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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Hi Paul H
Jez here - did we play each other last year? I seem to remember some nasty Thracians .....
Anyway I think that makes 10 players in total with the two Paul's - Paul Davidson (Eddie Longshanks) and you to go on the list.
Yeah double figures!
Cheers Jez
Jez here - did we play each other last year? I seem to remember some nasty Thracians .....
Anyway I think that makes 10 players in total with the two Paul's - Paul Davidson (Eddie Longshanks) and you to go on the list.
Yeah double figures!
Cheers Jez
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Later Macedonian
To kick things off...
Below is my Later Macedonian Army (c.198 BC).
average command + 2x2pt Gens, 52
command 1,
2 Macedonian Cavalry, CM, 5, 2, B, VD 6 pts 46
2 Cretans, S, 3, 0, B, Short bow B, VD 2 pts 28
2 Agema (2 deep) + Gen, FP, 5, 1, B, Pike, VD 12 pts 74
1 Illyrians, FL, 4, 1, B, Javelin, VD 1 pts 19
VD 21
command 2
3 Phalanx (3 deep) + Gen, FP, 4, 1, B, Pike, VD 19 pts 129
2 Illyrians, FL, 4, 1, B, Javelin, VD 2 Pts 38
1 Agrianian, S, 3, 0, B, Javelin, VD 1 Pts 14
VD 22
VDT 43
No Dice of Destiny (it’s in the lap of the gods)
No scouting points
Total Points 400
Below is my Later Macedonian Army (c.198 BC).
average command + 2x2pt Gens, 52
command 1,
2 Macedonian Cavalry, CM, 5, 2, B, VD 6 pts 46
2 Cretans, S, 3, 0, B, Short bow B, VD 2 pts 28
2 Agema (2 deep) + Gen, FP, 5, 1, B, Pike, VD 12 pts 74
1 Illyrians, FL, 4, 1, B, Javelin, VD 1 pts 19
VD 21
command 2
3 Phalanx (3 deep) + Gen, FP, 4, 1, B, Pike, VD 19 pts 129
2 Illyrians, FL, 4, 1, B, Javelin, VD 2 Pts 38
1 Agrianian, S, 3, 0, B, Javelin, VD 1 Pts 14
VD 22
VDT 43
No Dice of Destiny (it’s in the lap of the gods)
No scouting points
Total Points 400
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Seljuk Turks
Slightly concerned about the lack of VDT, but here's my entry in case I change my mind:
Command 1 : Fair Commander 20pts*
1 x Seljuk Nobles* (6-2-B Comp Bow B) VD=3 Pts=36
2 x Ghulams. (6-2-B Comp bow C) VD=6 Pts=64
3 x Turcomans. (3-1-B Comp bow B) VD=6 Pts=75
Total = 195pts, 15VDT
Command 2: Fair Commander 20pts*
1 x Ghulams* (6-2-B- Comp bow c) VD=3 Pts=32
3 x Turcomans (4-1-B-Comp bow b). VD=6 Pts =81
2 x Daylami. (4-1-B-javelin). VD=4 Pts =38
2 x Archers. (2-0-C-short bow b). VD=2 Pts=14
2 x Javelins. (2-0-C-javelin). VD=2. Pts=14
Total = VDT 17 Pts 199
Scouting pts = 6
Command structure= poor
199+195+6=400
Command 1 : Fair Commander 20pts*
1 x Seljuk Nobles* (6-2-B Comp Bow B) VD=3 Pts=36
2 x Ghulams. (6-2-B Comp bow C) VD=6 Pts=64
3 x Turcomans. (3-1-B Comp bow B) VD=6 Pts=75
Total = 195pts, 15VDT
Command 2: Fair Commander 20pts*
1 x Ghulams* (6-2-B- Comp bow c) VD=3 Pts=32
3 x Turcomans (4-1-B-Comp bow b). VD=6 Pts =81
2 x Daylami. (4-1-B-javelin). VD=4 Pts =38
2 x Archers. (2-0-C-short bow b). VD=2 Pts=14
