Spartan Army

Gollum9 · Post by **Gollum9** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:39 pm

I am new to seeing FOG but from what I have read it looks really interesting (never really got into DBM or DBMM).

I would like to get a Spartan army to start the game. What I would like to know is:

1) Where would I find the Spartan army list so I can work out what I need to buy?
2) Xyston seem to do really nice models but am a little concerned by the fact they seem to be 17-18mm. Do they look bad against more regular 15mm models and if so, who would be the best alternative?
3) If the Xyston models are worth getting, would 4 of the DBA boxed sets give me a good starter army. It would give me 56 elements/bases.

If anyone can give me some advice it would be MUCH appreciated!

Many thanks
Adam

hammy · Post by **hammy** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:54 pm

Hi,

The Spartan list will be in the Imortal Fire book

Xyston are fine for use against any 15mm figures. I wouldn't mix some manufacturers with them in the same army but on the other side it really isn't an issue

4 DBA army packs would not be a bad starting point. You would probably need a bit more to fully flesh out the army but it is a decent place to start.

spike · Post by **spike** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:30 pm

I'm having a Xyston Hoplite army painted for FOG, they are probably the best out there at the mopment so figures are a good choice

As a starting point i'd think about what you will need in a "Classical Greek" army. so a few hints I'm not sure what I can say about the list, but as a starter you wont go far wrong with.....

Hoplites are the main troop type and are in Battlegroups of 6 or 8 Bases 4 figs to a base, Spartans being superior and drilled you get fewer battlegroups than other Greeks, whey are also limited in number. Their close Laconian allies are also drilled but are average so are a bit cheeper than the Spartans. 48 bases would give you 8 Bg's of 6 bases or 6 Bg's of 8 bases so a good starting point for you HF. Also your Generals are also based as Hoplites and you can have between 2 and 4.

You also need a couple of BG of Light Foot with 2 figs on a base, and they are also in groups of 6 to 8.
Some cavalry are allowed and most players use BG of 4 bases, with 3 figs to a base, 2 BG's are a good starting point, as they are limited.

Spike