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Post by stevie on Mar 7, 2021 11:22:18 GMT
All hills have a ‘ridge line’ that blocks visibility (although my group likes to use ‘peak points’ instead... ...see fanaticus.boards.net/thread/3006/hills ). And there are only two types of hill in DBA, either Gentle Hills (which are good going) and Difficult Hills (which are bad going). But why not have a new type of hill between these two extremes...i.e. a Rough Going hill? Such a hill would have the same effects as ordinary Rough Going, but with an uphill advantage, just as a Difficult Hill is the same as bad going but with an uphill advantage. Indeed, one could reasonably argue that Gentle Hills should be good going when moving down-slope, but they should be treated as rough going when moving up-slope. (I find climbing even a gentle hill to be a bit of a slog, requiring several breaks to get my breath back...
...I’m not as fit as I once was.  ) |
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Post by jim1973 on Mar 7, 2021 12:40:48 GMT
All hills have a ‘ridge line’ that blocks visibility (although my group likes to use ‘peak points’ instead... ...see fanaticus.boards.net/thread/3006/hills ). And there are only two types of hill in DBA, either Gentle Hills (which are good going) and Difficult Hills (which are bad going). But why not have a new type of hill between these two extremes...i.e. a Rough Going hill? Such a hill would have the same effects as ordinary Rough Going, but with an uphill advantage, just as a Difficult Hill is the same as bad going but with an uphill advantage. Indeed, one could reasonably argue that Gentle Hills should be good going when moving down-slope, but they should be treated as rough going when moving up-slope. (I find climbing even a gentle hill to be a bit of a slog, requiring several breaks to get my breath back...
...I’m not as fit as I once was. ) What if there was a pub at the top of the hill?  |
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Post by sheffmark on Mar 7, 2021 13:03:50 GMT
I was once told by someone who had experience of riding that it was easier for a horse to charge up a slope (provided it wasn't too steep) than downhill.
If that's true then maybe it's not as easy as saying uphill is good, downhill is bad!
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Post by stevie on Mar 7, 2021 15:40:51 GMT
What if there was a pub at the top of the hill? Ha! Then I’d run up (...and roll down it later). 🍺🤪 One of the main issues I have with Difficult Hills is they are toooo hindering. The fact is Difficult Hills are so hindering that no opponent in their right mind is going to plunge their mounted/Sp/Pk into them, as it would be suicide. This makes Difficult Hills less useful to Hilly Ax/Ps armies, as their opponent will usually just avoid them. However, they might try attacking a Rough Going Hill... Rough going hills would also benefit shooters...they could still shoot at full range from the top of the hills, but the enemy’s advance will often be slowed to only 1 BW, giving the shooters more shots before contact. And having Rough Hills instead of Difficult ones might also benefit those Hilly armies with 3Pk elements...which they can’t actually use but must still have ‘em. So I’m going to try and persuade my lot to allow Rough Hills instead of Difficult ones:- A Gentle Hill = is a slight good going hill. A Steep Hill = is a rough going hill. A Difficult Hill = is a rocky or wooded hill. ...and let players choose whether to place either a Difficult Hill (which they know is unlikely to be attacked by mounted and most heavy foot) or a Rough Hill (which still gives a combat advantage and leaves open the possibility of the enemy attacking it). |
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Post by mark leslie on Mar 8, 2021 4:51:45 GMT
What if there was a pub at the top of the hill? A canny place to put a Pub. Once you labour to the top you feel like you've earned that drink! |
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Post by Baldie on Mar 8, 2021 7:10:18 GMT
What if there was a pub at the top of the hill? A canny place to put a Pub. Once you labour to the top you feel like you've earned that drink! A wise man may also put one at the bottom of the hill, I would enjoy walking up and having a small sherry at the top. However I would def prefer to eat my Sunday lunch and get hammered at the pub at lower level. |
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Post by Cromwell on Mar 8, 2021 9:33:58 GMT
I was once told by someone who had experience of riding that it was easier for a horse to charge up a slope (provided it wasn't too steep) than downhill. If that's true then maybe it's not as easy as saying uphill is good, downhill is bad! I think that person was possibly me! A horses power comes from its back legs, going down hill they are wary of their weaker front legs. |
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Post by sheffmark on Mar 8, 2021 10:28:20 GMT
I think it was a friend of my brother, but it's nice to have you confirm it's true and I didn't just dream it !
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Post by mark leslie on Mar 9, 2021 4:58:42 GMT
A wise man may also put one at the bottom of the hill, I would enjoy walking up and having a small sherry at the top. However I would def prefer to eat my Sunday lunch and get hammered at the pub at lower level. That would indeed be a wise man, concerned for his patrons wellbeing, less opportunity for injury at the bottom rather than the top. Warning: Disturbing artisanal cheese practises. |
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