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Post by phippsy on Jul 21, 2019 20:16:49 GMT
Is it correct that say a spear element with an Elephant element directly behind is destroyed if forced to recoil? It cannot pass through and cannot push back
Thanks
Peter
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Post by phippsy on May 8, 2019 5:49:17 GMT
Just noted the list Martin. Good bit of research there.
Something for everyone. Some LH options as well.
Peter
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Post by phippsy on Apr 10, 2019 7:51:07 GMT
Hi Ivan,
I would like to register for this event. Would you like the £10 sent by bank transfer or some other means? Is it best to email to sort out logistics?
Thanks
Petet
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Post by phippsy on Apr 10, 2019 7:46:41 GMT
Looks a good list. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend this one as will have Cricket Captaincy duties. Will also miss out on the Peter Ellis tour of the Fort...
Peter
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Post by phippsy on Apr 6, 2019 20:36:28 GMT
Apologies for havimg to run pre- prize giving, but Daenerys was on the case, avoided the wrath.
Thank you Martin S for a really well organised event, really appreciated, and Congratulations to Martin M for his win.
Peter
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Post by phippsy on Apr 5, 2019 6:43:21 GMT
Re-confirmed.
I can bring an additional matched pair if anyone does not or cannot bring one. Just advise.
Peter
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Post by phippsy on Mar 23, 2019 13:46:11 GMT
Also very interested in this event as;
1. Close to home 2. On a Sunday so no cricket clash and 3. Father’s Day so kidz will forget anyway....
Peter
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Post by phippsy on Mar 17, 2019 16:36:57 GMT
Looks like the Premier League with that top 4. Interesting how close the following 8 players are in terms of the scores.
When I have been able to attend events, and only really the ones held at PAWS, and Alton last year, I have always enjoyed the Friendly competitiveness of the group that plays. I am always learning something, even in defeats.
Will be looking to try and spread the net of events I can attend, particularly in the winter months.
Peter
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Post by phippsy on Feb 23, 2019 12:59:02 GMT
Re-confined. This has come around quickly. Managed to constrain my next Caribbean sojourn to March. Why do BA not fly more regularly to Kingston, Jamaica. Need to take this up with the Alton organiser.
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Post by phippsy on Dec 26, 2018 22:13:03 GMT
Really interesting and effective look from the same figure poses. Look great. I have quite an attachment to the North Welsh Army for some reason and use them a lot. Interesting tactical challenge. The fast piles in difficult hills are not actually that great at -2, and no rear support. Generally I try and rush them through the hills in columns at a point to concentrate on good going plains etc, and to try and focus them on a weak point of the enemy. Keep them off balance. If this does not work first time it becomes tricky, as pikes keep on pursuing other foot, so difficult to disengage and try somewhere else.
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Post by phippsy on Dec 17, 2018 10:39:13 GMT
I did a bit of a play test looking at some of stevie’s ideas with Pike echelons etc.
First was a II/7 Pyrrhic using 6 x 4Pk v Greek Hoplite II/i.
The Greeks with Ag 1 defended and basically set up with a BUA on a base edge, on road and a Plough, that basically gave an open plain. The Greeks then deployed back from the max point forwards, a line of 7 Spears a 3Ax on one flank and the Cv on the other, with 2 Spears including the General and a Ps in reserve.
Pyrrhus, reading the forum tactics placed his Pike 2 deep on the left. Then Pyrrhus outside, with the Cv on the end, matching the Greeks, the Psiloi extended the line on the right (they did deploy in line). One PS was in reserve.
So, a bit of manoevering by the Greeks to extend their line, pushed their Cv further to the flank, but slowly advanced. Pyrrhus pushed forward his left flank, moved his Cv wider and plugged the gap with the Ps reserve (opposite a Sp). The other Ps on the right were refused en echelon.
The Greeks actually charged home, forced the Ps to recoil and then had a Cv v Cv but at 3-2, and first roll, destroyed the Pyrrhic Cv! Pyrrhus was recoiled, but the pike blocks advanced.
Next bound Pyrrhus charged home, and at the second attempt knocked a hole in the Greek line, and pursued toward the Greek General.
The Greek Cv made short work of the Pyrrhic Ps on the left, and the 3Ax on the left destroyed a refused Ps, and Pyrrhus found himself in combat with the Greek General, overlapped on one side and flanked on the other by a Sp, was recoiled on a tie, and gloriously died. The Pikes had not caused damage. 4(g)-1 Greeks. Will have another go....
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Post by phippsy on Dec 10, 2018 23:12:29 GMT
This Sub-Roman period is one that I do not know that well. I am half way through ‘The Winter King’ by Bernard Cornwall, set at this time, and Martin’s descriptions of his campaign adds something further.
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Post by phippsy on Dec 2, 2018 8:05:55 GMT
Thinking about Mustrum’s observations.
A 6Cv would be at 4 v 4 on a normal straight combat and quick kills BW or Art if wins. That only happens vice versa on a 6-1 die roll. If my off the top of my head maths is correct those odds look favourable.
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Post by phippsy on Nov 28, 2018 22:13:45 GMT
Love the photos...
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Post by phippsy on Nov 28, 2018 20:40:37 GMT
How do we get to that site
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