Slitherine

Hi

I have recently been converted to FOG and Im in the process of building a Seleucid army.

In regards to Cataphracts does it overly matter if I use 3 or 4 figures???

Cheers

Chris

only aesthetically, or how many you can afford to buy

philqw78 wrote:only aesthetically, or how many you can afford to buy

Or want to paint

Dale

In order your army will be suitable for other rules, that's better to use 4 to a base.

I remember a rule were cavalry was divided into, Light, Medium, Heavy, Extra Heavy and Super Heavy

So the short answer is do what you like as long as it is clear to whom you play.

For me there is something about the weigth of the those 4 figures that is impressive.

hazelbark wrote:For me there is something about the weigth of the those 4 figures that is impressive.

I agree.

It is sometimes hard to get 4 on a base and sometimes you have to step them or amputate a foot every now and then but the effect is good and your opponent will certainly know which figs are your Cataphractii.

Cool thanks for the asnwers chaps.

I like the look of four and 3 is cheaper for me, even if I enjoy the painting side!!!

I would probably go with three, as I would be hard pressed to get four of them on a 40mm wide base.

I do them as 3 per base. (in 15mm and 28mm)
They are easy to identify as cataphracts ... they are covered in armour!

I wanted to make them 4 per base, but when I did they looked like a traffic jam.
The riders' feet are all interlocked and I thought it looked too crowded, like a cattle car or a pig's trough at feeding time.
I suppose it depends on the miniatures.