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DBMM List Clarifications v2.0.1
DBMM List Clarifications v2.0.1
Scope
The focus of this document is on:
Unclear or contradictory wording.
Complex constructs and dependencies.
Guidance for list checkers
Some basic principles of DBMM lists such as the “0-1 per x” allocations of troops
This document does not provide details of all possible errata or mistakes. Where such may cause
difficulties in interpretation we do provide guidance. (If you are interested in seeing the potential list issues
identified look at http://dbmmnotes.pbworks.com/.)
Principles used
The general principle underlying most of the list interpretations provided here is that the DBMM army lists
should be played "as written". There are three areas in which we make an exception to this principle:
As DBMM is aimed at historical simulation we have used this as a basis for decisions where it is
applicable, e.g. when there is a contradiction in the text. Where this is to be done it is noted as some
may read that the interpretation given does not actually match the existing wording in some cases.
We follow the spirit of the rules in these cases and consult experts on the lists where we can.
When addressing specific cases where Phil Barker has provided definitive clarification of his
intention, despite the current wording of the lists.
In the very few cases where there appears to be a genuine disagreement about the proper
interpretation of the lists and to not have a common convention would undermine players'
enjoyment. In all such cases we clearly mark the text as a "Suggested List Convention". All of these
will hopefully be resolved by Phil Barker in the future, at which point the current convention will
be replaced by the official ruling.
It is intended that this becomes a "living document" with periodic updates based on further debate,
understanding or updates of the lists and rules, especially the input of Phil Barker on the DBMM List.
Allied Contingents
Unless otherwise specified in the list:
1) An external ally-general may not command elements from the main list being used, i.e it may only
command element from the allies list.
2) Elements from an external allied contingent may not be commanded by generals from the main list.
3) If the allied contingent can contribute to the army baggage then other suitable foot or train elements
from the allied contingent can be placed in the army baggage command.
If an external ally is specified in a list for the whole of that list’s date range or for a specific date range
where the allies available dates do not coincide then this is considered to be “specified by either of the 2
lists” and the ally can be used for the dates specified.
If the list being used and allies dates partially overlap then the ally can only be used when the date ranges
overlap.
Book 2:
List 3: “Rathamasaula”
List 10: “Anti-elephant wagons”
List 10: “Incendiary pigs and handlers”
List 31: “Incendiary pigs and handlers”
List 64 : “Clubmen”
List 78: “Legionarii with heavy clubs”
List 79: “Bamboo-and-paper lions”
Book 3
List 25: “Disguised camelry” (list notes)
List 73: “Plaustrella man-pushed scythed wagons”
List73: “Mobile towers”
Book 4
List 1: “man pushed wagons to break up enemy”
List 48 Thracian
The correct cost for a lowland tribes sub-general converted to Irr Ax(S) is 14 AP.
List 62 Lykian
The correct AP cost for Lykian hoplites is 4 AP.
List 9 Syracusian
The asterisk on the Syracusian C-in-C relates to the second last line of the list notes which should have an
asterisk inserted as follows:
"*If Pyrrhic allies are used, they can include their list’s full number of El and Kn (F), Pyrrhos becomes C-in-
C and the Syracusan C-in-C is not used. Pyrrhos’ command must include all and only Pyrrhic troops."
List 22 Arabo-Aramaean
The correct AP cost for Nabataean horse archers upgraded to Reg LH (F) is 5 AP.
The correct AP cost for caravan guards is 5 AP.
List 30 Galation
In the terrain options “After 278 BC” should be read as “From 278 BC” to allow terrain for this year.
List 36 Graeco-Indian
Elements described as Mountain Indian count towards the total of non allied Indian troops.
List 74 Palmyran
The correct AP cost for caravan guards is 5 AP.
List 15 Tibetan
Nepalese allies can have 2 generals, so Nepalese baggage should be "0-2 per Nepalese general"
List 19 Welsh
Welsh uchelwyr dismount as Bd(O) even if upgraded to Kn(O).
List 22 Maya
The correct AP cost for Spanish war dogs in the Maya list is 2AP.
List 47 Pecheneg:
“War wagons or foot must all be in the same command as all the baggage.” Options are; a) put all foot and
war wagons in the army baggage command or b) have only one command with command baggage which
contains the war wagons and foot. The latter option prevents taking an army baggage command.
List 71 Georgian
After 1245 AD all Cumans must still be commanded by a Cuman general.
List 72 Anglo-Danish
The cost to make Harold Godwinson Brilliant is 25AP in addition to the elements cost.
Harold Godwinson cannot be Norman. He is the King in 1066 AD.
List 3 – Anglo-Norman
William of Ypres may command Irr Kn(F) and Irr Sp(I) from the main part of the list if nominated as
mercenary.
Genoese are mercenaries.
List 5 – Sicilian
The option to upgrade Aragonese and Catalan troops to regular should be ignored as none of these troops
types exist in the list.
List 24 – Khwarizmian
The correct AP cost for the Turkoman ally-general is 11 AP
List 39 – Navarrese
“A free company ally-general can only command English and/or Gascons.” A free company ally command
can contain only English or only Gascons or both. It must have the minimums for each origin used in the
command.
List 55 – Ottoman
The FO that can be used by Janissaries are described as ditches, rather than trenches, but this does not stop
them using the Hidden Obstacle stratagem.