tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post2595710052922914334..comments2024-03-29T06:34:33.655-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: Rome v Carthage - To the Strongest! Jonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-18853617988192568742021-07-28T03:22:42.872-07:002021-07-28T03:22:42.872-07:00James, we tidy up the table after each failed acti...James, we tidy up the table after each failed activation so the table is not strewn with cards for long. As seen in these photos, the table is mostly uncluttered much of the time. The cards on table do not both me. Perhaps I have simply become accustomed to the sight?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-91640575217755407052021-07-27T22:27:19.178-07:002021-07-27T22:27:19.178-07:00The figures and table look great.
A genuine questi...The figures and table look great.<br />A genuine question, if I may, Jonathan? I am somewhat bemused and even put-off by all the clutter on the table when I see games using rules like To the Strongest and Mortem et Gloriam. Do you find that it detracts from the aesthetic appeal, or is it so much part of the system that one does not notice?<br />Regards, JamesJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-80152276212632389702021-07-24T20:05:19.661-07:002021-07-24T20:05:19.661-07:00Yes, a handsome game and another solid win for Rom...Yes, a handsome game and another solid win for Rome! I expect Carthage will take care of its camp next time. Even though not veteran, the Numidian LC gave me fits this game. I attacked and could not hit. They counterattacked and I could not save. Nearly a disaster! Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-3597479240691276302021-07-24T19:54:23.329-07:002021-07-24T19:54:23.329-07:00An attractive game, and a solid win for Rome!
I w...An attractive game, and a solid win for Rome! <br />I was surprised to see Rome seemingly threatening both flanks of the Carthaginian line; with more troops, one might expect the opposite!<br />The Numidian LC, especially if Veteran, cam give the Roman player fits! Finally, it seems that Carthage would be well advised to station a unit of Javelinmen or similar in their camp next time! :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-62329978369327791142021-07-22T08:13:44.510-07:002021-07-22T08:13:44.510-07:00Thanks for your comments, Christopher. One challen...Thanks for your comments, Christopher. One challenge with grid-based games is having your grid and base-size match closely. Very difficult to do when you play with different scales of figures with different base sizes. On my table, units tend to be a bit more spaced out since my grid is made to fit the largest base width I use.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-62245551348350519522021-07-22T08:10:26.535-07:002021-07-22T08:10:26.535-07:00You are welcome!You are welcome!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-10431610189723395782021-07-22T08:08:50.088-07:002021-07-22T08:08:50.088-07:00Dean, it is good to be facing an opponent from acr...Dean, it is good to be facing an opponent from across the table again. The rules are fast-paced and easy enough once you get the hang of them.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-50835678104328480932021-07-22T07:26:30.354-07:002021-07-22T07:26:30.354-07:00That's a beautiful looking game although the s...That's a beautiful looking game although the space between units I've never cared for from TtS which either by design or accident seems to often be the case. That said I've heard good things and people are having fun!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23452119588324875072021-07-22T07:15:42.553-07:002021-07-22T07:15:42.553-07:00Thanks for sharing Jonathan, very impressive. Thanks for sharing Jonathan, very impressive. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03002644138272247188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-92141048361410514332021-07-22T07:00:34.648-07:002021-07-22T07:00:34.648-07:00Good to see in-person, face to face gaming, Jonath...Good to see in-person, face to face gaming, Jonathan - particularly as splendid as this classic match-up. Haven't played Simon's rules yet, but looks fast paced and enjoyable.DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-87352880120671515822021-07-22T04:42:21.231-07:002021-07-22T04:42:21.231-07:00Great encouragement!Great encouragement!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85714111108829525482021-07-22T04:41:50.710-07:002021-07-22T04:41:50.710-07:00Thank you! The figures and game are courtesy of S...Thank you! The figures and game are courtesy of Scott and his collection.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-17012443085849500892021-07-22T04:40:56.040-07:002021-07-22T04:40:56.040-07:00Glad you enjoyed the report!Glad you enjoyed the report!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-66907786554006847372021-07-22T04:40:27.335-07:002021-07-22T04:40:27.335-07:00The Romans experienced turn-around victories in th...The Romans experienced turn-around victories in thee two battle much to my delight. Yes, pick a ruleset you enjoy and dive into a massive rebasing project.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-86328776857402843232021-07-22T04:37:50.181-07:002021-07-22T04:37:50.181-07:00Getting in a F2F game or two over the last two mon...Getting in a F2F game or two over the last two months has been a big step toward a return to normalcy.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-1797306078231160872021-07-22T03:58:23.793-07:002021-07-22T03:58:23.793-07:00Great setting and figures
Great game, pictures an...Great setting and figures<br /><br />Great game, pictures and report<br /><br />Great result for Rome...<br /><br />Cheers, Rossroma912https://www.blogger.com/profile/10874596915202957037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-90676317970068784282021-07-22T03:49:10.016-07:002021-07-22T03:49:10.016-07:00I love your ancient wargames. Great report and nic...I love your ancient wargames. Great report and nice photos.Amtmann B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02939313112868431455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-85253840445551670302021-07-22T00:23:02.673-07:002021-07-22T00:23:02.673-07:00Awesome- you can't beat Carthaginians VS Roman...Awesome- you can't beat Carthaginians VS Romans- in any scale or rule set. Great game.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778030858712526137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-67617003883967980102021-07-22T00:11:59.555-07:002021-07-22T00:11:59.555-07:00Nice looking game Jon those Romans are tough as I ...Nice looking game Jon those Romans are tough as I found out on holiday. I am still exploring the option to use sabot bases for some of my ancients ? Really I just need to buy the bases 🤔Matt Crumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06841790422716738842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-55720870522728463292021-07-21T19:52:01.621-07:002021-07-21T19:52:01.621-07:00Nice looking game Jonathan. You must be revelling ...Nice looking game Jonathan. You must be revelling in the opportunity to play face to face again.Mark Strachanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988775093525037168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-46265975099867394072021-07-21T19:35:34.341-07:002021-07-21T19:35:34.341-07:00Stew, the smaller, Roman amy won both these engage...Stew, the smaller, Roman amy won both these engagements. TtS! are especially easy to pick up if you have someone familiar with the rules provide a guiding hand for the first few games.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-42417338620973606472021-07-21T18:15:55.747-07:002021-07-21T18:15:55.747-07:00The smaller army has the tough job having to be an...The smaller army has the tough job having to be anywhere but not able to be everywhere the enemy is. Yeah, that sounds right. 😀<br />After years of owning the rules I still haven’t given it a play through. Embarrassing really. Ought to go reread it while I’m dabbling in rulesets. Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340930167419307092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-23062526202505253452021-07-21T15:52:16.106-07:002021-07-21T15:52:16.106-07:00You know, I went back and re-read my account of th...You know, I went back and re-read my account of the first battle and the result was almost the same! The Carthaginians lost their camp to raiders and then their center collapsed.<br /><br />Scott sets a handsome table that offers a real pleasure to fight over.<br />Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-47717186697613499902021-07-21T15:41:19.725-07:002021-07-21T15:41:19.725-07:00It was a treat pushing the troops around the table...It was a treat pushing the troops around the table too! You are welcome, Joe!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-90466033476518476822021-07-21T13:47:45.775-07:002021-07-21T13:47:45.775-07:00Curious result, I had imagined the Cathaginians mi...Curious result, I had imagined the Cathaginians might have won the day using the last game as a guide. O well. <br /><br />A pretty table with even lovelier minis. Thanks Jon!Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242514358466563002noreply@blogger.com