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Deserter15 Jun 2024 5:54 a.m. PST

My small collection of 1/72 hoplites are mounted on "big bases" (80x40mm) like those used in Basic Impetus.
Are there other rules that use (or could be used) with this basing size? Thank you in advance

MajorB15 Jun 2024 6:38 a.m. PST

DBA V3.0

lionheartrjc15 Jun 2024 6:59 a.m. PST

You might like to try Alala! Hoplite warfare rules available from the Society of Ancients (soa.org.uk).

Royston Papworth15 Jun 2024 7:35 a.m. PST

To the Strongest

Personal logo Extra Crispy Sponsoring Member of TMP15 Jun 2024 7:39 a.m. PST

I'll second To the Strongest. Grid based so base size does not matter. Usually one or two per square. Uses playing cards in place of dice. Uses the Warmaster activation mechanic. Combat is a simple hit/save. Loads of army lists, fun chrome, and expandable to the ECW period.

Martin Rapier15 Jun 2024 7:45 a.m. PST

DBA. Command and Colours Ancients. The various Neil Thomas Ancient rules. tbh anything grid based at all – Lost Battles, Phalanx, Legio, To the Strongest, Portable Wargame Ancients etc

The Neil Thomas One Hour Wargames rules suit small armies on big bases as you only need half a dozen 'units' for each scenario (with a 'unit' being as much stuff as you care to shove together on a 4"-6" frontage)

Dave Crowell15 Jun 2024 8:41 p.m. PST

Hoplomachia from The Perfect Captain. Designed specifically for hoplite warfare. There is a perfect Captain Facebook group that has links to free downloads of all the Captain's rules.

Slingshot Editor SoA18 Jun 2024 3:49 a.m. PST

Alala is perfect for this!

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