Game 93 - Trident Realm - 2018/08/21

Greetings!

Jeff and I continued our semi-regular Kings of War battles series. He was still working on his Trident Realms army and was checking different configurations. That allowed me to keep working on my tactics against this particular force. 

Jeff almost never fields exactly the same army so I expected some changes to be made. However, as he still played with his Trident Realms army I also expected certain elements that I met before. In the end, it is always a very interesting challenge where I need to balance what I think I know about the opposing army, what is new, how that changes the way the army operates and how to adapt my own approach to defeat it.

I also made a few changes to my army list, going back to troops rather than regiments in some cases. But also getting back regiment of Palace Guard. That meant some tweaks as well but let's have a look at what Jeff brought to the table this time:

Trident Realms - Army List

3 Depth Horrors , Regiment, Crushing Strength (1), Fearless, Ensnare
- Depth Horror Eternal, Crushing Strength (2), Inspiring (Depth Horrors only), Nimble, Fearless, Ensnare

3 Depth Horrors , Regiment, Crushing Strength (1), Fearless, Ensnare
- Depth Horror Eternal, Crushing Strength (2), Inspiring (Depth Horrors only), Nimble, Fearless, Ensnare

3 Depth Horrors , Regiment, Crushing Strength (1), Fearless, Ensnare
-  Rhordin the Dwarf, Hero, Infantry, Crushing Strength (3), Headstrong, Individual, Inspiring (Dwarfs Only)

20 Thuul, Regiment, Stealth, Ensnare, Speed 6

- Thuul Mythican, Hero, Individual, Crushing Strength (1), Stealth, Ensnare, Bane Chant (2), Inspiring (Thuul Only), Banner of Griffin

20 Thuul, Regiment, Stealth, Ensnare, Speed 6

- Thuul Mythican, Hero, Individual, Crushing Strength(1), Stealth, Ensnare, Bane Chant (2), Alchemist's Curse, Inspiring (Thuul Only), Speed 6

 

20 Thuul, Regiment, Stealth, Ensnare, Speed 6

- Thuul Mythican, Hero, Individual, Crushing Strength(1), Stealth, Ensnare, Bane Chant (2), Alchemist's Curse, Inspiring (Thuul Only), Speed 6

20 Thuul, Regiment, Stealth, Ensnare, Speed 6
- Naiad Wyrmrider Centurion, Hero, Large Cavalry, Crushing Strength (1), Inspiring, Pathfinder, Regeneration (4+), Thunderous Charge (1)

 

20 Thuul, Regiment, Stealth, Ensnare, Speed 6
- Naiad Wyrmrider Centurion, Hero, Large Cavalry, Crushing Strength (1), Inspiring, Pathfinder, Regeneration (4+), Thunderous Charge (1)

Mortem et Gloriam - Game 7 - 2018/08/20

Greetings!

It's been a while since I posted about Mortem et Gloriam battles but it was not due to lack of games. Quite the contrary! I focused on painting so that I had a bit more proper sized models for the (back then) upcoming WinterCon 2018 and I quickly found out with more games to write than time for it! What a fantastic situation! :)  

However, the games should not be neglected for too long as even with the photos taken as a documentary, memory fades and details tend to be forgotten. I quickly realized that when writing the report for this battle so I apologize in advance for some inaccuracies or moves that seem to be out of sequence. 

After a blood encounter with Imperial Romans, Paul agreed to have a re-match but this time he fielded an army of Mid-Republican Romans. Excellent! A perfect historical match! Here are the details of the force he brought (at least as I remember them).

Mid-Republican Roman

Commanders

Army Commander - Talented Professional

Subordinate General 1 - Competent Professional

Subordinate General 2 - Competent Professional

Subordinate General 3 - Mediocre Professional

Camp

Camp - Fortified, Average

TuG's

Legion I

4 Hastati & Principes, Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons, Shield Cover, Melee Expert

4 Hastati & Principes, Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons, Shield Cover, Melee Expert

2 Triari, Infantry, Drilled Close, Averate, Long Spear, Shove, Shield Cover

Legion II

4 Hastati & Principes, Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons, Shield Cover, Melee Expert

4 Hastati & Principes, Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons, Shield Cover, Melee Expert

2 Triari, Infantry, Drilled Close, Averate, Long Spear, Shove, Shield Cover

Legion III 

4 Hastati & Principes, Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons, Shield Cover, Melee Expert

4 Hastati & Principes, Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons, Shield Cover, Melee Expert

2 Triari, Infantry, Drilled Close, Averate, Long Spear, Shove, Shield Cover

6 Italian Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Average, Protected, Unskilled, Javelin, Short Spear

6 Spanish Scutari, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Impact Weapons

2 Elephants, Elephants, Tribal Loose, Average, Protected

4 Cavalry, Cavalry, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Unskilled, Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert

4 Cavalry, Cavalry, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Unskilled, Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert

SuG's

4 Numidian Cavalry, Cavalry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Skilled, Javelin

4 Numidian Cavalry, Cavalry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Skilled, Javelin

6 Leves, Infantry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Experienced, Javelin, Combat Shy

6 Leves, Infantry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Experienced, Javelin, Combat Shy

6 Leves, Infantry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Experienced, Javelin, Combat Shy

Game 92 - Samurai - 2018/08/13

Greetings!

