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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: NickNascati on June 29, 2018, 09:57:55 PM

Title: Skirmish level rules for late Medieval
Post by: NickNascati on June 29, 2018, 09:57:55 PM
All,
         I find my resistance weakening to the gorgeous late 14th century figures from Khurasan.  But, I have no idea what I would do with them.  I don't want to do armies, nothing more than maybe two dozen figures per side.  What is out there that will give a good, involving skirmish game, either solo or two player?

                                                                                   Nick
Title: Re: Skirmish level rules for late Medieval
Post by: Will Bailie on June 29, 2018, 10:15:32 PM
The group I play with is quite happy with Lion Rampant.  Units of 6 cavalry or 12 infantry (alternatively 6 foot knights or men-at-arms).  Play is fast and easy, rules are readily available from Osprey Games.  Armies will tend to be a bit bigger than your target of 24 per side, as that would be about the smallest number of troops you'd need - most armies would be larger than that, up to around 50 or so per side.

10 years ago, I was quite keen on the GW Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game, which was scenario-driven and very adaptable for all sorts of troop types.

Title: Re: Skirmish level rules for late Medieval
Post by: Arlequín on June 29, 2018, 10:36:27 PM
Another vote here for Lion Rampant, but it is unit based.

If you're looking for something more individual-based, you might try Chevauchee: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/181483/Chevauchee-Medieval-skirmish-campaigns

I haven't used them yet myself, but I have used the same 'engine' in other rules and they're quite clever. The beta rule set can be downloaded here (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://img.4plebs.org/boards/tg/image/1461/00/1461003656759.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiPl5f49PnbAhVGfMAKHdzTAqcQFjADegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw1KEq6ZOuXn3XCHPkELU0NH), so you can try before you buy. 

The full rules are much expanded and include a thorough campaign system.
Title: Re: Skirmish level rules for late Medieval
Post by: agent_pumpkin on June 30, 2018, 07:50:46 AM
Take a look at Outremer: Faith and Blood, published by Osprey. 

Its a few figures either side with a campaign included. It is set during the Crusades, but I'm sure it can be easily modified to suit your needs.