C3i21 EPIC Argentoratum (357 AD)

Historical BackgroundJulian, the young cousin of the Emperor...

C3i21 EPIC Argentoratum (357 AD)

On the actual C3i magazine scenario (I own that issue of magazine) it is described differently:
"To simulate the Alamanni ambush, when an “Order Light Troops” Command card is played by Alamanni player, place two light infantry units from off board, adjacent to any Roman cavalry units on the Roman right section. These two light infantry units are ordered in addition to number of Light units ordered by the “Order Light Troops” Command card. Once these two light infantry units are placed the function like light infantry for the rest of the game"

see discussion at
www.boardgamegeek.com/article/31543420#31543420

The Romans advanced well and took the central position while on their right the cavalry pushed the Alamanni, scoring 9-4, but the barbarians started launching warrior units that broke the Roman line, on the Roman left the woods stopped the advance and on the Roman right the barbarians started defeating the cavalry. Finally, with well planned moves, the Alamanni scored enough to win a close 12-11.

Although I am new to Epic, I definitely recommend this scenario to anyone who wants to play an Epic scenario. Three distinctive commands for each side, very interesting layout and rules. Also a fascinating battle to read about as well, in my opinion.

Played today using the ambush Special Rule as printed on the card
www.commandsandcolors.net/ancients/forum-main.html?v ...

Alamanni lost 12-6, and of the 12 banners lost, 4 were LC, 1 MC, 1 Chrondomar himself, and the 2 ambush LI. (8 in total). Of the 6 banners the Alamanni took, 4 were Roman cavalry (HC, MC & 2x LBC).
Weirdly, I could set up the ambush LI on the Roman baseline.

Overall, I think the Alamanni need a better Special Rule to give their cavalry any sort of chance, and adding two LI simply added to the Roman banner count.

Played with the ambush variant proposed by Mark McG; a fighting retreat by the Alamanni cavalry saw the Roman cavalry dispersed in an interesting, drawn-out exchange of banners. The major clash eventually came between infantry in the centre and the game ended on 12:9 to the Alamanni.