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| Galatians deployed on the left, Seleucids on the right |
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| Opposite end |
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| Seleucid elephants attack Galatian warriors |
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| Galatians attack on the left flank... |
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| and on the right. |
Last Wednesday afternoon I played a solo Command and Colors Ancients (CCA) game out in the shed. The scenario was the Elephant Victory of Antiochus I in 273 BC, his Seleucids taking on the invading Galatians. The Seleucids start the game with a mounted attack card that applies only to the elephants. I decided to attack the Galatian warriors rather than the Galatian chariots, which in retrospect was not a great choice. Disaster struck for the Seleucids and all their elephants were killed in the first two turns! The Seleucids never really recovered from the calamitous start and despite counter attacking on the flanks and in the centre were unable to make any headway in the game. In the end it proved to be a very easy and well deserved 6-2 victory for the Galatians.
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| Seleucids counter attack on their left... |
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| and their right. |
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| Seleucid pike attack in the centre |
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| Galatians destroy Seleucid light cavalry with a double retreat |
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| Seleucid cavalry attack Galatian light infantry |
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| Galatian light infantry score a hit to seal victory 6-2 |
Perhaps you should replay it but attack the chariots with the elephants? Perfectly in keeping with C and C Ancients.
ReplyDeleteNeil
That’s what I should’ve done Neil, attack the chariots. Elephants can be disposed of easily in CCA with only two blocks, part of the fun with them is you never know what will happen.
DeleteExcellent game, Mike! How do you handle card play in your solo games?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan, I just choose what seems the best option from the cards for each side that turn.
DeleteSome splendid units here, nice looking game!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, they’re always a lot of fun the CCA games and look good too.
DeleteAnother fine Ancients game with lovely figures!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, CCA is quick and fun for a solo game.
DeleteFantastic looking game sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal, it’s fun to get the ellies and pike out for a game.
DeleteGreat looking game,lovely looking armies,can't go wrong with elephants and chariots!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, exactly! I was surprised the Galatians won so easily.
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