Hyborian Wars Map, by RSI
This map is from a PBEM game run by Reality Simulations Inc (RSI). I'm not certain if they are still running games, but I found it Here via this site.
Even if they are not still running, the map is of interest as is the zipped "Set up" file for all the 36 "Player Kingdoms". This lists the starting forces and characters, along with their abilities and the composition of the starting armies. The troop ratings are very generic - ie. Missile ability: POOR, Melee ability: EXCELLENT, Morale: ADEQUATE, etc. The cost to maintain the troops is given in similar fashion with Amazonian Javelin troops having LOW maintenance costs whereas those of the Black Dragons are VERY HIGH.
It is of interest to me for several reasons:
1) I have always enjoyed and admired Tony Bath's Hyboria Campaign as chronicled in "Battle" and later "Military Modelling". I have his book "How to Run a Wargames Campaign" but have never yet run a Hyborian campaign myself.
2) The map could be used for a "Barbarians of Lemuria" campaign.
3) The map has far eastern nations and so the "Garden of Kama" setting might be introduced into the game.
Keen! Thanks for jumping in and participating in the Roundup!
ReplyDeleteCool expanded map of Hyboria. This could be a lot of fun. Might have to look into this, see if they are still running the game.
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