Ainkatsiss
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Post by Ainkatsiss on Feb 18, 2022 15:20:36 GMT
Hi all
I'm new to DBA, and i'm tring to build my firsts armies (II/32a Later Cathaginian, II/33 Polybian roman, and II/11 Gallic)
I'm not sure to understand how i'm supposed to reprensent the troops in the title. As i'm sculpting myself some of the miniature (for economic reasons :-( ), i'm not sure if i go in the good direction. The main issue i have is for 3/4Ax. What differenciate (i mean on the figs look) a Ax vs a Bd or a Sp ? Both are supposed to fight with pilum, and shield. I suppose that longer spear are for the Sp, but what differenciate Ax and Bd ? Should i use "les armored" guyz for the Ax ?
Thanks for responding, eventually with pictures of some Ax, Sp and Bd units !
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Post by kaiphranos on Feb 18, 2022 19:45:55 GMT
I would generally expect Aux to have lighter armor and/or a looser formation. Also possible holding spears overhand for throwing rather than underhand for thrusting.
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Post by timurilank on Feb 18, 2022 19:48:47 GMT
Hi all
I'm new to DBA, and i'm tring to build my firsts armies (II/32a Later Cathaginian, II/33 Polybian roman, and II/11 Gallic)
I'm not sure to understand how i'm supposed to reprensent the troops in the title. As i'm sculpting myself some of the miniature (for economic reasons :-( ), i'm not sure if i go in the good direction. The main issue i have is for 3/4Ax. What differenciate (i mean on the figs look) a Ax vs a Bd or a Sp ? Both are supposed to fight with pilum, and shield. I suppose that longer spear are for the Sp, but what differenciate Ax and Bd ? Should i use "les armored" guyz for the Ax ?
Thanks for responding, eventually with pictures of some Ax, Sp and Bd units !
, Welcome to the forum. The primary difference between blade and auxilia is their style of fighting. Miniatures depicting blade should have armour and helmet, while auxilia could substitute leather for body armour or wear a simple tunic. Much would depend on the nation depicted or the period of time for either army. Searching the individual nations forming a Carthaginian army (Spanish, Gallic, Numidian, Libyans) should pull up enough illustrations. Depending on the source read, there was little difference in appearance between Roman troops and Italian auxiliaries. |
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Post by Les1964 on Feb 18, 2022 21:58:32 GMT
In the later Carthaginian DBMM army list ,it was possible to have Spanish Ax , Bd and Wb , all of which had 3 figures per base , in the same force .  |
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Post by stevie on Feb 19, 2022 10:27:31 GMT
You could vary the number of figures on each base for each troop class. After all, the figures per base recommended by the rules has no effect on how they behave on our wargames tables…they just act as a visual reminder and are a leftover from the old WRG rules from the 1970’s (over 50 years ago!). Indeed, some players cram as many figures as they can on legal sized bases (yes, I’m talking about you Paulhannah  )….and you have got to admit it, the result does look fantastic! (see:- fanaticus.boards.net/post/35568/ ) Another method I often use is to have the recommended number of figures per base, but to lighten or darken the flock on the bases. So Cavalry (3 figures per base) has light green flock. Knights (also 3 figures per base) has dark green flock. 4Ax (4 figures per base) has light green flock. 4Bd (4 figures per base) has dark green flock. ...and so on. If you want a rough idea of what each figure should look like, then see: fanaticus.boards.net/post/40101/ and this:- pdfcookie.com/download/ancient-and-medieval-armies-of-the-world-eyv87m81gol1 |
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)….and you have got to admit it,