Sunday, 12 April 2026

Cathay VS Marauders (Hordes of things)

I have a large collection of miniatures I have collected and painted, most with the idea of using them on the table, I have also many rule sets. and while  sorting out my bits and bobs found the wonderful "Hordes of things" rules based on the DBA system by Wargames research group, I played this for many years about 20 years ago countless battles and fun, we even played large ECW and  Medieval games, to many to mention. 

Finding the rules I decided to take a back look and it inspired me to  try my Armies out based on the rules, some interpretations I use but its my game so? My collection painted was the lovely Grand Cathay Army for Warhammer the old World and my collection of Chaos Marauders  built over some time. 

The Rules are easy to make lists and I have had the great Scenarios for All Ages by CS Grant and S A Asquith, a book that set many table top battles over many years.






The two Armies meet each other in the fog using the long table as the encounter, exchanges of fire did nothing, the Marauder riders and hero smashing into the Cathy knights and  Archers while the foot advanced. The heroes unit destroyed the Archers then the hand gunners in short work while the riders on the left battles the Cathy knights keeping them engaged, The Marauder Hero charged with his  cavalry and  Warband to his right into the Cathay line. facing the Cathay General, picking combats in Hordes is important and this time it worked the Cathay General was destroyed and his Army collapsed after his demise..
Loads of fun and I have tried many more  of my collection using these rules, they are fun and Work after all this time. Be safe my friends....