Our last test game using Beneath the Lily Banners 2, before I get all the other Rejects involved. The Battle for the Bridge. |
The English and their Allies await the French. |
The French arrive at the tables edge, unfortunately Richard who was playing the French threw and received a Plodder as a leader. While the English commander was Skilful. |
The English advance toward the bridge. |
The French are led by regt La Guiche. |
Prince George of Hesse-Darnstadt and Leslie's take the bridge. |
A surprise French Dragoon unit appears at the rear of the Allies lines. |
More French line arrive. |
The English Guards turn and race towards the empty town, while a French Dragoon and Horse regt march down the road. |
Heyden's and the Blue Guards turn to counter the French surprise attack. |
Gutted!!! For movement the French rolled a 1, giving him no movement this turn, giving the Allies time to enter the town un-opposed. |
Also this gave the Allies time to move forward and give fire to the French Cavalry, as you can see they took heavy casualties. |
The English artillery scored a few lucky hits on the Elite French column, Richard moved into a line. |
Charge!! Tyconnel's lose the melee then flee off table. |
Still waiting!!! |
The Danish Guard get their first outing. |
As does Richard's newly painted regt Greder. |
La Guiche move to the side to let the fresh La Courronne charge. |
Richard attaches his Commander to La Courronne for the Charge. |
And pays the ultimate price losing his life!! And there we ended the game. |
Tell Richard nice job on that regiment he painted. Looks like this is coming along Ray, now you'll have to break the Rejects into the rules. What did you use to make the river.
ReplyDeleteI didn't see a post from Fran tonight. Just want to check and make sure my Google Reader is updating correctly.
The river is part of a bought TSS tile. Fran did post in the end, he's been moaning like a bitch all night, even trying to get me to paint his stupid lizard men thingy's he's got???
Delete...and another win for the Lurker!
ReplyDeleteYep!
DeleteThings couldn't have gone worse for the French, could they?!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, Ray.
No? Not really!!!
DeleteSplendid looking armies and battle! How do you say "find a ford" in French? :-)
ReplyDeleteThere may have been a ford, but the French never searched for it??
Deletecool batrep. is there more?
ReplyDeleteNot of this battle, but I may fight it again, with a few differences.
DeleteI love watching the board like this. Scratch the fact I don't know what's going on, it's awesome.
ReplyDeleteNot a period that excites me However when you see it all on the table top it goes a long way to making me want to do it! Nice to see it. Thanks Mate.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked what you saw Clint!
DeleteWhat an awesome looking game! It's good to see all the hard work you've been putting into building up forces, to actually play them in agame. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite fulfilling getting the troops out!!
Deletetruly excellent batrep and pictures, thanks! If you don't mind me asking: how long are you and Fran married? :-p
ReplyDelete11 long years now, does it show?
DeleteLooks like you've had a lot of fun and it's nice to see your troops in action!
ReplyDeleteTop looks and a good report!
ReplyDeleteI set up a similar table for a BLB game a couple of years ago and the players felt it was too much terrain, so the river was removed. :-(
But that's the whole point of the game, can the French manage to get across....or not!
DeleteBrutal ending, great report!
ReplyDeleteFor the French, yes!
DeleteGreat battrep, everything looked fantastic. Cookies as well by the look of it?
ReplyDeleteCookies are always a help when you throw bad dice!
DeleteNice looking game, are you now happy with the rules?
ReplyDeleteIan
Yep, in fact I've always been quite happy with them, they play so well to the period, I'd advise anyone who likes the period to try the rules.
DeleteENGLISH????? What are they Scots banners :P
ReplyDeleteLooks good mate. Fine looking units and flags.
Yes English, when will you Scots learn your place!! he he!
DeleteA bit sneaky those French, arriving behind the lines like that! Great looking game though Ray.
ReplyDeleteYes, unfortunately, the Allies decided to place their cavalry just in the right place, god knows what would have happened if they didn't??
DeleteSuper stuff great to see the units we have been watching come of the production line in action
ReplyDeleteLook forward to more AARs
Me too!
DeleteVery nice! Great to see the big armies out and about.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Paul
Excellent battle - must be nice to game with all those newly painted troops and flags!
DeleteGreat; simple, clean and just good wargaming. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethe ending was.... :|
ReplyDeleteGreat looking game Ray.
ReplyDeleteThe field-banners are waving furiously in the winds of battle! Great job and lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteThis battle report is really interesting, Ray, and your table and models, wonderful. I would like to have time to play this period...
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Looks like a good game. Sucks to have a bad commander though. TSS, I thought you guys built all that stuff.
ReplyDeleteNot all our stuff is handmade, we just don't have the time.
DeletePoor French bugger traipses all the way across the table only to get snuffed trying to cross the bridge! Forcing river crossings can be very tricky if you can't get some fire to prepare the opposite side - those choke-points can be brutal.
ReplyDeleteI expected the French to go either side of the bridge and give fire, but Richard chose the quick method and paid the price.
DeleteBeautiful game BTW!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how it would have turned out if he hadn't rolled a crap result for leadership!
ReplyDeleteFantastic play by play by the way!
It would have been interesting, I may re-fight the battle, with a few changes.
DeleteGreat looking game, nice to see the figures getting an airing
ReplyDeleteVery nice crisp clean board and AAR!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
they are ready for battle, followed
ReplyDeleteWonderful report! (I am just a sucker for pictures, I think...)
ReplyDeleteWhat are the sticks behind the units?
ReplyDeleteThey are unit markers, with holes for casualty numbers, disorder and such, they just stop you having to write everything down for each unit.
DeleteNice little war you have there.
ReplyDeletenot my favorite time period... but if I was asked to play, I would say yes in less than a heartbeat. Those are some beautiful and colorful looking armies. I would be proud to own them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bat rep Ray. Lovely table and minis.
ReplyDeleteHi Ray,
ReplyDeleteYour AAR is a pleasure, the flags flutter in the wind, the charges are beautiful,...but French troops were not at the height of the situation, were they?
Great pics and write up Ray. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you getting a game with all those units you've been painting up! Nice one.
ReplyDeleteNice read Ray, good work! ;)
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