HOTSEAT - Open challenge: Duel to the Death [Archive] - Page 2

Grog

05-25-2008, 11:36

Askthepizzaguy

05-25-2008, 12:23

Ah, what a fine thread!

I love the smell of turtle soup in the morning! :smash:

ATPG, if you fancy a different challenge, I will take up your offer to face the ATPG horde.

What I propose is Vanilla 1.3 vh/vh.

Grog: England
ATPG: Mongols

As this thread has shown, the pure blitzer will always defeat the pure turtle 1v1. However, most people play as moderate expansionists, so my rule-set will be as follows:

England - Chivalry based expansionism.

My Houserules:
-Max rep expansionism.
-No starting wars against AI other than rebels. I can only crusade rebels or factions that attack me
-occupy/release
-passive spies/no assassins
-VH setting to stop me getting too much diplomatic cheese.
-no direct aggression vs Mongols until you attack English land.

Your houserules:
-kill them, KILL THEM ALL!

In your favour I have had a four month break from M2TW. So feel free to send me a Mongol enabled game if this challenge appeals or pm me/post here to iron out the details.

On a side note, how are you finding vanilla blitzing with the islamic factions? Think you could better your 28 turn HRE total domination with turks/egypt? :egypt:

Upon the sight of Grog entering the thread, the mighty and awesome Askthepizzaguy kneels with solemn respect. Noticing that no one else is showing the proper respect, Askthepizzaguy whips off his golden mask, revealing the hideously deformed and scarred flesh beneath, and gives everyone here the most icy stare.

Doesn't everyone here know who this is??? This is the man who, after my reign of nearly 9 months of total domination as Blitzmaster, shattered my record to tiny splintering pieces, forcing me to cut my own record in half.

Askthepizzaguy rises and grants his former master a warm handshake with respect, but then grins; Didn't I take your severed head and fling it at FactionHeir during the 2007 Org awards?

:laugh4:

I trust YOU will give me a most thorough beating, yes? With crusades on your side, there is no way that the Mongols could defeat you. I wouldn't be able to create an Imam with 4 piety quick enough.

That being said...

Askthepizzaguy reaches inside his cloak... a flash of light accompanies the hum of a red lightsaber being drawn.

My powers have doubled since the last time we met, Grog. Before, I was but the learner, now I am the master.

Only a master of evil, Darth... if you strike me down I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

I look forward to completing your training... in time you will call me... master...

With a green flash, Grog draws his lightsaber, and leaps into battle with Askthepizzaguy. What follows is perhaps the first time anyone has ever defeated Askthepizzaguy in war. Or perhaps it will be.... Revenge of the Pizzaguy....

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ATPG versus Grog
House rules matchup; Mongols versus England

Limitations on England:
-Max rep expansionism.
-No starting wars against AI other than rebels. Can only crusade rebels or factions that attack me.
-occupy/release
-passive spies/no assassins
-VH setting to stop me getting too much diplomatic cheese.
-no direct aggression vs Mongols until you attack English land.

Limitations on Mongols:
-Does not become player controlled until they arrive on the campaign map.
-Will be granted florins via console in the amount equal to what they are in debt every turn, until I have conquered myself a Khanate comparable to England's empire, then I am on my own.
-As a horde faction, taking my final province is useless. You must defeat all my forces.

Proposed mod; Lands to Conquer 3.1

http://www.mizus.com/files/pbm/Grog-1.zip You're up. Try not to annihilate the ENTIRE map before I get there, yes? Remember, leave Russia, Turkey, and Egypt alone.

This game does not count towards my official duel record, as England will be vastly superior to the Mongols with player control, province lead, and crusades intact. It is only because I am a good sport that I welcome my inevitable death....

Grog

05-25-2008, 13:48

Heh, we could use LTC as you suggest, will be first time I have played it so..

I proposed the initial rules for myself under vanilla to prevent too much expansionism etc, plus makes control of islamic/orthodox lands trickier/more time consuming.(ie: no extermination) Coupled with non aggression vs catholic neutrals would make a smaller empire than you think.

However, I will accept your challenge with the above houserules on LTC, just let me get it downloaded and have a play with it etc. I will see Mongol troops on English soil as a direct act of war now though, as opposed to waiting for you to attack :inquisitive:

Also, is that save gtg? do I just play until first mongol stacks pop then hand the save to you?

I trust YOU will give me a most thorough beating, yes? With crusades on your side, there is no way that the Mongols could defeat you. I wouldn't be able to create an Imam with 4 piety quick enough.

Up to you when you attack though isn't it? :yes: So feel free to get Jihad-ready before entering English lands...

