Re: Fyrds, Shieldwalls, etc.

From: Jeff <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 16:53:42 -0000

> Fyrd Combat and Shieldwall Fighting should be considered techniques
> governed by Mass Combat (aka Battle) ability, much as
Spear-and-Shield

> me. Each Mass Combat technique could be assigned attack and defense
> ranks, a la weapon and armor ranks, to provide some realism and
detail
> for those so inclined. Perhaps there needs be a Mass Combat
development
> project, to flesh things out a bit more.
>
> Thoughts? Opinions?

I believe that mass combat is being worked on... Though I think some early rules were submitted on the HW-Rules list by Brian Laxon but it was some time ago.  

All very reasonable -- its pretty much how I would use the material. Should be on the rules list though?

Jeff