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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: James Morris on 03 July 2021, 12:40:49 PM

Title: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: James Morris on 03 July 2021, 12:40:49 PM
I recently found myself stuck at home with yet another period of self-isolation so some chums and I organised a Zoom game to cheer me up.  This was based around the campaigns of Lusitanian hero Viriathus who fought the Romans in the 2nd Century BCE.  We used my own Midgard rules once again (still in playtesting) with some new tweaks and traits.  The game simulated the period pretty well, with a Lusitanian ambush being beaten off by manipular tactics and use of reserves (and a dose of luck for the Romans).  We did, however, leave out the rules for single combats, as didn't feel this was appropriate for this scale of game.

Here's a few pics - there is a full report and many more photos on the blog here:
https://mogsymakes.net/2021/07/03/viriathus-enemy-of-rome/ (https://mogsymakes.net/2021/07/03/viriathus-enemy-of-rome/)

Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: Pattus Magnus on 03 July 2021, 02:55:42 PM
That’s a great looking game! The board and the miniatures are impressive. I especially like the mountain and cave.
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: James Morris on 06 July 2021, 06:56:50 AM
Quote from: Pattus Magnus on 03 July 2021, 02:55:42 PM
That’s a great looking game! The board and the miniatures are impressive. I especially like the mountain and cave.

Thank you.  The hillside is a repurposed piece that I made about 20 years ago, but recently reworked to match my sandy fleece cloth. I added some plastic rock pieces and it would have been remiss not to put a cave in!
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on 06 July 2021, 07:01:26 AM
Great looking table and minis! It would seem you had a good time. The cave is a nice touch.
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: bigredbat on 06 July 2021, 10:00:19 AM
Very nice James, love the cave!
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: trev on 06 July 2021, 02:52:50 PM
Lovely armies and table as always James.  Surely the wolf should be on the Roman side?
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: Captain Blood on 06 July 2021, 03:15:04 PM
The cave and its ferocious denizen is a great touch  :)
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: rumacara on 07 July 2021, 09:24:44 PM
Love the miniatures and the table as well as the theme. :)
Very well done.
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: James Morris on 08 July 2021, 02:50:41 PM
Quote from: trev on 06 July 2021, 02:52:50 PM
Lovely armies and table as always James.  Surely the wolf should be on the Roman side?

Ha ha!  Yes  lol
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: Tonhel on 08 July 2021, 07:47:35 PM
It looks very beautiful and immersive! :-*
Title: Re: Viriathus, Enemy of Rome
Post by: Easy E on 08 July 2021, 09:01:10 PM
Super cool looking table and armies!  I look forward to more!