ADT 2025: Asterix's Inaugural Diadochi Tournament (Full - reserves left)

[Asterix_von_TWC]

The main reason would be terrain, yes... its a variant and trump card. At 2000 though, some of the allied armies can be numerically overwhelming as well.... some of those lists are excellent.

Its an experiment, but inspired by historical use of petty satarapies to augment the war effort. Should I require one battle where you use a secondary army? Maybe

I hope this doesn't upset play balance too much. I love large battles but haven't got great experience of many 2000 ones other than noting that some armies have very limited selection options at that size.

My reading of ancient battles is that most of them took place in open terrain and that tactical tricks were limited and tended only to take place along that battlefront, often involving the cavalry/elephant wings. Yes there were occasional ambushes using terrain or a few buildings or ruins, but these were very rare in the Diadochi battles. I find the the most enjoyable battles in FOG 2 are when two equally matched armies slog it out in a lengthy and exhausting affray. This still gives scope for tactical skill but avoids the more extravagant stratagems that are sometimes introduced which in fairness can result in decisive results but are not always in the spirit of how most ancient historical battles played out.

The Diadochi period with its usually high proportion of infantry for extended conflict accompanied by opportunities for its less numerous cavalry/elephant components fits that more traditional scenario, hence its appeal.

Let's try! I personally ran a lot of tests and do like these battles. The map always for a bit of initial maneuver but like you say, its about keeping your large army coherent before the coming together.

[EdmondDantes]

Hi.

I'd like to play. I'll be PTOLEMY I SOTER (Ptolemaic 320-218) if still available. If not, I'll take anything else.

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[Asterix_von_TWC]

Hi.

I'd like to play. I'll be PTOLEMY I SOTER (Ptolemaic 320-218) if still available. If not, I'll take anything else.

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Hi mate! At the moment you are a reservist. I will see if I can rectify the situation before we start on Wednesday. Sorry! Maybe it would be harmless if I give you a minor faction I was planning to use, but it won be fully Macedon, but Ptolemy is taken.

[Asterix_von_TWC]

Hi.

I'd like to play. I'll be PTOLEMY I SOTER (Ptolemaic 320-218) if still available. If not, I'll take anything else.

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I think its harmless if I give you Arrhidaios - You can have the basic Ptolemaic list and I will allocate your allies. You will be the 17th player though.

[Asterix_von_TWC]

For everyone else, I have a major work deadline right now will post next phase on WED.

[Asterix_von_TWC]

CHALLENGE THREAD IS UP: https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewto ... 7#p1052747

DOCUMENT WITH LEAGUE STANDING AND MATCHUPS IS HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing