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Book 2 / Re: Some Book 2 errata

« on: September 01, 2021, 03:46:25 AM »

Quick question
Planning on playing Polybians against Seleucids tomorrow and figured 190BC the best date historically
I note at Magnesia the Romans were allied with Pergamon
In the list in bk 2 however you cant get a Pergamene ally until after 171BC
Is this an errata? Certainly seems like it as it looks to me should read after 191BC!

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Book 2 / Re: Ancient Spanish- rubbish or simply misunderstood?

« on: January 12, 2021, 06:50:12 AM »

Thanks so much to you both for the very helpful replies!

You have convinced me to give them another run out

For the Glory of Spain!

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Book 2 / Ancient Spanish- rubbish or simply misunderstood?

« on: January 03, 2021, 01:20:03 AM »

Happy New Year to everyone. Let’s hope that 2021 can’t be any worse.....

I haven’t been having much luck with my Ancient Spanish army, ever.... and wondered people’s opinions on them as an army. We only ever play historical matchups, so they namely form up against Carthaginian and Roman opponents.

I’ve tried Ax S as the main troop type, which seem unable to pack a punch against historical opponents (Romans and Carthaginians) and when I tried a switch to BdF they got murdered by Carthaginian Ax S...

I know the lack of sub generals stops people using them in competitions as too much chance of an unreliable ally but how do people find them in non-competition?

Can an Iberian commander have Celtiberian Allies? Can Sertorius have Iberian or Celtiberian allies? It’s not stated in the lists that I can see....

Any tips on how to play them much appreciated. I love them dearly having spent so many weeks painting them but the relationship is sadly souring....

Cheers

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General Discussion / Re: Irregular Bd (I) or Irregular Ax (S)?

« on: October 09, 2020, 01:23:58 AM »

Thanks for the thoughts
Yes I guess in a pat Roman army the foederates are mainly to occupy the centre of the line, so Bd I would be better. QK warband and also get a second rank against Kn.
One would use the more manoeuvrable regulars on the flanks. I’m trending more towards Bd. I see what you mean re I status, makes no difference against Wb as are QK anyway if they lose

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General Discussion / Irregular Bd (I) or Irregular Ax (S)?

« on: October 07, 2020, 01:14:57 AM »

Hey All,
I basing up a Patrician Roman army bk 2 and can’t decide on having my foederates as BdI or AxS. Of course the bases are different so its a one way trip...
I’m assuming Ax S are the way to go as only play versus historical opponents, so will be matched up against lots of Wb.... I’ve always hated inferior troop types......

Interested on peoples views

Cheers