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Post by Cromwell on Jan 18, 2022 8:25:04 GMT
In DBA there does not seem to be any restriction on Infantry moving into contact with mounted.
Most rules sets do not allow this as I believe there are only a few rare historical examples of foot charging mounted.
I am wondering what the reasoning is in DBA to allow this.
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Post by timurilank on Jan 18, 2022 9:08:33 GMT
In DBA there does not seem to be any restriction on Infantry moving into contact with mounted. Most rules sets do not allow this as I believe there are only a few rare historical examples of foot charging mounted. I am wondering what the reasoning is in DBA to allow this. Denying enemy cavalry room to maneuver by advancing against it was done by Caesar, Alexander and Crassus, some with success, others not. After a number of failed charges, horses would become exhausted offering an opportunity for infantry to attack (Battle of Tours, Charles Martel). In DBA terms, enemy cavalry gifted with a series of low pip scores would certainly offer a golden opportunity for infantry to attack it. |
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Post by paulisper on Jan 18, 2022 12:30:35 GMT
I guess, also, with the abstract nature of DBA, that you could argue about the infantry ‘in contact’ being at the stage where they’re loosing off javelins, pila, etc. rather than necessarily being in hand-to-hand combat at this point…
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Post by bluestone28 on Jan 18, 2022 15:49:38 GMT
In DBA there does not seem to be any restriction on Infantry moving into contact with mounted. Most rules sets do not allow this as I believe there are only a few rare historical examples of foot charging mounted. I am wondering what the reasoning is in DBA to allow this. or maybe some houserules?  1) Cv and LH (not Chariots) not destroyed if they are flanked by any Infantry and loose a fight (and normally will be destroyed), they still can recoil, (or maybe that the cavalry is routed ?) to represent the agility of Cavalry against much slower troup. 2) LH can exit a close combat fight against Foot as they want... Of course, they must exit the current enemy TZ first. |
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Post by Cromwell on Jan 18, 2022 16:57:14 GMT
Thanks all. Makes more sense when you look at it that way.
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