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Saturday, March 23, 2013

DBA Game Day


Jeff assembled a group of five for DBA this weekend; Ryan, Rob, Ian, and me joined Jeff who graciously arranged the location and provided terrain and game mats.  We rotated turns, with the winner continuing to play.  Jeff sat out the first round.  This was Rob's first time playing DBA in five years, but he fared well.

 The Armies 

  • Kappadokians (Ryan)
  • Phokians (Jeff)
  • Serbian Empire (Rob)
  • Palmyrans (Jeff)
  • Seleucids (a) list (Dave)
  • Alexandrian Imperial (Dave)
  • Patrician Romans (Ian)


Game Results

The number represents the elements killed by the army.  Green shading marks the victor.


Game Results
Patrician Romans
Serbian Empire
Alexandrian Imperial
Palmyrans
Seleucids
Kappadokians
Phokians
Comments
Game 1




0
3

Seleucid Gen killed
Game 2
1
4





Serbs captured camp
Game 3





2
4
Kap Gen killed
Game 4

4
3




Nail-biter
Game 5
2


5



Palmyran Gen killed
Game 6 

5



2

Close until the end
Game 7


2
4



Pikes need patience



Eye Candy

My photo coverage was uneven, but here are a few highlights.

Kappadokians vs. Seleucids

Initial deployment
Psiloi ZOCs Elephant, forcing retreat
Scythed Chariot surrounded
Serbians vs. Patrician Romans

Serbian Knights advance while Bow move into woods
Mayhem
Phokians vs. Kappadokians
Kappadokian horse fighting alone
Hand of God assists Phokians in trapping Kappadokian General
Palmyrans vs. Patrician Romans

Palmyran General fights Blades 
Kappadokians vs. Serbians

Kappadokians await Serb Attack: LH withdraws after successful raid

Palmyrans vs. Alexandrian Imperial Army

Companion Cavalry surrounded by Palmyran Bow


Final Results


In the end, all of us had a fun day of gaming in these friendly matches.  Jeff displayed his usual strong skills, and Rob played very well despite his long furlough.  Ryan is continuing to improve, and he handled this light army quite well.  Ian and I tried hard...I must be more patient with the Macedonians (or maybe it is time to play some other army that fits my desire to attack quickly better).


Player
Armies
Wins
Losses
Jeff
Phokians (1), Palmyrans (2)
3
0
Ryan
Kappadokians
1
2
Ian
Patrician Romans
0
3
Rob
Serbian Empire
3
0
Dave
Seleucids (1), Alex Imperial (2)
0
3


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