Warlord: Ancients & Dark Ages Warfare – Fast Action Wargames Rules for Battles Set in the Period 3000BC - 1100AD

What is Warlord: Ancients & Dark Ages Warfare – Fast Action Wargames Rules for Battles Set in the Period 3000BC - 1100AD

The first set of rules to create a wargame that really looks like a battle in ancient times. Using an innovative system of command and control and the concept of unit attrition to combine the effects of casualties and morale from shooting and melee, a simple set of rules, which at last encourages the strategy and tactics used in ancient times. The stubbornness of the Roman legions and power of heavily armed cavalry are faithfully recreated along with the ferocious but fickle nature of tribal troops. Play well and you will see the enemies battle line collapse rapidly and completely, play poorly you will struggle to control your divisions and they will be defeated in detail.

The command and control system adds unique dimensions to competition and points based games. Points can now be spent on the quality of commanders and the number of divisions fielded (typically 2-3). With better quality generals and more divisions you have more tactical flexibility but you can afford fewer troops.

Figure based as elements – no need to re-base your troops.

Alternate movement – facilitates play.

Game details

Players

2

Age

—

Duration

90 min

Difficulty

—

Type

Board game

Year

2007

Mechanics

Dice Rolling · Simulation

Categories

Ancient · Medieval · Wargame

Designer

Trevor J. Halsall · Richard Harper

Publisher

Partizan Press