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Post by boomcoach on Apr 5, 2017 15:01:51 GMT
I have been away from DBA for several years. I have a friend who is showing some interest in playing it again, and we hope to recruit a few more.
WE both already have the 2.2 rules, and these are the ones I am most familiar with, so that is where we plan to start. I was wondering if anyone had saved a copy of the "Unofficial Guide to 2.2" that was on the WADBAD site? The site does not appear to be functional any more. That was a good help in the past, iirc.
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Post by boomcoach on Apr 5, 2017 16:35:01 GMT
Never mind. I used the WaybackMachine and was able to retrieve a copy in pdf.
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Post by davidconstable on Apr 6, 2017 15:56:27 GMT
If you PM me your email address I can send you a copy, be warned it is 2.67MB.
I think it is the last, but not 100% sure.
David Constable
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Post by vodnik on Apr 6, 2017 21:03:30 GMT
...in Switzerland you are welcome with the old DBA 2.2 rules...
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Post by Oswald on May 15, 2018 9:33:10 GMT
Yes, I'm in the same boat. I would happily buy 3.0 when I get some spare coin, but in the meantime it's down memory lane with 2.2. Only thing is, I sold most of my armies so I need to head to the lead mountain and paint some more. Now the dilemma. Do I base them as 2.2 or wait for 3.0. I've kept my Teutonic Order army, so now is the opportunity to finally to paint up the Lithuanians (IV/18) and Estonians (IV/27) I've been sitting on for years. Good to be back to DBA!
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Post by menacussecundus on May 15, 2018 10:24:35 GMT
Yes, I'm in the same boat. I would happily buy 3.0 when I get some spare coin, but in the meantime it's down memory lane with 2.2. Only thing is, I sold most of my armies so I need to head to the lead mountain and paint some more. Now the dilemma. Do I base them as 2.2 or wait for 3.0. I've kept my Teutonic Order army, so now is the opportunity to finally to paint up the Lithuanians (IV/18) and Estonians (IV/27) I've been sitting on for years. Good to be back to DBA! <iframe width="22.360000000000127" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 22.360000000000127px; height: 3.8799999999999955px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_4276879" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="22.360000000000127" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 22.36px; height: 3.88px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1059px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_89045469" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="22.360000000000127" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 22.36px; height: 3.88px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 134px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_36196989" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="22.360000000000127" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 22.36px; height: 3.88px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1059px; top: 134px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_95155590" scrolling="no"></iframe> The Estonian list in 3.0 is virtually unchanged from 2.2. They gain an optional 3Bw. The only real decision is whether to base the 4Wb General on a 15mm deep base or opt for the wider deep 20mm base. (Either would be valid under 3.0). The 3.0 Lithuanian list will require a lot more figures as most of the mounted elements have the option of dismounting as 3Bw. However, painting up the 2.2 list would give you a solid start. Just don't bother with the LH General option. In 3.0, the General is Cv only. |
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Post by menacussecundus on May 15, 2018 10:28:13 GMT
No idea where the vertical line of characters has come from, but i think my previous post is still legible.
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Post by Oswald on May 15, 2018 13:11:35 GMT
Fantastic - thanks for going to the effort. That's great news for the Estonians and I have some extra bow hanging around. I must say I'm pleased to hear about the dismount option for the Lithuanians - in the terrain they are fighting in some bow makes a lot of sense. Will require a few more figures but can at least get started. A good counter to the Teutonic Kn. Agree re dumping LH General. OK then, am going to get them primed and get started.
Cheers
Alan
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Post by medievalthomas on May 15, 2018 17:20:25 GMT
Sue Barker's version of DBA 3.0 can be had cheap as a PDF. I can't begin to overstate the improvement in play esp. historical feel that 3.0 imparts.
It is well worth the expense. The army lists are also vastly improved.
TomT
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Post by bob on May 17, 2018 21:26:04 GMT
Big ditto to TomT. I have played all versions of DBA and enjoyed them, at the time. I was hoping for just a few fixes for 3. There are some big changes but close enough to the original to be easy playable, and it is much more historical in feel, (in terms of history as I think I know it), and more enjoyable to play as there are fewer quirks.
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Post by Oswald on May 17, 2018 21:48:22 GMT
Thanks TomT and Bob,
I have had one game with a buddy but haven't been able to drill down into the details of the changes. I've downloaded Sue's version as a starting point. I've had a couple of very generous offers of a load while I'm waiting too. That's the spirit that started me off in DBA. Glad to be back (to be honest, I faded away during the rather torturous lead up to 3.0)!
Thanks for your thoughts, guys
Alan
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Post by primuspilus on May 17, 2018 23:56:12 GMT
Welcome back, Oswald! Herein I second Bob and Tom. DBA 3 is far from perfect. And it takes a bit to get used to things like no buttocks of death, and Ps passing through troops under the new rules, and the improvements in contact rules (single elements conform to moving groups, a la HotT now). It is really a big step up in the game.
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