Rob,

http://www.caliverbooks.com are probably your best bet for a copy of
the DBMM rules. They do mail order and their P&P charges are quite
reasonable. They're usually in attendance at Triples so you could
pick up a copy then..
I'm hoping to run a "clinic" on basing & building terrain sometime
soon - you're more than welcome to come along to that if you're free..

The key to success at DBMM is having a plan, and sticking to it -
don't allow yourself to fall into the trap of merely reacting to your
opponent's moves. Whilst PiPs are important, a good plan should not
be disrupted by occasional low PiP scores. Also, stick with your
plan - the quicker you engage your opponent in combat, the more
likely he'll have to spend precious PiPs to win/support that combat,
meaning he'll be less inclined to spend PiPs on his column of LH
snaking about behind your lines..

hugs
Bob




--- In the_kirklees_crusaders@..., "Robert Taylor"
<Robert1967@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi Ian
>
>
>
> After closer inspection of the 2 commands there are some slight
differences
> to what was listed on Ebay. In addition to this 2 elements of
archers have 4
> figures but the other 6 elements have only 2 figures each. Still a
fair buy
> for £40 but I may need some advice on rebasing the archer elements
to 4 to a
> base.
>
>
>
> I think part of the problem yesterday was being irregular and on
defence.
> Our opponents got all the pips and we had to react to their moves
with
> insufficient pips.
>
>
>
> It's a shame the next open day is a way off. I will pencil it in as
well as
> the tourney.
>
>
>
> Am I still ok to join you all in travelling to Triples on March
15th?
>
>
>
> Do you know the best place to get one of your DBMM books so I can
try and
> build my knowledge up? I suppose there would be copies at Triples.
>
>
>
> Chat soon.
>
>
>
> Rob
>
>
>
> From: the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> [mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders@...] On Behalf Of Ian
F White
> Sent: 18 February 2008 13:53
> To: the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> Subject: [the_kirklees_crusaders] Re: Attendance on Sunday 17th
>
>
>
> Robert.
>
> It was good to have you along too.
> You seemed to pick up the basics easily enough.
> Glad you're not too annoyed about my dice-rolling skills.! Guy
> reminded me that I did a similar thing for him when he first payed
=)
>
> Sounds like you could be practicing DBA with a few Roman Cvil War
> battles. You can always use empty bases for any elements you're
shrt
> of for the time being.
>
> The next open day for gamers will be the last week in April.
However,
> if you want to come along on the 30th March to watch the tourney,
> feel free.
>
> Cheers
> Ian
>
> --- In the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> <mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders%40yahoogroups.co.uk> , "Robert
Taylor"
> <Robert1967@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Ian
> >
> >
> >
> > Just a quick line to say thanks for a great day yesterday and
> please pass on
> > my thanks to the rest of the guys.
> >
> >
> >
> > I will ensure that I am free for the next Sunday event or
anything
> else that
> > comes up in the meantime.
> >
> >
> >
> > I hope my next foray into DBA, DBM or DBMM is blessed with better
> pips, 4
> > 1's on the trot for movement left me with little decisions to
make.
> I must
> > admit to feeling a bit in the deep end due to lack of knowledge
but
> it was
> > great to be included in the game.
> >
> >
> >
> > My 2 commands of Early Imperial Roman infantry turned up today
and
> at £20
> > each I feel the painting quality is good. I will bring them to
show
> you all
> > next time.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks again.
> >
> >
> >
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> <mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > [mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> <mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders%40yahoogroups.co.uk> ] On Behalf Of
Ian
> F White
> > Sent: 14 February 2008 11:04
> > To: the_kirklees_crusaders@...
> <mailto:the_kirklees_crusaders%40yahoogroups.co.uk>
> > Subject: [the_kirklees_crusaders] Attendance on Sunday 17th
> >
> >
> >
> > Gents.
> >
> > Update on who will be in attendance and when.?
> >
> > Definitely "No":
> > Rupe, Robin, Ant, Dave, Bill.W, Adrian.
> >
> > Definitely "Yes":
> > Ian, Bob, Guy, Robert.
> >
> > Definitely "Maybe" ("+"=more yes than no, "-"=more no than yes):
> > Bill.S(+), Mike(+), Evan(+), Pete(-), Toby(+) (and his dad.?
> t.b.c.).
> >
> > Ian, Bob and Guy will arrive by 11:00 at the latest to set the
game
> > up; terrain and figures.
> > Robert will be there about 12:30
> > The maybe's will be turning up as and when after lunchtime.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Ian
> >
> > Some may remember Mike from the Gutisko; Russian Civil War
skirmish
> > game (he played the Farmers/Landowners). Pete and Bill.W also
> played
> > in that game, but arrived later-on (can't remember who they
played,
> > but Bill was involved in the "pig-pen" encounter, and I think
Pete
> > was the downed British Pilot, but I'm not certain). We ought to
> give
> > that another go if the Sunday games become more regular.
> >
>