I was just wondering how some people on the list handle the wheeling of 'groups' in DBx games. It seems very confusing how wheeling is done accuratly without...
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Mighty Sapphon
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 5:18 am
Here's a question: Can a group move include 'more' than one wheel? The max is up to 90 degrees yes, but can the group wheel more then once in a turn? Mighty1...
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Alan Spencer
aaspencer@xxx.xxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 1:35 pm
I am working with the GameCon12 folks to hold a NASAMW sponsored DBA tourney at the above con on May 8. The format I am looking at running is actually 2...
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Bob Beattie
beattie@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 3:14 pm
You have described exactly how I do it. If I want a big wheel, I will measure the inside element (slower) to it's full move and then check that the outside...
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Mighty Sapphon
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 10:11 pm
The currant membership on the List is now 16. Not to bad in less than 24 hours!!! Thanks to everyone who joined. Now lets see how much volume we get. Mighty1...
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Mighty Sapphon
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 10:20 pm
... Yes indeed, that seems to be the most often used method I see, but not the only way. Has anyone else had a problem with handling wheeling (of groups) in...
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ken.blackley@xxxxx.xx...
Feb 12, 1999 10:25 pm
... Yes indeed, that seems to be the most often used method I see, but not the only way. Has anyone else had a problem with handling wheeling (of groups) in...
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Keith McNelly
mcnelly@xxxxx.xxx.xxx
Feb 12, 1999 10:43 pm
Hi, In DBA 1.1 there was a significant change in overlaps compared to 1.0. In 1.0 days to count as overlapping an enemy the base had to be in corner to corner...
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Mighty Sapphon
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 10:45 pm
... By doing this however the elements closer to the pivoting point are not move as far as the outside element. You would in effect be moving less then your...
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Bob Beattie
beattie@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 10:55 pm
My favorite reason for the current overlap rule is related to the new pursue rule. Now all elements that must pursue, must do so in all cases, even if they...
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Mighty Sapphon
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 12, 1999 11:13 pm
... I read it the same way (they are in side contact). The rules are quite clear regarding how elements provide 'overlap' support. Strange situation none the...
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Mighty Sapphon
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 13, 1999 2:01 am
I am working on both Early Greek and Spartan army's. Anyone have any good advice for representing 'camps' for these army's. I am looking for pics/illustrations...
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Keith McNelly
mcnelly@xxxxx.xxx.xxx
Feb 13, 1999 3:13 am
... Sorry, didn't make myself clear. I was suggesting that we *don't* enforce the pursuit. Suppose it is better described as a mixture of 1.0 for overlap and...
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Bob Beattie
beattie@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 13, 1999 10:53 pm
So with 1.1 pursuit, elements move out of corner to corner contact, but with 1.0 overlap, they do not provide overlaps. But what do you mean by don't enforce...
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Keith McNelly
mcnelly@xxxxx.xxx.xxx
Feb 14, 1999 7:52 am
... Opps, typo at this end. I meant to say *wasn't* rather than "was". It is 1.0 overlaps and 1.1 pursuit. Works well IMO. Kind Regards Keith McNelly [Nelson,...
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Stanley Burt
burts@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 14, 1999 2:07 pm
Hello, I'm new to the list and was wondering if there was anyone in the Fort Bragg, Pope AFB area. I just PCS'ed in, and am looking to play someone other than...
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Bradley H. Thurmond
thurmond@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 14, 1999 11:11 pm
Greetings! I'd like to ask the members of the list for any advice they could give on doing DBA demos for the public. I teach developmental math at Ivy Tech...
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Ahab42@xxx.xxx
Feb 14, 1999 11:21 pm
The first thing todo is explain the basics of the game with a quick run through. seeing makes understanding easier IMO. have players pair off and you run the...
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Lord Kurtus
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 15, 1999 12:01 am
Does anyone use any Jacobite (the company) miniatures in 15mm for their army's? I use mostly Essex but was trying to find some other models to add to...
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Donald Miller
dgvmiller@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 15, 1999 12:22 am
I've painted a Classic Indian DBA army with their stuff; they remind me of a hybrid cross between Essex and Mike's Models. They are compatible with Essex,...
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Lord Kurtus
jab@xxxxx.xxxx
Feb 15, 1999 12:34 pm
I was wondering what other rules sets members of the list pay (regarding Ancients) in addition to DBA. How do theses sets compare to DBA? I for one also play...
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Aristeides The Just
aresteides@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 17, 1999 12:00 am
If you want real UNITS of troops, try WRG (same company as produce DBX) War Games Rules 3000BC to 1485 AD, 7th edition. Not too many people play this now,...
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Bradley H. Thurmond
thurmond@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Feb 17, 1999 12:22 am
Fellow DBAers- Does anybody regularly play with any variations on the DBA set-up rules? Would you mind describing them? FWIW, there are really only two things...
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David KUIJT
kuijt@xxxxxx.xxx.xxxx
Feb 17, 1999 12:39 am
My group uses the following setup variation: Roll for defender. Defender sets up terrain. Attack picks which side he wants. Defender sets up camp. Attacker...
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Shaksway@xxx.xxx
Feb 17, 1999 12:35 am
Greetings! I like both armies to march unto the field (table) in at most three battle columns. Both sides roll a 4 sided die for side to enter on (if both...
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RJones3372@xxx.xxx
Feb 17, 1999 12:52 am
Jim, I like your set up variant of the baggage deploying on turn two, great idea that I am going to try this weekend....
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RJones3372@xxx.xxx
Feb 17, 1999 12:49 am
An open question to the list, how wide should rivers be represented in 15 mm and 25 mm. My club is training up for the DBA tournament(s) for cold wars. Since...
