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Title: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 04, 2013, 03:06:13 PM

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_50_32_3.jpg)

A few of us from the South East England chapter of the LAF are getting together for a late medieval game on Friday.

Here's the table - a peaceful corner of the English countryside...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_50_32_4.JPG)

Cabbages grow peacefully in the fields...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_50_32_0.JPG)

A rider ambles down a country lane wondering where everybody is...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_50_32_2.JPG)

Beside the duck pond, stout yeoman discuss the cabbage harvest...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_52_01_2.JPG)

The village slumbers...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_52_00_0.JPG)

A man takes his dog rabbiting on the heath...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_50_32_1.JPG)

A woodsman crosses the burbling brook by a rickety footbridge...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/577_04_02_13_3_52_00_1.JPG)

All too soon, this rural idyll will be shattered by the tramp of boots, the thunder of hooves, the clash of steel and the glint of sunlight on armour...

Watch this space  ;)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: tomek917 on February 04, 2013, 03:14:40 PM

Ooooh, now I'm looking forward to the weekend even more! Wargames-porn at its best!  ;)

That terrain is stunning, did you scratchbuild the houses?

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: **GS** on February 04, 2013, 04:28:27 PM

Hey.
This looks really nice!
I envy you. And that's said to be the most honest form of acknowledgement! :)

Keep on gaming!

GS

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Bugsda on February 04, 2013, 04:35:25 PM

I've created a brand spanking new file on my hard drive just for all the pics you're going to post  8)

Can't wait  ;D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Malamute on February 04, 2013, 04:35:55 PM

Like totally wicked Kewl. :D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Malamute on February 04, 2013, 04:40:33 PM

Quote from: Bugsda on February 04, 2013, 04:35:25 PM

I've created a brand spanking new file on my hard drive just for all the pics you're going to post  8)

Can't wait  ;D

I'm selling my pics to the Sunday Sport. ;)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Silent Invader on February 04, 2013, 04:49:14 PM

 ;D

On Thursday evening I shall be addressing my troops.  Having been bested by the dastardly Lancastrians on two prior occasions, I am expecting better from them.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Bugsda on February 04, 2013, 04:54:04 PM

Quote from: Malamute on February 04, 2013, 04:40:33 PM

I'm selling my pics to the Sunday Sport. ;)

I was going to sell mine to the News of the World but they're not answering the phone  lol

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Eric the Shed on February 04, 2013, 04:54:29 PM

Looking great..... ;)

How big is the table??

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Malamute on February 04, 2013, 04:54:58 PM

Quote from: Silent Invader on February 04, 2013, 04:49:14 PM

;D

On Thursday evening I shall be addressing my troops.  Having been bested by the dastardly Lancastrians on two prior occasions, I am expecting better from them.

Good idea, make an example out of a couple of them, snap off a spear or even better break off an arm or a leg. Tell them to expect worse if they lose. >:D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 04, 2013, 05:08:43 PM

Quote from: Eric the Shed on February 04, 2013, 04:54:29 PM

How big is the table??

2m x 1.2m (so a little over 6'x4' in old money) It's gonna be crowded lol

Quote from: tomek917 on February 04, 2013, 03:14:40 PM

That terrain is stunning, did you scratchbuild the houses?

No, they're just a couple of the cheap and cheerful Conflix buildings.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Stuart on February 04, 2013, 05:30:21 PM

Epic, your terrain never fails to awe !

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Dalauppror on February 04, 2013, 07:44:28 PM

Lovely teaser Richard !!!

Stunning terrain  :-* :-* :-*

Best regards Michael

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Colonel Tubby on February 04, 2013, 07:46:44 PM

Great looking table - can't wait to see some photos of the battle!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Furt on February 04, 2013, 08:01:32 PM

What a lovely looking place and good cabbage country to boot!!  :o

Is that James' army crossing the footbridge?

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Malamute on February 04, 2013, 08:17:54 PM

Quote from: Furt on February 04, 2013, 08:01:32 PM

Is that James' army crossing the footbridge?

 lol

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Big Frank on February 04, 2013, 09:42:56 PM

Fantastic looking table.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 04, 2013, 11:19:01 PM

Quote from: Furt on February 04, 2013, 08:01:32 PM

Is that James' army crossing the footbridge?

