We're attacking from Damascus into Acre. @Nathangun will take the battle.
I'll take the other battle.
I'll take the other battle.
FOG Medieval: Crusades Mini Campaign
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Just let me know the parameters for setting up the battle.
Saracens attacking ACRE again from Damascus.
Crusaders will attack HOMS from Tripoli.
@Cargol will lead that attack.
I will defend ACRE again.
BATTLE 1: ACRE -- @Nathangun vs @Rico
BATTLE 2: ACRE -- @Cargol vs @chiquichops
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@Nathangun -- here the battle parameters:
Open Battle, Medium size
Map: Middle East Agricultural
Crusaders (1155-1291) -- I'll take as allies: Syrian States (1090 -1286)
MUSLIMS: Ayyubid Egyptians (1172 - 1250) with optional Syrian States (1090 -1286) allies
If you set it up, I'll pick it up in the morning.
Crusaders will attack HOMS from Tripoli.
@Cargol will lead that attack.
I will defend ACRE again.
BATTLE 1: ACRE -- @Nathangun vs @Rico
BATTLE 2: ACRE -- @Cargol vs @chiquichops
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@Nathangun -- here the battle parameters:
Open Battle, Medium size
Map: Middle East Agricultural
Crusaders (1155-1291) -- I'll take as allies: Syrian States (1090 -1286)
MUSLIMS: Ayyubid Egyptians (1172 - 1250) with optional Syrian States (1090 -1286) allies
If you set it up, I'll pick it up in the morning.
The 2nd Battle for ACRE ended in a DRAW.
A lot cagey maneuvering and Saracen flanking moves before we finally got down to the serious business, but the battle timed out in the end.
Good battle, @Nathangun
A lot cagey maneuvering and Saracen flanking moves before we finally got down to the serious business, but the battle timed out in the end.
Good battle, @Nathangun
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The battle is getting pretty hot now. The Saracens have the edge, with the Christian knights yet to come into real play. However, we all know the Christian heavy cavalry can swing any battle. I did want to post screenshots to this interesting battle but I can't seem to find them.
Those Crusader knights can be total battle-winners ... or a complete fiasco... LOL ... seemingly not much middle ground there.
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Things are looking up for the Saracens. We are holding the Christian cavalry for now, although there is an imminent breakthrough in my middle. There's a slim chance of a major victory still. Outlying skirmishes dot the field.
Wow! We pulled off a major victory. The infidels' cavalry were countered. The people of Homs celebrate tonight!
Congrats! 
A Major Defeat for the Crusader armies at HOMS -- which cedes the Initiative Point to the Saracens.
The battle for ACRE ended in a Draw, which leaves the region Contested.
The Score remains unchanged.
This concludes TURN 2.
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TURN 3:
The fighting in ACRE continues this turn.
The Saracens have ONE Initiative Point to use -- Sultan @chiquichops needs to decide where to attack.
The battle for ACRE ended in a Draw, which leaves the region Contested.
The Score remains unchanged.
This concludes TURN 2.
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TURN 3:
The fighting in ACRE continues this turn.
The Saracens have ONE Initiative Point to use -- Sultan @chiquichops needs to decide where to attack.
We strike into Tripoli from Homs.
I'll set up as soon as it's confirmed if the defender wants allies.
I'll set up as soon as it's confirmed if the defender wants allies.
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Looks like a crucial turn for the Crusader States.
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I will defend TRIPOLI -- and yes, I will take Allies.
Sir @Cargol will take over the defence of ACRE.
BATTLE 1: ACRE -- @Nathangun vs @Cargol
BATTLE 2: TRIPOLI -- @chiquichops vs @Rico
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I will defend TRIPOLI -- and yes, I will take Allies.
Sir @Cargol will take over the defence of ACRE.
BATTLE 1: ACRE -- @Nathangun vs @Cargol
BATTLE 2: TRIPOLI -- @chiquichops vs @Rico
Pretty good start for my Crusaders in the defence of TRIPOLI against Sultan @chiquichops 's Saracen invaders.
On the left my knights managed to overrun and rout a group of enemy archers .... while a grinding infantry melee ensues in the agricultural area in the centre.
... while on the right, a separate cavalry battle is on the go.
There are annoying patches of marsh and rough ground that is constricting movement there ... this map not an optimum patch of real estate to have a battle on.
On the left my knights managed to overrun and rout a group of enemy archers .... while a grinding infantry melee ensues in the agricultural area in the centre.
... while on the right, a separate cavalry battle is on the go.
There are annoying patches of marsh and rough ground that is constricting movement there ... this map not an optimum patch of real estate to have a battle on.
I'm not getting to grips with the Saracens yet. I miss some good heavy infantry and some crossbows.
The Crusader armies have successfully defended TRIPOLI inflicting a Major Defeat on the attacking Saracens and also winning the Initiative Point for next turn.
@chiquichops -- fun battle -- I think the terrain worked out to be more favourable for my guys than yours.
BATTLE 1: ACRE -- @Nathangun vs @Cargol
BATTLE 2: TRIPOLI -- @chiquichops vs @Rico -- Major Muslim Defeat
@chiquichops -- fun battle -- I think the terrain worked out to be more favourable for my guys than yours.
BATTLE 1: ACRE -- @Nathangun vs @Cargol
BATTLE 2: TRIPOLI -- @chiquichops vs @Rico -- Major Muslim Defeat
It might have been the terrain to some degree but I really don't like the Saracen army. The infantry are unreliable, no crossbows at this stage and horse archers just have to carry all the weight. Give me another six turns and I'll get my head around them though LoL
Ps. well played by @Rico too and an enjoyable, if frustrating, battle though.
PPs. Not to put all the pressure on @Nathangun but it's all down to you now, my man. 