We decided to give Field Of Glory Ancients a run out using the overview of the upcoming Version 2 I found on FOG forum (not exact on some details but enough to play with).
I used my Republican Romans and Stephen fielded the Carthaginians under Hannibal (ie Inspired Leader). Another superb game decided in the main by Punic Elephants and again a relentless failing of Death Rolls by yours truly !
Version 2 stuff we liked as definitely a curb on Skirmishing types mainly in restricting their ability to escape without major risk and indeed they all now are forced to Evade against Battle Troops (ie no dicing to try to stand).
They now only shoot at 3" so again at more risk of being caught.
Another change is in how Leaders contribute Control as Tactical Commanders now command a maximum of 2 units, Field Commander 4 and Inspired 8. This is a change Ii particularly like.
TCs a tad less desirable now.
Another change we found potent is that anyone losing in Impact phase suffers a -1 Cohesion (in addition to -1 for losing to Impact Foot).
Also units now only take a -1 Cohesion if suffering 2 hits per unit meaning a 6 stand unit requires 3 hits instead of current 2 to suffer this factor.
Units that suffer 50% losses and rout cannot be rallied (effect Superior and Elites).
Only new rule we could not fathom (as not explained on the amendment list) is the hinted at change to units 'leapfrogging/teleporting' through friends when moving/evading.
We played that this was only relevant if said unit got caught by following enemy but not sure what new wording will be.
We liked these changes overall and actually looking forward to playing more games of FOG (as a nice alternative to our favoured DBMM) if the proposed changes go through as indicated.
Carthaginian deployment
Rome's Legions arrayed across the field
Hurling insults stage
Lines clash
Nice eye candy Sarge!
ReplyDeleteI will be inteeseted in the V2, glad also to hear that they are looking at other options than no print versions
ReplyDeleteIan
Some good rules changes there. I might have to give FOG another go.
ReplyDeleteThere are a few more changes on list but we both thought the improvements whilst seemingly minor make the game better overall. Of course we will need to try a greater variety of armies to test things better
ReplyDeleteNever played FOG yet, Always meant to but never got round to it. Great looking game.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Paul
Super looking game!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Great looking pics!
ReplyDeleteFoG has a bad rep locally, but I can't deny the games look good. Cool beans.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I was not a great fan of the Ancients set (preferring Dbmm) but it does have its strengths and can yield a reasonably historically based game/result.
DeleteI've really enjoyed reading your game reports and admiring how great your games look. The wargames blog community and the Field of Glory rules have encouraged me to get back into my old hobby. It's especially interesting to see Later Carthaginian and Nikephorian Byzantine games as these are the two armies I have - it's good to see what other list builds people go for.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to trying some FoG V2 games and of course more game reports from yourself :-)