{"pageProps":{"posts":[{"metadata":{"tags":[{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Tag","id":"gameConquest"}},{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Tag","id":"gameTheBaronsWar"}}]},"sys":{"space":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Space","id":"tf55i93jmtfp"}},"id":"1MEuBAM6Ze4qh8OlD52RxZ","type":"Entry","createdAt":"2022-08-24T21:03:18.998Z","updatedAt":"2023-01-01T14:34:45.183Z","environment":{"sys":{"id":"master","type":"Link","linkType":"Environment"}},"revision":2,"contentType":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"ContentType","id":"blogPost"}},"locale":"en-US"},"fields":{"title":"Why do equipment profiles differ?","thumbnail":{"metadata":{"tags":[]},"sys":{"space":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Space","id":"tf55i93jmtfp"}},"id":"2Dleqv3leiA6mlaXLe5zVQ","type":"Asset","createdAt":"2022-08-24T20:58:54.300Z","updatedAt":"2022-08-24T20:58:54.300Z","environment":{"sys":{"id":"master","type":"Link","linkType":"Environment"}},"revision":1,"locale":"en-US"},"fields":{"title":"Equipment profiles","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/tf55i93jmtfp/2Dleqv3leiA6mlaXLe5zVQ/5aea5f7f258eaec21d01e13a550f50bb/equipment-profiles.png","details":{"size":125302,"image":{"width":490,"height":227}},"fileName":"equipment-profiles.png","contentType":"image/png"}}},"content":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{"target":{"metadata":{"tags":[]},"sys":{"space":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Space","id":"tf55i93jmtfp"}},"id":"2Dleqv3leiA6mlaXLe5zVQ","type":"Asset","createdAt":"2022-08-24T20:58:54.300Z","updatedAt":"2022-08-24T20:58:54.300Z","environment":{"sys":{"id":"master","type":"Link","linkType":"Environment"}},"revision":1,"locale":"en-US"},"fields":{"title":"Equipment profiles","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/tf55i93jmtfp/2Dleqv3leiA6mlaXLe5zVQ/5aea5f7f258eaec21d01e13a550f50bb/equipment-profiles.png","details":{"size":125302,"image":{"width":490,"height":227}},"fileName":"equipment-profiles.png","contentType":"image/png"}}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-asset-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Having received this question a few times now I thought it would be a useful exercise to write a post explaining why equipment profiles differ across The Barons’ War warrior profiles.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"At the core of the army lists, we have a human profile. This profile comes in four varieties relating to levels of experience, Green, Irregular, Regular and Veteran. This is the same no matter which warrior profile we are looking at, as humans are humans. Without gear and training, a knight is, when we get down to it in-game terms, no different to a peasant.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"metadata":{"tags":[]},"sys":{"space":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Space","id":"tf55i93jmtfp"}},"id":"7EyW3CWH4ntDa1Mu649bRY","type":"Asset","createdAt":"2022-08-24T21:00:03.686Z","updatedAt":"2022-08-24T21:00:03.686Z","environment":{"sys":{"id":"master","type":"Link","linkType":"Environment"}},"revision":1,"locale":"en-US"},"fields":{"title":"The basic human statline as described","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/tf55i93jmtfp/7EyW3CWH4ntDa1Mu649bRY/a416d55158fec307deb4273ab7b1aab3/human-stat.png","details":{"size":31863,"image":{"width":550,"height":147}},"fileName":"human-stat.png","contentType":"image/png"}}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-asset-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Abilities and Equipment are where we diversify the warrior types adding character. Abilities are what reflects the different warrior training, as well as natural talent in some cases. For example, a Knight is chivalrous and has trained with a sword from a young age, so they naturally have the abilities 'Chivalry' and 'Live by the sword'. An archer shoots their bow at every opportunity so has the ‘Every bloody Sunday’ ability to represent this hard-earned skill. The peasants or Levy haven’t had much training in anything but have lived a life following the orders of their superiors, so we represent this social difference with\nthe 'Sorry m'Lord' ability.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The next thing we use to differentiate warrior types is equipment. Each warrior comes ready to fight with basic equipment which can modify our human statline shown above. For example, a knight is equipped with a sword. This weapon has a -1 attack modifier which changes a Veteran Humans attack stat from 5+ to 4+.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"metadata":{"tags":[]},"sys":{"space":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Space","id":"tf55i93jmtfp"}},"id":"4yx2WmXvJC2JjfRCLH5QZp","type":"Asset","createdAt":"2022-08-24T21:01:03.549Z","updatedAt":"2022-08-24T21:01:03.549Z","environment":{"sys":{"id":"master","type":"Link","linkType":"Environment"}},"revision":1,"locale":"en-US"},"fields":{"title":"Weapons","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/tf55i93jmtfp/4yx2WmXvJC2JjfRCLH5QZp/6929e6d6d078ca0ce70b331075fe715b/weapons.png","details":{"size":58569,"image":{"width":757,"height":183}},"fileName":"weapons.png","contentType":"image/png"}}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-asset-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"A good example where weapon profiles differ is a two-handed weapon in the Knight warrior profile showing a modifier of -1 whereas in other entries such as Militant Monks it has a modifier of -2. This is because you must take into account any modifier of the weapon it will be replacing. A Knight’s sword already grants him -1 to his attack value. What we are essentially doing is removing the Sword (and its -1 modifier) and equipping with a Two-handed weapon (which has a standard -2 modifier) making the Knight’s attack value 3+.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{"target":{"metadata":{"tags":[]},"sys":{"space":{"sys":{"type":"Link","linkType":"Space","id":"tf55i93jmtfp"}},"id":"6lgnBqsyRGhSIQ9ONXmyMX","type":"Asset","createdAt":"2022-08-24T21:01:49.858Z","updatedAt":"2022-08-24T21:01:49.858Z","environment":{"sys":{"id":"master","type":"Link","linkType":"Environment"}},"revision":1,"locale":"en-US"},"fields":{"title":"Knight two-handed weapon","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/tf55i93jmtfp/6lgnBqsyRGhSIQ9ONXmyMX/602843e0c8b4e69dd81b8c4fddd3ccfe/knight-2handed-weapon.png","details":{"size":20408,"image":{"width":570,"height":49}},"fileName":"knight-2handed-weapon.png","contentType":"image/png"}}}},"content":[],"nodeType":"embedded-asset-block"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The difference in modifiers and points cost across the different warrior profiles is to save the player the task of removing any modifiers from existing equipment before applying new ones. Just pay the points as shown and apply the modifiers to the stat line as printed.