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| Quote (vanvlak @ 13 2004 July,08:18) | Wow - thanks all, very helpful!
CS, the models are not based yes - but although I started out with the WH figures idea to save $ (as I have loads of Empire and Dogs of War stuff) I'm being sorely tempted (no thanks to Maksim:p ) by more historically accurate 6mm models. Very sorely tempted.....
Incidentally, would the Warmaster 10mm figures be compatible with 6mm rules, i.e. would the size difference be just a question of taste or would it damage the works? I suppose that basing would be a major consideration. |
I have discovered that, in the world of ancient gaming, there are two variables. The first is the size of the base, and the width of the base is much more important than the depth of the base here. The second is the order of the troops, which is usually represented by the number of figures on a base. Therefore, the 'standard' for close order medium infantry at 25mm is a base 60mm by 40mm, with four figures on it. This is the normal. However, I play 15mm figures, with the rules for 25mm figures. As long as I can remember what the troops actually are (ie, there should be four 25mm figures there, but I represent it as 9 15mm figures - I find that it looks better, and that my favourite game has an obscure basing standard), then there is no problem. At the end of the day, gaming outside of GW is a very relaxed pastime, and as long as both sides are fairly similar, there should be little trouble with any formation.
Of course, you could just download the Warmaster Ancient rules from the web if you already have the Warmaster rules..._________________ https://www.cybershadow.ninja - A brief look into my twisted world, including wargames and beyond. https://www.net-armageddon.org - The official NetEA (Epic Armageddon) site and resource.
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