The rules are easy to learn, but the finer details of. This book introduces the fascinating subject of ancient wargaming using the latest edition of dba version 3. Every entry lists the page that rule appears on, while the numbers in brackets indicates the paragraph or section on that particular page. These rules allow entire armies to be represented by 12 bases and include over 200 army lists from 3000 bc to 1485 ad.
Sue laflinbarkers start ancient wargaming using dba 3. What is this latest version about and what will it deliver. Dba is a set of quickplay rules with army lists for ancient. Dba is written for the ancient and medieval period, but the rules are so popular that hacks have converted dba to just about any historic period imaginable. All explanations presented here are consistent with the text of that rulebook as amended. Also rules for double dba, alternate terrain rules, etc. Dba is a set of quickplay rules with army lists for ancient and medieval wargames. The unofficial guide to dbais based on the dba version 2. At first i was a little dismayed by phil and sue not really joining in on the debates on the forums yahoo or fanaticus, as phil had on the dbmm forum on yahoo. It was several years ago i purchased some corvus belli gauls but unfortunately they have sat in the lead mountain for far too long.
This short description will, i hope, explain a few aspects of the rule book and be useful for those that are new to dba or those familiar with earlier versions. A sizeable army was gathered and then transported to sumatra. Of the wars of the multitude is a ruleset for tabletop miniatures wargames for the period 3000 bc to 1485 ad. It includes a historical study of each battle, followed by dba3 orders of battle, followed by. I will post battle reports, pictures, and ideas on solo gaming with dba. With a new campaigning season opening the sultan of malacca dispatched another army this time under raja ibrahim to further enforce his claim on the sumatran coast. Further testing with the help of a large group of players all over the. The campaign is set to begin in august 2015 and i very much hope you enjoy taking part or reading of. This short description will, i hope, explain a few aspects of the rule book and be useful for those that are new. Edu shares his enthusiasm for dba and shows us his latest armies. How good can a historical game be with only exactly 12 units each. It wasnt long before we had formed a group the washington area dba gamers, or wadbag.
Not being into miniatures, i needed scenarios, crts, hexmaps. Its genesis was an experimental set for battles between romans and celts demonstrated by phil at the 1988 society of. Supplements mighty dbx empires these campaign rules are based on the mighty empires game produced by games workshop and the dba campaign system. These rules are to be used in addition to the excellent campaign rules to be found in version 2. Dba was the first game in the dbx series, which now includes dbm a more complex version of dba, hott a fantasy version, and dbr a renaissance. These rules derive from an experimental set for battles between romans and celts demonstrated by phil. The sultan of malacca had been engaged in intermittent war with the neighbouring samudera pasai sultanate of sumatra for many years. It was envisioned that a player is likely to control a single battalion within these rules a battalion having 15 bases or more. The rules are easy to learn, but the finer details of tactics are hard to master. About us we believe everything in the internet must be free. The closest would be the wadbag rules rewrite, but thats version 2. These rules derive from an experimental set for battles between romans and celts demonstrated by phil barker at the 1988 society of ancients conference.
The rules are easy to learn, but the finer details of tactics. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. How to design the ultimate wargaming terrain duration. Of the wars of antiquity is a fast play set of rules for the hobby of historical miniature wargaming, particularly ancient and medieval wargaming in the period 3000 bc to 1520 ad. Phil barker has been active on the dba forum on yahoo, field questions and addressing concerns although some still do not like the answers they have received. This book details 12 of the great battles of history in dba3 terms. The rules are extensively used for competitions around the world. This is my blog chronicling my gaming adventures with the ancient wargames rule set. Welcome to our campaign rules for the period 50 1400. This wiki is associated with the fanaticus forum where many discussions take place about topics such as the rules, building armies and battle reports. As its name implies, it is aimed primarily at simulating large battles.
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