** This thread discusses the Content article: 204 Arausio (105 BC) **

We had a huge day today, playing no less than 7 games between 6 players. All but one of them featured Romans V Barbarians.

We played Arausio three times, with the Germans winning all three. We all agree that it is a bit hard on the Romans, but certainly not impossible.

The games went G7-R4, G7-R4 and G7-R6. The lack of Roman cavaly counts, as does the need to prevent the Germans getting into the camp. I lost as the Romans and won as the Germans.

The best tactic for the Romans is to set a line and let the Germans come at you.

The six Warrior units are powerful for the Germans. Make the most of their ability to move two hexes and battle, and to battle advance.

Being one of 6 players King Billy refers to here I have to agree with his comments.
I lost my first game as the Romans after the Barbarians took the camp. In the replay where we swapped sides the Barbarians won again but only after the warriors smashed the Roman centre to gain the required numbers of banners.

The EPIC version of this scenario gives both sides a bit more flexibility but the same comments apply. Once those Barbarian warriors get into it it becomes a blood fest. All good fun though.