‘Orrible Little Men
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Rules available here:
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Core Rules free PDF: https://www.wargamevault.com/m/product/529606
Physical Copy: https://ebay.us/m/id5SPA or https://ebay.us/m/geAphC
The heavily armoured mounted men at arms head toward the flank as the archers make their way into the woods.
(Showing restraint with your cavalry is vital in ‘Orrible Little Men, you don’t want these expensive units to be shot to pieces!)
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(Showing restraint with your cavalry is vital in ‘Orrible Little Men, you don’t want these expensive units to be shot to pieces!)
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November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The heavily armoured mounted men at arms head toward the flank as the archers make their way into the woods.
(Showing restraint with your cavalry is vital in ‘Orrible Little Men, you don’t want these expensive units to be shot to pieces!)
#nerdlings #orriblelittlemen #wargaming #warsoftheroses
(Showing restraint with your cavalry is vital in ‘Orrible Little Men, you don’t want these expensive units to be shot to pieces!)
#nerdlings #orriblelittlemen #wargaming #warsoftheroses
From a Wars of the Roses battle tonight. A small band of archers prepare to defend the village from the advancing enemy.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
From a Wars of the Roses battle tonight. A small band of archers prepare to defend the village from the advancing enemy.
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‘Orrible Little Goblins, the 2-page fantasy supplement for ‘Orrible Little Men is out now!!
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
‘Orrible Little Goblins, the 2-page fantasy supplement for ‘Orrible Little Men is out now!!
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The Elven infantry look on hopelessly as the undead surge through the ruins before them.
Photo taken from a 100 point battle (pretty big for ‘Orrible Little Men, the average game is about 60-80points).
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Photo taken from a 100 point battle (pretty big for ‘Orrible Little Men, the average game is about 60-80points).
#nerdlings #orriblelittlemen #fantasy #wargame
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The Elven infantry look on hopelessly as the undead surge through the ruins before them.
Photo taken from a 100 point battle (pretty big for ‘Orrible Little Men, the average game is about 60-80points).
#nerdlings #orriblelittlemen #fantasy #wargame
Photo taken from a 100 point battle (pretty big for ‘Orrible Little Men, the average game is about 60-80points).
#nerdlings #orriblelittlemen #fantasy #wargame
Heavy cavalry mopping up the defenceless flanks of the enemy
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Heavy cavalry mopping up the defenceless flanks of the enemy
A wealth of targets for the ribauldequin
(not that it’s hit any so far!)
(not that it’s hit any so far!)
October 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A wealth of targets for the ribauldequin
(not that it’s hit any so far!)
(not that it’s hit any so far!)
Finally finished some painting!
Victrix Hannibal’s veteran infantry
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Victrix Hannibal’s veteran infantry
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October 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Finally finished some painting!
Victrix Hannibal’s veteran infantry
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Victrix Hannibal’s veteran infantry
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In this example of a combat, a unit of Elven heavy infantry are defending an obstacle (the fence) from a unit of zombies.
The Elven heavy infantry will gain a +1 modifier to their armour saves in this combat against the hits caused by the zombies.
The Elven heavy infantry will gain a +1 modifier to their armour saves in this combat against the hits caused by the zombies.
September 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In this example of a combat, a unit of Elven heavy infantry are defending an obstacle (the fence) from a unit of zombies.
The Elven heavy infantry will gain a +1 modifier to their armour saves in this combat against the hits caused by the zombies.
The Elven heavy infantry will gain a +1 modifier to their armour saves in this combat against the hits caused by the zombies.
The skeletons are pushed back 2” and must take a morale test.
They have a morale value of 5+. They roll a 3 and therefore two more of their models are removed from the battle (the difference between the required roll of 5 minus the roll of 3).
They have a morale value of 5+. They roll a 3 and therefore two more of their models are removed from the battle (the difference between the required roll of 5 minus the roll of 3).
September 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The skeletons are pushed back 2” and must take a morale test.
They have a morale value of 5+. They roll a 3 and therefore two more of their models are removed from the battle (the difference between the required roll of 5 minus the roll of 3).
They have a morale value of 5+. They roll a 3 and therefore two more of their models are removed from the battle (the difference between the required roll of 5 minus the roll of 3).
The skeletons fail all of their combat rolls, but the Elven knights succeed with three of their combat rolls.
The skeletons fail with two of the three armour save rolls (one for each hit caused). Therefore two of their models that were in base contact with the enemy unit are removed as casualties.
The skeletons fail with two of the three armour save rolls (one for each hit caused). Therefore two of their models that were in base contact with the enemy unit are removed as casualties.
September 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The skeletons fail all of their combat rolls, but the Elven knights succeed with three of their combat rolls.
The skeletons fail with two of the three armour save rolls (one for each hit caused). Therefore two of their models that were in base contact with the enemy unit are removed as casualties.
The skeletons fail with two of the three armour save rolls (one for each hit caused). Therefore two of their models that were in base contact with the enemy unit are removed as casualties.
They roll two 6s, causing two hits to their target.
The zombies must then make armour save rolls. As they are horde infantry, they require rolls of 6.
The zombies roll a 1 and a 5, failing both armour save rolls and suffering two casualties as a result.
The zombies must then make armour save rolls. As they are horde infantry, they require rolls of 6.
The zombies roll a 1 and a 5, failing both armour save rolls and suffering two casualties as a result.
September 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
They roll two 6s, causing two hits to their target.
The zombies must then make armour save rolls. As they are horde infantry, they require rolls of 6.
The zombies roll a 1 and a 5, failing both armour save rolls and suffering two casualties as a result.
The zombies must then make armour save rolls. As they are horde infantry, they require rolls of 6.
The zombies roll a 1 and a 5, failing both armour save rolls and suffering two casualties as a result.
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 5: The Shoot Phase
A unit of Elven archers (light infantry with bows) are shooting at a unit of zombies (horde infantry).
All of their models are further than 12” from their target, but within their maximum range of 24”, so they require rolls of 6 to hit.
Part 5: The Shoot Phase
A unit of Elven archers (light infantry with bows) are shooting at a unit of zombies (horde infantry).
All of their models are further than 12” from their target, but within their maximum range of 24”, so they require rolls of 6 to hit.
September 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 5: The Shoot Phase
A unit of Elven archers (light infantry with bows) are shooting at a unit of zombies (horde infantry).
All of their models are further than 12” from their target, but within their maximum range of 24”, so they require rolls of 6 to hit.
Part 5: The Shoot Phase
A unit of Elven archers (light infantry with bows) are shooting at a unit of zombies (horde infantry).
All of their models are further than 12” from their target, but within their maximum range of 24”, so they require rolls of 6 to hit.
One of the skeletons in base contact with the charging unit is removed as a casualty and, as the charging model is now not in base contact with any enemy models, it moves into the space left by the casualty.
This casualty caused by the impact strikes counts toward winning the combat later that turn
This casualty caused by the impact strikes counts toward winning the combat later that turn
September 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
One of the skeletons in base contact with the charging unit is removed as a casualty and, as the charging model is now not in base contact with any enemy models, it moves into the space left by the casualty.
This casualty caused by the impact strikes counts toward winning the combat later that turn
This casualty caused by the impact strikes counts toward winning the combat later that turn
All units make a number of impact strike rolls when they charge (unless otherwise stated in their weapon rules or army archetype rule).
The elven knights make 2 impact strike rolls, using their Combat Roll characteristic of 4+.
They cause a single hit, which the skeleton fails to save.
The elven knights make 2 impact strike rolls, using their Combat Roll characteristic of 4+.
They cause a single hit, which the skeleton fails to save.
September 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
All units make a number of impact strike rolls when they charge (unless otherwise stated in their weapon rules or army archetype rule).
The elven knights make 2 impact strike rolls, using their Combat Roll characteristic of 4+.
They cause a single hit, which the skeleton fails to save.
The elven knights make 2 impact strike rolls, using their Combat Roll characteristic of 4+.
They cause a single hit, which the skeleton fails to save.
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 4: The Charge Phase
In this example, a unit of Elven knights (heavy cavalry) are attempting to charge a unit of skeleton warriors.
As they are a cavalry unit, the knights charge 2D6”. They roll 11 on the 2D6, and therefore charge up to 11” into the enemy.
Part 4: The Charge Phase
In this example, a unit of Elven knights (heavy cavalry) are attempting to charge a unit of skeleton warriors.
As they are a cavalry unit, the knights charge 2D6”. They roll 11 on the 2D6, and therefore charge up to 11” into the enemy.
September 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 4: The Charge Phase
In this example, a unit of Elven knights (heavy cavalry) are attempting to charge a unit of skeleton warriors.
As they are a cavalry unit, the knights charge 2D6”. They roll 11 on the 2D6, and therefore charge up to 11” into the enemy.
Part 4: The Charge Phase
In this example, a unit of Elven knights (heavy cavalry) are attempting to charge a unit of skeleton warriors.
As they are a cavalry unit, the knights charge 2D6”. They roll 11 on the 2D6, and therefore charge up to 11” into the enemy.
In this example, a unit of skeleton warriors (light infantry) are crossing an obstacle that they are adjacent to at the start of their movement.
To do this, they subtract 2” from their maximum movement distance of 6”, allowing them to move 4” after crossing the obstacle.
