Friday, June 29, 2012

Trojan War Set Up - Using Hail Caesar

Well, I hope this game gets off the ground tomorrow - my buddy Pat wants to try out his Ancient naval rules he so diligently drafted this past week; after the game I hosted last Friday. Incidentally, I couldn't make today's Truants game due to some other commitments. I did however manage to set up the table for the Trojan War game. It's a basic set up with Greeks and Trojans, each with three "divisions" of various types of units facing off each other over an open plain.
I plan to use very basic stats for the several types of units - formed infantry, archer skirmishers, javelin skirmishers and chariotry. Only the Myrmidons have a special rule - "Tough Fighters" as well as being "Stubborn." I added the 6 Dendra guys for the heck of it as a Tiny unit too - I may give them some special armor save though. Here are some shots of the divisions and units.


Again, this will only be a playtest to feel out the rules. Once I feel comfortable with them, I'll likely come up with a more interesting scenario. Maye one where different allies can join in after so many turns, or if a certain unit is broken. Something along the lines of Memnon and his Ethiopians (or Cissians, according to some sources), and Penthesilea and her Amazons coming on later in the game if Hector or enough Trojans are killed.

16 comments:

  1. It looks to be one awesome game!

    Christopher

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  2. Thanks for the encouraging words, Christopher. I'm looking forward to finally getting to play HC. Best, Dean

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  3. Looks like its gonna be an excellent game! Great looking troops!!

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  4. Fantastic table and set up...we want more!

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  5. Looks good and I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Hail Caesar.

    Cheers
    Ross

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  6. Great set up, just be warned there are several subtle differences between BP & HC, so dont go off thinking its just like BP!

    Best of luck, I look forward to you report.

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  7. Very nice set up - those chariots are very cool

    I think you'll like Hail Caesar and it looks like you've set up enough space to have a lot of manuvuer

    Have fun!
    MIles

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  8. Love it!!
    I've probably missed that info, but I'll ask - which figures do you use / plan to use?

    Cheers

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  9. Wonderful, wonderful!! I love Trojan Wars, my most favourite ancient period. I envy your 28mm armies (mine are 20mm)

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  10. Thanks for all the great comments and interest! They're much appreciated.

    Scott: I've been reading over the rules and have been noting the various differences - nothing too great, but the use of commanders (and their possibility of being targeted & killed) is significant.

    David: It's not in the post, but most of the Greek formed infantry are Redoubt (some Foundry & BTD); most of the Trojan formed infantry are Old Glory (some Foundry Sherden); skirmishers for both are Redoubt, Foundry and some BTD); chariots for both are a mixture of Redoubt, Foundry and Old Glory.

    Warm regards, Dean

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  11. Great figures and set-up! I hope you guys have an enjoyable game. My copy of "Hail Ceasar" arrived in the mail yesterday! I'm looking forward to hearing your review.

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  12. Very nice set-up all round Dean. The Iliad & Odyssey, albeit much abridged were among the first books I read as a youngster, so this really takes me back. By the way I'm intrigued by the cabinet in the background, either very smart figure storage or darkly Lovecraftian.
    Regards HGA.

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  13. I too read the Iliad & Odyssey as a youngster - of course, the kid's version - . I still have the book too, tattered and worn - Iliad & the Odyssey - A Giant Golden Gook - De Lux Edition - my 4th grad teacher gave it to me as she noticed I always read it during free time. BTW, the cabinets are from Korea - my wife picked them up when we stationed there years a go. She stores blankets and stuff in it. Best, Dean

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  14. Great looking armies, should be fun.

    Getting more and more tempted by HC. Trying to stick to working on dudes with guns, but my buddy Eric just got a complimentary copy of the Dark Ages supplement from WL for using pics of his Vikings in the book which doesn't help. :)

    Jason

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  15. Wow...would love to play in one of Dean's games...but I am afraid the drool over his minis would be a distraction.

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