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    04/1/2019 11:26 AM  #1

    Old g*t
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    Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Looks interesting https://ospreypublishing.com/store/osprey-games/osprey-wargames/men-of-bronze

    Out 18th April.

    Enjoy

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    04/1/2019 8:00 PM  #2

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Oh no! Not another tempting Osprey!

    It does look like a great way to use those long forgotten hoplites.

     

    05/1/2019 8:16 AM  #3

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    I cetainly have figures I believe could be pressed into service...

    Roll on April  😊

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    05/1/2019 6:10 PM  #4

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    I will be taking a look and there's another hoplite type of game based on test of honour coming out soon as well but in the meantime if you want to crack out the hoplites and do battle using war & conquest just let me know 

    Kind regards
    Rob
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    29/1/2019 1:26 PM  #5

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Just flag to possibly a chearp source idc http://www.booksetc.co.uk/books/view/-9781472832610

    Currently £7.85

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    06/4/2019 1:02 PM  #6

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Just ordered mine from books.

    Bargain!

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    11/4/2019 12:07 PM  #7

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    My copy arrived today, a full week before official release.

    Initial flick through seems encouraging.

    Cheers

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    22/4/2019 6:31 AM  #8

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    There's a Facebook page here https://m.facebook.com/groups/607842366338457?_rdr

    Cheers

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    22/4/2019 3:13 PM  #9

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Here's a reasonable review... https://ralphslittleworld.blogspot.com/2019/04/men-of-bronze.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR0H25EnMAAQJXW2BeTZyrH2j49I0KolyYiIQZWUHSw7oRuy0AhxhqGfBvE

    Enjoy

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    23/4/2019 8:13 PM  #10

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Thanks John for highlighting that really interesting and useful review.

    I have ordered my copy from Books etc!

    Mike

     

    01/5/2019 10:03 AM  #11

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Ive got the book, now must paint my hoplites
    Let me now if anyone fancies a game

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    01/5/2019 1:39 PM  #12

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    I have appropriate toys in 25mm & 15mm ready to go.

    Cheers

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    John.
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    03/5/2019 10:18 AM  #13

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    I have read through the rules and think they look interesting and playable.

    I have hoplites but probably need to add some psiloi.

    Happy to give them a try soon.

    Mike

     

    04/5/2019 3:29 PM  #14

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    I have gone through my Greeks and am pleased to report I can field a 20/25mm force to play. I will use my hoplites who are on 40x40 bases (4 figures) - 2 bases, plus an officer and second rank between them to give the suggested 10 man units. This would mean using a 20mm Base Width measurement.

    Hopefully this will fit in with others’ basing.

    I will aim to paint up a few psiloi so I can have a bit more variety. I reckon I could also field a Macedonian force and if I find a few suitable officer figures then I could field some Hill Tribe (Thracians).

    Mike

     

    05/5/2019 8:07 AM  #15

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Don't forget the unit size & ground scale are not fixed, so fielding say 12 figure units, even against 10 figure units is just fine.
    As for ground scale, we just need to agree what's being used. Inches is probably just about the simplest.

    That's my take on things, anyway.

    Cheers

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    06/5/2019 10:27 AM  #16

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    Fair point, John.  I’m all for keeping things simple and old fashioned enough to cope better with inches.

    I guess the units have to be broadly the same size in terms of area so that it works for supporting units.

    Mike

     

    12/5/2019 1:27 PM  #17

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    Re: Hoplite Warfare from Osprey

    Bat rep here http://steepledhatstudios.blogspot.com/

    Enjoy

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    John.
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    13/5/2019 3:06 PM  #18

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    Thanks for the link John. An interesting read and one that demonstrates the flexibility of the system in terms of unit size and ground scale.

    Cheers

    Mike

     

     

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    Some questions answered:
    Q: Where is the club?
    A: It is at Iron Acton Parish Hall. The postcode is BS37 9UH.

    Q: Is there an age limit?
    A: Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

    Q: This club sounds great, how much does it cost to join?
    A: There is no membership fee. The club runs a play and pay system whereby you only pay subs if you have a game.

    Q: Wow! How much are subs?
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    Q: I'd like to play but don't have any stuff. Does the club provide this?
    A: No. You must bring any models, cards, board games, books, dice etc that you need. The club provides tables, chairs, various sized scenic mats and terrain for table-top wargames plus a bunch of like-minded individuals.