2 x Javelins. (2-0-C-javelin). VD=2. Pts=14
Total = VDT 17 Pts 199
Scouting pts = 6
Command structure= poor
199+195+6=400
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Here is my list for Derby:
Parthian Army of the Middle Period Total
Average Command Structure – 12 pts 12
Two Fair Generals – 20 pts ea 40
Command One
No. Type M VBU I D VD Notes
1 CP Cataphracts 8 6 3 B 3*ea General Att 26
3 CL – Horse archers 12 3 1 B 2*ea CompBow B 69
1 Skirmisher 8 2 0 B 1 Short Bow B 12
4 FP -Hyrcanian foot 5 5 2 B 2*ea 76
VD Total – 18
Command Two
No. Type M VBU I D VD Notes
3 CP Cataphracts 8 6 3 B 2*ea/ 3 General Att 78
3 CL – Horse archers 12 4 1 B 2*ea Comp Bow B 75
VD Total – 13
Total 388
DD 1 5
Scouting +7
Total Army VDU – 31
Parthian Army of the Middle Period Total
Average Command Structure – 12 pts 12
Two Fair Generals – 20 pts ea 40
Command One
No. Type M VBU I D VD Notes
1 CP Cataphracts 8 6 3 B 3*ea General Att 26
3 CL – Horse archers 12 3 1 B 2*ea CompBow B 69
1 Skirmisher 8 2 0 B 1 Short Bow B 12
4 FP -Hyrcanian foot 5 5 2 B 2*ea 76
VD Total – 18
Command Two
No. Type M VBU I D VD Notes
3 CP Cataphracts 8 6 3 B 2*ea/ 3 General Att 78
3 CL – Horse archers 12 4 1 B 2*ea Comp Bow B 75
VD Total – 13
Total 388
DD 1 5
Scouting +7
Total Army VDU – 31
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Updated with all ten entries so far - still time if anyone else is interested
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Can we get all the lists submitted by end of this week please - say Sunday 1st October
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
OK, here's my list. I've decided on;
Later Selucid 205-83 BC
Command Structure, Average, 12pts
2x Fair Generals, 40pts
Command 1
1x Skythian CL 4,1,B,2, 27pts
1x Argyraspides FP 6,1,A,3, 32pts, C-in-C
2x Argyraspides FP 5,1,A,3, 40pts
1x Thureophoroi FL 5,1,B,2, 23pts
2x Slings S,2,0,B,1,24pts
VDT 15, Break 7.5
Command 2
1x Cataphracts CP 6,3,B,3, 28pts
1x Elephants EL 6,5,C,2, 28pts
1x Phalangite FP 5,1,B,3, 21pts, Gen
1x Phalangite FP 5,1,B,2, 21pts
4x Phalangite FP 4,1,B,2, 52pts
1x Javelins FL 4,1,B,1, 19pts
1x Cretans S 3,0,B,1, 14pts
1x Asiatic Archers S 2,0,B,1, 12pts
VDT 21, Break 10.5
1x ROD, 2x Exploration
Army VDT 36, Break 18
That should add up to 400pts.
Tony D
Later Selucid 205-83 BC
Command Structure, Average, 12pts
2x Fair Generals, 40pts
Command 1
1x Skythian CL 4,1,B,2, 27pts
1x Argyraspides FP 6,1,A,3, 32pts, C-in-C
2x Argyraspides FP 5,1,A,3, 40pts
1x Thureophoroi FL 5,1,B,2, 23pts
2x Slings S,2,0,B,1,24pts
VDT 15, Break 7.5
Command 2
1x Cataphracts CP 6,3,B,3, 28pts
1x Elephants EL 6,5,C,2, 28pts
1x Phalangite FP 5,1,B,3, 21pts, Gen
1x Phalangite FP 5,1,B,2, 21pts
4x Phalangite FP 4,1,B,2, 52pts
1x Javelins FL 4,1,B,1, 19pts
1x Cretans S 3,0,B,1, 14pts
1x Asiatic Archers S 2,0,B,1, 12pts
VDT 21, Break 10.5
1x ROD, 2x Exploration
Army VDT 36, Break 18
That should add up to 400pts.
