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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Yankeepedlar01 on February 27, 2011, 07:58:57 PM

Title: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on February 27, 2011, 07:58:57 PM
There has been a lot of publicity for Warlord Games' new Ancient rules and several teasing releases. Here in GHQ we put together a rules set from what we found on the net and filled in the gaps with 'intelligent' guess work and reference to the Black Powder set.
Jon and I tried it out on Thursday and really enjoyed the game, it went to and fro for three hours before my Army's effectiveness finally collapsed under mounting losses. Phil and I will have a re-run on Wednesday evening all being well.
For the record, it was a late Roman Civil War, with the forces of the rightful Emperor, Pompus Maximus, opposing the usurper!
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Age%20of%20Arthur/USA2010a001.jpg)
The forces arrayed at the start of the game.
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Age%20of%20Arthur/USA2010a006.jpg)
My cavalry, who's attempt at a flanking manouvre lead to chaos...
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Age%20of%20Arthur/USA2010a008.jpg)
Jon's infantry who simply refused to Flee!
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Age%20of%20Arthur/USA2010a005.jpg)
Pompus Maximus' infantry, stout fellows one and all, but no 'killer dice' instinct!
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh135/Yankeepedlar01/Age%20of%20Arthur/USA2010a003.jpg)
Jon's cavalry deliver the decisive charge of the game, shattering Pompus Maximus' infantry... :'(

I'll post a few 'ingame' shots I hope after Wednesday's re-run.
David
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: joroas on February 27, 2011, 08:19:24 PM
Nice looking game.  After Bull Run to Gettysburg, the second most awaited rules of 2011...........  ::)
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on February 27, 2011, 08:22:48 PM
Still waitin Bull Run to Gettysburg... :'( :'( :'( :'(
But, more hopeful than last month.... ;)
David
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: joroas on February 27, 2011, 08:25:34 PM
... and .45 on the horizon, too.  :P
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on February 27, 2011, 10:02:56 PM
Quote from: joroas on February 27, 2011, 08:25:34 PM
... and .45 on the horizon, too.  :P
Alas, I am an Astounding Tales person now.
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: midismirnoff on March 01, 2011, 04:51:11 PM
Nice game! I'm looking forward for the rules to be released.

<Romans should have built better roads tho. One can never hope his empire not to crumble if he builds roads that end up like that  :) >
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on March 01, 2011, 10:29:54 PM
Quote from: midismirnoff on March 01, 2011, 04:51:11 PM
Nice game! I'm looking forward for the rules to be released.

<Romans should have built better roads tho. One can never hope his empire not to crumble if he builds roads that end up like that  :) >
It seems the Empire ran out of money just at that point! :D
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: midismirnoff on March 02, 2011, 03:29:06 PM
Quote from: Yankeepedlar01 on March 01, 2011, 10:29:54 PM
It seems the Empire ran out of money just at that point! :D

All in all it's a "late empire" game. I really like the minis and the table looks good!
Title: Re: Hail Caesar!/Black Powder game
Post by: killshot on March 02, 2011, 06:58:54 PM
Very nice!  Thanks for sharing.  I'm definitely looking forward to some in-game shots.