Now that got a belly laugh  lol lol

I'll have three for Friday  ;D

Can't wait, beer, munches and gaming. What's not to like  :D 8)

cheers

James

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Furt on February 04, 2013, 11:39:11 PM

Quote from: jimbibbly on February 04, 2013, 11:19:01 PM

Now that got a belly laugh  lol lol

Sorry James - couldn't resist. :P

Your time is obviously tied up with the glorious Mars railway!!

I do envy you guys - beer, munches and gaming.  :'(

Have a great game.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on February 05, 2013, 12:55:15 AM

What a fantastic table!  Looking forward to more sweet, sweet gaming inspiration when you post them photos. 

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: pocoloco on February 05, 2013, 09:26:05 AM

This will be a sight to see, even through internet :)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: valleyboy on February 05, 2013, 09:33:58 AM

Oooohhhh
Battle of the Cabbage Patch eh

I'm looking forward to this
Lovely terrain, looking forward to this
Take lots of pictures please Gents

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Mason on February 05, 2013, 09:38:01 AM

Loving that table, sir.
Exquisite!
 :-*

Looking forward to the piccies where the Kings Peace is well and truly Disturbed!
 ;)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: commissarmoody on February 05, 2013, 09:54:38 AM

I forget, who makes the civilian figures?

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 05, 2013, 10:07:20 AM

Quote from: commissarmoody on February 05, 2013, 09:54:38 AM

I forget, who makes the civilian figures?

The chap with the dog is by Pro Gloria.
The others are just Perry Wars of The Roses figures...  :)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: commissarmoody on February 05, 2013, 10:25:16 AM

Thanks, I keep on forgetting about  Pro Gloria  ;D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Volleyfire! on February 05, 2013, 04:15:48 PM

Beautiful terrain as usual.
 I can't help but notice that there is an absence of fly tipping though in this part of the English countryside. No straw palliasses discarded in hedge bottoms with those hard to dispose of abacuses, the scourge of the modern Medieval era. Not to mention a pile of old cart wheels :D lol

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: 15th Panzer on February 07, 2013, 01:06:55 PM

My word, you keep a fine table down there. Looking forward to seeing it set.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 09, 2013, 04:52:58 PM

Wars of the Roses battle fought yesterday.

The Yorkists advancing from the north divided into two battles, the right flank under Damas the left flank under Silent Invader. Total muster: 128 foot, 20 horse, two guns with 8 crew.

The Yorkist deployment along the northern edge of the field.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2073_zps875f8dd9.jpg)

The Lancastrians advancing from the south in three battles, the right commanded by Jimbibbly, the Centre by Malamute and the left by myself. Total muster: 123 foot, 27 horse, two guns with 8 crew.

The Lancastrian deployment along the southern edge of the field.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2075_zpsfb41a13d.jpg)

Lancastrian artillery commanding the bluff with a view across the river

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2070_zps3652e3cf.jpg)

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Yorkist artillery directly opposite on a low knoll. Looks like an artillery duel is in prospect.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2087_zpse63d8e9a.jpg)

The right of the Yorkist line – mercenary cavalry, Burgundian guns, the tawny & cream livery of Henry Pierce of Hackneye, and Milanese mercenary foot.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2079_zps5b6a94ae.jpg)

The centre of the Yorkist line – the apple and cherry sours livery of Edward Woods of Hockleye and the powerful retinue of Sir Edward Mortimer of Rocheforde

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2082_zps1967b599.jpg)

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2086_zps88d95345.jpg)

The left of the Yorkist line – the mercenary company of the Red Feather and the prickers and scurrers of Tyrell of Halstede…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2083_zps71127243.jpg)

Strangely, the Lancastrian commanders have subverted military theory by grouping their cavalry in the centre of their line facing the impassable fast-flowing section of the river, and placing large bodies of infantry on either flank… Hmmm…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2091_zps4fbc9a4f.jpg)

On the Lancastrian left, the Howard cavalry are thrown forward at once to sieze the western footbridge…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2096_zps57f022c7.jpg)

