Four Go To War - Turn One (350-340 BC)

350 BC

The revolt dice land 6-2, meaning Mesopotamia throws off the rule of Andy's Persians.

My Carthaginians are drawn first, and I attack Sicilia, succeeding with a naval-crossing throw of 5 (3+ is needed) and an attack throw of 6, which succeeds (4+ is needed) despite a -1 modifier for attacking outside of Carthage's starting empire.

Reg's Macedonians are drawn next, and he conquers Graecia with a 4, which is important for making the most of Alexander as a great captain in the next two turns.

Richard's Romans effectively miss a turn as they first have to consolidate their control of ITALIA, and that can only happen by rolling lower than the turn number.

Finally Andy's Persians retake Mesopotamia by rolling a 4.

Carthage and Macedon have expanded