Both sides advanced warily, vying for the better position whilst both sides missile troops harassed each others, missile fire cannot win battles so close combat was eventually joined.
Both sides troops refusing to give way, despite their armour, the Roman troops were gradually worn down and although they were causing the Goths to check their morale on several occasions, the Goth warriors refused to give way.
With only two units remaining and another close to being annihilated, the Romans conceded victory to the Goths and sued for terms.
Some pictures from the engagement follow
We used Neil Thomas's Ancient and Medieval Wargaming rules with some additions and suggestions from folk on the Yahoo group.
On the table you can see figures from A and A Miniatures, Aventine, Footsore, Foundry and Gripping Beast. The mansio and statue are from Grand Manner the tree bases from Charlie Foxtrot Models whilst the fir trees are Noch and the odd deciduous trees are from Last Valley.
TTFN
The figure painting is quite exceptional!
ReplyDeleteThank for the glowing praise.
DeleteWhat a lovely looking game!
ReplyDeleteThank you, the fine merchandise available certainly helps.
DeleteGorgeous looking figures and scenery and lovely flags too!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you Iain, the flags and indeed the shield transfers are of course from the excellent LBMS.
DeleteExcellent game! Very spectacularly
ReplyDeleteThank you Klingula.
DeleteBeautiful game and stunning figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you George. Rome will return triumphant in due course :~)
DeleteSuper game I thought Phil. The extra base of Goth archers certainly helped me whittle down the Romans.
ReplyDeleteCertainly better whittlers than the Roman Sagittari for sure.
DeleteLovely looking game Phil 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, look forward to your next venture into the ancient world.
DeleteWonderful looking game - which rules did you use, if I may ask?
ReplyDeleteWhy thank Utgaard. We used Ancient and Medieval Wargames rules by Neil Thomas, we like them a lot, it gives the feel of what our idea of an ancient battle should be like.
ReplyDeleteAh thank you Phil - thought something like Impetus, because of the bases ;-)
DeleteImpetus bases are ideal for ancients, no squares, columns etc. to consider. You may notice the grid on the mat, ready to play To The Strongest when I have more units done.
DeleteGreat looking game Phil!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cyrus.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful figures
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vinny
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