This is my play test of the rules age of Hannibal by Little wars TV using my 15 mm armies of Rome and Carthage to play test this wonderful set of rules
I’m not familiar with the rules, but they certainly seem to have given you an enjoyable game which as you say is the reason for playing. The armies look very nice indeed. Thanks for sharing and best wishes for 2024. Keith
If you enjoyed "Age of Hannibal" Id truly recommend "To the strongest" as a test game at some point. Its similar with just a touch more crunch, which really plays well into the solo war-game experience.
Hi Kevin, a great play through, I particularly liked your introductory comments. If this is going to be the first in a series on ancient rule sets, I'm certainly looking forward to the next one. Many Thanks 👍
Hi Paul, thank you for the comments. Yes, I have a couple more sets to work through. It takes a long time to learn a new set of rules and at least enough to play and put on a video. You certainly don’t want it to be totally wrong. So it is a little bit of investment of time, the next one on the list is to the strongest. I’ll have to do that in March when I return. But thank you for your nice comments.
The frontage we use is also 80mm as we have the mounting from Hail Caesar. We play the rules on club night. Great set for that and easy to teach. When you add in the terrain and Leader cards makes for some very fun results! Enjoy the rules we do!
Thanks Kevin V interesting, seems similar to DBA with the command points ideas vs DBA pips. Heard somewhere that DBA is a pips management system. I suppose it gives a sense of communications problems a field commander has in a real battle personally I prefer non command points system It does however negate the need for written orders which can slow a game down. I do play DBA with a retired friend from work Early Imperial Romans v Seleucids we use 3x size armies with 25mm figures - good fun - ‘Bloody Romans’ tend to win. Didn’t quite catch who won your inaugural game with this rule set ( just wondering if the Carthaginian lads managed a win this game) I’m a bit biased for Carthaginians🙂 Thanks again for another great video Kevin All the best from down under Lewis Sydney 🇦🇺
We play To the Strongest, having previously played Warmaster Ancients, Impetus and MeG….we have settled on TtS as we have most fun playing these rules 😃
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53 it takes a couple of games to get used to it but it makes sense. The grids keep things linear and speeds up play as no measuring etc. We think the cards create more tension somehow than dice rolling. Use two packs. We also use small sized cards. Additionally we use dice trays with mini d6 for the ammo and the disorder tracking. This is our game now for Ancients and we use Simon’s For King & Parliament for English Civil War,which works brilliantly.
I think I will go out and get two small decks. I think it was the cards all over the playing field that disturbed me the most. But having small little cards maybe that’s interesting. All right, I’m going to give it a try.
Great battle report. As well as a nice overview of the rules. Might have to build up a force and get the rules. My Arthurians could play as romans. Just need something for them to fight.
They are good rules. Certainly not competition games rules but historically written. I think, given Greg’s nature add a little wars TV. He was very concerned about just making a game and not making it historically plausible. You can see that in the rules, and it makes for a fun game very simple and I was impressed to be honest.
I have been thinking about picking them up. Looking for some simple rules to play I have Valour and Fortitude have not played that or Blucher. @@thekrausecollection15mmmin53
Would love to have some peanuts but I have Diverticulosis so that prevents me from doing so. I've found that the lighter the rules often times the more enjoying the games are but it also depends on who you play with. Happy New Year by the way! I have in fact got back to miniatures. I've decided to go back to where it began and that is 15mm ww2 but this time I am going with the early war from 39-42. I just got in the mail some Forged in Battle and Command Decision 15mm miniatures for the Polish, French and Germans. Just prepped and primed the Polish Forged in Battle heavy machine-guns.
You know I have no idea BUT I think it might!! I loved the morale clock idea. It really got tough to command and control when things became engaged. It really worked great the mechanics. I was surprised and delighted actually.