Anyway, give me a bit of time to get this going, although from this thread I can see you have a fair bit on your plate already :juggle2:

Csargo

05-25-2008, 22:59

ATPG vs. Ichigo. Lands to Conquer 3.1
Hungary vs France
Turn 23
Strategy: Moderate Expansion
Current Priority: Expand overseas

Diplomacy: None
Military: Reinforced Paris after a large English force appeared north of there.
Build info: Roads and church
Interesting happenings: None

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 02:32

ATPG vs. Ichigo. Lands to Conquer 3.1
Hungary vs France
Turn 23
Strategy: Become fat and bloated
Current Priority: Take all of Italy

Diplomacy: Granted Jerusalem to the Pope
Military: Took Bologna, beseiging Venice, positioned outside Gaza.
Build info:
Interesting happenings: Had to temporarily abandon Jerusalem due to public order problems. The Pope can waste his money funding that place until I destroy him.

Milan beseiged Genoa with a pathetic stack. Soon they will join us.

ATPG versus Elite Ferret, Broken Crescent 1.5
Rome versus Khwarezm
Turn 18
Current strategy: Blitz!
Current priority: ....I've got a surprise for you....

Hidden

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 03:08

Ignoramus: I'm ready to finish this war whenever you are...

Interesting moves, withdrawing from your territories south without a fight, granting land to the Pope, not taking on England. You've certainly thrown some surprises my way.

But the hour of reckoning us upon us. By now you must know your father can never be turned from the dark side.

Soon I'll be dead, and you with me...

Perhaps you refer to the imminent attack by your crusader troops? It was I who allowed the French to know the location of the shield generator. It is quite safe from your pitiful little band. An entire legion of my best troops await them. Oh, I am afraid that Constantinople will remain Istanbul when your friends arrive.

The hate is swelling in you now. I can feel your anger, it gives you focus; makes you stronger. Take your Jedi weapon, strike me down with it, give in to your anger. With each passing moment you make yourself MORE my servant.

I'll never turn to the Dark Side....

If you will not be turned... you will be destroyed!

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:BZZZZZZ.jpg

Ferret

05-26-2008, 10:59

If your surprise is that random family member who has been traveling through the desert in forts then I wont be surprised, my spy has been watching him for a fair few turns now :laugh4:

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 14:21

I'd be surprised to see that save file sometime soon...

:laugh2:

Actually, the surprise is what happens next turn to poor Caliph an-Nasir and his heir in Baghdad. Too slow, Khwarezm foe. I get the plunder there.

Ferret

05-26-2008, 14:34

Ah so I was right (see e-mail) besides how was I too slow, I'm the turtle remember :clown:

Anyway I doubt you can recruit any good units so far away from home :P

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 14:36

Anyway I doubt you can recruit any good units so far away from home :P

heh heh heh....

Ha! HA hahahahahahaha!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!!

In short, I already have.

Ferret

05-26-2008, 14:42

Mercs eh? You can't have recruited any as, at least on turn 18, you hadn't actaully taken it yet. And you surely can't recruit your top units in Caliphate lands, otherwise I'm screwed...

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 14:44

I've got the entire horde of Caliphate mercenaries, minus those I couldn't recruit because I have too many mercenaries. And Samarra is under seige. Unless I was dreaming.

Ferret

05-26-2008, 14:47

Nah you do, unless there is another way to turn a general into a full stack in just one turn...

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 14:48

I'm turning a general into TWO stacks in TWO turns, my friend...

I just took Samarra, killed An-Nasir, wiped out his main defensive army, and I march on Baghdad right... now...

:devil:

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 15:16

ATPG versus Elite Ferret, BC 1.5 with hotfixes
Rome versus Khwarezm
Turn 19
Strategy: Surely you don't think I'd reveal THAT to you...
Priority: Taking on the Ayyubids.

Baghdad has fallen. Another 3000 florins per turn has been added to the collective. Also, I have a hellish army being recruited now. I spent all 50,000 florins.

The Caliph and his heir have been wiped out, so have Samarra and Baghdad been taken for the glory of the Empire. Their distinctiveness will be added to our own. The resources obtained here will double the size of our forces.

Soon, they will join us. Sadly, my second stack lost so many troops I'm back down to one full stack after all the fighting.

Askthepizzaguy

05-26-2008, 20:19

ATPG versus Elite Ferret, BC 1.5 with hotfixes
Rome versus Khwarezm
Turn 20
Strategy: Blitzer
Priority: Destroying neighboring states

Military: We are poised to take two Abassid settlements next turn, and at least one Ayyubid settlement, also we are about to declare war on Armenia again and wipe them out. The Latins will be next, and if all goes well, we will destroy the Ayyubids too.

