Chariots Rampant the Mycenean challenge AAR of post Covid battle.

[Dr. Zombie]

That might have worked to. This is a styrofoam horse I picked up from a crafts store.

[Dr. Zombie]

Yesterday Erik and I had another Mycenean game night. We played two games. The scenario was defend the indefensible.

First game

The Trojans are performing some sort of ungodly ritual to ensure an amble oliveoil harvest so Prince Paris once again can attract the fair Helen. They are under heavy guard.


And reinforcements are en route.



But so is the Greek army.



The Greek warriors advance in a battle line.


And the Trojans form a defensive line in front of the sacrificial altar. Where Prince Paris and king Priam himself are performing some sinister ritual.


Tensions build as the two battle lines aproach each other.



With a mighty roar the Greeks charge and slam their shields into the Trojan lines.


The Greek heroes in the center charge hits like a thunderbolt from Zeus himself and the formed Trojan spearmen are forced to give ground.


The Heroes take advantage of the hole they have hit in the Trojan lines and press their advantage on the battered spearmen.


Meanwhile the spearmen move up in support the Heroes as the Hectors chariots are getting a bit to close.


On the left flank the Greek spearmen have the Trojan spearmen on the run.


Where they are run down by a charge from Achilleus chariots.


Hectors chariots take up a defensive possition around the altar where they savagely charge anyone who comes within range.


As Achilleus is driving around the flank to attack the altar they are treacherously charged in the rear by Trojan chariots. But the formidable warrior Achilles manages to swing his own chariots around to countercharge.


And drive the Trojans away.


But disaster strikes! As a lucky shot from a Trojan skirmisher hits and kills Achilles!

As the dead Achilles hit the ground his helmet falls of and it turns out it is actually not Achilles but his cousin and dear friend Patrokles wearing achilleus armour.

At the altar Hectors ferocious chariots are holding the Greek army at bay.


And as they are reinforced by the chariots who have found their courage after the death of Patrokles the Greeks decide to retreat the field as the casualties have risen above an acceptable level.

[Dr. Zombie]

Game Two

For the second game the Greek army is trying to reverse the sucessfull Trojan ritual. They have brought in the fair Helen to counter the Trojan magic. Nestor is in charge of her security. But out of the blue the Trojan army attacks hard and fast led by a massive chariot charge.


The brave Greek spearmen advance to hold of the Trojan chariots until the Greek reinforcements arrive.


Prince Hector calls out a challenge to King Nestor, who bravely accepts.


But he is sadlyl cut down by the younger and more agile Hector.


The Trojan chariots make short work of the brave Greek spearmen.


King Nestors companions make a brave stand but are also run down by the chariots.


The way to the counter ritual is now completely open. But the charioteers catch a glimpse of the fair Helen and are caught in the proverbial headlamps, missing their activation.


Allowing for Achilles to charge in.


Giving the Greek reinforcements time to move up.


A massive chariot melee erupts around the fair Helen.


In the end the Trojan chariots win the day and race ahead to head of the Greek reinforcements as the Trojan spearmen advance.


They drive of the Greek defenders and once again Prince Paris uses his boyish well oiled charms to seduce the fair Helen.

[Hupp n at em]

This project really came together in a big way, that game looks incredible! Job well done gents, thanks for sharing! 

[LeadAsbestos]

Gorgeous! Most inspiring! Terrain,.figures,.story, all excellent.

[AWu]

Great games with cool and dramatic story

Although I am little worried by Hellenoi bad luck.. move your asses gentelmen and recapture Helen!

[Dr. Zombie]

Thanks guys.

I am really pleased with how this all came together. So far we have had four games and they have alle been brilliant and very tense. I am definately not done with this yet.

And of course there is always a siege lurking somewhere. If I ever get round to do some city walls.

[Dr. The Viking]

Wow that looks good!

I am always to not be part of your gaming. 

Have you considered joining ACON?

[Dr. Zombie]

I actually did not even think of inviting you. Sorry..

We will arrange the next Cold War game on a day where you are not growing mutants in you lab.

I cannot make Åcon.

[Marine0846]

Wonderful battle reports.
Excellent figures, love them.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Thanks for sharing! Lovely period, great performance.

[Dr. Zombie]

I have been trying to paint marble effect on this horse statue. And now I call it done. - for now. I might just throw in the towel and paint the damned thing bronze.

[Dr. The Viking]

Were marble My Little Ponies a thing back then?!

[Dr. Zombie]

Apparently yes.

[AWu]

We will wait till the night, and then Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash will climb out of the Giant pony and surprise the Troyans!!