Empire Time - Turn 14 (220-210 BC)

Situation in 220 BC

The revolt dice land 6-1, meaning Gallia throws off Carthaginian rule.

But this is the turn in which the Carthaginians receive Hannibal as a great captain. That means five turns, each with a +2 modifier, and without a -1 modifier for attacking a controlled province that is not a homeland. However the Carthaginians still get a -1 modifier for attacking outside of their original empire, which means most attacks require 3+ to be successful.

Reg conquers Gallia with a 3, but requires two campaigns to take Cisalpina. His fourth campaign, against Sicilia, narrowly fails - the naval crossing is not a problem, but he only rolls a 2 for the land battle. He tries again, but this time the naval crossing fails.

Richard's Macedonians unsuccessfully try to retake Graecia, and I narrowly fail to recapture Cisaplina.

Andy again is unable to roll the 6 needed to lead rebellion in Parthia.

Hannibal has not had the impact the Carthaginians would have hoped