We are preparing a nasty horde of troops for our foes in the far east. Hama taken this turn.

Mercenary recruitment: Only the finest!
Garrison recruitment: Some!
Agents: Yes
Diplomacy: trade rights with Ghorids. Why? I don't know. Maybe I plan to be their neighbors someday soon.

Monk

05-28-2008, 01:10

Holidays are fun. ~D

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 11.
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz.
Current Priority: Mop-up Ayyubids.

I've laid the groundwork for the Ayyubids destruction. Salahuddin and his heir, the crown prince are hold up in their last two cities. By next turn they should be completely destroyed, if not then by turn 13 they will without a doubt be gone.

The eyes of Jerusalem look to the north and a shadow of fear descends upon the rebel held borderlands...

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 01:42

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 12
Strategy: Blitzy blitz
Current Priority: Destroy India and Ghazni

Events: Took 2 Persian settlements this turn, and seiging two indian settlements this turn, 3 stacks advancing on Persian capital.

I have roughly 5 stacks trolling around Persia and India total. Next turn, I invade Oman.

ATPG vs Flax. Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England
Turn 4
Strategy: Not die
Current priority: Destroy England

Took Caernarvon. Advancing on target. Spies recruited.

Death to the hated English....

Monk

05-28-2008, 01:48

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 13
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Current Priority: Recover and keep on marching.

Looks like the Ayyubids still had some fight left in them, they are down to their last province but not out. Two rebuilt stacks are on their way to finish the fight, Reymond de Tripoli is on his way to Hama now to continue expansionist efforts in the north while Baldwin and Reynold de Chatilon continue the war against the Ayyubids in the south.

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 02:07

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 13
Strategy: Blitzy blitz
Current Priority: Destroy India and Ghazni

Events: Took HUGE RISKS with my forces this turn... I have a stack beseiging Delhi, which has a huge garrison, I have a half stack vulnerable to Solanki Rajput forces seiging a settlement, I have three stacks en prise from Ghazni forces which are double stacked at their capital, I have a half stack taking on a full stack of Omani forces while I'm not there to command them...

OUCH... hope the gamble pays off next turn...

ATPG vs Flax. Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England
Turn 5
Strategy: Kill
Current priority: Destroy England

Beseiged Nottingham. We spied a half stack of English troops hiding near the castle, a small garrison inside, and a half stack at sea. We are wide open to be destroyed, but sometimes you have to take risks, boys and girls.

Let this be our final battle, Scotland and England... to the death...

ATPG vs Flax. Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England
Turn 6
Strategy: Kill
Current priority: Force surrender of England

The scattered English forces were repelled a second time, this time they scurry towards their capital as we advance. Their ship was knocked away from Scottish waters, their forces a fraction of what they once were, ours intact.

Interestingly, the AI repelled the English... I can't claim credit, except for assembling the force and beseiging Nottingham, which forced a response.

Thanks be to TheFlax for agreeing to the duel.

Graphs still indicate that England is equal in power to Scotland, so I cannot accept surrender this turn.

Monk

05-28-2008, 02:29

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 14
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Current Priority: Recover and keep on marching.

Hama has fallen, I'm looking to take Aleppo the next turn or maybe Antioch. In the south my two stacks are starring down Salahhudin, He's got a lot of forces and I need to force the end game soon so I can focus my attentions north.

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 02:50

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 15
Strategy: Total Annihilation
Current Priority: Ghazni

3 stacks surround Ghazni, their garrison has been scripted to the max. Fortunately they had relatively bad troops (I say relatively because Persian Daylami heavy infantry spam isn't bad at all... they are just of the freshly recruited variety... 15 defense spammed infantry isnt a pushover...) and they could only fit 4 units of satanic spawn with bronze and silver experience.

I have two ganging their free roaming stack, which will perish next turn for a 3-on-1 assault on the 15000 population Persian fortress. Delhi remains under seige, more seige forces en route... Oman's northern province sacked, Indian rebel province sacked, forces being recruited.

This gambit is working, but it's costing a fortune in troops and upkeep.

Monk

05-28-2008, 02:59

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 15
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Current Priority: Destroy all who stand in the way.

Antioch under siege! War has broken out between Jerusalem and Armenia. Armenia besieged Antioch but were thrown back from the walls.. weakening the garrison by a full 3/4. When Armenia redrew their siege lines they found an Army of Jerusalem come to knock them out of the way :laugh2:

Salahuddin was defeated outside his capital in a river battle. The remaining troops appear to be militia grade, so i've moved to besiege (didn't have a choice, was caught in the city's zone of control.) This looks to be the end for the Ayyubids, but I am unsure, I was in this position two turns ago and they surprised me.

