Waikirikiri vs Duncan TMS
https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=442788521
First round
Waikirikiri Allies 8 medals 31 figures Duncan TMS 5 medals 26 figures
Second round
Waikirikiri Axis 8 medals 34 figures Duncan TMS 6 medals 26 figures.
The second round was tied at 7-7 with both players simply discarding cards looking to build their hands.
Duncan TMS was camped on his left flank and Waikirikiri camped in the centre avoiding fire from [color=#0000 F]Duncan TMS[/color].
Eventually Waikirikiri drew the barrage card to clear the Allied unit from the fort and gain the final medal while denying Duncan TMS an objective medal.
Result
Waikirikiri 16 medals 65 figures vs Duncan TMS 11 medals 52 figures
Waikirikiri total victory, 4 points
Many thanks Duncan TMS for two great hard-fought battles that could have gone either way.
It is late, I will do a more complete report later (in a few days) as I need my sleep.
Thanks to Keegan for organising and managing the tournament.
The longer write up:
First battle: Waikirikiri Arllies Duncan TMS Axis
Initial moves were repositioning of units while strengthening hands of cards for both sides.
Light came quickly Levl 4 in first 2 Allied turns.
Initial combat was in the towns on the Allied left flank 1-1 medal count.
Fighting then shifted to the centre section.
Both sides made great attacking moves that weren't supported by their die rolls.
Battle continued in the centre section.
A well played ambush saved a 1 figure infantry unit in the Allied centre (flags are sometimes useful).
The "Direct From HQ" drawn to replace the Ambush card allowed Waikirikiri to take the final 2 medals needed for the 8-5 (31-26) win.
The return battle saw darkness remain longer so both sides used the darkness to reposition units.
Attacks started on the Allied left flank.
Attacks continued on the Allied left flank and into the centre section.
Darkness was very slow to lift.
The Allies got out to a 5-2 lead with successful attacks in the centre and left sections.
After a success reply from the Axis the medal count was 5-4 to the Allies.
The Allies then withdrew to the safety of their left flank and the Allies withdrew to the centre section.
Daylight finally arrived.
The Allies were sheltering on the left discarding cards while building their hand while the Axis was bringing reinforcements from their left to the centre.
After a period of sniping attacks the scores became tied at 6-6
A period of stalemate ensued with the Axis withdrawing out of range of the Allied artillery and both sides discarding cards looking for the winning card(s).
The Allies built up a great hand of cards but before they could use them the Axis played a Barrage to eliminate the Allied unit on the "Bank" gaining their final medal and removing an Allied medal.
Second round vicotry to the Axis score 8-6 medals 34-26 figures
https://boardgamearena.com/table?table=442788521
First round
Waikirikiri Allies 8 medals 31 figures Duncan TMS 5 medals 26 figures
Second round
Waikirikiri Axis 8 medals 34 figures Duncan TMS 6 medals 26 figures.
The second round was tied at 7-7 with both players simply discarding cards looking to build their hands.
Duncan TMS was camped on his left flank and Waikirikiri camped in the centre avoiding fire from [color=#0000 F]Duncan TMS[/color].
Eventually Waikirikiri drew the barrage card to clear the Allied unit from the fort and gain the final medal while denying Duncan TMS an objective medal.
Result
Waikirikiri 16 medals 65 figures vs Duncan TMS 11 medals 52 figures
Waikirikiri total victory, 4 points
Many thanks Duncan TMS for two great hard-fought battles that could have gone either way.
It is late, I will do a more complete report later (in a few days) as I need my sleep.
Thanks to Keegan for organising and managing the tournament.
The longer write up:
First battle: Waikirikiri Arllies Duncan TMS Axis
Initial moves were repositioning of units while strengthening hands of cards for both sides.
Light came quickly Levl 4 in first 2 Allied turns.
Initial combat was in the towns on the Allied left flank 1-1 medal count.
Fighting then shifted to the centre section.
Both sides made great attacking moves that weren't supported by their die rolls.
Battle continued in the centre section.
A well played ambush saved a 1 figure infantry unit in the Allied centre (flags are sometimes useful).
The "Direct From HQ" drawn to replace the Ambush card allowed Waikirikiri to take the final 2 medals needed for the 8-5 (31-26) win.
The return battle saw darkness remain longer so both sides used the darkness to reposition units.
Attacks started on the Allied left flank.
Attacks continued on the Allied left flank and into the centre section.
Darkness was very slow to lift.
The Allies got out to a 5-2 lead with successful attacks in the centre and left sections.
After a success reply from the Axis the medal count was 5-4 to the Allies.
The Allies then withdrew to the safety of their left flank and the Allies withdrew to the centre section.
Daylight finally arrived.
The Allies were sheltering on the left discarding cards while building their hand while the Axis was bringing reinforcements from their left to the centre.
After a period of sniping attacks the scores became tied at 6-6
A period of stalemate ensued with the Axis withdrawing out of range of the Allied artillery and both sides discarding cards looking for the winning card(s).
The Allies built up a great hand of cards but before they could use them the Axis played a Barrage to eliminate the Allied unit on the "Bank" gaining their final medal and removing an Allied medal.
Second round vicotry to the Axis score 8-6 medals 34-26 figures
