Unexpectedly, I found myself with some spare time & decided to solo play one of the scenarios I've stockpiled: "The Plains of the Bagradas".
This would pit my Successor Greeks against the Carthaginians in Sicily. "Hail Caesar" were the rules of choice.
The Carthaginians were on "auto-pilot":
eg At the start of each Carthaginian turn, roll 1D6 per division:#1 Hold position, dress lines, reform etc With some modifiers eg Modifiers: +1 if enemy is within 12"
The Carthos deployed first.
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Left Flank cavalry under Syphax
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Massinissa'sElephants right centre:
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A strong centre under Hasdrubal:
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And Korbus' Iberians on the left flank:
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The Greeks had a strong centre with Phalanx, elephants & artillery under Leonnatus:
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And, noticeably, a cavalry reserve under Agis:
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The battle did not go well for the Carthaginians – their cavalry were routed:
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Though thingswere a little better for the Iberians who pushed back the Greek Spears & Thureophori:
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But the battle was decided in the centre:
Scythed Chariots breaking Punic infantry:
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And the phlanx slowly getting on top:
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But the final straw was when the Greek cavalry punched through the hole left by the Carthaginian elephants & hit the Punic infantry in the flank:
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I won….perhaps the activation process for the Carthos was a little harsh? There was one instance where they halted rather than charged which was not the best outcome.
I generally don't play solo that often but I must admit it's a quicker & more streamlined process. Obviously you have no social interaction but you do get to concentrate on the game itself more.