Whilst on the Lancastrian right, the Tenchley cavalry race for the eastern ford…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2100_zps84b1830b.jpg)

As their longbows follow up, the Howard horse take shelter behind a spinney as the Yorkist guns begin to rain stone cannon balls on their advance, slaying Sir Thomas Howard’s page…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2107_zps47876134.jpg)

Meanwhile (reverse angle shot!) the Tenchley cavalry meet a nasty surprise as they splash across the ford… Mortimer has raced forward his large body of infantry to greet them. A fierce hand to hand engagement ensues…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2114_zps9dcaa80a.jpg)

Sir Robert Tenchley of Staffhurst urges his men forward from the rear – this did not stop him becoming an early casualty of enemy longbow fire from across the river…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2116_zpsbaa69522.jpg)

The Howard infantry are over the western footbridge and advancing on that strategically important cabbage patch…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2118_zpsa3df119e.jpg)

Under the covering fire of the Lancastrians’ Savoyard guns high on the bluff, their mercenary Scots pikemen cross the western ford…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2124_zps603acc4b.jpg)

The Howard foot bravely advance on the cabbage patch, taking heavy casualties from the Burgundian guns to their front all the while…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2125_zps4d08726d.jpg)

Little do they know the strength of the reception committee that awaits them in the sunken lane behind the hedgerows and fences…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2126_zps9c2a0a7d.jpg)

Meanwhile, the Yorkists throw forward the fast-moving prickers and scurrers of Percy Tyrell of Halstede…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2132_zps8518dcfe.jpg)

The Mortimer longbowmen of sieze the vital heights of Middle Hill…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2133_zps216b42f5.jpg)

As the Scots pikemen on the north bank of the river advance towards Middle Hill, they are faced by the dispiriting sight of the Tenchley cavalry, minus their Lord, fleeing back along the south bank to where they started from…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2135_zps73ec2711.jpg)

Brave Scottish fellows, they push on regardless…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2137_zps4b2d350b.jpg)

Meanwhile, Sir Thomas Howard unleashes his cavalry through the cabbage patch against the men of Hackneye defending the fence. This proved a costly mistake – especially for Sir Thomas, who promptly bought it! Yes, still early in the day, and already the commanders of two of the three Lancastrian battles are dead! Going well then…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2138_zpsddeac11f.jpg)

Luckily, the Howard foot and the Stafford bills of the Duke of Buckingham (handily arrived just in time from eBay) are rushing forward to reinforce the desperate situation…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2139_zps81189aed.jpg)

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2144_zpsa9af38c6.jpg)

The Scots pause to assess their chances of dislodging the Mortimer longbows from the top of Middle Hill… An inquisitive cow looks on.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2147_zps33659401.jpg)

The battle of the cabbage patch is joined in earnest, as the battered Howard cavalry give way to their supporting infantry…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2150_zps1ea02c41.jpg)

The eastern end of the field. Not quite sure what’s going on here… Bibbly seems to have thrown his forces into a defensive perimeter… The Foyles of Crowhurst at bay…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2157_zpsefcf0d50.jpg)

The host of Mortimer of Rocheforde tramp across the eastern ford…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2158_zpsbb209a7e.jpg)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - coming soon :)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 09, 2013, 04:53:47 PM

The view from atop Middle Hill… The Tenchley foot have now forded the river to support the Scots…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2160_zps5ee915f8.jpg)

A lone Tenchley horseman turns to fight a desperate rearguard action against the prickers of Percy Tyrell of Halstede

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2168_zps977013dc.jpg)

The cabbage patch is swinging the Lancastrians’ way as the defending men of Hackneye are gradually whittled down by arrow and bill… Lone surviving horseman Ralph de Corlay keeps the Howard standard flying…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2169_zpsfb3eb482.jpg)

At the opposite end of the field, the Yorkist company of the Red Feather swarm across the eastern bridge where they are met by Lancastrian horse, led by Sir John Osney of Outwood.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2172_zps8fd5e5c5.jpg)

The fierce running cavalry action along the river…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2175_zps182872f2.jpg)

