Round3

JD18 - SATRICUM

Game 1
Rams1984 (Volsci) 2
BrentS (Roman) 6

Game 2 
BrentS (Volsci) 4
Rams1984 (Roman) 6

Rather than report these separately, as they both went by in a rapid blur, I'll just say that Rams played two excellent tactically aggressive games, keeping me on the back foot. Double Times were used to punch into my centre in both games and it was just that a leader kill gave me the breathing space to effectively counterattack in the first game. My plan as the Volsci was to group my Warriors in the rear and let the Romans come onto me, then use them as my reserve for the counter but he never gave me the chance, Double Timing immediately before I could get set and kept pressing so that I could never take initiative. I know he felt the dice let him down but I'll balance that against poor hands I had with almost no centre orders (certainly saw no Double Times!), a situation the aggressive attacks took full advantage of. It probably balanced out. The special rule never came into play in either game, for which I'm grateful because it looks a bit wonky.

Thanks for some enjoyable (and very quick!) games, Rams.

Brent.

rjvonline Romans 6 banners
vs
marco Volscians 4 banners

The battle started with skirmishing from both sides, with the Romans being slightly more successful initially. The Romans double-timed early to some good results against the Volscian center-left, and followed up with a risky cavalry attack against a 1-block MI that not only worked, but then the MC despite flubbing its follow-up attack against a full-strength W, was able to escape with 1 block, never to be in danger again. More combat followed in the center, with Spartacus played by the Romans and counter-attacked by the Volscians resulting in MI and HI losses for the Romans and MI and AX losses for the Volscians, but while a Roman line command failed to kill a 1 AX in the center-left on 4 dice, it killed a brave W unit for the last Roman banner. Dice luck overall favored the Romans (especially as the Volscians flubbed quite a bit), and Marco was a bit creaky, forgetting the 2nd move in a M-F-M card (no obvious consequences, though), and changing his mind a bit too late when trying to kill my forward MC (he went with a 4 dice option, which allowed me to evade vs a 3 dice option that would not have allowed me to evade). As it were the W failed to killed the MC which evaded and survived to the end. Return match tomorrow, and I think he can definitely beat my 6-4 and nab 2 points.

Match 1

John S (Volscian) # banners won 2

Polonus100 (Roman) # banners won 6

The Volscians start with some good cards but lose a good one when it had to do the random discard (CLASH OF SHIELDS). The Romans had effective ranged fire and wounded both front line WI. The Roman cavalry attacked on both flanks and drove back my LI. I may have been better served to hit the Roman line earlier but wanted to get leader support for some of my attacks. When I decided to close in the center, my close combat rolls failed, and the Roman HI were very effective.

 

Match 2

Polonus100 (Volscian) # banners won 2

John S (Roman) # banners won 6

It was not to be a Volscian day for sure. Of note is that my HI never came into action, nor did I benefit from the special card rule. There was a lot of action on both flanks, and I did much better as I only lost 1 block to 7. Then the medium troops clashed on my left and center. I wiped out a WI with a 4d attack and a MC with another 4d attack. My MC then finished off a 1 block AI which gave me a 3 to 0 lead. This was, without question, the key turn. I had gotten a bit too bold with my MC on my right and it was cut off by light units but luckily survived with only 1 hit. A turn later, Furius went over to lead a MI and killed off a 2 block AI and damaged a LI and pushed that unit back to its baseline. I lose a MI in the center. I go for the win but my MC with 3d cannot gets only 1 hit and no flags against a 2 block WI. Furius finishes off the 2 block LI trapped against its own baseline. My MC is cutoff and killed. I then use DOUBLE TIME and one of my center MI moves forward to kill off a 1 block WI. It was not a good day to fight the Romans. As bad as my G1 was against the Romans, my opponent had it much worse.

Note: For clarity, Left and Right refer to the sides of the battlefield, not the commanders point of view.


