax, Pk) and nerf some (3Bd). The 3Pk designation is unusual. But others seem to work IMHO.
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Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Jan 4, 2024 14:59:56 GMT
Quite interesting Brian, particularly with scenario play in mind. If you take a dense heavy infantry element, say hoplites at 3ft per man frontage and 8 men deep, then each element is approximately 500 men at 60m and double that at 120m. This will help when trying to recreate battles. I do prefer the shorter distance as this makes more sense in my mind. Not only for the archers as you point out, but also for movement. I can't see armoured men charging into the enemy from over 200m away. About 100m seems more plausible.
Cheers
Jim
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