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By Ross Watson
With the recent release of the Bretonnian boxed sets and
Army book, I saw an opportunity to start a new army full
of
fluttering banners, noble heraldry blazing upon shields,
and glittering lances borne by legendary knights of valour.
Taking
the Army book and models in hand, I considered myself a Knight
Errant, given the charge to turn these new Bretonnian
models
into a hard-hitting force that fights for the honour of the
Lady. Soon enough, I had a force created and some games
under
my belt.
With such limited experience, I was a little apprehensive
about writing a tactics article. However,
since I just went through the process, I think I can safely
speak about the Bretonnian basics. What's more, going over
the basics may not only inspire someone who has never played
Bretonnians before, it may also remind some of the veterans
of a certain ability or application of these crusading
knights
that will improve even a well tuned army.
Bretonnia is a land of noble knights, brave sovereigns,
and loyal peasants. Marshaling a war host based on these elements
may appear to be a simple task, but what appears simple is
rarely so. A Bretonnian commander must first consider the
various kinds of knights and other warriors he wishes to choose
for his forces. Secondly, a canny commander should also think
carefully about how he arranges those forces on the battlefield
for the best chance of victory. Thirdly, he must also decide
how best to take advantage of those strengths while minimizing
his weaknesses during the flow of the battle.
Next:
The Army.
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