Reply To: Round bases are superior to square bases.

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@phaidknott I submit your assertion that square bases are necessary for rank & flank is fatally flawed. Here’s why.

Soldiers aren’t square. In fact, they are roundish at almost every point, so squaring them up is virtually impossible as many an NCO can tell you.

In fact, ragged lines are far more common and realistic. Please observe re-enactors attempting maneuvers on anything other than parade grounds.

No, I submit ragged is realism.

But should your OCD overcome you, sabot trays are quite acceptable. And have the added bonus of having a French word with a dual meaning, at least one of wish is distinctly military related. (I’m referring to Sabot rounds, not sabot as in the shoe, though shoes are of course important for armies.)

As for lipped bases? However the mood strikes you.

And yes, I routinely replace my plastic spears with steel spears. Though the number of blood lettings seem decidedly one sided with many an own goal result.