First attempt at this multiplayer game. Richard was the Etruscan/Samites, Jeff the Greeks and I went Roman. The system is very similar to that used by Barbarians at the Gates and once we played a few turns it played quickly and smoothly. The short game was complete with the Greeks in a winning position as the Italians had just about fought themselves into oblivion. We played the Carthaginians wrong to start with and that might have altered the balance somewhat (we had them in Italy which is not allowed). The Gauls were random events and basically just added to the woes of the Italians (and the Greeks) by reducing support and causing losses - small, but all adds up.
Very interesting combat system. You roll three dice, add them up, with a few pluses and minus regarding the combat situation. Highest wins, but losses are determined by the value of the dice thrown, with 4s, 5s, and 6s producing causalities.
Funnily enough I was just looking at this tonight: I have it but have never found the right occasion to bring it to table.
ReplyDeleteBiggest challenge is getting people together. Would paly best with five, we tried for four and had to do with three. A lot depends on group dynamics etc, but well worth the trouble to learn.
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