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I hope this has helped clarify why the points and modifiers vary across the different warrior types (of course there may be some minor 'under the hood' variances that were added during playtesting to allow for balance).","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"summary":"At the core of the army lists, we have a human profile. This profile comes in four varieties relating to levels of experience, Green, Irregular, Regular and Veteran. 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Comfortable in warfare, he wore armour, bore weapons, and used them personally in battle, rising to a height of great power in both secular and ecclesiastical hierarchies.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Contemporaries often praised Peter’s devotion to God and the king despite (or maybe because of) his willingness to partake in active fighting in battle. The chronicler Roger of Wendover wrote of Peter’s elevation in 1205 that,","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“He was a man of the knightly order and skilled in the ways of war. He was chosen specifically for his knightly qualities and loyalty to King John and his willingness to advance the king’s interests.”","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"blockquote"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"His election to Bishop of Winchester was eventually confirmed by Innocent III, consecrating him in person and granting him legatine authority in England. In Peter, the pope possibly saw the sort of prelate who could be useful leading papal armies or functioning effectively on crusade, two things that des Roches did successfully later in his career.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"He played a key role in the campaigns against the French army of Prince Louis that invaded England in 1217. The History of William Marshal provides some of the best evidence for Peter des Roches’s military actions on behalf of John and Henry III. At the siege of Torksey, Peter led the fourth division of the royal army, earning praise,","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“William Marshal then gave a rousing address, and in his wisdom, he entrusted his crossbowmen to Peter, the worthy bishop of Winchester\\*, who was in charge of leading them, who had sound knowledge in that sphere, and who strove hard to perform well.” During the battle, he actively led the royal troops, ‘Peter followed William Marshal shouting loudly and many times, in all directions: “This way! 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His political games made him many enemies, and he was in and out of favour. He took the cross in 1221 after being accused of treason, returning in 1223 he joined the anti-de Burgh faction. He continued his military activities, including leading a ‘significant contingent of the army’ against the Welsh.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Being forced from power by political opponents in 1227 resulted in him taking up a military command joining the crusade of Frederick II. Alongside Bishop William Brewer of Exeter, he led the English contingent in the army. Frederick succeeded in reoccupying Jerusalem by treaty rather than combat. In March of 1229, des Roches accompanied him into the city, where the emperor was crowned in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. While the nature of Jerusalem’s retaking caused some controversy, it largely enhanced des Roches’ reputation back in England.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Driven once again from high political office in England by 1234 he accepted an invitation from the papacy to assist in Gregory IX’s campaign against the rebellious citizens of Rome. While the pope did not offer des Roches his unqualified support, his endorsement, especially of his military abilities, demonstrate the importance and relative acceptability of this warrior-cleric. 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These ideas are not 'written in stone' so if you don't like them then please don't use them again, even better get in touch and let us have your ideas instead.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Battle Axe (one-handed)","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"An Axe is no longer treated as a Hand Weapon and becomes a Battle Axe with its own rules.\nCost per warrior: 0pts | Modifier: none | Effect: Target receives -1 to Shield Rolls.\nAvailable for all knight types and all sergeant types.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Reactionary Shooting to Being Charged","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When attacking Warriors find they must roll a d6 when charging a Group armed with ranged weapons, they can be subjected to Reactionary Shooting. For the cost of an Action, the defenders can shoot their charging attackers with a +1 modifier to their Attack Dice. If the attacking group suffers 25% casualties (p.48), they must take a Morale Check before they engage in melee combat. If failed, they become Broken instead and proceed to flee. If the defending group is armed with crossbows, they cannot shoot as a reaction to being charged as the crossbow is too slow.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Dismounting and Mounting","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"There are currently no rules for dismounting and mounting in the rulebook. It would be an easy thing to include costing a single Action. Use an Ability Action Token when dismounting and add a foot model to represent each dismounted knight or sergeant within 1\" of their mount. Either leave the mounted versions at the location they have dismounted, or replace each figure in the group with a riderless horse. Make sure you adjust the Groups Movement value whilst on foot. 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This idea presents us with a huge span of history for gaming, especially when we start venturing outside of Great Britain. I am under no illusion to make this happen new rules will need to be added to represent armour, weapons, and warfare changes. However, I hope that using Abilities, plus a new idea that we are currently calling 'Traits', can achieve this.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"summary":"The Barons' War, so far, seems to have been well received and we are already receiving feedback from members of the community who have read the rules and have offered further suggestions and ideas. 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England would never be the same again. With William’s claim to the English crown, he sailed across the channel on a do or die campaign to take what he believes is rightfully his.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Normans bring skilled cavalrymen to our early middle ages battles and will fight in a much different manner than the Late Saxons and Vikings our two previous forces. The ability that sets the Norman cavalry apart from the light scouts of the Saxons and Vikings is ‘Couched spears’. causing a shock test if only 25% of the target warriors are removed as casualties. 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