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| Egyptian village with the forces arrayed |
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| Libyans on the left, Egyptians on the right |
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| Libyans advance |
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| Libyan chariots suffer from Egyptian bow fire |
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| Invincible Meshwesh? |
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| Egyptians hold and fire, killing the Libyan leader |
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| Egyptian chariots on the right flank retreat battered |
Last Monday afternoon I played a solo Chariots Rampant game out in the shed. Libyan raiders attacked an Egyptian village in search of supplies, while an Egyptian force defended the village. The Libyans advanced recklessly and were soon on the receiving end of some withering Egyptian bow fire. The Libyan leader's chariot unit was destroyed but the remaining units were unconcerned by his demise and continued to advance and attack in a haphazard fashion. Several rounds of combat ensued but the Libyans were unable to crack the Egyptian defenders. In the end the Egyptians easily prevailed against the Libyan raiders, losing only a single unit, while the Libyans had lost their leader and three units, with another battered as well.
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| Egyptian chariots charge the Libyans |
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| Egyptian chariots on the left flank retreat battered |
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| Libyan warriors in the centre retreat battered |
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| Libyan warriors charge the Egyptian chariots |
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| Libyan archers keep their distance |
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| Egyptians easily prevail against the Libyan raiders |
Love it. Chariot wars is a period I've always wanted to try, but never got any traction locally. Lovely to see some games at a manageable "entry" level - it's giving me ideas ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks fmb, Chariots Rampant is a good way to start an army and play games with small number for figures. There are only four chariots and 48 infantry a side but it still gives a fun and reasonable size game.
DeleteFantastic looking battle sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal, it was fun to use the Libyans in their first game.
DeleteExcellent Ancient gaming - terrain and figures look superb.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, it was a pity the Libyans did put up more resistance, maybe next time.
DeleteVery nice….historical enemies but a match up I don’t see often. Very much enjoying biblical/chariot period I’m seeing more and more online now. One of the great appeals of the ancient period.
ReplyDeleteThanks Oregon painter, it’s a great period for sure, unfortunately it’s often overlooked or ignored. Absolutely - I have armies from early Sumerians through to Neo-Assyrians and Babylonians.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking game. My your figures are lovely, so well painted!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks James, the Chariots Rampant games are fun and quick to play.
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