Bird’s-eye view of the eastern half of the field as the battle unfolds…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2178_zpsfcddde2a.jpg)

The thorny hedge held in the Yorkist centre by the doughty men of Edward Woods of Hockleye

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2183_zps5167ffc1.jpg)

Henry Tudor tries to sneak by the hamlet without being noticed…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2186_zps3f189105.jpg)

Having seen off the last survivors of the men of Hackneye, who turn and flee the field, the brave (eBay) billmen of Buckingham, storm onward to seize the Yorkist guns, driving off and slaying their  Burgundian crews. This, right under the noses of the Yorkists’ mercenary cavalry. Suicide surely!

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2188_zps207ed2cc.jpg)

Meanwhile the rascally Milanese turn and advance down the sunken lane to fall on the exhasuted remnants of the Howard foot in their hard-won cabbage patch…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2192_zpsfcf9e0d9.jpg)

Sure enough, on the knoll, the Mercenary horse make short work of Buckingham’s remaining bills…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2198_zps61ab4813.jpg)

But in a sudden turn of fortune, the Hockleye defenders of the thorny hedge in the centre of the field, are now assailed by a large Lancastrian body, who unleash a withering rain of longbow fire against them…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2210_zps5099f08c.jpg)
In short, it’s all getting very confusing…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2213_zps492a34cd.jpg)

The Yorkist commander is alarmed to see the remnants of his mercenaries streaming back across the eastern bridge…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2226_zps7792d409.jpg)

On the Lancastrian left, the reserve is committed – the cavalry of the deBrasseys of Tandridge and a company of Flemish mercenaries are pushed forward across the river…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2236_zps6e660797.jpg)

The obligatory beer bottle shot…

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2243_zps44818e08.jpg)

And still Ralph de Corlay holds the cabbage patch alone! (He died shortly afterwards).

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2245_zps52f74357.jpg)

With the Flemings in support, the deBrassey horse smash into the mercenary cavalry of the Yorkists.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2256_zpse84f0996.jpg)

And that is pretty much game over at the western end of the field.

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2257_zps95421fc2.jpg)

The Yorkists defenders have been worn down to virtually nothing by the relentless Lancastrain onslaught, while the Lancastrians still have reserves to bring forward and roll up the flank.

In the centre, the Lancastrians have taken the hedge and the lane, and it’s only at far the eastern end of the field that the Yorkists have any strength left, with Mortimer of Rocheforde holding the upper hand in the battle around the hamlet.

A graceful Yorkist concession shortly follows and the Lancastrians generously decide to spare the survivors summary execution.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: jamesmanto on February 09, 2013, 05:10:17 PM

 Very very cool
An excessive use of emoticons is called for!
:o 8)
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

You're making me want to dig my old Medievals back out and slap some more paint on them damn you!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Rhodes on February 09, 2013, 05:22:13 PM

Superb!  Makes me want to drop what I'm currently painting, and start back in on my
Wars of the Roses stuff.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Elk101 on February 09, 2013, 05:39:25 PM

Jaw droppingly good. I really like the look of the combat on the table, it's how I imagine it would have been!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Malamute on February 09, 2013, 06:06:12 PM

I'll see if any of my photos show anything missing from the action and will post them tomorrow. I'm very much looking forward to the next outing. ;D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on February 09, 2013, 06:46:25 PM

Magnificent!!! 

It's almost too much to take in - both the visuals and the attendant envy they produce. :-)

Keep the inspiration coming!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 09, 2013, 07:17:02 PM

Quote from: Malamute on February 09, 2013, 06:06:12 PM

I'll see if any of my photos show anything missing from the action and will post them tomorrow.

Thanks. I'm sure they will, because most of mine were taken from my perch at one end of the field!  :)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Silent Invader on February 09, 2013, 08:19:00 PM

Thanks for the great report and photos Richard  :D

For round IV I am determined to have more minis on the table!  ;)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Arlequín on February 09, 2013, 08:34:07 PM

Absolutely splendid! Well done chaps!  :-*

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on February 09, 2013, 08:34:23 PM

Stunning :o

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: max on February 09, 2013, 09:48:11 PM

It's all very inspiring. Now, where can i find a table that big and will i go insane painting all those minis?

