"Three Ages of Rome review" Topic

"This week we have been learning a new set of rules slated for our next campaign – the Three Ages of Rome. As the name suggests the focus is on Republican, Imperial and Late Romans plus their enemies. The book runs to 160 pages – the rules are about a third of the book with the rest giving some historical intros, some basic wargames concepts and finally some lists and scenarios. Its basing agnostic but recommends 120mm frontage for 20/25mm and 80mm frontage for 6/10/15mm…"

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Cirencester Wargames

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Armand

I have tried these rules in a couple of battles but my impression of them has not improved with experience.

A report on a first try out with the rules is here : link

An extended battle report and reflections on the rules can be found here : link

@ 0101skl: Thanks for the links. I agree with your conclusions, but continue to persist with the rules due to their simple and easy-to-learn nature. Adjusting them to one's liking is a pretty simple process.

Keith Flint.

@Keef44 : I very much agree with you on the simple and easy to learn nature of the rules – and think that the army lists are again a simple way to get into a lot of interesting match ups. You are probably right about the simplicity of modifying the rules. I may go back to them but for the moment am occupied with other projects.

Very understandable. Spending time fixing other people's rules isn't everyone's favourite type of wargaming! There are always other projects to enjoy.

@Keef44 : I have started trying out your proposed rules and have posted a report here link