Ancients miniatures players are an unruly lot--the debates over the historical accuracy of rule sets such as WRG 7th, DBA/DBM, Armati, Tactica, Ancient Warfare, and Classical Hack are legendary. As for playability, or even tournament play, well--don't go there.
We've already reviewed Classical Hack here in MagWeb, along with posting a sample chapter from the rules, and an interview with its designer, Phil Viverito. It is a good, solid rules set with a nice blend of tactics and probabilities and I've played many a game as a Roman or barbarian.
Now, Viverito has released a scenario book called Classical Hack: Scenarios Rome, a 52-page 8.5x11" booklet packed with scenarios and historical data covering the creation and development of the Roman legion from 750BC to 250AD (although all but one scenario are BC, not AD). The single AD scenario, Mons Graupius 83AD, is by Russ Lockwood--one of the seven authors who contributed scenarios, narrative, or rules suggestions. The historical account of Mons Graupius is in the War Lore section of MagWeb. The artwork on the cover of Scenarios Rome is by Peter Connolly.
The scenarios' army lists are all programmed for the Hack system, but can be refined for different systems. Each includes a tactical map for set up and placement, along with any special scenario rules.
Classical Hack: Scenarios Rome costs $18.95 and may be ordered direct from LMW Works, PO Box 844, Amherst, NY 14226. The Classical Hack web site is at:
- http://www.freeyellow.com/members/lynne999/index.html
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