The Dark Elf Army that appeared in yesterday's post got their first taste of combat today with a quick game of Dominion of the Orc. They were pitted against a veteran force of Dwarves.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a newly formed wargaming unit or army will suffer defeat on their debut. Would this fate await the evil Elves?
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The attacking Dark Elf Army comprised two heavy infantry units, one heavy cavalry unit, one archer unit, a giant spider and a sorcerer. The defending Dwarf Army consisted of three heavy infantry, one cavalry, one crossbow unit and a wizard.
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During the early phases of the battle the magic users concentrated on supporting their combating units. Both sides began to take hits.
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Axe wielding Dwarves destroyed the Giant Spiders, however not before the monster's poison affected their slayers (I have made the spiders hit on 5 or 6 but always poison a unit they are in combat with, -1 on the latter's future throws).
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A good number of poor dice later, the Dwarves had the edge over their foe.
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Finally, the Dark Elf force admited defeat and grudgingly withdrew allowing the Dwarves to quaff much ale and sing about gold and the like. The old maxim has proved to be true.
Lovely report…the Dark Elves probably struggled with maintaining their footing- that wet paint under yr boots can make it hard to stand 🙂. Great to see them straight into battle ⚔️. Did the spider poison affect the game, or was it too late in the battle?
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin - the Spider Poison had little affect at that point in the battle. I'll try putting it in the front line in the next game.
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DeleteA fine battle report! The Dark Elfs shouldn't feel so bad, dwarves are notoriously tough opponents.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark - the Dwarves' enmity towards Elves of all types may have played a role!
DeleteDwarves always win...unless the battle is settled with the old basketball duel ;)
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DeleteFear not Dark Elves , the next match will go better…
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They're already plotting revenge!
DeleteNeat and simple. Very enjoyable. I'm sure the Dark Elf's will have a more successful comeback after gaining experience.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roger - I think they'll be coming back soon!
DeleteNicely done Sir. Is this a one-off battle, or will you be running a campaign or series of linked battles?
ReplyDeleteAs ever, those Irregular Miniatures figures are looking good.
Cheers,
Geoff
Thanks Geoff - this was a one-off, however I'm hoping to start a mini-campaign set in a new Fantasy setting in the near future, unless I get distracted...
DeleteA first outing for a new Dark Elf army against veteran Dwarves was always going to be a stern test, and the old truth about new units losing their debut certainly held up here. Fielding two heavy infantry units, heavy cavalry, archers, a giant spider and a sorcerer against three heavy infantry, cavalry, a crossbow unit and a wizard gave both sides plenty of tools, but the axe-wielding Dwarves dealing with the spiders, even after the poison took effect, really turned the tide. After a run of poor dice, the grudging Dark Elf withdrawal felt like an honest result rather than a rout. For a lighter character-building game to enjoy between tabletop battles, try Gacha Nebula. Good luck with the planned mini-campaign in the new Fantasy setting.
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