Dave arrived today to once again command the Gothic hordes has they push the Roman field armies back into the Empire.
Once again the gods appear to have blunted the Roman weapons and the Goths continue their advance further across the Empire.
On the left the first Roman cavalry unit is destroyed, their supports valiantly fight on.
The Roman cataphracts are left out on a limb
The Roman cavalry are pushed back further but do not break, if they are pushed back next time they will be off the table and deemed destroyed.
Over on the other flank the Roman auxiliaries are put to flight.
The Roman centre holds firm but with it's flanks crumbling a withdrawal is ordered.
Another defeat for the Roman field force, it appears the gods have deserted them yet again, but then again it could just be me in command 😂
TTFN & KBO
Such lovely troops on their big bases.
ReplyDeleteThank you Norm. One problem with the big bases is I forget that the Lanciarii can go into open order. I could have deployed them in the flank and seen off the pesky Goth archers🙄
DeleteThe armies are a joy to see and to lead. You are paying the penalty for forsaking the old gods! Alternatively, buy new dice at The Other Partizan?
ReplyDeleteNew dice are getting a more tempting purchase.
DeleteWhat wonderful figures there:)!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve.
DeleteA lovely looking game Phil…
ReplyDeleteThe Romans will eventually get their luck back… sometime in the middle of the 3rd century 😁.
All the best. Aly
Thank you Aly, I certainly hope it will be by the 6th century 🙂
DeleteFantastic looking collection. And as Monty Python says - Romans Go Home!
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt. They are certainly headed that way.
DeleteThe battle outcome is no matter. Your figures are GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonathan much appreciated.
DeleteIndeed. Thank you for the high praise of my painting efforts.
Delete5th century Goths for using with Dux Brit rules [Duchy of Soissons variant] against my Romans may be next. Your report and fabulous pictures are another nudge in that direction. Thanks
ReplyDeleteStephen
Thank you Stephen I am pleased to be nudging you forward.
DeleteThank Stephen most kind. Glad to have given you another nudge forward.
DeleteVery beautiful looking game always nice to see this collection on the table even if the dice are not very friendly!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher, my dice hate me I am sure.
DeleteA sad day for Rome Phil, but a lovely game.
ReplyDeleteIndeed it was George, the Romans are on the back foot just lately, but what can you do when you roll nine dice and get two hits, roll six dice and get none with a 50/50 chance of a hit?
DeleteSweet! A great looking game and figures. I have dice that hate me too.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thank you Ross, most kind. It appears I am not alone in the my dice desert me stakes.
DeleteLovely figures, beautifully painted - but am I being stupid? Are you 'the' Phil Robinson? I have some gorgeous vintage Hinchliffe ECW figures reportedly painted by him.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rob. I am " the"" Phil Robinson Duncan christened the Birmingham One. I think your figures may have been painted by "the" Hull One, Duncan used to differentiate us.
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