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LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 3:57 am
by fogman
Mid 6th century. The powerful Visigothic kingdom dominates Spain and Southern Gaul. Their former great rival the Ostrogothic kingdom of Italy is locked in a deadly struggle with Byzantium. Further north, in the old provinces of Pannonia, the rising confederation of the Lombards is staring down the Gepid kingdom. Entering the scene from the east and threatening both are the nomadic Avars. So the scene is set for the LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN.
ARMIES (500pts):
From Decline and Fall: Maurikian Byzantines (early), Later Visigothic, Italian Ostrogothic, Lombards (early), Avars (early).
From Legion Triumphant: Gepids.
Restrictions:
1. 40 battle groups maximum (exception Visigoths and Gepids, 45 max)
2. 3 Commanders minimum
3. 8 MF and/or HF minimum (excludes MF archers)
4. 4 MF archers minimum (exception Avars)
5. No allies (except Lombards who MUST choose Saxons, of whom only 2 HF can be nobles)
EVERYONE WELCOME PROVIDED YOU PLAY ALMOST DAILY
As before,
the same army can be picked
there will be mirror games
Invoke your inner barbarian!
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:50 am
by Turk1964
This sounds like a very interesting competition so count me in . I play every day so shouldnt have a problem meeting the player deadline.
I will choose the Italian Ostrogothic horde
Cheers Turk
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:59 am
by lydianed
Hi Fogman, I'm in for this one too. Let me have a think about which group of barbarians I most resemble...
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:06 pm
by uheng1997
fogman - enjoyed the last round so I am in again. However I do not have an inner barbarian so I'll play Byzantines.....
Cheers,
Chris
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:53 pm
by iandavidsmith
I would like to be included and come dressed as the Lombards please.
Cheers
Ian
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:40 pm
by fogman
Recruitment will stay open until next weekend. 6 players so far.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:53 pm
by solly
Avars for me, in this other funny tournament.
Ciao!
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 9:48 pm
by rexhurley
Geps please so I can try something new

Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:30 am
by ericdoman1
I'll go with something new, Later Visigoth early.
If there is aplace left
Thanks for organising.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:28 pm
by fogman
ericdoman1 wrote:I'll go with something new, Later Visigoth early.
If there is aplace left
Thanks for organising.
there 's no limit. as long as people play daily, it's not a problem. so far, most of the games i've played have been a quick 10 turns.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:34 pm
by fogman
Last call for players.
lydianed, you need to declare your army.
Put on your war paint, I will post the set up tonight (toronto time).
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:47 pm
by lydianed
Early Byzantines for me. Like Chris I get all itchy and unclean feeling at the thought of barbarians.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:12 pm
by Mike48
Hello,
I am interested if you have a place.
Mike.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:49 pm
by ericdoman1
Well we have bathed, washed our clothes and are ready to ride forth.
You will see our warriors across the battlefield in red.
Yes we bathed in blood (actually some idiot put his red clothes in the ruddy lake and the dye ran).
Toronto, well just listened to 2112 and Hemispheres, still amazing to this day and nearly 40 years old!
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:47 am
by fogman
3rd edition of the lords series begins:
Turk: Italian Ostrogoths
Lydianed: Early Byzantines
Uheng: Early Byzantines
Iandavidsmith: Lombards (early)
Solly: Avars (early)
Rexhurley: Gepids
Ericdoman: Later Visitoths (early)
Mike: ???
Fogman: Lombards (early)
Remember to follow the restrictions for troop selection.
In addition, **army composition cannot be changed**: pick carefully.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:48 am
by fogman
ROUND ONE
The setup is:
Terrain density: OPEN
Opponent army: FROM ANY BOOK
Fog of war: YES
Double moves: YES
Password Protected: YES
Password: (remember it is case sensitive)
WHEN YOU ACCEPT A CHALLENGE, REMEMBER TO ALSO CHECK 'OPEN' TERRAIN
WHOEVER GAINS INITIATIVE HAS TO PICK A GREEN MAP, unless there are none offered (rare).
turk will challenge: lydianed, uheng, ian, solly
lydianed will challenge: uheng, ian, solly, rexhurley
uheng will challenge: ian, solly, rex, fogman
ian will challenge: solly, rexhurley, ericdoman, mike
solly will challenge: rexhurley, ericdoman, mike, fogman
rexhurley will challenge: ericdoman, mike, fogman, turk
ericdoman will challenge: turk, lydianed, uheng, fogman
mike will challenge: turk, lydianed, uheng, ericdoman
fogman will challenge: turk, lydianed, ian, mike
good luck and enjoy!
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:01 am
by iandavidsmith
So do i not challenge anyone ?
Ian
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:37 am
by fogman
iandavidsmith wrote:So do i not challenge anyone ?
Ian
fixed.
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 4:44 am
by fogman
challenges up for turk, lydianed, ian, mike.
pw: round one
Re: LORDS OF THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN circa 550
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:58 am
by ericdoman1
challenges up for turk, lydianed, uheng, fogman
pw = westmed