Today though a friend from Plymouth popped in and wow did we have a day of gaming!
We had started a Dark Age campaign a few months back which we conclude earlier but decided to play it again with a few changes.
Using Lion Rampant we would both start with 15 point armies.
Then when we get to a battle we randomly select a scenario from 1 hour wargames. This sets a better challenge than just a fight to the death approach. The engagement outcome will give different experience points to add to your force. We also represented each unit with a single base of figures.
Over the course of the day we managed 2 games and lunch. Oh what a perfect day..
Scenario 1 was a straightforward fight.
Close run thing, but in the end my Saxons carried the day. So I go into next battle with20 points against Brian’s 16
This scenario set the challenge of both sides having objectives in their own and enemy territory. I had a crossroads while Brian had a hill. Game lasted a max of 15 turns. Failure to hold both at game end would be a draw.
As choosing player I selected the crossroads side and quickly advanced, why?
well Brian had split his forces in to two. One coming on near the road and the other holding the hill. I hoped to advance in superior numbers and defeat his larger force then move on to his smaller force. I also hoped that being out of command range his smaller force may result in a number of failed actions, which it did.
Game 2 was a disaster for Brian. Never winning initiative and only inflicting 1 casualty on my whole force. The God of dice rolling was not on his side.
We called a day but have got the next scenario generated. I have 25 pt force and Brian has 17 points.
Best day’s fun in years and all down to the campaign. So simple but adds so much.
Think Tank II 