TACTICA Medieval Rules - Review Part 1(Core Rules)
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Tactica is fun, which is the key to any good miniature wargame. Tactica is very strict and unforgiving. This means you must pay attention at the start of the game, or face the consequences of a much better-placed opponent. This game simply seems to best reflect the feel and brutal simplicity of a Medieval deathmatch
If you are looking to recreate the battles of the Renaissance & Pike and Shot - these are not the rules for you. There is no gunpowder in Tactica Medieval
Tactica was designed to simulate the look and feel of a Medieval battle, and it succeeds admirably.
That said, Tactica is not for everyone. First, the armies required are quite large - perhaps impractical for someone who doesn't have the benefit of a club or organization. Second, the gameplay is radically different from the tinkering micro-management of a DBM or WRG 7th. After a certain point in a Tactica game, there is a sense of inevitability as to the outcome: Your battle line is deployed, your reserve committed, your cavalry engaged - hope you win. This makes Tactica very realistic, but not everyone's cup of tea.
The system is simple but well thought out. It is very subtle and requires a great deal of timing and skill. There are lots of dice to roll which I like, but the system requires no saving throws or the likes so each throw means business. The movement system is restrictive but realistic. Some variation is allowed for different armies where historically justified.
These rules have an attraction of their own and are especially suitable for multi-player games
Its one drawback for me is that it isn't very suitable for solo gaming but I don't think that it was ever meant to be. To appreciate Tactica you need someone to play against. To play the rules as they stand requires large armies for the Ancient rules, though provision is made to use less figures whilst building up an army. In Medieval Tactica the armies are much smaller.
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I haven't played these for 20+ years! What I always liked about this set is the obligation to continue to advance once they start forward at speed.
Totally agree with you Michael! That is why during the review a specifically mentioned and read the obligatory movement rules. I think they are very innovative.. also I like the special charge rules. Thank you for watching my friend!
Still my go to rules for mediaeval battles. I've never understood why gamers complain about the number of miniatures required for this game; 130-180 figures really is nothing for rules like this.
It is a very good set of rules for Medieval Battles. I agree it does no need more miniatures than any other non skirmish rule set although for sure you need more minis than DBA or ADLG. Thank you for watching my friend!
Is this the original edition or an updated one?
Hi my friend! To tell you the truth I am not sure.. I will check tonight when I go back home from work and get back to you. Thank you for watching!
Thank you. I seem to recall hearing about a new edition a few years ago - I believe it was reviewed in Slingshot - but have seen nothing further about it.
@@liberalhyena9760 I had a look again i think it is the original Rule book if i remember well I purchased it long time ago.
Thank you. I have a copy myself somewhere but have never read it in full, let alone played a game. I was very interested in your review because I’ve not seen much coverage of it in a long time. I hope you have the chance to do a follow up review after playing a game or two. Thank you again for your replies.
@@liberalhyena9760 Glad you enjoyed the video my friend!! for surer i will do a follow up review using miniatures. Sometimes visual aids are better and also don't forget Part 2 of the review talking about the campaign and siege rules. Thank you for watching!
I like the way the rules go. The army size is a bit daunting seeing as getting an opponent here is pretty difficult.
Hi James!! Yes it is a very good rule set but i think they can be appreciated only in a large battle context. Thank you for watching my friend!
Wonderful set of rules played these many times. You made me go dig it out 😉
Hahaha it is a very good rule set I agree my friend! Hope you found it! Thank you for watching!
@@MedievalWargamer of course I’m watching. Your very good and entertaining. An inspiration for me for sure.
@@thekrausecollection15mmmin53 Very kind of you!
Good short review of the rules. Seems to be an interesting rules-set.
Yes it is i have to agree. Although an old ruleset still it has some very innovative mechanics especially the obligatory movement Rule. Thank you for watching my friend!
Played these rules and regular Tactica and Conliffe's Armati so much over the years! Even with the author at conventions. Lots of fun and I realize again how old I am, lol. 😊 Great review! Loved it.
hahaha I fell the same lately Dear DJ! That's sound amazing! After rereading the rules I would agree they are loads of fun, not difficult to pick up and these obligatory movement rules are spot on! Thank you for watching my friend!