Tony D
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Hi All
My army list is Late Samurai (Book 5) Total VDT 30
3 Commands - 3 x Fair Generals, Average Command, 3 x ROD, 10 x Scout points 97 points
Command 1 - 104 points VD 9
1 x CP* 7/4 B Class VD 3
1 x FP 6/3 B Class VD 3
1 x S 2/0 B Class VD 1 - Longbow B
1 x FL 5/2 B Class VD 2 Longspear
Command 2 - 143 points VD 13
1 x CP* 7/4 B Class VD 3
1 x FP 6/3 B Class VD 3
1 x S 2/0 B Class VD 1 - Longbow B
1 x FL 5/2 B Class VD 2 Longspear
1 x T 4/0 B Class VD 2 Teppo B
1 X FL Ronin 5/2 B Class VD 2
Command 3 Warrior Monks 56 Points VD 8
1 x CM 5/3 B Class VD 3
1 x FL* 5/2 C Class VD 3
1 x FL 5/2 C Class VD 2
Cheers Jez
My army list is Late Samurai (Book 5) Total VDT 30
3 Commands - 3 x Fair Generals, Average Command, 3 x ROD, 10 x Scout points 97 points
Command 1 - 104 points VD 9
1 x CP* 7/4 B Class VD 3
1 x FP 6/3 B Class VD 3
1 x S 2/0 B Class VD 1 - Longbow B
1 x FL 5/2 B Class VD 2 Longspear
Command 2 - 143 points VD 13
1 x CP* 7/4 B Class VD 3
1 x FP 6/3 B Class VD 3
1 x S 2/0 B Class VD 1 - Longbow B
1 x FL 5/2 B Class VD 2 Longspear
1 x T 4/0 B Class VD 2 Teppo B
1 X FL Ronin 5/2 B Class VD 2
Command 3 Warrior Monks 56 Points VD 8
1 x CM 5/3 B Class VD 3
1 x FL* 5/2 C Class VD 3
1 x FL 5/2 C Class VD 2
Cheers Jez
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
All of these lists look menacing in their own particular way
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Hey Jez,
Yea, think we played last year. My Thracians did okay against Middle Ages lists, thanks to lucky rolls mostly![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
As before, my list comprises;
Command 1
1 x Peltasts w/ rhophaia, Fair CinC attached, FL 6/3, VD 3 @48pts
1 x Noble Cavalry, with attached peltasts, CM 6/3 VD3 @33pts
4 x Peltasts w/ javelins, FL 4/2 VD 1 each, @20pts each
1 x Light Cavalry, CL upgraded to 4/1 VD 2 @23pts
VD total 12, points = 184
Command 2
1 x Peltasts w/ rhophaia, Fair sub-general attached, FL 6/3, VD 3 @48pts
1 x Noble Cavalry, with attached peltasts, CM 6/3 VD3 @33pts
4 x Peltasts w/ javelins, FL 4/2 VD 1 each, @20pts each
1 x Light Cavalry, javelin CL 3/1 VD 1 @21pts
VD total 11, points =182
Average Command Strucrue = 12pts
3 Dice of Destiny =15pts
Scouting = 7pts
Cya soon,
Paul H
Yea, think we played last year. My Thracians did okay against Middle Ages lists, thanks to lucky rolls mostly
![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
As before, my list comprises;
Command 1
1 x Peltasts w/ rhophaia, Fair CinC attached, FL 6/3, VD 3 @48pts
1 x Noble Cavalry, with attached peltasts, CM 6/3 VD3 @33pts
4 x Peltasts w/ javelins, FL 4/2 VD 1 each, @20pts each
1 x Light Cavalry, CL upgraded to 4/1 VD 2 @23pts
VD total 12, points = 184
Command 2
1 x Peltasts w/ rhophaia, Fair sub-general attached, FL 6/3, VD 3 @48pts
1 x Noble Cavalry, with attached peltasts, CM 6/3 VD3 @33pts
4 x Peltasts w/ javelins, FL 4/2 VD 1 each, @20pts each
1 x Light Cavalry, javelin CL 3/1 VD 1 @21pts
VD total 11, points =182
Average Command Strucrue = 12pts
3 Dice of Destiny =15pts
Scouting = 7pts
Cya soon,
Paul H
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
