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| View from the Crusaders' side |
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View from the Muslim side
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| Wild Turks |
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Azerbaijani Fierce Foot
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More Wild Turks
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| Muslim cavalry |
Last Monday afternoon Craig came over to my place and we played a Lion Rampant Crusader States game with two warbands a side (50 points). I had a First Crusade force from the Western Crusaders list and Craig had a Muslim force from the Anatolia and Syria list. The Crusaders were the attackers with the usual Bloodbath scenario, and quickly wiped out some Wild Turks who failed to evade. Craig often seems to have bad luck with his dice in our games. Combined with lighter armour for the Muslim forces compared to the more heavily armoured Crusaders it was tough going and eventually the Muslims were worn down. Three of Craig's infantry units were armed with hand siphon Greek Fire (usually only used in sieges) but in our game this did not seem overly effective for the six points it cost.
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| Armies advance |
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| Muslim infantry |
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| Azerbaijanis charge Crusader medium cavalry |
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| Cavalry fight it out |
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| Muslim forces are worn down |
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| Crusaders win the game |
The mix of troop types and colourful attire make for interesting and good looking games in this period, like yours!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks James, Lion Rampant is always good fun and you don't need large forces to play it.
DeleteA great looking game with beautiful armies, I do like the Azerbaijani Fierce Foot...
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, they're Perry Miniatures, great figures!
DeleteGreat looking game and fantastic minis!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal.
DeleteGreat looking game and figures and I second the Azerbaijani fierce foot as being stand out figures!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, the Perry Crusades range is outstanding.
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