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Offline Jjonas

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I played a Roman game
« on: August 03, 2021, 02:49:35 AM »
I had some fun with the local game group in town. First time gaming with a crowd since the pandemic struck.
Roman Civil War is an easy choice since everybody has the same types of troops.
We did not get to a firm conclusion, but my friend Rich Norton's Romans put on a fine show!
Old timey big game with some tactics strewn in there for kicks.
This was a mish mash of WAB and Lion Rampant (more of the latter than the former). An experiment of a WAB like game with variable activations.
It worked to a "varying" degree, better than last time but still has many kinks.

https://ancientbattles.com/Imperial_Roman_Ruckus_MMXXI/000_Imperial_Roman_Ruckus_MMXXI.html

« Last Edit: August 03, 2021, 04:33:41 PM by Jjonas »
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Offline Tim Haslam

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Re: I played a game
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2021, 06:35:51 AM »
Looks superb!

Still got to say those Copplestone figures are the best after all these years.
I wish he’d finished more of the range off, I remember back when they were first released, that there was a promise of some Egyptian additions to the range.

I’ve got that same temple model too!
A millionaire trapped in a peasants body!

Offline Jjonas

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Re: I played a game
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2021, 08:47:13 AM »
"Still got to say those Copplestone figures are the best after all these years."

They definitely have a lot of character. This project got me to add some unpainted ones in to the mix. I also have in progress 18 more of the Copplestone Companion figures with massive plumes and winter cloaks. I hoping to finally get them completed (from about half way done) and based soon. Of course I couldn't help myself and I also ordered a bunch of Aventine Equites cavalry-  for some reason I had none in my collection, shocking.

Super cool Centurions:
https://ancientbattles.com/Rome/centurion_03.jpg

Offline Fremitus Borealis

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Re: I played a game
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2021, 12:16:05 PM »
Looks like a fun game!
"Nice try, history; better luck next year."

Offline Jjonas

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Re: I played a game
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2021, 04:32:23 PM »
It was fun just to play with a large display of troops.


Offline bigredbat

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Re: I played a Roman game
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2021, 04:58:21 PM »
Hi Jeff,

A super looking game and a fun report! I really must dust off my own Civil War minis.

Best, Simon

Offline Jjonas

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Re: I played a Roman game
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2021, 05:18:24 PM »
Thanks! (Some thought it was TtS because of the grid- could have been I reckon).
You have the naval legion. I'm so jealous :) I'm working on my Copplestones as soon as I finish some writing! Plus I need to make a gladiator legion and copy your shields!
BigRedBat bringing the I Adiutrix goodness!

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lbpQGFRBNqc/TuvFI6ErPPI/AAAAAAAADyo/ATyB0f-cgHQ/s1600/I+Adiutrix+2.jpg
« Last Edit: August 03, 2021, 05:20:09 PM by Jjonas »

Offline trev

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Re: I played a Roman game
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2021, 01:42:33 PM »
Excellent game and report Jeff.  Lots of great painted miniatures too.  I have some of those Copplestone Romans and have even painted a few.  I must get an army together. 

Offline James Morris

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Re: I played a Roman game
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2021, 03:04:12 PM »
Great looking game and blog entry, Jeff.  Cool to see that many Romans on the table.

Offline MGH

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Re: I played a Roman game
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2021, 04:04:14 PM »
Wow, love the eye candy! Good job!

 

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