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 09, 2013, 10:00:36 PM

Quote from: Silent Invader on February 09, 2013, 08:19:00 PM

For round IV I am determined to have more minis on the table!  ;)

Same here  lol

I'll post mine in a few days (just got back from work  :()

cheers

James

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Bugsda on February 09, 2013, 10:01:12 PM

That was Cinamatic lads  :-*

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Malamute on February 09, 2013, 10:29:20 PM

Quote from: jimbibbly on February 09, 2013, 10:00:36 PM

Same here  lol

 lol

How many exactly. ??? lol

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Silent Invader on February 09, 2013, 10:35:50 PM

Put it this way, I won't be doubling my force but as for James .... :D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Slayer on February 09, 2013, 11:09:07 PM

awesome figures, awesome table, awesome game report :-* :-*

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Dalauppror on February 09, 2013, 11:32:58 PM

Greate looking game !!!!!!!!!!!  :-* :-* :-*

Rumour says that James 3 minis made greate deeds and suvived the battle?  ;)

Best regards Michael

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: tomek917 on February 10, 2013, 12:03:50 AM

Stunning!  :-*

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Malamute on February 10, 2013, 08:17:50 AM

Quote from: Dalauppror on February 09, 2013, 11:32:58 PM

Rumour says that James 3 mini made greate deeds and suvived the battle?  ;)

Best regards Michael

James might say that, others might say different... lol

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: muncehead on February 10, 2013, 08:45:10 AM

Looks fabulous. I insist you move down to Worcestershire instead so I can play too!!! :D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on February 10, 2013, 08:52:02 AM

Quote from: Malamute on February 09, 2013, 10:29:20 PM

How many exactly. ??? lol

More than you  ;D

Quote from: Silent Invader on February 09, 2013, 10:35:50 PM

Put it this way, I won't be doubling my force but as for James .... :D

I might even triple it  :D

Quote from: Dalauppror on February 09, 2013, 11:32:58 PM

Rumour says that James 3 minis made greate deeds and suvived the battle?  ;)

Best regards Michael

But they did  lol

cheers

James

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: valleyboy on February 10, 2013, 08:56:11 AM

Congrats Gents that was well worth the read, a lovely spectacle
Keep the reports coming

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Malamute on February 10, 2013, 09:32:23 AM

Messrs Silent Invader and Jimbibbly
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/86_10_02_13_10_20_28_0.jpg)

Damas, Silent Invader
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/86_10_02_13_10_20_30_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/86_10_02_13_10_20_31_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/86_10_02_13_10_20_34_3.jpg)

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(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/12/86_10_02_13_10_21_50_0.jpg)

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Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: alcal on February 10, 2013, 11:38:27 AM

Wow really enjoyed that thread your work is stunning and as you know my heart pulls me towards terrain and i wasnt dissapointed , a joy to look at .
Cheers Alan

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Dalauppror on February 10, 2013, 12:18:33 PM

Even more great pictures  :-*

Best regards Michael

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Little Odo on February 10, 2013, 02:16:38 PM

Absolutely eye-boggling wondrousness. I love the terrain, the miniatures, the painting and the write-up. Good job chaps!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Colonel Tubby on February 10, 2013, 03:13:47 PM

Fantastic - it's a really is a pleasure to see such great figures and terrain, many thanks for posting!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Dilettante Gamer on February 10, 2013, 04:09:28 PM

That table is delightful!  No, no, it's brilliant!  No, no, no, no, there are no words in the human language to describe its perfection.  So I'm forced to make one up.  And I'm going to do that here:

It's scrumtrulescent!

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Remington on February 10, 2013, 04:37:34 PM

This brings tears of joy to my eyes!  :-* :'( :-* :'( :-*

Amazing stuff!