To do this, they subtract 2” from their maximum movement distance of 6”, allowing them to move 4” after crossing the obstacle.
September 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In this example, a unit of skeleton warriors (light infantry) are crossing an obstacle that they are adjacent to at the start of their movement.
To do this, they subtract 2” from their maximum movement distance of 6”, allowing them to move 4” after crossing the obstacle.
To do this, they subtract 2” from their maximum movement distance of 6”, allowing them to move 4” after crossing the obstacle.
In this example, the unit of Elven warriors (heavy infantry) are running, at which point they add D6” to their movement distance.
A 3 is rolled, so they may move 9” in total.
A 3 is rolled, so they may move 9” in total.
September 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In this example, the unit of Elven warriors (heavy infantry) are running, at which point they add D6” to their movement distance.
A 3 is rolled, so they may move 9” in total.
A 3 is rolled, so they may move 9” in total.
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 3: The Move Phase
Infantry units, such as this unit of Elven archers (light infantry armed with bows) may move up to 6”.
Part 3: The Move Phase
Infantry units, such as this unit of Elven archers (light infantry armed with bows) may move up to 6”.
September 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 3: The Move Phase
Infantry units, such as this unit of Elven archers (light infantry armed with bows) may move up to 6”.
Part 3: The Move Phase
Infantry units, such as this unit of Elven archers (light infantry armed with bows) may move up to 6”.
In order to determine initiative, both players roll a D6 at the start of each turn.
The player that rolls higher than the other gets to decide if they wish to take the initiative for the turn or give it to their opponent. If the rolls are equal then a random event occurs!
The player that rolls higher than the other gets to decide if they wish to take the initiative for the turn or give it to their opponent. If the rolls are equal then a random event occurs!
September 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In order to determine initiative, both players roll a D6 at the start of each turn.
The player that rolls higher than the other gets to decide if they wish to take the initiative for the turn or give it to their opponent. If the rolls are equal then a random event occurs!
The player that rolls higher than the other gets to decide if they wish to take the initiative for the turn or give it to their opponent. If the rolls are equal then a random event occurs!
Part 2: starting army morale & initiative
Starting army morale is calculated by dividing the army points value by 10, so a regular 60-point army would have a starting army morale of 6.
Both players then roll a D6, on a result of 4+ their army morale value is increased by 1.
Starting army morale is calculated by dividing the army points value by 10, so a regular 60-point army would have a starting army morale of 6.
Both players then roll a D6, on a result of 4+ their army morale value is increased by 1.
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Part 2: starting army morale & initiative
Starting army morale is calculated by dividing the army points value by 10, so a regular 60-point army would have a starting army morale of 6.
Both players then roll a D6, on a result of 4+ their army morale value is increased by 1.
Starting army morale is calculated by dividing the army points value by 10, so a regular 60-point army would have a starting army morale of 6.
Both players then roll a D6, on a result of 4+ their army morale value is increased by 1.
You will also need a method of tracking army morale (such as the dials shown in this photo)
September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
You will also need a method of tracking army morale (such as the dials shown in this photo)
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 1: What you need to play
You will need:
- a tape measure in inches
- some regular 6-sided dice
- an army (the Elven army shown here is an average 60 point army)
- a table and some model terrain
Part 1: What you need to play
You will need:
- a tape measure in inches
- some regular 6-sided dice
- an army (the Elven army shown here is an average 60 point army)
- a table and some model terrain
September 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men:
Part 1: What you need to play
You will need:
- a tape measure in inches
- some regular 6-sided dice
- an army (the Elven army shown here is an average 60 point army)
- a table and some model terrain
Part 1: What you need to play
You will need:
- a tape measure in inches
- some regular 6-sided dice
- an army (the Elven army shown here is an average 60 point army)
- a table and some model terrain
'Orrible Ancient Men, a two-page supplement for the 'Orrible Little Men rules manual (not just the core rules) that provides 8 new army archetypes and 5 new unit types, is out now!
Available here:
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Available here:
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September 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
'Orrible Ancient Men, a two-page supplement for the 'Orrible Little Men rules manual (not just the core rules) that provides 8 new army archetypes and 5 new unit types, is out now!
Available here:
www.wargamevault.com/product/5374...
#orriblelittlemen #skirmish #wargaming #nerdlings #ancient
Available here:
www.wargamevault.com/product/5374...
#orriblelittlemen #skirmish #wargaming #nerdlings #ancient
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men
Coming soon!
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September 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
How to play ‘Orrible Little Men
Coming soon!
(it just might feature these nefarious fellows)
#nerdlings #orriblelittlemen #wargaming #wargame #skirmish
Coming soon!
(it just might feature these nefarious fellows)
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September 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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