Pontics

[Mithridates]

Army Lists just arrived and I went straight to the Pontics. Overall well worth a try. Must now read Lists more carefully but have some initial comments on the Pontics.

Bit disappointed to see Imitation Legionaries get a double whammy - only a 6 clash as well as no pila. Granted they were not 'true' legionaries. I note the Marian list imitation legionaries retain pila albeit at a higher unit points cost.

Intrigued to see Pontic Thorakitai, who I assume are either partially Romanised infantry or maybe Black Sea Greeks?

Not sure why one can only have Galatians or Bastarnae? Would have liked the option to upgrade the Bastarnae with falxes (10 clash). Strange falxmen have a 5+ save when perhaps 6+ or even 0 is more appropriate? On the subject of Bastarnae, strange Dacians cannot field any.

Good to see the lists now need to try them out.

Garry

[sumer2500]

Garry you've got to be happy with the Pontic list! The thing I really like about HC is there are no super armies or lists, so people don't spend hours tweaking and constructing the optium 'historical' army before the game has even started.

Cheers

Mike

[Mithridates]

I agree Mike. Just being picky!!!! We will try out them out - to-date we have been focusing on EIR versus Dacians without benefit of the Lists. I am keen to game Pontics versus Marian Romans. I have a unit of Relic Carthaginian Veterans who will be just right for Black Sea Greek thorakitai. As they have scuta rather than thureos they could also do as Imitation Legionaries.

Regards
Garry

[sumer2500]

Garry there's definitely a lot of possibilities with the lists. I have Marian Romans so let me know if you want a game sometime.

Cheers
Mike

[Mithridates]

Mike

Be good to have a try - let me know when suits.

Garry

[sumer2500]

Garry I'm pretty easy - later this week or next week suit you? I'll look at the Marian list and work out what I've got. Maybe do a two division or equivalent points game to start? I'll PM or email you.

Mike

[Mithridates]

Mike

Have sent you an email - probably next week if that is OK, not Tuesday please.

Garry