New Rules for Ancient Sumerian Warfare

Trebian

writes:

@ Lucius: Units of infantry are four bases, and chariots two, so it depends upon how many figures you want on a base! I have four on a heavy base, three on a medium and two on a light, because my figures are all based for DBx, but you can do what you want, as long as they fit in the squares you choose. I tend to use 15 – 20 units a side, because that's what I've got. You can go down to 6 – 8 if you want, which is where I started. The rules have a points list so you can balance armies, but I didn't want to be prescriptive, so use what you've got. The City States changed their army composition based upon need, any way. Typically I have 2 or 3 carts aside, then 10 -12 heavy infantry, a couple of mediums like massed archers, then enough lights to screen the front of the army.

@Kent Reuber : Minimum 8 x 6, better on 12 x 8.

OB has done a good review over on his blog: link . He has then done a follow up, talking about using them for late Bronze Age.

My blog is here: link where you'll find battle reports and more on what I think I'm playing at.

@gavandjosh02: That is annoying. I'd have though .jp would have shipped. It is listed on .co..au, but is labelled as "not in stock". What about .com?

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Trebian of Wargaming for Grown-Ups Publications writes:

Wargamer, blogger, historian and games designer Graham Evans (aka Trebian ) has launched a new range of wargames rules with his first publication under the Wargaming for Grown-Ups imprint.

Called To Ur is Human, these innovative new rules cover the 1,000 years of the Mesopotamian city states with simple, clear, fun mechanisms that will allow for a large game to be played comfortably in an evening. At the core of the system is the Fear Test – an asymmetric, simultaneous assessment of the relative levels of fear two opposing units have of the other. This, allied to a simple and robust combat mechanism, with straightforward movement and terrain rules, means that players will get a quick-to-learn but unique gaming experience from game one. To enable this further, the rules are written in clear, plain English, with an easy-to-follow page layout, and a Quick Reference Sheet on the back cover.

The rules were written originally for soft-plastic 20mm figures, but can be used for any scale without amendment.

And to make them even more attractive, they are priced competitively, costing you less than a monthly wargaming magazine (see below for pricing and order details).

What Have Reviewers Said?

An excellent example of a good book of wargame rules, and felt that I could have run a game straight after reading the rules. There were no gratuitous illustrations. Those that were included served a definite purpose, and helped to explain the rules.

The rules themselves are simple, straightforward and quick to learn. They give a good, reasonably quick game… with two more solo games under my belt, I'm confirmed in my belief that this gives a very playable game.

A complete ruleset for Sumerian Warfare for £5.00 GBP. The rules are easy to absorb and there is a QRS on the back cover… If you are interested in Sumerian Warfare, you will probably want a copy… I'll add that I think it has a lot to offer for late Bronze Age warfare too. I never quite found anything to service my interest in the late Bronze Age entirely to my satisfaction… I think to your might do it.

The Full Details Are:

Paperback: 35 pages
Published: 16 October 2019
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1699824924
ISBN-13: 978-1699824924
Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 0.2 x 27.9 cm
Price: £5.00 GBP/$6.36 USD/€6.11 EUR (depending on exchange rate)
Availability: Worldwide via Amazon (check out your local Amazon site – be sure to search To Ur is Human in the books section)

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