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 03:27

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 15
Strategy: Total Annihilation
Current Priority: Rajputs

Annihilated the garrison at Ghazni, and their wandering stack, entirely. There were no survivors from the 1800+ troops they had defending thier fortress.

Annihilated the Chauhan Rajputs, took Delhi. Beseiged Solanki Rajput city, Muscat rebel city, final Persian city.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk02.jpg

Shamsuddin Hayat conquers rebels with his mercenary elephants. One less settlement to be claimed by the Hindus.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk03.jpg

UH OH..... This battle will be EPIC...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk04.jpg

I chicken out for the moment and take the less vital settlements first... in Oman. the Umar of Muscat is about to be obliterated. Night fighter prevents reinforcements.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk06.jpg

Finally, the seige:

Spies open the gates this turn, (roll of the dice failed last turn) and we send in the elephants for the opening collision. The heavy infantry is no match for war elephants who have been fed Coca-Cola and sugar cubes all day.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk08.jpg

The enemy routs quickly, and the elephants trample the terrified Persians as they head for the inner walls. Our cavalry tries to catch up, slaughtering the remainder. Our infantry remains behind to rout the wall troops and guard our flank...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk09.jpg

There has never been a more perfect assault on an enemy fortress with a full garrison in the history of the opening game.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk10.jpg

With 87% casualties, and our elephants at the city center, the enemy are nearly obliterated. We turn around to face the stragglers and their general.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk11.jpg

The enemy tries in vain to retake the city, and my elephants gently remind them that such resistance is futile. They get tossed a hundred feet into the air.

Entrails and squished bodies adorn the palace walls and the courtyard. What a smelly mess. The crows will feast on our victims tonight.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk12.jpg

We took losses, to be sure... but they took more. Not content to run out the clock, I massacre everyone in the city.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk13.jpg

3 on 1 assault versus the Ghaznavid leader... I'd fight it myself, but with the tactic of waiting for reinforcements to arrive and then charging the enemy horse archers, I am guaranteed fewer casualties. Plus I want to give the AI a chance to do some damage, where it could not in a 3 on 1 human controlled battle. After the last assault, I dont want to waste any more time. Auto-resolve, take the casualties, move on.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk14.jpg

Under those conditions, they managed to destroy over 300 troops. Not bad. I could have lost far fewer if I waged that one myself.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk01.jpg

Finally, Delhi has been under seige for over a year, and we outnumber them 2 to 1 and we have 2 war elephants. Given the Ghazni battle, I think it's realistic to auto-resolve this one.

The settlement falls with expected casualties. The Chauhan Rajputs are no more.

And so ends any hope of Persian or Chauhan resistance. The Omans are crippled and the Hindu Rajputs are being exterminated.

Lights out for the eastern half of the map...

Monk

05-28-2008, 04:13

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 16
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Current Priority: Destroy all who stand in the way.

Antioch and Qahira both have been captured by Crusader forces giving Jerusalem 30,000+ in pillaging money alone. The Ayyubid Dynasty is all but destroyed with the death of the Great Salahuddin, now nothing stands in the way of Jerusalem's further expansion.

Nearly all of the money was used to build knightly orders all around the Kingdom, soon Jerusalem's armies will be supported by the powerful Templars and the Knights of St. John. Not to mention the formation of new armies ready to carry the word of Christ far into the infidel's lands to the north and east, all who share a border with Jerusalem look to their new neighbor with concern. All shall soon bend a knee to the great King Baldwin.

God wills it!

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 04:34

I do not tremble before Baldwin. I am eager to smash the infidel's head with my mace, and fling his broken body, set ablaze, into the middle of his own troops with my mighty trebuchets.

With his stinking, burning corpse splattered in front of his men, I assume they will run and hide in fear. Of course, if the fools choose to stay, my horde of armoured war elephants and Ghulam heavy lancers, Persian Horse Archers, and my endless axe-wielding Ghazis will teach them a lesson they will have to bring with them to the afterlife, may they burn in hell.

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 16
Strategy: Annihilate remaining resistance in the East.
Current Priority: Destroy all who stand in the way.

We have taken what we thought was the Ghazni's last city, but they've taken another, and are about to die again. We have taken more settlements and we are beyond rich. We've invested that money in our future, but I won't reveal how.

May Allah turn his eyes from our foes, for the manner in which they are about to die is too terrible for the eyes of the Most Holy One.

