Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Battle of Bosworth Field Set Up

Some staged shots of what I had intended to host at next year's Enfilade convention - Battle of Bosworth using Lion Rampant. However, the set up (trying to stay historical) seems a bit boring - not really enough natural terrain features for the rules, IMO. I'm thinking of switching to the Battle of Tewkesbury. This would have a bit more terrain, as well as hidden movement of some cavalry. More to follow.
The view atop Ambion Hill with Richard III's forces. The lone Earl of Northumberland figure represents his retinue - which did not take part in the battle.
The view from Henry Tudor's right - with the forces of Lord Stanley to the left of the marshy area where Richard would meet his fate.
Richard's army from the left.
Henry Tudor's forces with mercenary crossbowmen on his left flank.
Richard's forces from the right flank.
I'm pretty sure the scenario would play out, but it would be mostly a head to head scrum. Possibly a special rule to activate Lord Stanley's forces would make it a little bit more interesting. Anyway, I hope to re-set the table for a Tewkesbury scenario. BTW, I gave up trying to stay totally historical with the banners and standards. The noble households were switching sides or dying out far too often.
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33 comments:

  1. PrufrockOctober 17, 2017 at 7:27 PM

    Looks impressive, Dean!

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    1. DeanMOctober 17, 2017 at 7:43 PM

      Thanks, Aaron. I'm often torn between trying to stay true true to the historical record and making the game interesting. Kind regards, Dean

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  2. Michal DwarfCryptOctober 17, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    Big woooooow!
    Congratulation. Fantastic army :)

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  3. Matt CrumpOctober 17, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    Nice set up and lovely armies. Big set up for Lion Rampant are you thinking of modifying the rules or playing as they are ?

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 5:37 AM

      Thanks, Matt. It would be for six player - three per side. I was thinking about closer unit to unit allowances, but even keeping the 3 inch rule, it would still work - albeit being very crowded. Best regards, Dean

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  4. PhilOctober 17, 2017 at 11:50 PM

    Sounds great, beautiful units!

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 5:37 AM

      Thanks, Phil! I wanted to capture the look of the layout before I reset it for Tewkesbury. Warm regards, Dean

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  5. Дмитрий ФоминOctober 18, 2017 at 12:18 AM

    Class!

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 5:40 AM

      Thank you very much, Dmitry! Your Napoleonic game is stunning! Warmest regards, Dean

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    2. Дмитрий ФоминOctober 18, 2017 at 12:39 PM

      Thank you.

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  6. RodgerOctober 18, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    That looks so cool Dean!

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  7. jmilesrOctober 18, 2017 at 2:27 AM

    Superb minis

    I never try to stay historical in a con game

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 5:45 AM

      Thanks, Miles. Good point on con games - the players enjoyment should be the primary goal! Best regards, Dean

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  8. Jonathan FreitagOctober 18, 2017 at 2:29 AM

    With Enfilade in May, you are planning ahead for this one. Layout looks terrific as do your recently recruited armies. I am sure this will be a hit whichever battle you recreate.

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 5:47 AM

      Thanks, Jonathan. Yes, I always seem to plan out games out well (months?) in advance. By the time of the actual event, I've forgotten a lot about it. Lol!

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  9. ChrisfigurinesOctober 18, 2017 at 4:38 AM

    A very impressive display of War of roses !

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 5:48 AM

      Thanks, Chris. Yes, the figures are sort of scrunched up together for the photo op. Warm regards, Dean

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  10. Simon Quinton October 18, 2017 at 6:43 AM

    Great pics Dean.

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  11. KlingulaOctober 18, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Looks grandiosely!

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  12. KevinOctober 18, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    Wow dude, you don’t really understand just how many models you’ve painted up until you see this all laid out. Impressive, I can only dream. You did this in less than two months, bravo!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 12:47 PM

      Thanks for your kind words again, Kevin. With Lion Rampant you don't need too many figures, but I wanted enough units for 6 players. Best regards, Dean

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  13. Moiterei_1984October 18, 2017 at 12:17 PM

    Quite impressive Dean!

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  14. CyrusOctober 18, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Great looking armies Dean! Tewkesbury might be more fun to play than Bosworth?

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 12:51 PM

      Thanks, Mike. I recently saw an old WI article on Tewkesbury put on by the Perrys. They had alternate setups, and one had small buildings in the center of the table. Maybe I can use the same 4-Ground buildings as in the St Albans game. Best regards, Dean

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  15. caveadsum1471October 18, 2017 at 2:15 PM

    Looks great, most war of the roses battles were arrow storm followed by slug fest, Barnet is quite good if you find a way of doing fog and allowing the possibility of someone on either side betrayal of their leader, lovely figures once again.
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMOctober 18, 2017 at 2:36 PM

      Thanks again, Iain. I considered Barnet too...Warwick's and Oxford's standards would be historically correct for that one. I will have see how the table looks for Tewkesbury.

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  16. OliOctober 19, 2017 at 2:54 PM

    I reckon this will be fun to play out with Lion Rampant. It's fun to do real scale - I have reenacted it every August for years!

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    1. DeanMOctober 19, 2017 at 3:04 PM

      Awesome Oli! I wish I could join in the fun. Warm regards, Dean

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