[Archive] Brets...breaking the mold "Gladiator" style!

Dark Haven:

A long time ago, back when the movie “Gladiator” came out, the opening battle scene with the legion fighting germans always stuck in my mind whenever I thought of Brets. Their men at arms look rather similiar to roman troops, except the helmets and pants of course. (I realize they did npt quite portray their fighting style accurately, but who cares? The looked bad ass!)

I have been thinking of a final list for some time. This list will be designed to be used in pick up games, my warjournal and hopefully tourney’s.

Strategy:

A solid battle line of M@A back up with the blessing, magic resistance and leadership. The virtues of empathy and noble disdain will aid in holding my troops together. (…“Whatever happens, stay together!”) Meanwhile, a coordinated volley of treb and archer fire will carefully knock big nasties or plink off rank bonus. the Cavalry will be held in reserve waiting to crash into the enemy’s flanks.

I took braziers for the cool factor and because there are a number of WE players at the shop. (evil laughter…)

Please, tell me your thoughts on this list.

Lord - 238^

w/ Lance, Cuirass of Fortune, Virtue of the Joust, Barded Steed, Dragon Claw, Grail Vow, Shield, Barded Steed

Damsel - 120*

w/ Level 1, Dispel Scroll, Prayer Icon of Quenelles

Paladin - 112 <br>w/ Ruby Goblet, Enchanted Shield, Virtue of Empathy, Heavy Armor, Morning Star <br><br>Paladin Battle Standard Bearer - 124 <br>w/ Barded Steed, Banner of Defense, Virtue of Noble Disdain, Heavy Armor, Sword<br><br>20x Bowmen - 150 <br>w/ Skirmishers, Longbows, Brazier, Music<br><br>10x Bowmen - 60 <br>w/ Longbows<br><br>10x Bowmen - 60 <br>w/ Longbows<br><br>25x Men at Arms - 140 <br>w/ Standard, Music, Halberds, Swords, Shields, Light Armor <br><br>25x Men at Arms - 140 <br>w/ Standard, Music, Halberds, Swords, Shields, Light Armor <br><br>25x Men at Arms - 140* <br>w/ Standard, Music, Halberds, Swords, Shields, Light Armor <br><br>20x Grail Pilgrims - 208

2x Trebuchets - 190

8x Knights of the Realm - 241^

w/ Full Command, Warbanner, Lance, Shield, Heavy Armor, Sword, Barded Steed

5x Mounted Yeomen - 87

w/ Music, Bows, Spears, Shields, Swords

6x Knights Errant - 120

w/ Lance, Shield, Heavy Armor, Sword, Barded Steed

6x Knights Errant - 120

w/ Lance, Shield, Heavy Armor, Sword, Barded Steed

Total: 2250

Strength and Honor!!!

Theory_Man:

This list might have problems with magic heavy armies.

I like the movie “Gladiator” too.

Dark Haven:

Thanks for the reply.

I at first made a list that used a prophetess as a general, but decided on the lord’s extra leadership.

I wanted to make a list, that was:

1. had a cool theme

2. had synergy

3. had redundancy

4. Used heavy cav for support and hammers, not the main focus.

Thoughts?