I can't stop thinking about ancient Rome - Gangs of Rome edition

I originally saw Gangs of Rome when it first launch and was really interested in it but I wasn’t active in the wargame hobby at the time. So I signed up for Footsore’s newsletter and kept track of it. Along came second edition to Kickstarter and I really wanted to get the rulebook at least this time around. I had no idea what I needed for figures so I thought at least with the book I could plan that out. Over the course of the campaign they unlocked the plastic set and I altered my pledge to at least get that. The box came, a move happened and it was in storage…until today.

I have the rulebook which is gorgeous, some MDF tokens, 30 MDF bases not pictured here, and a box of the Gangs of Rome plastic set. This will also be my first experience with Wargames Atlantic models. I’ve been hearing everyone love them so time to see if they live up to the hype. Looking at the sprue we definitely have a large amount of options. The bodies are separated at the waist so you get some variance on combinations there compared to say the Frostgrave or Oathmark sets if you are familiar with those. Over twelve heads are included with two helmet options for folks that want to build gladiators. The weapon options are vast. Let’s look at the rulebook and see what options we need for our gangs.

Of these options we have most of them represented with items on the sprue except the whip, Hammer, Chain, Iron Claw, Flaming Torch, Javelin, Caestus Gloves, Manica Armour, Spiked Buckler, Barbed Net, and Bolas. Some of these bits I can use from my Frostgrave bits I think I’ll have to do a test fit. Other items like the net I think will have to be saved to the metal models. Footsore is relaunching the line on their site during/after Salute so I’m waiting until then to pick up some Mob models as well as the Vigile. Now that I have the book I learned I need both of those for the scenarios. I got the 3D models of the multi bases and can print out some nice cobblestone options. I love skirmish games and I like the amount of models involved. The MDF terrain from Sarissa Precision also looks fantastic and it is on my wish list to get in the future for sure. While I am waiting for supplies for my other projects I’m going to put these together with a range of options to arm some gang members and hopefully the weather warms up so I can prime these as well.

Until next update happy hobby time everyone!