Okay to mix cavalry and foot on command base? Asked by Dan wade, 21 May 2025

Is this ok for a Command cavalry stand ordinary? Or do I need to have three mounted figures on the base. I’m trying to use these figures rather than use plastics. 

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Josh Barton

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definitely fine in my books, and it looks cool

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Barry Norris

In my opinion entirely fine. I have mixed command bases (usually two mounted and one foot but not always). The only thing I recommend is clearly identifying the actual element type to your opponent at the start of the game.

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Kenneth Chan

Do you intent it to act as a General?

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Daniel Wade

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Kenneth Chan Yes he will be the C in C.

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Kenneth Chan

Daniel Wade I fail to see any problem

Philip Gates

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I have command stands like that. Perfectly acceptable.

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Russell Briant

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Philip Gates Prefectly acceptable too

Russell Briant

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Nullus problemus

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Ben Vartok

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Russell Briant Naughtius Maximus (a real Roman Consul by the way)

Richie Hall

That looks absolutely amazing, what make figures and they please?

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Alastair Duncan

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Join the club!!!

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Ben Vartok

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Looks brilliant! I mix foot and mounted on General's bases regularly. Recently managed to get 5 foot onto a single Spear General Base!

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Stephen Lightfoot

I don't know what the answer is but they look really good, excellent job Daniel

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Daniel Wade

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Stephen Lightfoot Thanks.

Michael Stonyer

Hi Dan: Personally I'd go with the command base you've set up. It will make for a nice command diorama. Mike

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Paul Graham

I use mixed figures on command bases too. No problem.

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Kelly Gay

I do the same thing with command stands. I clarify at the start ot the game that it's Cav (o) general, and I've never had anyone complain. K

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Phil Malthus

Too well painted to be Ordinary

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Potbelly Miniatures

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Pretty sure anyone who freaks out about this being "not cavalry" is a player who should not be at the table...

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Neil Williamson

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Absolutely fine and looking good.

You just have to remember that their movement is 160p as the foot run to keep up with the horse

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Kevin O'Kane

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The DBMM lists specify mixed bases in some instances. E.g. 4/82 French Ordinance