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« on: September 29, 2011, 10:40:08 pm » |
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As historical minis are traditionally cheaper than 'fantasy', I'm looking at building a kingdom of men army from imperial or caesarian roman minis. The only concern is the lack of black powder weapons available. I was considering using a balista (large siege crossbow) as a 'counts as a cannon' ; and hope my opponent doesn't object too much!
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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2011, 12:01:41 am » |
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You could do that, or ally them with a solid unit of elven palace guard to represent praetorians, and then buy a bolt thrower to represent your scorpion.
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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2011, 09:16:35 pm » |
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The only concern is the lack of black powder weapons available.
That black powder stuff is a passing fancy. It will never catch on!
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 01:39:56 am » |
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You could always mix histories and fiction and say that small cannon were brought by Chinese traders.
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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 10:25:07 am » |
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I'm not wanting to take over this treat, but i was thinking pretty much the same, about using roman miniatures for the human army.
my "local" shop sells warlord games imperial romans, anyone know how they compare to the mantic models, as both are 28mm, it should just fit fine.
cheers
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2011, 08:57:44 am » |
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Im stocking them this week and displaying and using my romans in store. Why not have Romans vs Undead/Orcs or Elves. They kick ass in war let them have them.
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 12:42:05 am » |
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I quite like this idea...especially if you used Celts or other Ancients for Militia or Penitents.
A wee browse on the Warlord website would suggest...
Foot Guard - Praetorians, Veterans with Embossed Scutums (to reflect great fighting powers) Shield Wall - Testudo, Legionaries, Auxilaries Spear Phalanx - Marines, Auxilaries Missile Blocks - Archers Knights - Praetorian Calvary Mounted Sergents - Roman Calvary, Auxilary Calvary, Celtic Calvary Mounted Scouts - Camel Riders, Auxilary Calvary Militia - Celtic Warriors Penitents - Naked Celtic Fanatics
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Jonathan Faulkes
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2011, 04:07:14 am » |
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War machines? Use the ballista or onager as trebuchet. Or you could cheat and use a cannon or two. It's KoW, not historical gaming. Your humans just happen to dress like Romans...
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