tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post1396380551212396577..comments2024-03-28T11:28:58.010-07:00Comments on JJ's Wargames: Alfred the Great - The Great Heathen Army 871 AD, May Turn Thirteencarojonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-67888006077979253142015-12-18T05:23:20.276-08:002015-12-18T05:23:20.276-08:00very good point on Aethelred, shame you couldn'...very good point on Aethelred, shame you couldn't get prince Alfred and as many Earls as possible into Basengas, give the Vikings a juicy target at a Major victory, but 1 or 2 missed breaching attempts and the tide would turn quickly, even if they did breach and won the battle inside they still have to attack and take Wintanceaster which would has an Earl present and would be difficult...........Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674047804534232350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-46631263501265123422015-12-18T00:35:25.112-08:002015-12-18T00:35:25.112-08:00Hi Mark, well I was rather disinclined to lose Aet...Hi Mark, well I was rather disinclined to lose Aethelred too early as his kingly battle effects are rather useful in allowing two decent Saxon battle groups to operate rather than one, and a kill rate of 66% versus 33% without him is quite a potent loss even with a "killer" King Alfred on the loose.<br /><br />The Vikings can afford to be a bit more extravagant with the king led offensive action having five of them roaming the board.<br /><br />Fun game and I am looking forward to 876 AD preceded by some thoughts about play on this game from Steve and myself on what we might have done differently.<br /><br />Cheers<br />JJcarojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-73061442597957105042015-12-18T00:27:24.717-08:002015-12-18T00:27:24.717-08:00As you will see, I was rather inclined to your way...As you will see, I was rather inclined to your way of thinking Vince. And as you will see, he didn't fancy putting his head over the wall!carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-8016122725835998002015-12-16T04:06:01.322-08:002015-12-16T04:06:01.322-08:00i cant believe Aelthelred is still alive, he never...i cant believe Aelthelred is still alive, he never gets past turn 4 when i am the Saxons,it will depend on "victory points" .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674047804534232350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-51432707971391832732015-12-16T04:02:40.895-08:002015-12-16T04:02:40.895-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674047804534232350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-10797681953312345562015-12-15T10:04:38.975-08:002015-12-15T10:04:38.975-08:00Just remember the old adage "don't get ou...Just remember the old adage "don't get out of the ****ing fort".<br /><br />As Harold Godwinson was reputed to have said to Harold Hadrada's offer of peace for a third of the kingdom "Tell him he can have six feet of English soil or such extra measure as he is taller than other men". <br /><br />Just let him stick his head over the wall....<br /><br />VinceVincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691369848035290908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-78372227371087863222015-12-15T04:31:52.939-08:002015-12-15T04:31:52.939-08:00I think that is known as "Viking goading"...I think that is known as "Viking goading"<br />carojonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826580638291659193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2591229843590982581.post-41276320637826864622015-12-15T03:47:27.030-08:002015-12-15T03:47:27.030-08:00I think you should gamble everything on one big ba...I think you should gamble everything on one big battle , either that or be indecisive. Enjoying the game so far , thanks for sharing . Steve MadeupName.<br /><br />Alternatively you could just wimp out of making a decision and hope someone else will do it for you.Mr Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657702949814996671noreply@blogger.com