I have been a bit "quiet" on my 15mm campaign lately,mainly because I don't know if I'm just being self-indulgent,or if anyone is really interested in my solo games-however I played a game today which,I think, is worthy of a mention .
Top photo is the terrain map-Crustinuts has been reinforced by some more auxiliaries(he lost the last lot!) commanded by Antus and Decus,and has moved into the Brigantes territory to "subdue" them-their capital is an old abandoned Roman fort called Lugalium(Carlisle) which is shown in the bottom photo,c/w siege towers etc.etc.-Brigante reinforcements are on their way!!!
Lugalium,stoutly defended by thousands of Brigante warriors-the fort will be attacked on three sides by both aux.infantry and legionaries,whilst the 23rd legion is standing by to repel the Brigante reinforcements.
Top two photo's show the auxiliary attack,bottom photo shows the legionaries,having advanced in testudo formation,attacking by the ladders-not an easy task wearing armour!-The Brigantes are putting up a tremendous defence-this will be tight!!
A general shot of the attack and defence-thrilling stuff,but the Brigantes are taking a lot more casualties than the Romans!-but in the distance the reinforcements are coming.......................
The reinforcements have arrived and immediately attacked the Roman cavalry,who just about managed to hold their own-note the Brigante infantry "sneaking" down the Roman left flank!!
One final shot showing the whole playing area-another great game,which took just over 2 hours to play and involved 8 moves.
Its great to see your figures and games John, so dont think no one is looking. I am, and a very nice layout it is. Keep plodding on and hopefully we will swop jokes soon.
ReplyDeleteRobbie,me boy,good to hear from you.What are you up to?You've been very quiet on the blogging front,hope you're ok,and thanks for comment.
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I trust that Antus and Decus were diminutive legends. With such a stronghold in Roman hands surely the future of this little corner of the Empire is secured. Great stuff John. Looks marvellous. I’ve not yet got my head around how I’ll work my mini campaign at Xmas...
ReplyDeleteChris,good things come in little bundles,but will they survive their next encounter? Will Crustinuts ever make it to the coast,and if he does where will he go from there????? so many questions!!!
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Another brilliant game John in both concept and execution. I really like the combination of the fort and reinforcing/defending forces in the field. Lovely terrain and photos, as per usual from you. That photo of those photos of the Roman reinforcements and clash with the Gauls in the field are particularly impressive.
ReplyDeleteKeep 'em coming, they are wonderful!
Regards, James
James,many thanks for your kind comments-the game took a while to sort out,as to when reinforcements would come onto the board,numbers of defenders vs attackers,but that's what it's all about(apart from the Hokey Cokey!!)-stay safe,
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