The whole 'Anarchy' period is one that you dont see done a lot in wargaming, no idea why, just seem to fly under the radar a bit

Don't think there was anything in it that I didn't know already but still found it hugely enjoyable, looking forward to episodes 2 and 3.

Quote from: Fenton on 18 March 2014, 12:02:03 PM
The whole 'Anarchy' period is one that you dont see done a lot in wargaming, no idea why, just seem to fly under the radar a bit

Many moons ago, when DBA was young and so was I (well younger than now at least   ), I played Richard in a campaign game. The Young Henry and I brought Henry I to battle during the course of which the Henry's managed to kill each other. I was then crushed by an alliance of Geoffrey, John and Phillip of France. With my army reduced to only 3 elements I succumbed, quite historically, to an infected wound (There were some deadly and/or amusing Event Cards in use with counters to every ploy, alas there was no apothecary to save me   ).  Geoffrey and John then proceeded to crush France with a series of raids which, in the game, were the medieval equivalent of "nuking them back into the Stone Age." John succumbed in a flurry of cards. Can't remember the exact card names but it was something like "Sire I believe you have the tidal table upside down" which could have been countered by "Local Guide" except he fell to "Footpads" who might have been crushed by "Provost Squad" had they not been lured away by "You there, come with me!" and so, having failed to roll 4+ to escape the flood, John drowned. At which point Geoffrey Plantagenet took the throne with the regnal name William III. Not quite a historical outcome but lots of fun.

Sounds fun...bit like Kingmaker

The bastard child of the DBA campaign system, Kingmaker, Magic the Gathering and the campaign designer's warped imagination.

Light-hearted campaigns can be huge fun, I recommend them to anyone who can round up three or four like-minded friends.

QuoteSounds fun...bit like Kingmaker

Kingmaker is one of the alltime great games, there have been many instances where a foolproof grab for power was thwarted a random 'Peasants Revolt... Percy to Alnwick' or a random attack of Plague.

Two or thre years ago Robert Bartlett did a very good series on the Normans and this looks like an excellent follow on set of programmes.

I think my favourite series was the one Terry Jones did on the Crusades

Just watched and thought it very good. Started falling asleep towards the end after a busy day, but will re-watch when more awake .

Think I caught episode 1 last night on BBC2. Pretty good. Talk about dysfunctional families!

Episode 2 is Monday night Will

Good man for the reminder !!
Cheers - Phil.

TONIGHT 9PM

pardon

I'll watch the repeat.
Cheers - Phil.

Did I blink and miss Bannockburn?