@captain blood: the horses you've painted look spectacular! I'm even more impressed by them after seeing this pictures! Very smooth looking transitions.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: jamesmanto on February 10, 2013, 05:04:43 PM

What rules did you use? I gather they're very much of a move and fight each single figure skirmishy kind.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: painterman on February 10, 2013, 05:34:51 PM

True visual feast - figures and terrain in (top class) harmony.
Thanks for sharing - very inspirational stuff.  :)
Simon.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 10, 2013, 09:08:47 PM

Thanks gents :)

I should point out that most of the Yorkist army was provided by Silent Invader, so he shares the plaudits on the painting front.

Quote from: jamesmanto on February 10, 2013, 05:04:43 PM

What rules did you use? I gather they're very much of a move and fight each single figure skirmishy kind.

Yes, they are a 'grand scale' skirmish set, 'By Arrow, Bill and Sword', written by Steve (Silent Invader) and available from his webstore as a free download...
See this thread for more details and rules discussion: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=48144.0

Truth be told, although we did use a few movement trays, a skirmish-style game involving 300+ individually-based figures like this, does require an awful lot of lifting and shifting of little men!
The upside is that it looks so much more realistic to see figures bunched into natural groupings, rather than all those improbably straight lines of multi-figure bases beloved of 'traditional' wargamers...  ::)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Geudens on February 11, 2013, 08:58:43 AM

Congrats, Captain! This reminds me of the old Peter Gilder battle pictures of times long gone, although both terrain and paintwork have clearly been taken into another age.  Perhaps one advice for the defeated: instead of drinking Czech beer, try this dark Hungarian one next time; the name is almost identical, but it guarantees victory, I can assure you it ain't called "demon" without reason!   lol

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/geudens_photos/soproni_demon_zps80aaa5b5.jpg)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Arlequín on February 11, 2013, 09:09:48 AM

Quote from: Captain Blood on February 10, 2013, 09:08:47 PM

The upside is that it looks so much more realistic to see figures bunched into natural groupings, rather than all those improbably straight lines of multi-figure bases beloved of 'traditional' wargamers...  ::)

Quite.

A happy medium might be the movement trays from Warbases (http://www.warbases.co.uk/#/dux-brittaniarum/4566290181), who do some more irregular looking ones. They apparently make them to order too.

 :)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Silent Invader on February 11, 2013, 11:48:41 AM

 :D

Just to add, the way that the rules play out is that in multiplayer games with different engagements taking place all over the table it doesn't need to be a case of strict IGOUGO.  For example, during one turn both me, Malamute and Captain Blood took our activations at the same time, with me attacking Jimbibbly and Malamute, while Malamute and Captain Blood attacked Damas.  So while there can be a lot of individual minis to move and trays can really help especially in the early stages, it doesn't have to be the case that players 2-4 or whatever twiddle their thumbs while player 1 carefully positions each mini.  ;)

We did make one change to the rules, which was to improve the effectiveness of the longbow but I'll cover that in the rules thread .  :)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: vladdrak on February 12, 2013, 08:52:28 AM

Absolutely awe-inspiring stuff.  :o :-*Who needs a playstation or computer when you can have this?!
Obviously, some treachery has taken place to ensure this Lancastrian victory. lol

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Captain Blood on February 12, 2013, 07:35:57 PM

Thanks all  :)

Quote from: Geudens on February 11, 2013, 08:58:43 AM

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Not sure I've seen this in England! Looks rather tasty though, so I'll keep an eye out for it  ;)

I've just noticed in this picture I took, the Future Wars collective are keeping an eye on the medieval action from the safety of their display cabinet  lol

I particularly like the idea of Lara Croft watching a Wars of The Roses encounter  :D

(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x69/pantomaniac/IMG_2083_zps71127243.jpg)

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: Stuart on February 13, 2013, 08:16:21 PM

Excellent thread, inspiring terrain and figures - please also keep up the beer shots, that's very important.

Good to put some faces to names as well.

here's me on my weekly run to ASDA  :D

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: tomek917 on February 13, 2013, 09:36:38 PM

How did I miss the second set of pictures? Amazing!

Even though you have, what was it, some 300 miniatures? on a fairly regular table size it doesn't seem too crowded, I like that.

Title: Re: Medieval Battle Royale III - battle report (pic HEAVVVVY)
Post by: CyberAlien312 on February 14, 2013, 06:38:13 AM

Wonderful!