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| 11 May 2008 |
Hydaspes 326 BCMacedonian vs IndiansHistorical Background
War CouncilMacedonian Army (Use Greek blocks) Indian Army (Use Eastern Kingdom blocks) Victory Special Rules • When Alexander is attached to a unit, the unit will battle with 1 additional dice in Close Combat. • The two Greek Companion Cavalry units are special units. Place a special unit block in the same hex as the Companion Cavalry units to distinguish it from the other units. The Companion Cavalry will ignore 1 sword symbol in Close Combat and may ignore 1 flag. |
| Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 13:43 |
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Re:111 Hydaspes (326 BC)
Jul 16 2011 09:13:30 It has been far to long since we had a gaming session of C&C A. We fixed that today.
I played this scenario twice today, firstly as the Indians, going down 6-7, then as the Macedonians, winning a massive 7-1, so two more wins for the Macedonians. The first one was very, very close. I had the chance to win it, but botched up my last turn by attacking in the wrong order, allowing a unit that I should have destroyed to retreat. The elephants performed well, smashing the phalanx. It was Alexander and his Companions that pulled the Greeks out of the fire. The second game was a lot closer than the score would make it appear. I only lost one full unit, but boy, most of my army was looking very sick. Eric, my opponent, seemed to be able t pull any dice combo he needed with his archers, reducing half a dozen units to half or less blacks. Two double times allowed me to get my phalanx in among the Indian infantry, causing carnage, and winning the game for me. We just have to do this more often! |
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111 Hydaspes (326 BC)
Oct 26 2010 20:02:26 Played this solo reducing the Macedonian Command Cards to only 5. Macedonians still won 7-3 without real difficulty. Some poor card draws hurt Porus preventing the elephants from activating quickly.
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Re:111 Hydaspes (326 BC)
Jul 23 2010 16:59:51 Yes This one does appear a little one sided. Had a quick check of my results and solitaire was 4 games to 0 to Macedon and in a ftf with my brother he won 7-4.
It was 2 or 3 years ago but I recall him balking at all my elephants and saying how easily I would win. He had never faced them before and had seen me solitaire a game of Bagradas (Greg Blanchett) where the elephants had gone through the Romans like a hot knife through butter for a 6-3 win. I explained that Elephants can be very hit and miss, and my Indian Elephants on the Hydaspes definitely missed big time that day. My left wing cavalry fought a valiant comeback but from 3-0 down it was a lost cause. But if the Elephants can do their stuff the Indians can win. |
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Re:111 Hydaspes (326 BC)
Jul 08 2010 06:27:30 As this report shows the flip-flop way of playing a scenario gives both players a taste of each side and in one sided scenarios - victory (hopefully!).
I have to add that this so far is my favorite CCA scenario and can't wait to play it as an EPIC game!  |
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Re:111 Hydaspes (326 BC)
May 29 2010 12:18:18 I played this one twice today, as both sides. In both games the Macedonians won, although by different ways.
As the Macedonians, I pushed my phalanx up early, using a double time card to present a solid front. Simon, my opponent, pushed his elephants forward to meet them. The phalanx failed. every single heavy infantry block was wiped out in the engagement. I had to pull back my centre, and used my left flank light infantry to clean up what remained of his elephants. Things were not looking good for Alexander, so I threw in the cavalry. Using both Companion units, one with Alaxander and the other with a leader, I smashed into the Indian left flank, carving through his cavalry and light infantry. He counterattacked with his remaining elephant, but I used a First Strike card to kiill it before it could have an effect. The Macedonians won 7 to 4. We swapped sides, and the start was somewhat the same, with the phalanx advancing up the centre. I positioned my elephants to strike, and sent them in. This time he pulled out the First Strike card, and my elephants crumbled, followed by my right flank, the pikes of the phalanx sweeping all before them. Macedonians 7 to 3. I think it is winnable by the Indians, if they get the elephants right. They need to get into the right position to strike, and cause as much damage as possible in their initial attack, because they do not last long. The Companion cavalry, particularly the one with Alexander, are a huge threat, four dice and can ignore two retreats and one sword dice. They should be the primary target of every light infantry unit in the Indian force to try and jag a leader hit against Alexander. Bill |
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