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What is DBA?

De Bellis Antiquitatis ("The Wars of Antiquity") or DBA is a set of fast-play rules for ancient and medieval wargaming using miniature figures. The rules are authored by Phil and Sue Barker and Richard Bodley Scott and published by the Wargames Research Group.  The current edition (DBA 2.2) was released in January 2004.  (more info)

Where Can I Buy the Rules?

Fanaticus does not sell the DBA rules, but you can visit the De Bellis Bazaar's directory of on-line shops for a list of retailers, most of whom carry Wargames Research Group rules, including DBA. The U.S. distributor of WRG products is Wargames, Inc. Or in a pinch, you can contact the publisher directly: W.R.G., The Keep, Le Marchant Barracks, London Road, Devizes SN10 2ER, U.K., email: keepwrg@talk21.com or phone at 01380-724558.

Questions About Getting Started in DBA

Start by browsing the DBA Tips and Guides section for essays on choosing your first DBA army, where to find figures, painting and basing, etc.  The DBA Mentors are also available to help answer questions.  Or contact Chris Brantley at brant@erols.com.

Questions About the Rules and Rules Interpretations

For questions involving interpretation of the rules, the best source is Bob Beattie's Commentaries on DBA 2.2.  Bob is the Chief Umpire for DBA within the North American Society of Ancient and Medieval Wargamers, and regularly consults with the rules author Phil Barker on rules issues.

Rules questions are welcome and can be submitted either in the Fanaticus Rules Questions forum or by email to Chris Brantley at brant@erols.com.

Questions About DBA Army Lists

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Last Updated: 24 July 2006
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