The third battle of this epic saga, Jack took the Welsh & I the English. The die decided that Jack would be defending, he promptly sets the terrain. A Wood, Marsh & a rather large hill placed on the table, albeit not true DBA placement. Unfortunately for me, the Die roll for the table edge was not what I wanted. I reckon Jack has JEDI powers & so he would get the side he wanted...----------------------------
The opening positions & direction of attacks. Sensing an opportunity, I knew he would defend the hill. My Knights would plunge down one flank, the Foot advance up the middle & a daring attack by the Cavalry on the other. Would it work...?
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I shake my head in disbelief, Jack rolls a SIX for initial PIPS & his
Psiloi race for the Swamp.
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English Bows are sent to the flank, just in case the Welsh
Psiloi go 'Camp Hunting'
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Oooh... I'm not happy with that Psiloi..
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Would the Welsh stay on the Hill..?
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Stick to the Plan, the English Cavalry continue onwards.
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There would be no Knights charging Bows in this game...
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English Bows are sent to clear the Swamp.
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The English Kings 'WISE' attribute would help with PIPS.
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Strangely, the Welsh
Psiloi emerges from the Swamp. Arrows fly into them.
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The English Knight Column is soon checked by double ranked Welsh Spears. While an extra English Bow element helps out with the pesky Welsh
Psiloi.
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Soon the sound of English arrows fills the air...
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Strike one Welsh
Psiloi...
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The English Knights flounder on the flank.
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Jack senses the danger & the Welsh King himself deals with the problem.
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No! The Heroic English Cavalry fall!
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English Bows are sent on a 'King Hunt'!
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The English centre advances, I struggle with the Knights positioning.
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Jack foolishly moves elements behind the line... English arrows fly, the Welsh Bow recoils.... into one of the moving elements. That's another Welsh element down, 2-1 to the English.
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I send some Knights to the other flank.
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Now it's time for Welsh arrows to fly. The dice shine for the Welsh, down goes an English Bow.
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HA! HA! Jack doesn't like the English Bows advancing on King Owen. He legs it back to his camp. My taunts are loud, English Bowmen mock the King with 'V' signs.
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It's too much for Jack, 'The Dragon awakes' his plan of defense goes in his red mist. Screaming Welshmen charge down the hill....!!!
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Suddenly the smile is wiped from my face. I don't like the look of some of these line ups.
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The dice are rolled & charts are checked.... Down goes some arrogant English Knights. The Hordes are also sent packing.
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To quote Victor Meldrew "I don't believe it!!". On my turn, I withdraw the Knights & charge in the English King. The fearless English Hordes attack the Welsh Bows.
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Our house rule is that the Attacker always rolls first, it's a good roll... But fortune smiles for the Welsh & Jacks roll ties the combat. Now it's Jacks turn for the taunts....
AAAArrggh!
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Jacks round... The Welsh Spears charge into English Hordes.
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The English Hordes are cut down.... Jacks laughing out loud & I'm shaking my head.....
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Final positions, the English are sent packing.
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Oh no, my head is in my hands, Jacks mocking is slightly annoying but very amusing. What's that saying about 'Best laid plans......'. A cracking game, very enjoyable. At least I didn't lose any Knights to Bowmen. Well that puts the Valleyboys in the lead. Nine more points for the Welsh & a measly two for the Feudal English. Next up, Battle of Scotland.. Scots Common vs Highlands & Isles.
