Crescent and Cross : the First Crusade

A second try out with my Arabs forces, when I originally bought them the drive was the release of the Crescent and Cross update to Saga. So it is great to finally get them onto the table. For those not aquatinted with the Saga supplements the core rules remain the same but the boards which help you to control your force have gradually become more complex and challenging to play. This really suits those with experience but it would not be a good place to jump into the system.

Two of the new Boards, both have an additional layer of complexity 

My Arab Force for C&C

I didn’t capture many photos, the Crusaders mounted knights surge forward

Joined by a mix of warriors and crossbow men

The light but hopefully mobile Arabs prepare to receive the charge

After several turns of heavy fighting the Arab line is severely thinning 

They do have a large unit of Fanatics in reserve

The Crusader lord pulls back to rest before charging in again

I didn’t capture a picture but eventually the two lords clashed , with two such skilled fighters inevitability they were both slain !

A fun game and the new boards give a fresh look at the game😀