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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Silveras" data-source="post: 1283427" data-attributes="member: 6271">Agreed. I am waiting for my copy to arrive. I have been doing a comparative examination of the Domain Management systems in another thread. I am sure there is an audience that would like to see a similar "report card" comparison of the Mass Combat systems (Cry Havoc, OMCSv2 from Strongholds & Dynasties, Empire, Miniatures Handbook, and Fields of Blood). I have not had the opportunity to test the Mass Combat mechanics from any of them, yet, so I don't feel qualified to report on more than the content they cover (can't say much about how well they work in practice). Topics I think would be good to cover, if someone wants to try, would be: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Supports Miniatures (A = makes great use of them, F = can't use 'em at all)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Requires Miniatures (A = they're optional and it works as well without them, F= they're required and it only works if you do 1:1 scale battles)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Quick-resolution or "cinematic" option</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Strategic level (A = Offers guidance/rules on picking your fights, F = stand-alone battles only)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Supply rules (A=covers foraging and supply lines, F=ignores the topic)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Siege Combat rules </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Terrain interaction (A=you can alter/damage terrain for tactical advantage, F=terrain is treated solely as static obstacles)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Magic rules </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Unit advancement rules</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monster unit rules</li> </ul>[Edit: It might also be worth adding Testament's Army Combat resolution system to the list of things to compare.]</blockquote>

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