In the last game of the tournament I had a great pleasure to play against another new opponent, Tony. He brought a great looking historical army with a bit of a mythical twist. Exactly what you would expect from a person with a great creativity and ability to accomplish very interesting modelling projects. Tony decided to try his Samurai army and I was really lucky to had a chance to play against this superb looking army. But he also spiced it up with some cool looking units he based on mythical creatures entry of the KoW Historical supplement. 

Samurai - Army List

40 Archers, Horde

- General, Hero, Individual, Very Inspiring, Crushing Strength (1), Mounted

40 Samurai, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Fury, Stealthy

- Musician, Hero, Individual, Rallying! (2)

40 Samurai, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Fury, Stealthy

40 Samurai, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Fury, Stealthy

10 Samurai Cavalry, Regiment, Fury, Stealthy, Thunderous Charge (2) 

10 Samurai Cavalry, Regiment, Fury, Stealthy, Thunderous Charge (2) 

6 Winged Warriors, Horde, Large Infantry, Crushing Strength (1), Fly, Inspiring, Iron Resolve, Thunderous Charge (1)

- Winged Hero, Hero, Large Infantry, Crushing Strength (2), Fly, Heal (3), Inspiring, Thunderous Charge (1)

Game 91 - Elves - 2018/08/08

Greetings!

First of all, I would like to apologize for a very long break in posting on the blog. In particular, my opponent from game 2, Tristan. Hopefully he will still enjoy it and recalling all the interesting moments!

Tristan brought the army of Elves as well so we were about to fight a civil war! In addition, the composition of his force was significantly different and that alone ensured a very interesting match up. However, Tristan also brought Green Lady and upgraded some of his units to the Formation: Honor Guard of the Green Lady. While I have had already a chance to play against this particular Living Legend Hero, I have never played against such Elven formation. I was very curious how it would affect the game play!

Here are the details of Tristan's Army:

Elves - Army List

40 Kindred Archers, Horde - 250

- Bolt Thrower, War Engine - 90

40 Kindred Tallspears, Horde - 230

- Green Lady, Hero, Individual, 2 Sabre-Toothed Pussycats, The Honor Guard of Green Lady (40) - 220 (260)

20 Palace Guard, Regiment - 150 

- Elven Mage, Hero, Individual, Sabre-Toothed Pussycat, Drain Life (6)

20 Palace Guard, Regiment - 150 

- Elven Mage, Hero, Individual, Bane-Chant (2)

10 Storm Wind, Regiment - 215 

- 5 Silver Breeze, Troop - 145

- Dragon Kindred Lord, Hero, Monster - 310

Game 90 - Forces of Nature - 2018/07/01

Greetings!

After quite a long break I finally managed to attend a tournament. Once again, Matt and Tas were hosting an event in the local shop, Jolt Games. Three games of Kings of War, 2000 points. However, this time with an interesting twist. No magic artifacts or allies were allowed. 

I thought it would not impact my army much since I do not have that many upgrades anyway. However, I was curious how would that really affect my army and if the small changes to the list would bring unexpected results. 

My first opponent was Michael, against whom I have already played countless battles. However, we have not played against each other since some time. In fact, we both considered challenging each other in the first round but it turned out to be unnecessary.

Michael brought his Forces of Nature this time and his style was quite opposite to mine, instead of Multiple Small Units he brought Multiple Horde Units! Here are the details:

Forces of Nature - Army List

6 Earth Elementals, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Pathfinders, Shambling, Def (6+)

- Druid, Hero, Bane Chant (2), Heal (2), Surge (7), Individual, Pathfinders, Inspiring

- Beast of Nature, Monster, Crushing Strength (2), Lighting Bolt (6), Pathfinders, Vicious

6 Earth Elementals, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Pathfinders, Shambling, Def (6+)

- Winged Unicorn, Hero (Large Cavalry), Fly, Heal (7), Inspiring, Lighting Bolt (5), Pathfinders, Thunderous Charge (2) 

- Beast of Nature, Monster, Crushing Strength (2), Lighting Bolt (6), Pathfinders, Vicious 

6 Earth Elementals, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Pathfinders, Shambling, Def (6+)

- The Green Lady [1], Hero, Elite, Fly, Heal (8), Individual, Inspiring, Pathfinders, Regeneration (5+) 

- Agnih-Bhanu, Greater Fire Elemental, Monster, Breath Attack (12), Crushing Strength (4), Pathfinder, Piercing (4), Vicious

3 Forest Shamblers, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Pathfinders, Shambling, Vanguard

3 Forest Shamblers, Horde, Crushing Strength (1), Pathfinders, Shambling, Vanguard

Mortem et Gloriam - Game 6 - 2018/06/25

Hello!

