We played a GREAT 25mm game today. 5 players, 12x6 fully terrained table, The barbarians sent the Romans packing after a tough fight. I've put a mini-gallery...
I have some questions for Dark Age enthusiasts: Who were the warriors who formed a shield wall? What were the chief characteristics of the shield wall,...
My impression of a classical phalanx is that it is formed of drilled troops capable of some maneuvering while maintaining this formation. My impression of...
I talked to som Viking re-enactors at Derby last year. Remember that your typical Dark Age army (eg Saxons) was made up of the King's/important nobleman's...
I too see it primarily as defensive, although I don't see why 'non-linear' formations such as the wedge already mentioned couldn't be used with overlapping...
It is also of value to boost the morale of the troops, as well as being a daunting prospect for the enemy to attack a solid line of protected infantry. The...
I think you have some good points here. Cheers LF ... From: Phil Sherlock To: Might-of-Arms@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8:11 PM Subject:...
Since you guys are discussing shield walls I have to jump in and mention Bernard Cornwell's series of of historical novels called "The Saxon Stories" which I...
Those are good books with good descrptions of shieldwall combat. Most accounts of dark ages infantry melee combat I have read whether historical or in novels...
I haven't managed getting around to the Saxon Stories yet, but will keep my eyes peeled. Thanks for the tip. This sort of co-ordinated effort between soldiers...
I may be mistaken about the title of the series. I think it was published in the UK as "Saxon Stories" and "Saxon Tales" in the U.S. I hope I did not cause...
You caused no confusion at all. I don't need any help doing that to myself. ;) I recall some years ago reading a couple of good attempts at a historical...
... Sorry for the slow reply. Yes, I have Poles and friends have Turks. I also have 30YW Imperialists and Swedes and English Civil War. I'm contemplating using...
... Micheal, I'm thinking of using the ECW variant in the Files section and diddling with it. Would like to know what you are doing. However, tis a holiday...
... tis ... British ... Hi Larry: Coincidentally, among I spent this past weekend of glorious weather consuming pork products and adult beverages and...
... Went looking for those files, but the damned infernal machine couldn't find them. Your house rules are pretty much where I was looking to go. Thanks. If my...
... couldn't ... go. ... They are living at: http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Might-of-Arms/files/MOA%20Pike% 20and%20Shot%20Variants/ However, to save you...
... Mike, I've downloaded the files and printed them out. It will probably be a couple of weeks before I have time to put something together. I want to get my...
... I want ... Ah Tercios! I've done Tercios, as you can see in the Photos section (http://games.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Might-of-Arms/photos/view/8c8e? b=2)...
Long time lurker, first time poster.. I usually play Piquet but wanted to try MOA for quite some time. Finally got a chance and have played a couple of games...
I'm a bit rusty, didn't play many chariot battles, and don't have my rules handy, so I may be off base with some of the thoughts below. Having said that, the...
... in melee regardless of unit depth. ... only one that fights regardless of unit depth. True ... chariot unit. All other things being equal, this indicates...
There are several issues that gamers bring up periodically. One of these is that chariots, especially heavy chariots, are way too powerful. I agree. There...
The dreaded bane of all mounted units charging foot when they realise their impetus has deserted them! I'm a lot more rusty on the rules than I thought...
Assembly Point is a two day mini con starting September 6- 7, 2008. The convention will be held in Glen Burnie, Maryland at: Games & Comics & Stuff 7476...
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