Hi Chris,

First off I should state that I have played FoG version 1 and version 2 extensively. I have only tried one game of v3 (draft) and was not impressed by the changes as a whole although I thought some of the changes were an improvement.

I also need to say that I have been involved in the ...

Thanks to Steve and everyone at Plymouth who helped organise the competition.

Richard

Does anyone have any views on what steps might be taken to encourage more people to play with 25mm figures? If you have a 25mm army but don't play with it, what would encourage you to play with it at Roll Call?

I am travelling from Gatwick dep Thurs 17:05 and staying at the Setubalense. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Richard J-C

Thanks to Tom and Ben for organising an excellent event.

I took an Early Macedonian Successor (Antigonos Gonatos) and achieved a tied 3rd place with 2 wins and 2 losses. Playing Ancient armies against Renaissance armies using FoG-R is challenging... My allied Galatian general ended up being killed ...

My army is indeed Mayan. What tactical manual?
I note I am playing Paul in the first round. I played Paul in the first round at Plymouth earlier this month and lost 25-0! I am hoping not to repeat this feat...

Regards

Richard

Do you plan to publish the runners and riders with their chosen armies?

Definitely interested.

If you wish to use this approach, how about sub-dividing the first two rounds between A&M armies and Renaissance armies such that an A&M army cannot play a Ren army in these rounds. Then go to a full swiss-chess system in the last two rounds. This might encourage some better ...

Interesting set of armies in the 25mm competition! Looking forward to it.

Richard

Colin Evans used Thirty Years War German - Also I believe he scored 24 points not 44. (Colin - apologies if I am wrong!)
Andy Unwin used LoA Anglo-Dutch
Mike Shepherd used TWY French
Mark Fry used LoA Anglo-Dutch (not sure about this).

I would also comment that 2 weeks earlier I came last at the ...

May I also add my thanks to the Italians for their excellent organisation of the competition.

Richard Jeffrey-Cook

Thanks to Steve and everyone at Plymouth for what was an excellent competition.

Richard

Thanks to Richard for organising an excellent tournament.

Thank you to all our opponents. Four good games.

Our artillery were useless in 3 games and then couldn't miss in the fourth game - taking out 9 elements of superior infantry and defeating two late tercio BGs single handed. Sorry Andy!

Richard

Thanks for the response, makes sense!

FOG Version 2.0

Battle Groups section - page 2:
In the exceptions for a kinked column, Battle Groups of 2 cavalry, cataphracts or heavy foot are mentioned. A BG of 2 knights is not. Is there any reason for this, or was it simply overlooked?

Came across this in a WoTR game.

Richard Jeffrey-Cook

Indeed, I have found Scythed Chariots largely useless in FoG - although I am convinced that they were rarely effective in history. Personally I think I would boost their effect at impact (possibly an additional POA vs undrilled troops?). I would also take away their ability to provide rear support ...

Excellent tournament this weekend at Plymouth. 10 competitors for the 25mm competition and 8 competitors for the 15mm competition.
Thanks to Andy Clark for his organisation.

My Mayans had a great time in the 25mm competition, beating Wars of the Roses, Seleucid and Ancient British armies (a ...

Saw plenty of Elephants in use at the 25mm tournament in Plymouth. 2nd place Paul used a Sassanid army with at least 4 pachyderms. Alexandrian, Seleucid and Carthaginian armies also used Elephants. That said, they also seemed to die quite readily.

Elephants are vulnerable to shooting and being ...

A lot more effective based on my experience in the 25mm tournament at Plymouth too!
650pts on 6'x'4' tables with 1" MUs.
I was using a Mayan army - 5BGs of 8MF Superior, Protected, Undrilled, Javelins, Impact Foot, Swordsmen and 4BGs of (3x6 1x8)MF, Average, Protected, Bow, Light Spear.
I beat a ...