
November 8th, 2003, 01:07 AM
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Re: Repel attempt bonuses
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Originally posted by Keir Maxwell:
So how should a Giant hitting a body of spearmen be represented? I think if the Giant manages to close then there is no problem in it getting the first real strike. It has brushed aside the opposing spears as the holders trembled in fear and burst into their ranks.
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The closest historical equivalents I can think of are all those colorful battles that took place in the hellenistic era. Elephants routed light troops easily, but when facing steady pezetairoi they were in deep, deep trouble.
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