Somewhat delayed but better late than never, we were planning to game the battle of Pavia on Saturday using the scenario from the soon-to-be released book from Helion.
I actually struggled to field the right number of miniatures and it seems I am sadly lacking in Landsknechts; indeed I had to draft in some Swiss to take their place. (Note to self: quick order to Warlord for their Landsknecht army deal which should be enough).
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The view from the walls of Pavia. Katherine Spawtza asleep.
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| The rearmost French camp, close to the siege lines. A large body of Swiss getting ready. |
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| Trouble in the streets of Pavia. |
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| Jamming on the rooftops |
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| French camp again. |
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| More Swiss much closer to the Imperialist army. |
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| King Francis and his gendarmes muster by the other French encampment. |
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| The gendarmes, supported by the Black Band and some French pikemen and crossbowmen. |
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| Imperial light cavalry and men-at-arms. |
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The Mirabello Tower and massed elite Spanish and Neapolitan arquebusiers. Behind them are four landsknecht pike blocks (although I’ve had to substitute some of them with Swiss as I don’t have enough landsknechts, something I never thought would say!)
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Sadly events overtook me as my wife is not well again and we have some serious legal stuff to sort through in advance of a meeting with the CEO of the hospital that nearly killed her in 2022. It has taken two superficial investigations, the involvement of the Ombudsman and the Care Quality Commission to get to where we are now.
I will leave the game set up and will see about playing it at a later date. I might even have the extra landsknechts done by then!
So sorry to hear about health and legal issues, my best wishes to you both there. The pictures are full of interest and ideas. As you say the game can wait.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get the outcome you desire from the meeting with the CEO and that your wife's health improves.
ReplyDeleteThe table looks great and I do like the details inserted in the town. I am 'disturbed' to hear your collection is short of figures but very glad a small purchase from Warlord can remedy that situation :)
It was a good meeting. We shall see…….. Colin
DeleteColin, so very sorry to hear this. I hope she is doing better and things go well for you. Please know you are both included in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick. Small steps.
DeleteThanks Nick. Small steps. Colin
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