Because Brian and Malcolm couldn't make it,I had to rejig and rethink the planned game,but it turned out to be a real classic!
One move into the game-Dave and Graham were the Barbarian commanders,whilst Paul and I took control(?) of the Romans.
This is just one of Dave's furious attacks on the village-it changed hands that many times I lost count-thrilling stuff!
My ships c/w marines ready to disembark behind Graham's lines-curiously he put a unit of cavalry to stop them!
The battle for the village continues(top photo) my front line of cohorts formed "testudo" to meet the charge of Graham's warbands(bottom photo) to negate their javelins-this was successful,but he beat me in the ensuing melee!!
Top shows my cohorts in a tremendous melee(and slowly gaining the upper hand) bottom shows the village,once again changing hands,with Paul about to send in his cohorts to bolster the auxiliary troops-wargaming at its best!!
Graham's cavalry about to be sent packing-the gap was two units wide,so perhaps he should have put two warbands to try and stop the marines-hindsight is a wonderful thing!
Top photo shows yet another incursion by Dave,into the village,met by Paul's cohorts,bottom photo shows my front line cohorts,having forced Graham's warbands to retire(it's good being retired!) reforming ready to advance.
In desperation,Dave has thrown in his reserve troops,but is beaten by Paul's reserves-absolutely marvellous stuff-this could herald the end of this cracking game!
Two shots from the Barbarian side of the table-this was probably the best Ancients game(from the excitement point of view) that we've had for a long time,so well done to us all-a lie down in a darkened room with a glass of rum was called for,and delivered!! As Graham and Paul aren't available next week ,and I will be out most of Sunday,we might not be playing,but you never know!!
That looks great. Nice little distraction with the marine landing - good to include little player decisions that can influence the game. What happened to the village people? Cheers, Chris
ReplyDeleteMy elite villagers were unharmed as dave was nervous about confronting them
ReplyDeleteThey were choosing their moment to launch an all out counter attack.. it's just the opportunity didn't occur
Cracking looking game John, dont you think its time you offloaded some of your ancients? I know a man whose always interested in such things.
ReplyDeleteHi Robbie,yes I read your blog,and yes I may just want to off-load some older figures-probably see you at Border Reiver on 17th September?
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A ripper John. Looks and sounds like you had a ball (appropriately).
ReplyDeleteI especially liked the galleys. Marvellous all round.
Regards, James