More Thracians - but totally different to Pauls crew
Average Command Structure
3 Rolls of Destiny
2 Exploration Points
Command 1 (Charismatic)
3 Noble Cavalry* (CM) upgraded to include peltasts, VD3 33 pts ea
1 Peltast (S) VBU2 VD1 12pts
1 Peltast (S) VBU3 VD1 14pts
VDT 11 Break 6
Command 2 (Fair)
1 x Peltasts* (FL) w Rhomphia upgraded to VBU 6 VD3 28pts
3 x Peltasts (FL) VD1 20pts ea
VDT 6 Break 4
Command 3 as Command 2 but with Poor General
Army VDT 23 Army Break 12 400pts
Average Command Structure
3 Rolls of Destiny
2 Exploration Points
Command 1 (Charismatic)
3 Noble Cavalry* (CM) upgraded to include peltasts, VD3 33 pts ea
1 Peltast (S) VBU2 VD1 12pts
1 Peltast (S) VBU3 VD1 14pts
VDT 11 Break 6
Command 2 (Fair)
1 x Peltasts* (FL) w Rhomphia upgraded to VBU 6 VD3 28pts
3 x Peltasts (FL) VD1 20pts ea
VDT 6 Break 4
Command 3 as Command 2 but with Poor General
Army VDT 23 Army Break 12 400pts
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IMPORTANT
The organisers provide table covers but no terrain. I will be bringing "some" to use but if you absolutely have to have a particular terrain piece make sure you take some!
The organisers provide table covers but no terrain. I will be bringing "some" to use but if you absolutely have to have a particular terrain piece make sure you take some!
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
My Army
Late Feudal English
Average Command Structure
3x ROD
4x Exploration Points
Command 1 Charismatic General
King and Household* CP @45pts
2x Feudal Men at Arms CP @ 29pts ea
VDT=9 Break=5
Command 2 Average General
2x Foot Sergeants FP (deep) long spear @ 12+9pts
2x Mercenary Sergeants* FP (deep) long spear, front rank VBU=5 @22+13pts
4x Longbowmen VBU=4 @18pts ea
VDT=14 Break=7
Command 3 Average General
2x Feudal Men at Arms* CP @29pts ea
VDT=6 Break=3
Army VDT=29 Army Break=15
Late Feudal English
Average Command Structure
3x ROD
4x Exploration Points
Command 1 Charismatic General
King and Household* CP @45pts
2x Feudal Men at Arms CP @ 29pts ea
VDT=9 Break=5
Command 2 Average General
2x Foot Sergeants FP (deep) long spear @ 12+9pts
2x Mercenary Sergeants* FP (deep) long spear, front rank VBU=5 @22+13pts
4x Longbowmen VBU=4 @18pts ea
VDT=14 Break=7
Command 3 Average General
2x Feudal Men at Arms* CP @29pts ea
VDT=6 Break=3
Army VDT=29 Army Break=15
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Just remembered ... you need to see my list!
As I said previously ... I have gone for the
Venetians. 1494 - 1529
Exp Imp 1 Page 25.
SC Average 12
C in C Expert 30
1 CP M/A 36
1 CL Stradiots 21
2 T Merc. Harquebus @ 21 42
1 T Venitian Vet Archers 18
1 FL Merc. Foot 16
1 S Harquebus 16
1 S Archers 12
1 Art Artillery A 20
VD 11 Break on 6
Sub Fair 20
1 CP M/A 36
1 CL Mtd Harquebus 22
1 T Merc. Harquebus @ 21 21
1 T Venitian Vet Archers 18
1 FL Merc. Foot 16
1 S Harquebus 16
1 S Archers 12
1 Art Artillery A 20
VD 9 Break on 5
3 Rolls or Destiny 15
5 Exploration Points 6
Army Moral, 20 break on 10
Total 400
I look forward to seeing you all again on Saturday.
CB
![Rolling Eyes](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif)
As I said previously ... I have gone for the
Venetians. 1494 - 1529
Exp Imp 1 Page 25.