Marco (Volscian) 4
rjvonline (Roman) 6

The battle began with the accepted Roman practice of shooting the Warriors, with some success. Missile fire continued for many turns, until suddenly the Romans DoubleTimed into the Volscian AUX line on the Right, away from their Leader. The AUX held, and Volscian brought in his MI to take the first Banner.
That banner cost him dearly. With the Romans trailing by one, Camillus himself left his camp and rushed forward. Furius with his MI and HI in the center again pushed to the Right, this time taking two AUX in rapid succession.
With command now changed to 6-4 cards, there was nothing for Volscian to do but regroup. The Romans moved in their MC, finishing off a MI but narrowly escaping themselves. The Romans formed up with Camillus in the Center and Furius ahead on the right with his MI and HI. Volscian again used missile fire, but had little effect.
A Spartacus command by the Romans brought Camillus and Furius together in the center, taking more Banners along the way. Trailing 5-2, Volscian Counterattacked the Spartacus. With only a four dice roll, he managed to order two WARS and a MC to completely cutoff Furius, only to have him escape and send the MC flying into retreat. The Romans brought up their Center line, and Volscian charged with his last full strength WAR, again taking a Banner and sending Furius retreating away. Not enough, as Camillus moving up the center took the last Banner for the game.


Marco (Roman) 6
rjvonline (Volscian) 2

Again the Roman missile fire, but this time damaging both WARS. Volscian drew together, bringing in his AUX and MI from the rear. The Romans advanced their line directly into the Center. Volscian DoubleTimed to the Left but had little effect. A Roman Counterattack Left broke up the attack and took the first Banner. Volscian then charged with his WARS and MC directly into the center of the now open Roman line, but again failed to score. Rome closed the center line, taking another Banner, but Volscian attacked again for his first banner. Furius jumped to a HI in the center, and took two Banners, making the score 4-1. Volscian pushed in the Center, taking another Banner, but the Romans moved on the Left and finished off the two Lights, ending the game.
   

        JD18 - SATRICUM

Game 1
Azzy(Volsci) 5
Gonzo (Roman) 6

Game 2 
Gonzo (Volsci) 5
Azzy (Roman) 6
interesting and hard-fought matches. The beginning in both confrontations was mine. I was lucky with both cards and cubes, but Gonzo rolled perfectly at the end and punished for mistakes. So, very bloody draw/)))

Open Tournament 2024 [Round Three - Game 1] - played on 24th May
JD18 Satricum (381 BC)
Roman (Warrick) 5 vs Volscian (Kandras78) 6

Volscian attack on their right gained ground (0-2). But a Roman counterpush in the center interrupted their line (2-2).
Camillus left the camp. Just to witness a rebel attack slaying Furius (3-5). Camillus lead a countercharge again (5-5) but finally ran out of steam. (5-6)

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Open Tournament 2024 [Round Three - Game 2] played on 29th May
JD18 Satricum (381 BC)
Roman (Kandras78) 6 vs Volscian (Warrick) 3

The Roman line hurled forward eager to push in the Center. (1-0) Volscians held their ground stalwartly (1-2). But Furius led the Romans forward again, breaking through the rebels and capturing their leader. (5-2) Volscian light troops darkened the skies with their missiles (5-3) but were unable to hold off the Roman cavalry chasing off the shaken tribesmen in the Center. (6-3)

See below

David I              (Romans) 6 vs 1 JavelinThrower (Volsci) 
JavelinThrower (Romans) 6 vs 2  David I              (Volsci) 

You just can't beat those Romans. The Volsci could not cut a break in either round with the dice being particularly loaded in favour of my Romans, who escaped certain death on several occasions. The Volscian leader could not stay on his horse in either game. Cards were also favourable to the Romans particularly in the second game with a pair of DoubleTimes and an epic Rally well-rolled to revive the right flank heavies and cavalry. Morally the result was a draw.

Game 1
Player 1 PCScipio  4 banners
Player 2 Dawnreader 6 banners

Volscian attempted to get after the light on the Roman left, failed and was pushed back. Volscian got aggressive, played the double time and didn't work too well. Roman cut off the exposed mediums and warrior units and picked them off. Score was 5-2 Roman when Volscian got 2 banners to make it 5-4 before the Roamn finished him off.

 

Game 2

Player 1 Dawnreader 1 banner
Player 2 PCScipio42 6 banners

Roman had good cards and dice, and went after the Volscian left flank to start, then shifted to the center. Volscian leader was killed and Roman able to finish it not too soon after.