"Vows of Iron game from Cold Wars" Topic

Here are a couple of shots from my Vows of Iron "Tyrant vs. Magna Carta" game at Cold Wars. Thanks to everyone who played. The game was in doubt right down to the last turn where King John's forces were forced to leave the field just as the Baronial army was about to break. Several commanders were casualties in the bloody struggle as well. I forgot to take pictures as the game developed, but the photos are from the initial set up. There were 40 units on the table and the game played in less than 3 hours.

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I did include one action shot (DeClare's and William Marshall's knights clash), but it is kind of blurry.

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Just a historical point: enclosures didn't start till well after King John's time.

In some parts of Britain enclosed fields were the norm rather than the exception – or a later development. Usually less fertile regions or where nucleated villages never took on.

History books tend to concentrate on convenient generalities rather than more complex truths.

Are you referring to barding or caparisons? If so, there are actually several sources for horse covering in the late 12th century onward. Of course, early on, it was rare, but supposedly in existence.

Sorry Billyfish, I didn't know what you meant by enclosures.

A great, fun battle. I threw caution to the wind…as I usually do. It payed off this time. Or perhaps, our side won before my battle collapsed.