Tim Ryan and his Achaian army won this year's Winter Sword DBA Tournament at The Soldiery, Dec. 13, in Columbus. This year's tourney featured a Biblical theme, as many of the local Ancients enthusiasts had been painting (or purchasing) Biblical armies. There were eight participants in the 4-round tourney. Prizes were provided by myself (two scratch-built DBA camps), Rich Hartley and the Ohio Valley Hoplites, and Jeff Fletcher (an unpainted DBA Sea Peoples army, which Tim chose as his first prize).

Tim scored a losing draw in his first round against Steve Sattler's Philistine army, then went on to win his next three games. In the final round, he bested 3-0 Mike Stelzer and his Kushite Egyptians. Mike attempted a risky naval landing, which backfired and ending up losing him the game.

Final standings were:
1. Tim Ryan, Achaians, 3-0-1, 24 points
2. Mike Stelzer, Kushite Egyptians, 3-1, 21 points
3. Jason Stelzer, Shang Chinese, 2-2, 18 points
4. David Zecchini, New Kingdom Egyptians, 2-2, 17 points
5. Tom Graves, Later Babylonians, 2-2, 13 points
6. Steve Sattler, Philistines, 1-1-2, 12 points
7. Terry Hollern, Hittites, 1-3, 12 points
8. Keith Finn, New Kingdom Egyptians, 1-3, 10 points

Thanks to all the participants, the Ohio Valley Hoplites (who provided a trophy and pizza) and to The Soldiery hosting!