John had not played before, and although I had a few games under my belt I had not won a game of Saga before and Tom was to be our mentor, he's even had a Saga article published in a recent issue of Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy.
I had bought my very early Saxons with me that would do duty as Anglo-Danish, John had bought his recycled Vikings, these had been painted years ago and had been put away in a box for many a moon. John had dug them out this week and had re-based on round bases for the game.
As we were beginners, we opted for a four point war-band each. Both sides had a Warlord, two Hearth-guard and two Warriors.
All the scenery is from my collection.
Game 1
John and I took the first game. Basically we deployed opposite each other and just went for it.The Hand of John and a large yellow tape |
Ceorls are repulse, or revolting, or something like that |
On my left a unit of Hirdmen charged into my other Ceorl unit, but after some fluky dice rolling on my part they were beaten off with only one survivor.
The Hirdmen attempt to take on some Ceorls |
At the end of the game I had my Warlord, one Huscarl and three Ceorls left, John had his Warlord and two Bondi left. A small win to myself.
Game 2
This time it was Toms turn to use my Anglo-Danis against Johns Vikings
Tom and John prepare for battle |
More action in that village, this time the Vikings are victorious |
Flattering picture there. :(
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Good games last night, enjoyed it. I'll stick my report up later. Looking forward to May 3rd.
The camera never lies and all that :-)
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