DitDC - Force Publique and Azande

[H.M.Stanley]

So, the challenge has been laid down by Mr Morris who wishes to test his newly painted Azande (and very nice they are too!)

I just so happen to have a, albeit limited in numbers, FP force that has never had so much as had a whiff of gun-smoke.

Now i haven't played that much in the way of DitDC. However, one aspect of gaming that i really enjoy is list making and then pitting my wits (or as they case may be ..) against a skilled opponent. James M is a veteran of DitDC.

My 300 pt force... using the DitDC Supplement 1 by Chris Peers

1891 Force Publique (Organised)
Chief - Muzungo with Repeater
1. Volunteer Askaris: Soldiers with breech-loaders (1 x 3 bases)
2/3. Conscript Askaris: Raw Soldiers* with breech-loaders (2 x 4 bases)
Tetela Allies
4/5. Warriors (2 x 4 bases)
6/9. Skirmishers with Bows (4 x 2 bases)

*Special Rule: Firing on the Move - unlike normal Raw Soldiers, Raw Force Publique Askari with breech-loaders can move voluntarily into close combat. This represents a wild rush while firing rather than any real desire to use cold steel.

9 x units is the maximum allowed in a DitDC army list.  Time will tell whether the firepower and allies approach will work or whether it is neither one thing or another.

Comments welcome chaps

[Plynkes]

Comments welcome chaps

I'm not qualified to comment on your force composition, as I don't really have much knowledge of the rules. So instead my comment is this:

Pictures, please! 

[H.M.Stanley]

Noted and understood Sir 

[James Morris]

Seeing as James has posted his, here's my Azande army to beat up on the Force Publique:

Azande (300 points)
Bafuka’s Azande – 1890s
Based on Chris Peers’ descriptions of Azande in ‘The African Wars’: “We do not know the proportions of firearms, spears and throwing knives in Bafuka’s army, though he certainly did possess guns in significant numbers.”

Bafuka (Chief, Organised): 1 base of Elite Skirmishers with Breechloaders @36      36pts
1. Bafuka’s Bodyguard: 3 bases of Elite Skirmishers with Breechloaders @21      63pts
2. Tombo’s ‘Aparanga’ Warriors: 3 bases of Elite Skirmishers with Throwing Knives @10   30pts
3. 3 bases of Elite Skirmishers with Throwing Knives @10            30pts
4. 3 bases of Elite Skirmishers with Throwing Knives @10            30pts
5. Malingindo’s Musketeers: 4 bases of Skirmishers with Muskets @7         28pts
6. 3 bases of Skirmishers with Muskets @7                  21pts
7. Kana’s Warriors: 5 bases of Skirmishers with Spears @4            20pts
8. 5 bases of Skirmishers with Spears @4                  20pts
9. 5 bases of Skirmishers with Spears @4                  20pts

Total 298pts – 68 models

Finally finished basing all the models and am now building an Azande village and a 'Tree of Skulls' (as seen in Schweinfurth's drawings.)  Will attempt to get and remember to post photos when the encounter is over!

[H.M.Stanley]

Looking good.

Don't forget the elephant grass old boy!! 

[John Grant]

When and where is the encounter taking place?  Please.
J

[H.M.Stanley]

When and where is the encounter taking place?  Please.
J

Tues evening next week at mine. You're more than welcome to lend a hand

[John Grant]

Oh! Carrots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have the unquestionable delights of a Committee Meeting (and I didn't go to the last one) at the fencing club so I will be unable to watch the fun.

J
 

[H.M.Stanley]

FP and Cannibal allies charge towards an unsuspecting village ...



The Muzungo directs operations



The Force Publique to invade Azande territory tomorrow evening. DitDC Ambush scenario!!

[John Grant]

I recognise that village, I see it has had a 'make over'!!!!!!!!

Have fun tomorrow - I am truly envious.

John

[DoctorPete]

Sounds like a good game.  The figures are well done!  Are you using a single figure as a "base?"

[H.M.Stanley]

I recognise that village, I see it has had a 'make over'!!!!!!!!

Have fun tomorrow - I am truly envious.

John

[grin]

Dark Age huts are now removable

[H.M.Stanley]

Sounds like a good game.  The figures are well done!  Are you using a single figure as a "base?"

Thank you. 3 figs to a "base" in the case of FP troops* (as they're based individually for another game system); i've only used one figure per rectangular base for the cannibals

In fact, two figures on 2p bases are closer to the recommended base size of 60 x 20 mm but the convention is that you use 3 figs per base for Soldiers, Warriors etc and only 2 figs for lighter troops. Here i've only used two figs to represent the Muzungo

[James Morris]

[grin]

Dark Age huts are now removable

I'll make sure I bring my actual African huts then (sigh)

[H.M.Stanley]

I'll make sure I bring my actual African huts then (sigh)

Cheeky! The huts shown are DA.

I wasn't planning on using the same terrain. I just put the table out to sort out my force and save a little time this evening.

Of more concern, is that my figures seem to be reacting to the pummice base/old 2ps combo. I've seen it eat figures in the past. Note the white "powder" on the table which is coming off the bottom of the bases