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Post by Simon on Jul 9, 2019 6:13:10 GMT
Sorry Bob, so you are saying that the front element basically builds a footbridge and covers it with mortar so that there is basically now a ford/bridge? How many here have ever seen a military column wading a river? Ever waded one in battlekit yourselves? I must tell you guys, wading a non-paltry river under battlefield conditions is about the WORST thing you can be asked to do - and I mean even today in light recce gear, in summer, with your "R" tackies on!!!! We all hated it WAY more than ANY firefight (simulated or otherwise) we were ever part of. Sucks big time. You are wet (wet feet means death in the infantry, as you could well imagine) cold (yes, even in 30 degree C heat with a very slight breeze). Anything made of linen or leather is now TWICE the weight. And even though the lead companies have gone before you, and have had the courtesy to point and mark the way, you are JUST as slow to pick your way across as they were. And wet and waterlogged sandals are 10 times worse than boots for moving cross country. As I stated before, I have always interpreted the front edge of a single element or group to mean that as long as any single element still had a front edge in the river, it was 1BW. The "front edge of the column" bit seems to me so that the rearward elements don't inadvertently exceed 1BW (possible on curved trajectories) themselves due to the front edge of the group possibly reaching up to the river. It forces a pause to assess the river. Then the poor buggers start wading. The question is not about whether the rules accurately represent crossing a river but rather about what they actually say as written. As far as the latter is concerned, I stand by what I said earlier and as agreed by Martin and Bob. Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 8, 2019 20:10:06 GMT
Just watched Race to the death - Roman Charioteers. You can get it on Channel 4 catch-up, originally screen last Saturday night. Worth watching. These guys were getting equivalent £4M a race if they won!
Cheers
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 8, 2019 16:57:29 GMT
Page 9 tactical move distances - for river " 1BW If the front edge of any single element or group is in a non-paltry river for part of the move"
I read that as once the front edge of the element or group is out of the river, they move normally.
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 8, 2019 11:51:13 GMT
Hmmm...I think the police will have something to say if I turned up dressed as a naked Galatian. (If anybody wants to see me nude, then they’ll have to pay me...just like everybody else... )I could probably make a fair living by people paying not to see me nude Why am I getting nervous about running this tournament??
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Post by Simon on Jul 5, 2019 18:12:20 GMT
The lads are washing their chariots, they are cleaner than the crew. Tournament House rule - Celtic chariots will get a 1BW bonus move if they have go-faster stripes!!
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Post by Simon on Jul 5, 2019 16:33:44 GMT
For anyone who is still dithering; there are now only two places left. Menacus Secundus (obviously I'll be using a different name on the day) If anyone can't get a place due to a sell out, do let me know as I may be able to negotiate a few extra slots. Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 4, 2019 7:21:30 GMT
Does anyone use any of the much cheaper DIY shop (eg in the UK Wickes, B&Q etc) coloured wood varnishes? If so any recommendations for what works best as an all over wash?
Thanks
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 3, 2019 16:43:56 GMT
I think it is paper only but you can get a DVD with issues from 1965 to 2015.
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 3, 2019 11:52:08 GMT
Whoops! I had forgotten all about this. Have now booked for the Saturday 10th of August DBA event. Another quick question:- “BUT – you are not allowed to bring any Romans along, not even as allies.” Can I assume that the following are allowed? II/20d Ptolemaic..............4 x Gabinian legionaries (4Bd). II/30c Galatian................8 x imitation legionaries (4Bd). II/39c Ancient Spanish.....1 x Sertorian Roman Legionaries (4Bd). II/40 Numidian...............2 x imitation legionaries (4Bd). II/48 Mithridatic..............4 x imitation legionaries (4Bd). ...or must they use the non-Roman alternatives instead? (which is a bit difficult for the Ptolemaics and Galatians, as they must have 2 x legionary 4Bd)It will be good to see you there Stevie. I believe that the spirit of the tournament theme suggests that one can't have imitation legionaries in an alternative world where the originals didn't exist! BUT, and mea culpa, I have to admit that I missed that 2 imitation legionaries were compulsory for Galatians and Ptolemaics so the pronciple will be that you can't have imitation legionaries where there are alternatives. Ie II/30c and II/20d can each have their compulsory 2 imitations. Thanks for raising this point and I hope it is now clear - even if not entirely logical!!! Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 2, 2019 15:50:37 GMT
Good to see that this is filling up nicely with only 4 places left!!
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jul 2, 2019 15:49:14 GMT
I have provisionally booked the Medway Centre in Bakewell for Saturday 16 November. Time will be 1015 - 1630. Six rounds. Please confirm interest as I will need a minimum of 8 players to keep it economical.
Regards
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jun 24, 2019 16:42:05 GMT
Could you please let me know if you would be interested in taking part in the above HOTT tournament? Venue would be around Sheffield/Bakewell/Chesterfield, probably mid-November (ish).
Regards,
Simon
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Post by Simon on Jun 22, 2019 5:17:09 GMT
My son really likes his handgunner psiloi from his Imperialist army. He wants to use them instead of javelins in the new Free Company army he is making. Would this be considered too ahistorical? I am fine with it; but he has expressed interest in trying tournament play, and I am wondering if this would be too much of a faux pas in the community? Thank you. Personally and as a tournament organiser, it certainly wouldn't bother me if Psiloi were represented as handgunners rather than javelins. It wouldn't change the game and, in this case, it positively encourages someone to play the game! I would guess that the other tournament organisers that I know would take a similar stance. Simon
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Post by Simon on Jun 20, 2019 14:13:17 GMT
TBH I personally prefer the slightly angled views, I know it means the precise view of base alignment is not as clear but I think the models look better. Just watching the Welsh and Anglo-Saxons. Keep em coming, thanks I agree with Baldie. The figures look better and, somehow, the angled shot makes you feel part of the game more. It looks lnatural. Simon
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Post by Simon on Jun 19, 2019 7:39:56 GMT
I well filmed game as usual Tony.
I thought it raised an interesting question 30mins and 30 seconds onto the game about whether you could flank enemy B in enemy A TZ while moving directly towards enemy A.
Simon
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