These are two packs (3-figs each) of bows, and one pack with swords.
Along with the earlier figures, should be more than enough for skirmish gaming this period. Armies and battles of the Heian period were both relatively small.
The elite warriors of the period were horse archers, and fought pretty much in a "heroic" style. Calling out lineages and boasts. Perfect for skirmish gaming, IMO.
Plan to use them with Tribal with units of 5-figures each, along with heroes and warlords.
Plan to start on the "followers" (similar to ashigaru) next. After them, monks with naginata and bows - which should complete the needed figures for test run with Tribal. In fact, I'm signed up for a Tribal game at a game day this Saturday. It'll be nice to get more familiar with the rules before hosting my own. The basic rules are pretty simple, and allow for additional flavor as needed. Until then, thanks for stopping to check out the blog and hope you all are doing well.
These horsemen are fantastic, Dean! I love ‘em!
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DeleteFantastic mounted Samurai Dean! Interesting to see how your Tribal game goes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike! Hopefully it'll go well as the rules actually list samurai as one of the options. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Michal! Much appreciated. Best regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice figures Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Andrew. Best regards, Dean
DeleteVery pretty!
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Thank you very much, Neil! Best regards, Dean
DeleteReally stunning work once again Dean! My own date with Samurai destiny is drawing ever closer!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! Yes, looking forward to your report on the Imjin War game. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice looking Samurai Dean!
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Thanks so much again, Christopher! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThey are beautiful! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Tim! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Each is like a work of art.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your very kind words, Richard. Much appreciated. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThose are beautiful Dean. I think that it's a great idea to use Tribal for the period. I was thinking of doing this period myself, but got a hold of myself before I pulled the trigger on it. To many things to paint, but one day. Also I so a fellow on the internet use Bag the Hun for this period and had cards and everything for it. I downloaded the stuff for it but haven't done anything with it.
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Kevin
Thanks for the great comment Kevin. I've heard of Bag the Hun, but never played it. As for Tribal, I may also try it out with F&IW, specifically Bushy Run. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic looking figures
ReplyDeleteDean you have really outdone yourself with these minis! Absolutely stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteThis cavalry is awesome!
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