I was really looking forward to the release of the fifth game in Levy & Campaign series – Seljuk. First of all, as the plan was to come back to the roots of the system, with difficult supply situation, sieges, storms and sally – all of them being brutal affairs, with defenders having advantage almost always. Secondly, I was really interested in the topic & theme – I am a fan of Rome and its continuation in the East – Byzantium.
However, if you think there will be no novelties in this installment, you will be in grave error! Seljuk has some very interesting mechanics in area of scoring asymmetry, introduces powerful one-time events, accounts for local Roman Themata troops and even has Treachery cards!
My idea was to present and discuss for you all those elements in the material below. Hope it will be a good source of information both for veterans of Levy & Campaign as well as for players who are new to this great system!
Enjoy!