Firearms, in 946 ad?

[TheGrayMouser]

Just curious, several lists: Ghaznavids, Abbasids, to name a few, whose ending dates are 10th century, up to late 12th century feature Natufins....Were there really firearms being used at such early dates?

[Old_Warrior]

Oh yeah, as early as 424BC but more commonly seen in the 400AD range and up.

The Maccabees record their usage apparently.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_fire - talks about the early battles where it was used.

[batesmotel]

Naffatun are represented as firearms in the game but are actually things like fire bombs/grenades and fire syphons using things like Greek Fire and similar combustible mixes rather than gunpowder weapons.

Chris

[TheGrayMouser]

Ah ok... As such though they dont seam apropriate for use in open field battles, rather sieges, naval boarding actions etc.

[keithmartinsmith]

You may find it more productive to discuss this in the general Field of Glory forum where the rules and list writers are more likely top reply. Keith