Post by shrimplyamazing on Sept 6, 2021 6:27:23 GMT
A small scenario on the Battle of Ticinus, a mostly Cavalry engagement, and the first fighting in the 2nd Punic war that occurred on Italian soil.
Play on a 32" board, with an impassable river (Ticinus) on the left side of Carthaginians/Right side of Romans for flavour, or omit if you want.
Carthaginians:
1 Cv (Gen)
7 Cv (Libyan and Spanish Cavalry)
4 LH (Numidians)
Rome:
1 Cv (Gen)
6 Cv (2 Roman/Allied Cavalry, and 4 Gallic Cavalry).
5 Ps (Roman Velites)
I've inflated the number of Roman Cavalry slightly, to make it a little bit more balanced, but still a difficult fight for the Romans. If you want an even more 'balanced' game, but less historical, switch out a Roman Ps for an extra Cv. It's overall a refreshing Punic war shake-up away from the heavy infantry. Cavalry on an open field gives a much less static game, as its so much easier to come around and flank from a greater distance. It's also hard for the Romans to use their Ps, as its quick killed by Cavalry, so they need to be kept back and used strategically to gain overlaps without exposing themselves.
Play on a 32" board, with an impassable river (Ticinus) on the left side of Carthaginians/Right side of Romans for flavour, or omit if you want.
Carthaginians:
1 Cv (Gen)
7 Cv (Libyan and Spanish Cavalry)
4 LH (Numidians)
Rome:
1 Cv (Gen)
6 Cv (2 Roman/Allied Cavalry, and 4 Gallic Cavalry).
5 Ps (Roman Velites)
I've inflated the number of Roman Cavalry slightly, to make it a little bit more balanced, but still a difficult fight for the Romans. If you want an even more 'balanced' game, but less historical, switch out a Roman Ps for an extra Cv. It's overall a refreshing Punic war shake-up away from the heavy infantry. Cavalry on an open field gives a much less static game, as its so much easier to come around and flank from a greater distance. It's also hard for the Romans to use their Ps, as its quick killed by Cavalry, so they need to be kept back and used strategically to gain overlaps without exposing themselves.