SC Average 12
C in C Expert 30
1 CP M/A 36
1 CL Stradiots 21
2 T Merc. Harquebus @ 21 42
1 T Venitian Vet Archers 18
1 FL Merc. Foot 16
1 S Harquebus 16
1 S Archers 12
1 Art Artillery A 20
VD 11 Break on 6
Sub Fair 20
1 CP M/A 36
1 CL Mtd Harquebus 22
1 T Merc. Harquebus @ 21 21
1 T Venitian Vet Archers 18
1 FL Merc. Foot 16
1 S Harquebus 16
1 S Archers 12
1 Art Artillery A 20
VD 9 Break on 5
3 Rolls or Destiny 15
5 Exploration Points 6
Army Moral, 20 break on 10
Total 400
I look forward to seeing you all again on Saturday.
CB
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
Hi Everyone,
Apologies for being so late with my list. Here we go:
Free Companies XIV Cent
Average Command 12
2 Rolls of Destiny 10
1 Exploration Point
Command 1
Fair General 20
1 French CP, Impetuous with general 29 / 3VD
1 English CP 28/ 3
3 Longbow A 69 / 6
1 Crossbow A upgraded D = A 26 / 2
1 FP Peasants 7 / 1
1 Skirmish Javelin 12 / 1
Total points 191, VD 16 break at 8
Command 2
2 CP German formed as large unit with general 37 / 4
3 Longbow A 69 / 6
1 Crossbow A upgraded D = A 26 / 2
1 Artillery A 20 / 1
1 Skirmish Javelin upgraded to 3 VBU 14 / 1
Total Points 186 VD 14 break at 7
Total Army 400 VD 30 break at 15
Now to finish basing!
Regards
John
Apologies for being so late with my list. Here we go:
Free Companies XIV Cent
Average Command 12
2 Rolls of Destiny 10
1 Exploration Point
Command 1
Fair General 20
1 French CP, Impetuous with general 29 / 3VD
1 English CP 28/ 3
3 Longbow A 69 / 6
1 Crossbow A upgraded D = A 26 / 2
1 FP Peasants 7 / 1
1 Skirmish Javelin 12 / 1
Total points 191, VD 16 break at 8
Command 2
2 CP German formed as large unit with general 37 / 4
3 Longbow A 69 / 6
1 Crossbow A upgraded D = A 26 / 2
1 Artillery A 20 / 1
1 Skirmish Javelin upgraded to 3 VBU 14 / 1
Total Points 186 VD 14 break at 7
Total Army 400 VD 30 break at 15
Now to finish basing!
Regards
John
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Re: Impetus Competition Derby Worlds 2017
John - Free Companies list is interesting. German, French and English co-operating together???
If we are still going for a "historical" match up in the first round wonder if it will be Colin Venetian v my Late Samurai. Different parts of the world but we both have harquebus.
Looking forward to Saturday. Cheers Jez
If we are still going for a "historical" match up in the first round wonder if it will be Colin Venetian v my Late Samurai. Different parts of the world but we both have harquebus.
Looking forward to Saturday. Cheers Jez
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Thanks to all who took part - day went well I thought, but I would welcome any feedback both pro and con. Particularly would like to know what people thought about the venue and the 2 game format
and Paul Davison won !
and Paul Davison won !
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Hi Ken
Happy to start with feedback and firstly thanks for being the organiser and for you and Paul to make the long trek down from the Northeast. This is fairly local for me and I thought it was a bit weird in the middle of nowhere but the parking and overall hall seemed fine.
OK had to queue a bit to get in and quite crowded competition gaming tables but these are small points.
The show seemed good and I liked the chance with a long lunch to look around properly and buy a few things. Pricewise I was OK paying £15 especially as we got the £5 discount voucher to spend on the day.
Games wise two worked well for me. I always get tired with three games in one day. I had a draw and loss (heavy loss really) but both games lasted a long time. Not sure how we would have fitted in another game if we had been doing three games on the day.
Perhaps if doing just two games whether a "theme" is better, but saying that Derby has up to now been the traditional open competition so anything goes ....
