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Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:14 pm
by ochoin
Thanks for all the kind comments.

To be perfectly frank, I look at other people's Celts, painted in a more subdued colour palette, & think the "all-sorts" are a bit OTT.

donald

Re; Marching fort: point taken about the barracks. I guess, as a Polybian construct, it's probably a bit anachronistic too.

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:29 pm
by grizzlymc
The Gallic All Sorts sounds like a soccer team.

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:06 pm
by Shahbahraz
ochoin wrote: Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:14 pm Thanks for all the kind comments.

To be perfectly frank, I look at other people's Celts, painted in a more subdued colour palette, & think the "all-sorts" are a bit OTT.

donald

Re; Marching fort: point taken about the barracks. I guess, as a Polybian construct, it's probably a bit anachronistic too.
I wouldn't worry. It looks great. What's the source for the fort?

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:38 pm
by ochoin
Scratch-built.

donald

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:58 pm
by Shahbahraz
Very nice work in that case.

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:57 am
by ochoin
We had a very enjoyable game: the scenario was a type of Teutoberg Forest concept. The Romans had to traverse the board (hilly & forested) to reach the fort, whilst the Celts lay hidden in ambush. This was handled by map movement.
The ultimate goal:
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The Romans were in two columns. The going was tough. Movement & visibility both limited the usual Roman superiority:

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In spite of due vigilance the smaller Roman column was largely wiped out.

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Ultimately, attacks broke out on all sides. Sadly, the main Romans were worn down & unable to reach the fort before nightfall.

donald

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:37 am
by grizzlymc
Stirring stuff!

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:50 am
by Shahbahraz
Dead and worn down Romans? What's to be sad about?

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:42 pm
by ochoin
Really, a first. The Gauls won largely by virtue of the scenario but a win is a win.

donald

Re: The All-sorts

Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2021 3:33 pm
by Essex Boy
Great pictures, Donald.

Iain