Outremer: Faith and Blood: Skirmish Wargames in the Crusades
By (Author) Jamie Gordon
Illustrated by Mark Stacey
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Games
1st May 2018
19th April 2018
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Specific wars and campaigns
History and Archaeology
793.92
Paperback
64
Width 184mm, Height 248mm
213g
Outremer: Faith and Blood is a 28mm skirmish wargame featuring small groups of warriors fighting in Outremer during the Crusades. While suitable for one-off skirmish encounters the focus of the game is a structured and progressive campaign setting in which they are able to watch their force grow and develop over a series of scenarios and encounters from a small party of five or so soldiers into a powerful warband a score strong. Character development is key, and a wide range of troop options and factions allows a high degree of individuality and personalisation. Players will also be able to recruit mercenaries and agents such as Hashashin and Varangian survivors to bolster their forces potent but expensive additions that will add a distinct flavour to each encounter.
The value of [Osprey Wargame] books is unbelievably good. Generally, $20 can get you an interesting ruleset with great artwork. - Jacob Stauttener, Must Contain Minis
... if you like gaming in the Crusades setting, look this book up!!! For just $20 it gives you a great new way to use your old miniatures (or an excuse to buy new ones). Being that it is a small model count game, this one won't break the bank! - Must Contain Minis
Jamie Gordon serves in law enforcement, both civil and military, having previously served as an Infantry Officer. He has been a keen wargamer since 1990 and has dabbled in most areas of the hobby. In recent years he has become more heavily involved in the publication side of the hobby and his articles can frequently be found published in Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy and other magazines.