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Forts
Aug 26, 2017 11:50:10 GMT
Post by goragrad on Aug 26, 2017 11:50:10 GMT
As I mentioned in the Patricians vs Ostrogoths thread my nephew is keen on building a fort.
Aside from the gate requirement i see little else regarding their construction in the rulebook.
Do they fall under camp or general terrain size consideration?
And are there any other constraints?
Appreciate any assistance - don't want to put something together that won't be useful.
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Forts
Aug 26, 2017 12:00:33 GMT
Post by martin on Aug 26, 2017 12:00:33 GMT
As I mentioned in the Patricians vs Ostrogoths thread my nephew is keen on building a fort. Aside from the gate requirement i see little else regarding their construction in the rulebook. Do they fall under camp or general terrain size consideration? And are there any other constraints? Appreciate any assistance - don't want to put something together that won't be useful. Forts fall under 'other area terrain' requirements. Without the book to hand, I believe this may mean :- - max size length + width of 9 BW total. - shortest side not less than 1/2 longest side. - when placing the terrain, they must go into the corner 6 x 6 BW zone(s) - applies to cities and forts only. - must look extremely cool and unassailable (OK, I made that one up 😎) Martin
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Forts
Aug 27, 2017 2:02:10 GMT
Post by twrnz on Aug 27, 2017 2:02:10 GMT
A well modelled fort is an interesting feature and provides challenges. Unfortunately a number I have seen are poorly modelled and sometimes used too frequently. Frustratingly they only seem to be allowed one gate, which on occasions makes some fortifications difficult to model, but reduces their effectiveness.
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Forts
Aug 27, 2017 9:03:19 GMT
Post by timurilank on Aug 27, 2017 9:03:19 GMT
One of the BUA constructions completed for the Severan Dynasty was an eastern fort. This was modelled after a Roman cavalry fort making part of the limes Arabicus.
Never used it as it could only be garrisoned by a foot element. The fort now remains in storage pending a suitable scenario involving raiding parties and cavalry patrols that can dismount.
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Forts
Aug 29, 2017 11:17:42 GMT
Post by goragrad on Aug 29, 2017 11:17:42 GMT
Nice looking fort, timurilank. Not sure how mine will turn out. Here is what the camp palisade looks like (a bit more flocking planned) so far - 1BWx2BW with space inside for up to a 30x40mm element. So for the fort my nephew was ready to start cutting more toothpicks but I have another idea. Got this a couple years ago at Valentine's - Shape is classic (remind anyone else of anything?). Immediately thought of a fortified camp but it measures 2.5x3.5 BW. Too big. On the other hand as a BUA I figure I'd go at least 3x4 and probably 4x4or5 BW to allow for a ditch. Am still debating how exactly to finish it, first thought would have 4 gates, not allowed in DBA, and even the frontier version had two. Gate at ground level, ramp up to gate, corner towers, etc. Am thinking I will keep an eye out for more of these next February - the chocolates are only so-so, but I think the box has potential for several varieties of fort. Attachments:
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