The Empire Strikes Back: Turn Two (340-330 BC)

Situation in 340 BC

The revolt dice (5-4) indicate Magna Graecia, but it is already independent.

This is the first of two turns in which Alexander the Great appears as a great captain, meaning the Macedonians get five campaigns instead of the usual one.

They also receive a +2 modifier, and ignore the usual -1 modifier for attacking controlled provinces, unless the controlled province is a people's homeland.

The effect of this is Richard only needs roll 2+ to conquer Thracia, 'Asia', Syria, AEGYPTUS and Mesopotamia, which he duly does.

I am up next, but roll 4, whereas only a 1 would have consolidated Roman control of ITALIA.

The Carthaginians again attack Sicilia, experiencing no problems with the naval crossing (rolling 4, when 3+ is needed) or the land conquering (rolling 6).

The Persians attack Mesopotamia, but narrowly fail with a 3.

Alexander the Great is on the rampage