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Post by jim1973 on Sept 7, 2023 3:55:31 GMT
These two youtube videos are quite interesting. Good reminders of what we don't know, particularly at the pointy end of ancient battles. Useful for those of us that like to tinker with rules as well, lest we forget these were people with the same fears as we have. The Art of WarThe Art of BattleHope you enjoy! Jim |
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Post by timurilank on Sept 7, 2023 9:01:30 GMT
These two youtube videos are quite interesting. Good reminders of what we don't know, particularly at the pointy end of ancient battles. Useful for those of us that like to tinker with rules as well, lest we forget these were people with the same fears as we have. The Art of WarThe Art of BattleHope you enjoy! Jim Good links, Hopefully, we will see one dedicated to cavalry tactics. |
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Post by stevie on Sept 7, 2023 16:34:56 GMT
Having watched the links provided by Jim, I thoroughly agree with them.
More than that…I think that DBA 3.0 has got it broadly right.
Roman Blades deserve a high combat value.
Local Centurions would pursue, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on the situation.
And they do need reserves, in case something goes wrong and gaps appear in the battleline.
All in all, DBA 3.0 makes a good (if abstract) simulation of Roman tactics.
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Post by vodnik on Sept 7, 2023 17:18:54 GMT
...i am not so sure if any total war simulations can describe Roman tactics. There are republican Romans fighting against Carthaginians but the speaker describes early imperial Romans. Years ago i did read books written by Peter Connolly describing Roman tactics more realistic...
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Post by Baldie on Sept 7, 2023 19:59:50 GMT
Having watched the links provided by Jim, I thoroughly agree with them. More than that…I think that DBA 3.0 has got it broadly right. Roman Blades deserve a high combat value. Local Centurions would pursue, which can be a good or bad thing, depending on the situation. And they do need reserves, in case something goes wrong and gaps appear in the battleline. All in all, DBA 3.0 makes a good (if abstract) simulation of Roman tactics. Yet one small village in Gaul stood up to them |
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Post by jim1973 on Sept 8, 2023 2:15:47 GMT
They used a magic potion. Drug cheats! 😉
Jim
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Post by jim1973 on Sept 8, 2023 4:28:44 GMT
Although you could house rule it. IF you have a Gallic army circa 50BCE AND you have a BUA in your deployment zone THEN you can use a loaded dice.
Jim
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Post by skb777 on Sept 8, 2023 11:55:30 GMT
...i am not so sure if any total war simulations can describe Roman tactics. There are republican Romans fighting against Carthaginians but the speaker describes early imperial Romans. Years ago i did read books written by Peter Connolly describing Roman tactics more realistic... I'd take anything Peter Connolly says with a pinch of salt. |
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Post by vodnik on Sept 8, 2023 16:29:25 GMT
...why...
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