I would like to see a Basic Impetus competition in our yearly calendar but there is always the option to run something using gaming rooms in a local wargame shop or even a village hall (there was an good example of this earlier in the year).
Overall I enjoyed and will aim to try and make the trip to York next year.
Cheers Jez
Happy to start with feedback and firstly thanks for being the organiser and for you and Paul to make the long trek down from the Northeast. This is fairly local for me and I thought it was a bit weird in the middle of nowhere but the parking and overall hall seemed fine.
OK had to queue a bit to get in and quite crowded competition gaming tables but these are small points.
The show seemed good and I liked the chance with a long lunch to look around properly and buy a few things. Pricewise I was OK paying £15 especially as we got the £5 discount voucher to spend on the day.
Games wise two worked well for me. I always get tired with three games in one day. I had a draw and loss (heavy loss really) but both games lasted a long time. Not sure how we would have fitted in another game if we had been doing three games on the day.
Perhaps if doing just two games whether a "theme" is better, but saying that Derby has up to now been the traditional open competition so anything goes ....
I would like to see a Basic Impetus competition in our yearly calendar but there is always the option to run something using gaming rooms in a local wargame shop or even a village hall (there was an good example of this earlier in the year).
Overall I enjoyed and will aim to try and make the trip to York next year.
Cheers Jez
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Very much enjoyed my first games of Impetvs, despite the havoc john's longbows wreaked on my Cavalry.
I'd definitely be up for an informal Basic Impetvs event. Anywhere within a couple of hours of Chester is fine with me.
I'd definitely be up for an informal Basic Impetvs event. Anywhere within a couple of hours of Chester is fine with me.
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I've been thinking about the results and I suspect the 2 or 3 command thing certainly played against a couple of the less experienced tournament players. Splitting your army into two fairly equal halves just makes it easy for an opponent to pick one half off and break the whole army. I know a 50/50 split can work, particularly with heavy infantry armies or with huge warband armies but on the whole I think having 3 Commands allows you more flexibility assuming each has a function, ie there is enough of one troop type in each command to work effectively. On the other hand 3 Commands are certainly more fragile individually and you can end up spending significant a slice of points on Commanders. What do people think?
and a sort of addendum to that - I think Flank Marches are overpowered. I'm at a loss to think of a historical battle where they happen like they do in wargames. I suspect they're there because we expect them to be there because they always have been. Flank Marching really encourages 3 commands - both me and Paul D had armies set up to do it, but with hindsight I think it is a really just too open to abuse
Thoughts?
and a sort of addendum to that - I think Flank Marches are overpowered. I'm at a loss to think of a historical battle where they happen like they do in wargames. I suspect they're there because we expect them to be there because they always have been. Flank Marching really encourages 3 commands - both me and Paul D had armies set up to do it, but with hindsight I think it is a really just too open to abuse
Thoughts?
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I've been thinking along the lines of 3 commands for my next 400pts army. It does seem to make sense as losing 1 command won't then push you off a cliff edge. I also like the idea of having a small, mobile command to hold back and then move 3rd. A drawback of that seems to be the limited units in which you can include a general. Un-included generals don't sound like a good plan, unless you also spend points on the command structure.
Plenty to think about before I finally decide what to paint for York. Options currently include Sung Chinese, Byzantine, Persian, Hoplite Greek, Ancient British etc,etc..
Plenty to think about before I finally decide what to paint for York. Options currently include Sung Chinese, Byzantine, Persian, Hoplite Greek, Ancient British etc,etc..
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At our club we habitually use three commands for 400 points, it would be unusual if somebody only used two.
Jim
Jim
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I have never used the flank march option to date. As I played Cyrus's Thracians in the competition, with hindsight I could of deployed much better to counter a FM. For example you could use terrain to block off one flank and then place enough units to defend against a FM but still have an advantage against those units on the table at the start.
I seem to remember I lost to Fraser using a FM with El Cid Spanish previously so obviously I am not learning from my defeats.
Cheers Jez
I seem to remember I lost to Fraser using a FM with El Cid Spanish previously so obviously I am not learning from my defeats.
Cheers Jez
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