Once again the Romans have taken a severe beating by the Gothic hordes.
Still feeling our way on our return to playing with Hail Caesar rules we both deployed cautiously, we moved even more cautiously, me especially with some dire command rolls.
The problem with such static games as this it is difficult to form a narrative around the photos so I will post the photos and put a note underneath of any relevant event.
The auxiliary archers shower the Goth warbands with arrows with a mediocre effect.
The Goth advance is disjointed but the Romans appear unable to capitalize on it.
The Roman cavalry finally arrive and head towards the Goth left flank.
They are soon countered by Goth light cavalry who charge and beat back the Roman Moorish auxiliaries.
The Roman cataphracts charge into the Goth warbands only to be routed! Nine dice needing three they get and only manage two hits, one despairs.
Meanwhile the Goth heavy cavalry charge in and rout their Roman counterparts.
The Praetorians charge in but are held even the commander in chief joining them fails to help. They are then charged in the flank by Goth cavalry and are routed.
With only the possibility of one turn left and the Roman flank turned I conceeded field.
Top notch troops, perhaps a sacrifice to the dice god’s is in order?
ReplyDeleteThank you most kind. The dice gods are going to take some appeasing going on this games results.
DeleteFantastic looking spectacle!
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, much appreciated.
DeleteA strange battle wasn't it, with so little really happening, yet what did was decisive.
ReplyDeleteVery strange, although we were both cautious and cagey in our approach my dice were even more cautious than either of us.
DeleteSplendid stuff Phil…
ReplyDeleteAnd so 3rd Century… If it could go wrong … It did go wrong 😳
All the best. Aly
Thank you Aly. It's seems this army was living up to expectations.
DeleteTough loss for the Romans but beautiful figures. Your Praetorians are stunning even when taken in flank.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonathan you are most kind.
DeleteSome really lovely figures on show, the dice gods deserted the Romans that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteThank you Donnie, Romans, the dice gods love them not.
DeleteA very handsome set up. Will you persist with Hail Caesar or look for an alternative? It would be a shame if you became reluctant to get this collection on the table often.
ReplyDeleteStephen
Thank you Stephen. We certainly intend to continue with the rules though I may squeeze in a game of To the Strongest at some point in the future.
DeleteCracking game to behold with simply superb figures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve that is much appreciated.
DeleteWhat a beautiful collection Phil 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, more additions coming soon.
DeleteFantastic looking game! Really like how you put large units on one large bases instead of putting two bases together. I'll probably do the same as it's easier to move things around.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher glad you appreciate the basing, although with Hail Caesar light infantry and cavalry can go into open order so I am currently splitting them into two bases so they can be separated rather than introduce another marker to the table.
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