The Battle of the Amazons

[Ithoriel]

Time for a new HotT army Terry?

How about a shooter element?

Albedo Combat Patrol Miniatures

[Ithoriel]

Or for those who prefer a different sort of bunny ..

Dark Fable might provide a blades element?

[mmcv]

 

[Terry37]

Yes, I did not intend to sidetrack the thread, but bunnies truly rate first around here so I can bore folks for hours upon hours about them, or delight other bunny folks depending on which perspective you're from.

Yes, I do have partially painted an army based on the characters in Watership Down - the Hazel side, with each figure being a named bunny (not a single figure element army, but normal strength of figures).  I also have an army based on the Redwall series (assorted animals using mostly Splintered Light Miniatures), but have not painted it yet.

MMCV - Alright, Good for you!!!! Yes, HOTT, like most DBA based games is a fast play, often referred to as "Rock -Paper-Series" game. If you like big tables with lots and lots of figures it is not for you. The game board is 2 feet x 2 feet, and an army usually runs between 11-14 elements. The two most difficult elements to understand play of is a magician and an Aerial (Flyer, Dragon, Airboat, Aerial hero). Sneakers too can be confusing. Again, will be happy to help with any questions, an dalso recommend the FB DBA-HOTT Page as the guys there are also always willing to help.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dba.hott.wargaming/?multi_permalinks=10156775847541821&notif_id=1583290031944118&notif_t=group_activity

The rules are written in a unique style usually termed "Baker-ese" by DBA/HOTT gamers. The best way to learn them is to play and learn form the mistakes. There is a large group of HOTT players in the UK and I can get you in touch with them. The centers are Coventry, Bakewell, North Yorkshire, and in Scotland Glasgow and the Shetlands

Keep us posted and share some pictures of your test games.

Terry

[mmcv]

Ooh a Redwall army could be fun, I enjoyed those books when I was young.

Thanks, yeah the rules do have their own style but been able to decipher bits through play and while I do definitely enjoy the large games, the space and time requirements mean I can often only play every few months, so this might provide a way to scratch the gaming itch in a more convenient setting.

I might designate an Aeriel unit in my next game and try and make better use of the undead Magician general to get to grips with them then.

[mmcv]

Tried another game today with an aerial hero and magician, think I have them mostly worked out, though got a bit confused on who could and couldn't attack and when. Magicians resulted in some head scratching over ensorcelled vs bespelled but think I have it down now.

Some of the movement rules are still a bit elusive, ie can you move the same element multiple times on the same bound, I don't see any rule against it but it could be a couple of words buried in a dense paragraph of if then else's that I've missed!

The various alignments and complex interlocking of overlaps and flanks will need some further pouring over of the diagrams to fully grasp I suspect, but I'm getting there! Starting to remember bits more often but think I'll definitely need to find or compile a QRS for some of the rules until they stick in my head fully!

I'll post some pictures later, but I am enjoying it and edging me closer to doing a project with it - the whimsical possibilities are a nice change from the historical armies, much as I love them!

[Terry37]

MMCV, sent a PM which I hope will help! Really happy to see you are giving it a try. Need to think about entering in this years Good, Bad and Ugly International HOTT Tournament. All are welcome and loaner armies are usually available. There is one in Coventry, Bakewell and The Shetlands your way.

[mmcv]

Cheers Terry, I'll drop you a line. Unfortunately I'm situated in the backwaters of the UK (Northern Ireland) so there's a bit of traveling to most of those places! I'm generally happy enough paying solo or roping in the odd friend though. And I'm sure I'd find some local players if I ever got around to checking out the nearby clubs, but I've been far too unsociable to do so thus far!