Last time I played against Leigh we had two spectators. It happened that one of them, Paul, had time to play recently and he brought his Early Imperial Romans. Not only I had a chance to play against a new opponent but it was also much closer to the potential historical opponent as I could get!

I was very curious how the Phalanx would do against the Legions in Mortem et Gloriam. I just wish I had more models painted for 15mm but it seems that after a nice period of time where I painted three units, I could not find enough of breaks to finish Tarentine Cavalry. Perhaps soon, as I got some more reinforcements and it looks like I have almost all the models for the initial 10000 points I wanted to paint.

When I had a quick look at Paul's army it became even more intriguing because there were a lot of TuG's with 4 bases but also quite a number of Superior units. Here are the details:

Early Imperial Roman - Army List

Commanders

Army Commander - Talented Professional

Subordinate General 1 - Competent Professional

Subordinate General 2 - Competent Professional

Subordinate General 3 - Mediocre Professional

Camp

Camp - Fortified, Average

TuG's

4 Equites - Cavalry, Drilled Loose, Superior, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert

4 Equites - Cavalry, Drilled Loose, Superior, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert

4 Equites - Cavalry, Drilled Loose, Superior, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert

4 Legionaries - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Superior, Protected, Impact Weapon, Melee Expert, Integral Shooters

4 Legionaries - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Superior, Protected, Impact Weapon, Melee Expert, Integral Shooters 

4 Legionaries - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Superior, Protected, Impact Weapon, Melee Expert, Integral Shooters  

4 Legionaries - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Superior, Protected, Impact Weapon, Melee Expert, Integral Shooters 

4 Auxilia - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Average, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert 

4 Auxilia - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Average, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert 

4 Auxilia - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Average, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert  

4 Auxilia - Infantry, Drilled Flexible, Average, Protected, Unskilled/Javelin, Short Spear, Melee Expert 

SuG's

4 Light Horse - Cavalry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Experienced/Javelin

4 Light Horse - Cavalry, Skirmisher, Average, Unprotected, Experienced/Javelin  

Mortem et Gloriam - Game 5 - 2018/06/16

Hello!

After almost a month of break, Leigh and I managed to find some time to play another game of Mortem et Gloriam. This time we spiced up the things and decided to play at 10000 points. Two of Leigh's friends also showed up as spectators. It is great because it seems that popularity of MeG system grows. 

I have been painting since our last game so I was happy to add my "proper" size, 15mm models to the army. Leigh always has a dilemma, which army from his vast collection to play with this time? He mentioned something about 12 Elephants before the game but in the end he brought his Free Company force.

It is definitely something different than he has fielded so far. Not only playing against an army from a completely different historic period creates its own kind of challenge. But this force was smaller than the armies he played with earlier.

Here are the details of his army list:

Free Company - Army List

Commanders

Army Commander - Competent Professional

Subordinate General - Competent Professional

Subordinate General - Competent Professional

Camp

Camp - Poor, Protected

TuG's

4 Veteran Knights - Cavalry, Formed Loose, Superior, Fully Armored, Charging Lancer, Devastating Chargers, Melee Expert

4 Men-at-Arms - Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Fully Armored, 2-H Cut-Crush, Melee Expert

4 Men-at-Arms - Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Fully Armored, 2-H Cut-Crush, Melee Expert

4 Men-at-Arms - Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Fully Armored, 2-H Cut-Crush, Melee Expert

4 Men-at-Arms - Infantry, Drilled Close, Average, Fully Armored, 2-H Cut-Crush, Melee Expert

6 Longbowmen - Infantry, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Experienced, Powerbow, Stakes 

6 Longbowmen - Infantry, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Experienced, Powerbow, Stakes

6 Longbowmen - Infantry, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Experienced, Powerbow, Stakes

8 Crossbowmen - Infantry, Formed Loose, Average, Protected, Experienced, Crossbow

6 Brigans - Infantry, Tribal Loose, Average, Protected, Melee Expert

6 Brigans - Infantry, Tribal Loose, Average, Protected, Melee Expert

SuG's

6 Britons - Infantry, Skirmishers, Average, Unprotected, Experienced, Javelin