Added a quick shot of my new game board set up for another play-test of the rules I’m working on. In a couple weks I will unlock the tab above for anyone interested in play-testing.

A De Bellis Antiquitatis Weblog.
Added a quick shot of my new game board set up for another play-test of the rules I’m working on. In a couple weks I will unlock the tab above for anyone interested in play-testing.

The past week has seen my first painting in over a month. I’m working 6 elements of Greek hoplites to use in various armies, and I’ve actually been working on my Later Swiss, which are very unsatisfactory for me. I’ll post some pics of those soon (I can’t find my camera) and you can be the judge.
I have also completed a new DBA game board. It is styrofoam mounted on a 2×2 birch panel. I have also put rubber feet on board. I used Renaissance Ink products for the texture (along with some added sand), and used Gorilla Tape to protect the edges. Gorilla Glue was used to affix the styrofoam to the wood panel.
I took some pics with my Blackberry for you. I’ll post more when I find the camera.

Top-down view of Alexander and Poros facing off.

Blurry, but you get the idea.
Additionally, I have continued to refine my WWII skirmish rules and I’ve actually made reservations for Fall In! this year, so I hope to see some of my friends from Fanaticus there!
I found an amazing battle report app today called: Battle Chronicler. I am just starting to figure it out. I highly suggest you go and downlaod this amazing app. I’ve included an exported image showing the very basic idea.

I am still messing around with customizing unit sizes. It is preloaded with all kinds of goodies and seems quite compatible with DBA. You can also design your own images and import them (camps would be a good idea).