Regarding beer and pretzels- when I and 3 friends from work play flames of war or Team Yankee its soft drinks and Pizzas. I have one friend who plays US and he always brings Donuts- as he says ‘the U.S. always bring the donuts ‘😂 As you say win or lose it’s always a good game what’s important is enjoyment and friendship. Thanks again Kevin Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year All the best for coming year - health wealth happiness to you your family and friends. Lewis Sydney 🇦🇺
Do you know the funny thing is we all have lots of rules, and we never play them we just like to buy them. But I thought jeepers I should try them myself and after two games, I could tell you I really did like them. I didn’t want to like them because I like another set of rules. But I couldn’t deny the fact that it was a very good game and I had to be truthful with myself that dang it they did a good job.
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53 personally not a huge fan of Hail Caesar but I have enjoyed To the Strongest which originally I didn't think I would due to the grid and playing cards but every game I've had has been great fun win or lose. Like you say it's more about the social aspect of meeting up with good friends
Funny enough that’s the next game I’m going to try. It’s not easy to try to teach yourself instead of rules, but I would like to try that rule said and that that’s next on my list.
Hi good morning! My table is 7x5 foot table. Would play easily on something smaller to be honest. I just did one of the scenarios and it happened to be big
I think you could play a game with any amount of figures on any size table at any time. It really is just a game to be enjoyed. This is some thing I guess I’ve learned with my age that it really doesn’t matter as long as you’re having a good time. I think the 80 mm frontage for figures works extremely well and it makes for a nice game.
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Don't know the rules, but what a pleasure to watch this kind of beautiful table...Super lines of battle!!
One of the best rules I’ve played. From the group at littlewars tv. I was truly impressed
Great video Kevin!
Looking forward to playing this set with you soon.
I’m not familiar with the rules, but they certainly seem to have given you an enjoyable game which as you say is the reason for playing. The armies look very nice indeed.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes for 2024.
Keith
Hi Keith. The rules were written from little wars tv RUclips channel. The guys there did an amazing job. I was pleasantly surprised
perfect timing. just heard about these yesterday and was interested . just got some new 15mm carthaginians as well.
Great to see you actually gaming with your beautiful miniatures. Wonderful video, hope to see many more.
Yes, I’ve wanted to play with all of them but solo is nice but not as fun as with other people. I bet you I haven’t played with even 80% of my armies.
If you enjoyed "Age of Hannibal" Id truly recommend "To the strongest" as a test game at some point. Its similar with just a touch more crunch, which really plays well into the solo war-game experience.
That’s next on my list. It looks very good and want to give it a try.
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53 look forward to seeing it down the line
Hi Kevin, a great play through, I particularly liked your introductory comments. If this is going to be the first in a series on ancient rule sets, I'm certainly looking forward to the next one. Many Thanks 👍
Hi Paul, thank you for the comments. Yes, I have a couple more sets to work through. It takes a long time to learn a new set of rules and at least enough to play and put on a video. You certainly don’t want it to be totally wrong. So it is a little bit of investment of time, the next one on the list is to the strongest. I’ll have to do that in March when I return. But thank you for your nice comments.
The frontage we use is also 80mm as we have the mounting from Hail Caesar. We play the rules on club night. Great set for that and easy to teach. When you add in the terrain and Leader cards makes for some very fun results! Enjoy the rules we do!
I love hail Caesar. Now I’ve added Hannibal. Will try two the strongest next time so many choices.
Thanks Kevin
V interesting, seems similar to DBA with the command points ideas vs DBA pips.
Heard somewhere that DBA is a pips management system.
I suppose it gives a sense of communications problems a field commander has in a real battle personally I prefer non command points system It does however negate the need for written orders which can slow a game down.
I do play DBA with a retired friend from work Early Imperial Romans v Seleucids we use 3x size armies with 25mm figures - good fun - ‘Bloody Romans’ tend to win.
Didn’t quite catch who won your inaugural game with this rule set ( just wondering if the Carthaginian lads managed a win this game)
I’m a bit biased for Carthaginians🙂
Thanks again for another great video Kevin
All the best from down under
Lewis
Sydney 🇦🇺
We play To the Strongest, having previously played Warmaster Ancients, Impetus and MeG….we have settled on TtS as we have most fun playing these rules 😃
Next on my list. I’m excited
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53 it takes a couple of games to get used to it but it makes sense. The grids keep things linear and speeds up play as no measuring etc. We think the cards create more tension somehow than dice rolling. Use two packs. We also use small sized cards. Additionally we use dice trays with mini d6 for the ammo and the disorder tracking.
