Kings of War Halloween Game 2015 AAR

This was a battle between the Undead (Vampire Counts) with Empire of Dust (Tomb King) allies versus the Elves (High and Wood Elf). The Mission was Loot, which has 3 objective markers (pumpkins) worth 230 points each placed near the centre of the battlefield, the forces start 24 inches apart. This combined with the point value of enemy units killed determines the victor. The battlefield was 6 feet by 4 feet using the long edges, terrain consisted of a road running parallel to the long edge, 2 houses, 3 forest, 1 stream, 2 hills, 2 grave yards, 1 area of rocky ground and 2 fields. The Forces were 2,300 points each listed below: (WHFB troop types in italics & brackets). As you will see some of the figures were not completely finished (mostly the bases) as I was rushing to get this game ready for Halloween.

The Undead (Vampire Counts)

1 Regiment of Skeleton Warriors w/swords (20)
1 Regiment of Skeleton Spearmen (20)
1 Regiment of Revenants (Graveguard) (20)
1 Regiment of Wraiths (20)
1 Troop of Mummies (10)
1 Regiment of Zombies (20)
1 Regiment of Werewolves (3)
1 Regiment of Wights (3) w/ blade of slashing
1 Mounted Undead Army Battle Standard bearer
1 Vampire Lord (Evil Ash) with Heal & Lighting Bolt Spells
1 Lich King mounted on undead horse with Boom Stick & Bane Chant spell
1 Necromancer / Sorceress (Deadite Sheila) w/ Ensorcelled armour & Lightning bolt spell

Empire of Dust Allied Contingent (Tomb Kings)

1 Regiment of Skeleton Archers (20) w/ piercing arrow
1 Regiment - Swarm (Scarab Beetles) (3)
1 Regiment of Skeleton Cavalry / horsemen with lances (10)
1 Balefire Catapult (Bone Chukka catapult)
1 Bone Giant

The Elves (High Elf + Wood Elf)

1 Regiment Kindred Archers (20) w/war bow of Kaba
1 Regiment of Palace Guard (Sword masters) (20) w/ Chant of Hate
1 Troop of Palace Guard (Lions of Chrace, axes) (10) w/ Brew of Strength
1 Troops of Kindred Glade stalkers (Scouts or Way Watchers w/bows) (10)
1 Regiment of Therennian Sea Guard (Seaguard w/ bow) (20) w/ Piercing Arrow
1 Regiment of Kindred Tallspears (Warriors /spearmen)(20)
1 Regiment of Kindred Tallspears (Maiden Guard with spears)(20) w/Brew of Haste.
1 Regiment of Forest Shamblers (Treemen, Ents) (3)
1 Regiment of Stormwind Cavalry (Silverhelms) (10)
1 Regiment of Stormwind Cavalry (Dragon Princes) (10) w/ Helm of Confidence
1 Regiment of Chariots (3)
1 Bolt Thrower
1 Army Standard Bearer mounted on horse w/ Quick Silver Rapier
1 Elven Mage w/ Fireball spell & healing charm
1 Elven King / General w/ Enscrolled Armour
1 Elven Prince on Horse with Blade of the Beast Slayer


House Rules:
The only change we made to the rules (halfway through the game) was to allow the defending player make his own “Nerve” roll rather than the attacker. It seems more appropriate and gives the defender something to do while the attacking player’s turn is taking place.

Overview

Viking Army Victorious at OMG SAGA 2016 Tournament

Here is a picture of my six point SAGA Viking army on my game table shortly after it fought in the Ottawa Miniatures Gamers (OMG) annual tournament that was held on Sunday November 6, 2016. This years tournament  was a SAGA rules tournament using six point Dark Age armies.   How went the day?   My Vikings were victorious in all three battles defeating Saxons, Danes and other pesky enemies to win the tournament.

The victorious Viking Army with their plunder.

I look forward to playing more games of SAGA games. As you can see the painting commitment is not that big as only around 33 to 41 appropriate 28mm figures are needed.   Hearthguard are 4 figure groups, Warriors 8 figures and Levies (missile weapons) 12, the leader is just 1 figure.  The Leader is free and each of the other groups is worth one point, games are typically 6 points per side, but sometimes small games with just 4 points per side are played.  The rules are very innovative in that they use a dice board that dictates the actions the figures can take. There is also a fantasy variant army called Revenants I am curious to try out.