Time commanders new series success or faliure?

[AmbrosiusAurelianus]

Not I, did you see that moment where the German cavalry galloped around one of the engaged Roman rearguard and smashed into them from behind? The way it was done was undeniably human.

Well, that's the fantasy uber-German phalanx for you. Also note the pitiful impact of the pila - a whole batch hit a German unit, a few of them jerk back and only about one of them is killed.

I agree with most of the comments in this thread. Timecommanders seems to be a lot better this time, and I also am pretty certain that human players are controlling the opponents.

In Nusbacher's defence the Roman infantry ought to have chainsawed through them: it's the game that's at fault. Pila are really ineffective unless they are given the armour piercing bonus, in which case they work just fine.

[Kraxis]

Pila are really ineffective unless they are given the armour piercing bonus, in which case they work just fine.

Interesting... But how does one add AP to one that has it already?

[LordKhaine]

Bugger... I didn't realise there was another series starting . At least it's on a Sunday this time, so I'll get to see it next week!

[AmbrosiusAurelianus]

Interesting... But how does one add AP to one that has it already?

Sorry... winces. You're right of course. I was thinking of the peltasts and some of the archers I think. As far as I remember they didn't all have this bonus originally.

[Kraxis]

Sorry... winces. You're right of course. I was thinking of the peltasts and some of the archers I think. As far as I remember they didn't all have this bonus originally.

Rather, weaken the archers, buff up the javelins (no AP) and you should be set up pretty nice. The pilum would be obviously better against armoured foes but not noticeable against unarmoured foes.

[AmbrosiusAurelianus]

Thanks for the advice, Kraxis. It's much appreciated. I'd better go before I'm accused of hijacking this thread. Sorry to anyone hoping to read about Timecommanders. I did start off discussing that

[Butcher]

Did any of you see it last night? had the Battle of Stamford Bridge as it's theme, they are either starting to redo medieval or have especially created the skins for it!
They had huscarles, berserkers etc. Looked quite interesting, although it seemed that they didn't all ahve 'completed' animations yet.

[Fridge]

Did see it last night and thought it was awful. Partly due to my prejudices - could you have got a more plummy voiced, middle England, jolly hockey-sticks family if they tried? And those kids... I completely understand that getting the young'uns on there might extend the audience, and the family viewing Sunday night thing probably makes a lot of sense, but personally.... nah.

Also, the battle. Rubbish. I just didn't think there was a lot of scope for tactics, and as for the troops - some token archers, a king and his cavalry bodyguard and two - count 'em! - two types of infantry. No deployment, just get over the bridge as fast as possible and don't let the enemy settle... Now while that's no doubt the right thing to do, and historically spot on, it seemed to me like they'd dumbed the battle down, possibly to accomodate the two ten year olds. Again, I'm not saying that's the 'wrong' thing to do, just didn't fancy it myself.

That's the first one I've seen of the new series, and I wasn't impressed, but that's because of this one battle, not the format, and I don't even mind Hammond...

[Feanor]

I liked the very enthusiastic medieval weapons expert who was on the one with the viking huscarles. He was also on Weapons that made Britain. He should have a five minute slot every episode.

[lanky316]

^^^^

Mike Loades, he was on channel 4 on Saturday trying to recreate a realistic jousting tournament, don't know how accurate it was but it wasn't terribly tacky viewing.

[Epistolary Richard]

I rented a video about the Crusades over the weekend, written and narrated by Terry Jones (he of Monty Python fame) and who should turn up but lo and behold Mike Loades!

Bearded and becoiffed he was demonstrating what it was like to be a Turkish horse archer on a mare in heat when you've got a randy Crusader stallion barrelling down on you.

[Fridge]

Bearded and becoiffed he was demonstrating what it was like to be a Turkish horse archer on a mare in heat when you've got a randy Crusader stallion barrelling down on you.

I'm sorry Mr Richard, you can't leave it like that... What was it like?

[Kaldhore]

^^^^

Mike Loades, he was on channel 4 on Saturday trying to recreate a realistic jousting tournament, don't know how accurate it was but it wasn't terribly tacky viewing.

I watched all but the last 10 mins of that - I thought it was cool.

But who won? the scot?

[lanky316]

I watched all but the last 10 mins of that - I thought it was cool.

But who won? the scot?

Nah, surprisingly it was the American cop who kept injuring himself.

As for last nights TC. The team had some right moves but didn't capitalise, they managed to get the English to break formation but didn't take advantage. I blame the woman who argued over every decision the generals made.

[Khorak]

Yeah, I started off thinking they'd stand no chance. Then they did those feigned retreats and I thought damn, these guys really know their stuff. Finally I watched them not capitalise upon that at all, and instead just hammer the cavalry into the front of the shieldwall constantly, slowly murdering themselves by attrition. At that point I knew they'd lose horribly.