Leaders Triumphant: Campaigns in Gaul

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:44 pm

Reminder:

> Aquitanians [Only ones who may use soldurii at start; must have at least 1 Spanish ally; may have lowland ally(s)]
>(Lowland Tribe) [No soldurii to start (only if/when leader's status improves ; no Spanish allies; may have highland or lowland ally(s)]
>(Highland Tribe) [No soldurii to start ( " " " " ; no Spanish allies; may have lowland or highland ally(s)]
>LRRome [Only 50% of any troop type may be superior (excluding Cretans); no elites (unless earned); no allies; no Thracians, Thureophoroi, Elephants, or Syrian Horse Archers; gladiators allowed if fighting another Roman. ]

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 2:55 pm

http://www.pegasomodels.com/products_en.asp

That's where the models are from. Cool stuff. Imagine an army in that size??

deeter · Post by **deeter** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:39 pm

Oops. In my battle with Getahorse, I took Spanish allies which I see now was a no-no. Didn't seem to matter though, as they were identical to Gaul's highlander allies. BTW: I did manage to kill one of his TCs in addition to looting the camp. Does that get me anything beyond the pleasure of tossing his head over the wall of the nearest enemy settlement?

Deeter Mendix, the Gallic One

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:46 pm

Ah, they are the same. Originally it was for flavour, keeping the western Aquitanians with the Spanish and the other tribes without, but other than some LH and maybe a few more LF, it doesn't make much difference.

Nope...no one cares about a TC. And you don't gain (well...will think on it...I suppose personally killing a rival would boost you up in status...so...will think on adding in a 50pts bonus to you if the opposing CinC or his buddy Ally bites it in your game...but that would mean TGM would already be at 550!!!!

). Maybe 25pt increments would be more feasible. Will think on it.

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:52 pm

**Trumpets Blare**Highland Maidens Rejoice**(Cus he's goin' of ta battle and won't be botherin' 'em)

Let it be known amongst our enemies (ummm...well...which is just about everyone!

) that we are once again marshalling our invincible hordes. Send messengers (preferably maidenette ones) if you wish to take part in our great venture during this campaigning season!!!!!!!

TheGrayMouser · Post by **TheGrayMouser** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 5:24 pm

So if i understand the rules correctly, I could ally say w Blathergut.

Assuming i win my own battle and he wins his w the help of my ally, I would reach 600 glory points and game over?

So..... what would prevent Balthery from throwing his game to prevent that .......

Makes me think that I dont want to send anyone troopies

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:03 pm

Well, if anyone sent you an ally, they could be giving you the campaign. So hopefully no one will!

You could send someone an ally, but you risk losing your hold on the campaign, so you probably won't.

More than likely, us low dogs will gang up and try to drag you back down with us. Will you be Caesar and prevail? You'll have an advantage in the battle by 25pts plus those two damned elites if you take them.

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:04 pm

The question now is for us mongrels, who would be best to send against you? I think another Roman. Likewise, against the top Gaul, 475pts of Romans might knock him down.

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Thu Mar 17, 2011 6:08 pm

*Thinks...*

*...now...if I choose to fight deeter....then archie gets to choose and he can fight ids...then that lets ironclad w his romans choose....and then dead. gets to choose...ehehe*

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:45 am

THIRD Beta Round:

8th choice: Musculus (TGM)[LRRome] Win (2469 losses) (500pts) [may recruit 2 elite]
7th choice: Chief Getahorse (batesmotel)[Highland Gauls] Win (4025 losses) (500pts) [may recruit 2 elite]
6th choice: Gaius Poodiclese (deadtorius)[LRRome] Win (2348 losses) (400pts) [may recruit 400]
5th choice: Chief Smeggifix (IDS)[Lowland Gauls] Loss (4863 losses) (400pts) [may recruit 400]
4th choice: Deeter Mendix [Lowland Gauls] Loss (5166 losses) (400pts) [may recruit 400]
3rd choice: Maximus Turnus (Ironclad)[LRRome] Draw (4121 losses) (350pts) [may recruit 400]
2nd choice: Son of Thoracentesis (Archie)[Lowland Gauls] Draw (4262 losses) (350pts) [may recruit 400]
1st choice: Blathergut (Highland Gauls - Aquitania) Loss (4268 losses) (250pts)(this is getting ridiculous!) [may recruit 400; no elites]

The Opponents:

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:47 am

Post a note here saying you are ready to choose. (I.e., you have an ally lined up or are not going to use/send one and are ready to choose.)

Blathergut is ready to roll.
Ironclad ready to roll.
IDS ready to roll.
TGM ready to roll.

Ironclad · Post by **Ironclad** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:01 pm

I'm ready.

TheGrayMouser · Post by **TheGrayMouser** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:47 pm

well Im quite stumped at any strategy one can utilize when at 500points, damned if you do, damned if ya dont. Bates , we should give eachother allies , none will likly come at us with a 100 ap advantage (well except for deeter who could have only a 25 ap differnce) We likly then would battle eachother and regardless who wins neither would be able to go out

muhuuuahahah

iandavidsmith · Post by **iandavidsmith** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:58 pm

Lock and load ...
me and the wife are ready

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:15 pm

TheGrayMouser wrote:well Im quite stumped at any strategy one can utilize when at 500points, damned if you do, damned if ya dont. Bates , we should give eachother allies , none will likly come at us with a 100 ap advantage (well except for deeter who could have only a 25 ap differnce) We likly then would battle eachother and regardless who wins neither would be able to go out

muhuuuahahah

Other than you and bates, everyone is running 400 pts plus 75pts if they have an ally. You'll both be up 25pts unless you do that ally swap, damn you. That would gain you each 50pts. Hmmmmm.....maybe that's a glitch in this thing. Comments? Maybe allow double allies???

You two are the only ones with elite options in this third round.

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:20 pm

And if I were you or bates fighting you or bates, I'd make sure I had your ally gen up there every turn!!!!

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:23 pm

Actually....he'd have you as an ally general leading the charge into your own troops!!! ahahahahahaa

TheGrayMouser · Post by **TheGrayMouser** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:24 pm

Actually , my understanding of the rules is it would basically prevent either one of us winning if we swapped allies Winner would get 50 for winning but lose 50 for giving an ally to a loser... Hmm actually that isnt a good plan as neither would gain and other players would then be in contention for round 4...

Im allset , hanging tight , House Musculus on its own amongst the cats.

Blathergut · Post by **Blathergut** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:28 pm

No...whichever one of you lost, would go down 50pts. IF you, as your opponent's ally general, died, you'd go down another 50. I'd have you right up front!!!

So you have the potential to lose 100 and the other top dog going up to 550.

But ya, the other win would put you up 50, so net loss 50. I'll get this all yet!!!!

Archie · Post by **Archie** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:15 pm

Ready to move my Chelsea blues, forward... we have a sub chief playing over his weight... called Torres, next round may palm him off... perhaps the red witch has tired carrying her husband, in battle who knows...