This is our game now for Ancients and we use Simon’s For King & Parliament for English Civil War,which works brilliantly.
I think I will go out and get two small decks. I think it was the cards all over the playing field that disturbed me the most. But having small little cards maybe that’s interesting. All right, I’m going to give it a try.
Great battle report. As well as a nice overview of the rules. Might have to build up a force and get the rules. My Arthurians could play as romans. Just need something for them to fight.
They are good rules. Certainly not competition games rules but historically written. I think, given Greg’s nature add a little wars TV. He was very concerned about just making a game and not making it historically plausible. You can see that in the rules, and it makes for a fun game very simple and I was impressed to be honest.
I have been thinking about picking them up. Looking for some simple rules to play I have Valour and Fortitude have not played that or Blucher.
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53
Would love to have some peanuts but I have Diverticulosis so that prevents me from doing so. I've found that the lighter the rules often times the more enjoying the games are but it also depends on who you play with. Happy New Year by the way! I have in fact got back to miniatures. I've decided to go back to where it began and that is 15mm ww2 but this time I am going with the early war from 39-42. I just got in the mail some Forged in Battle and Command Decision 15mm miniatures for the Polish, French and Germans. Just prepped and primed the Polish Forged in Battle heavy machine-guns.
really interesting. do you think it could work for other periods, such as the wars of the roses?
You know I have no idea BUT I think it might!! I loved the morale clock idea. It really got tough to command and control when things became engaged. It really worked great the mechanics. I was surprised and delighted actually.
Regarding
beer and pretzels- when I and 3 friends from work play flames of war or Team Yankee its soft drinks and Pizzas.
I have one friend who plays US and he always brings Donuts- as he says ‘the U.S. always bring the donuts ‘😂
As you say win or lose it’s always a good game what’s important is enjoyment and friendship.
Thanks again Kevin
Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year
All the best for coming year - health wealth happiness to you your family and friends.
Lewis
Sydney 🇦🇺
🍩 yep. That’s what my friends bring too 😂😂
Wonderful outlook on Wargaming 👍 Excellent video, had the rules for a while just getting started 👍
Do you know the funny thing is we all have lots of rules, and we never play them we just like to buy them. But I thought jeepers I should try them myself and after two games, I could tell you I really did like them. I didn’t want to like them because I like another set of rules. But I couldn’t deny the fact that it was a very good game and I had to be truthful with myself that dang it they did a good job.
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53 personally not a huge fan of Hail Caesar but I have enjoyed To the Strongest which originally I didn't think I would due to the grid and playing cards but every game I've had has been great fun win or lose. Like you say it's more about the social aspect of meeting up with good friends
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Funny enough that’s the next game I’m going to try. It’s not easy to try to teach yourself instead of rules, but I would like to try that rule said and that that’s next on my list.
Which miniatures are you using?
Hi, using forged in battle I believe for this battle and the Roman’s have some old glory mixed in.
Great video! What size table did you use for an 80mm frontage?
Hi good morning! My table is 7x5 foot table. Would play easily on something smaller to be honest. I just did one of the scenarios and it happened to be big
I have a 6x4 and plan on playing with my 28mm based with an 80mm frontage. Your collection of armies is super impressive
I think you could play a game with any amount of figures on any size table at any time. It really is just a game to be enjoyed. This is some thing I guess I’ve learned with my age that it really doesn’t matter as long as you’re having a good time. I think the 80 mm frontage for figures works extremely well and it makes for a nice game.
Sorry, but I forgot to ask. What size table were you using for the game? Thanks, Keith
It’s a 7x5 foot table. Good for 15mm
Can I be Scipio?
Yes you can. In my game room anybody can be anybody or anything they wanna be. I would love to have you come play Scipio it would be my honor.