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Post by twrnz on Jun 20, 2016 19:32:35 GMT
The Christchurch DBA Open Championship is a popular local event which runs each year here in Christchurch, New Zealand. It comprises two tournaments. The first is in July and the second in December. Each has five rounds. The dates have recently been determined and are as follows: Ancient Tournament: Sunday 3rd July 2016 Medieval Tournament: Sunday 11th December 2016 Full details can be found here: ancientwargaming.wordpress.com/christchurch-dba-open/
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Post by twrnz on Jul 1, 2016 21:49:55 GMT
The Runners & Riders have been posted and for tomorrow's event. There are a few surprises as well as some old favourites. A number of players have selected armies with a high aggression and there is a underlying theme of hoplites which is a little different.
Andrew, I/42 Neo Elamite 800-639 BC with I/44a Neo Babylonian Ally, Hilly Ag 2 - Ally Arable Ben, II/11Gallic 400- 225 BC ( Telamon ), Arable Ag 3 Brian, I/50 Lydian 687-540 BC with I/52g Asiatic Greek Hoplite Allies, Hilly Ag 1- Ally Littoral Gordon, II/19a Seleucid 320 - 280 BC, Arable Ag 2 Gus, II/5c Theban 448 - 278 BC, Arable Ag 1 Jim, II/32a Later Carthaginian 275 - 202 BC, Littoral Ag 4 John, II/33 Polybian Roman 275 - 105 BC, Arable Ag 3 Keith, II/32a Later Carthaginian 275 202 BC, Littoral Ag 4 Mike, II/5k Spartan Overseas Expedition 396 - 394 BC, Littoral Ag 4 Nathan, II/49 Marian Roman 105 - 25 BC, Arable Ag 3
Should be an interesting five rounds...
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Post by twrnz on Jul 4, 2016 7:39:03 GMT
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Post by timurilank on Jul 5, 2016 10:08:28 GMT
Good overview and photos. There were are goodly number of "Punic War" armies present, but I read no reference to allied contingents being used.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 5, 2016 10:17:46 GMT
Two players used allied contingents. The Neo Elamites, with a Neo Babylonian Ally and the Lydians, with an Asiatic Greek Hoplite Ally.
Of these two armies I only played against the Lydians and then in the last round. The Lydian player had some terrible luck and his main army fell apart allowing my Carthaginians to secure a win.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 5, 2016 14:31:54 GMT
Two players used allied contingents. The Neo Elamites, with a Neo Babylonian Ally and the Lydians, with an Asiatic Greek Hoplite Ally. Of these two armies I only played against the Lydians and then in the last round. The Lydian player had some terrible luck and his main army fell apart allowing my Carthaginians to secure a win. For a standard 12 element game I am finding the Spanish allies a useful contingent for the Polybian Roman; one extra mounted and two solid auxilia.
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Post by gregorius on Jul 5, 2016 23:28:09 GMT
Robert, do you drop the Bd elements to make room for the allied troops?
Cheers,
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Post by twrnz on Jul 5, 2016 23:34:23 GMT
There is some debate locally between 3Ax and 4Ax. I remain undecided on the merits of one over the other.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 6, 2016 4:40:36 GMT
Robert, do you drop the Bd elements to make room for the allied troops? Cheers, Greg,
The Spanish replace 1 x Sp and 2 x Bd.
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Post by timurilank on Jul 6, 2016 4:56:43 GMT
There is some debate locally between 3Ax and 4Ax. I remain undecided on the merits of one over the other. I like the advantage that solid (4Ax) have in close combat. Enemy recoiling on an even score can expose a flank (overlap) for a subsequent combat.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 6, 2016 8:03:16 GMT
I find the tie result seems to come up often. From that respect a recoil can result in yet another overlap. Further, the tie can see mounted recoiling from solid foot. Occasionally, if combined with a stand attacking a flank, the Ax will destroy mounted. But then moving 3 BWs can be appealing as well...
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gus
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Post by gus on Jul 10, 2016 9:38:34 GMT
For me, the decision on 3Ax or 4Ax is dependent on the other elements of the army they are being fielded with (assuming you are blind to your opponent). That being said, I generally prefer 3Ax for overlaps, as Cv blockers and they move away from Kn as fast as Kn move towards them
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Post by gus on Jul 10, 2016 10:04:32 GMT
Strategic discussion aside, here are a few photos of a DBA Open match between my II/5d Thebans and some II/33 Polybian Romans. The Romans dither, while the Thebans eschew tactical subtlety and storm across the battlefield. Replete with reserves, the Roman centre braces for impact... ...and is smashed apart as the Theban general scores combat factors of 13,12 and 13 (including dice roll). Funny how I forgot to take photos of the other matches...
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Post by twrnz on Jul 10, 2016 10:09:35 GMT
Excellent photos Gus, thanks for posting them. I have borrowed two of them for the report, hope that's ok.
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Post by twrnz on Jul 10, 2016 20:01:26 GMT
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