This game could have been the basis of a good Prince ValierrrrMicheal story, but I was continually interrupted by 'other duties' and I was trying to design a new set of rules while I played. With all the confusion those situations usually cause, especially when combined, and the late hour, I've given up on a narrative.
Note to self: I need to make a Bard figure to help with composing tales of high adventure.
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The scenario was based on CS Grant's Wagon Train. |
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An alliance of 'Picts' (ie British tribes from North of the wall) and "Saxons"( ie Germanic raiders from over the sea" have joined up to seize a supply train headed for a "Romano-British" fort. |
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The garrison has a ballista or onager (I forget which one I used), some cavalry which can sortie, some archers, if anyone gets close enough, and some infantry whose role is to cheer loudly and hurl insults at the Barbarians. The "Barbarian Conspiracy" has a few archers, a few light cavalry, and a bunch of fierce but rarely armoured warriors. |
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The column manages to hold off an ambush as they round the corner and start in on the home stretch, (Arrival time and place for the raiders is decided by dice, I think this lot shouldn't have lounged around the cook fires so long, dreaming about having a magical hot black potion that would perk them up. |
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Blades and blood, well guys knocked over anyway, and the sheep are getting nervous. |
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End of the game, both armies are at their breaking point and both sides have some of the wagons, animals, etc and some are still in dispute. |
The Prince will return another day.
I love this collection of figures - so 1950's "sword and sandal "
ReplyDeleteOddly enough they were also 1950/60's production, like me.
DeleteA good looking game and we could still cheer the goodies and boo the badies! It doesn't look like too many were left standing by the end.
ReplyDeleteWhen the whistle blew, most of the units on both sides were only a hit or two away from breaking. Considering the slow start, the last 3 or 4 turns had a "hold your breath when you roll" quality because that roll might win the game, but always flubbed and the game went on!
DeleteA bloody affair, as suits the period. Great pics Ross.
ReplyDeleteKudos to their sculpers!
DeleteA Bard? Maybe Cacofonix from the Asterix cartoons would be a good role model of enthusiastic bardic awfulness https://asterix.com/en/portfolio/cacofonix/
ReplyDeleteSaints preserve us!
DeleteI always like the look of these figures of yours. They do invoke that valiant, err, Prince Michael/50s/60s feel.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, a bard would be a nice addition.
Childhood dreams fulfilled at last! (now that my body is old.)
DeleteA cousin several years ago: "You're not still playing with those little soldiers are you?!" "Yes", I replied "but now I can afford to do it properly".
DeleteJust So! :)
DeleteCarnage! I look forward to hearing the tale and what happens next.
ReplyDeletePity the Bard wasn't there...
DeleteOooh! I think a bard figure would be an excellent idea! And maybe a Monk seated looking like he is either writing or painting... To get the "other" side's view, of course... Good stuff, Ross!
ReplyDeleteEric
Oh dear.......ok, just 2 conversions, I can handle that.
DeleteA Bard would certainly be a good addition to your collection…
ReplyDeleteAlthough looking at the battlefield he might have to be able to play Death Metal 💀😁
All the best. Aly
If he plays well enough, the corpses are likely to start keeping time with the feet.
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