Monk

05-28-2008, 04:49

You speak words that are larger than your stature, infidel. Far larger. It was not so long ago that we found ourselves surrounded and outnumbered by the hordes of the Ayyubid Dynasty, and where did that find them? Destroyed and defeated is where! Regulated to a now footnote of history is where! The great armies of the crusade shall carry the cross deep into your homelands, we shall plant our banners in triumph atop your citadel towers and drive your forces back into the hovels from which you levied them!

None can stand before us, not the Romans, not the Seljuks, and certainly not you infidel.. and when you see the glittering tips of our spears as they come down in a most holy charge you shall know your place in this world shortly before your death.

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 17
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Current Priority: Destroy all who stand in the way.

A time of rebuilding and the catching of breath is what the Kingdom of Jerusalem finds itself in. Many lives were lost in the war against the Ayyubids and if the future wars of conquest are to be financed more ports and infrastructure must be built.

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 05:07

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 17
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy all who stand in the way.

The Ghorid Sultan laughs

It is very amusing to hear your threats, Crusader. While you struggle with the inferior forces of Saladin (how could anyone possibly lose against them anyway?) We have destroyed not one, not two, but three empires, and two more are about to fall!

It would impress me however if you should destroy the Turks or the Romans as you claim, because even now they outnumber you with superior forces. Destroy them, and you will have earned the Ghorid's respect.

Destroy them not, and you may find yourself conquered before breakfast. I see little point in exchanging threats with you, infidel. Allah will show you the true path. Our armies will trample yours in due time, and when all the dust has settled, all the smoke has cleared, and the millions...

pregnant pause

...and millions of the Faithful are done chanting Allah's name, the Hindus will still be conquered, the Persians will still be our vassals, and you Westerners will know a new definition of pain and suffering, and we will still be masters of the Broken Crescent.

When your soldiers are lying in the desert sands with their throats cut open, when your little castles lay in ruin, when your villiages are burnt to the ground, when your children are sold into slavery and I personally take your women, and what remains of your royal family pledges undying loyalty to their rightful master the Ghorid Sultan, I will accept your apology.

That is, if you don't wind up impaled upon my lance or a stain on the bottom of my elephants' foot first.

:clown: in case anyone is worried, Monk and I are having fun. No real insults are intended here.

Monk

05-28-2008, 05:18

We shall take our chances with your empty threats as we know you have no way of delivering upon them. You watch as we rip the heart from Armenia and then turn our attentions toward Constantinople. You shall see as we captured the ancient city, a feat not accomplished yet though many have tried and then you shall known with who you contend with.

You are in a losing position. You face not Baldwin, but the Legions he commands! Even if you defeat us on the field, scatter our forces and send our kingdom into disarray.. All we must do is call upon the west for aid and the fight shall be renewed.

Be careful of who you proclaim to be master of these lands, sultan, you shall find those who still draw breath may very well take issue with your bold and foolhardy ambition.

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 18
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Current Priority: Destroy all who stand in the way.

Raymond de Tripoli fights a defense of Antioch against an Armenia push toward the city and wins easily. Scouts report Armenia is committing everything to the Antioch campaign, the land is ripe for conquest.

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 05:39

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 18
Strategy: Hellish Blitz
Current Priority: Rajputs, Khwarezm, Oman, Seljuks, Abassids.

When the next 5 empires we face crumble before the might of our armies, we will no longer need words to strike fear into the faithless heart of the infidel.

Good words are wasted on these unbelievers anyway.

Destroyed Ghazni this turn. Rajputs on the ropes. Oman on the ropes. Khwarezm about to be exterminated.

Building a huge economy along the Sindhi river valley, and ports along the Indian ocean. Merchants aplenty are recruited.

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 06:12

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 19
Strategy: Hellish Blitz
Current Priority: Rajputs, Khwarezm, Oman, Seljuks, Abassids.

Oman under seige. Merv under seige. Advancing on Khwarezm capital. Rajput capital and final province under seige. Massing forces to take remaining rebels in the region. Maxed out merchants. Spies and assassins being recruited. Huge naval force being recruited. Ports complete. Shisha bars complete. Town halls complete. Grain exchanges complete. Governors in all core provinces. 2 Khwarezm settlements taken this turn. 1 Rajput settlement taken this turn.

Next: Invasion of Seljuk and Abassid lands.

With their destruction, Jerusalem will lose their final buffer zone between themselves and our massive horde. I plan to call a jihad against Jerusalem in the next several turns.

Go ahead and invade Rome... you will die before Constantinople falls....

:knight:

Monk

05-28-2008, 22:19

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 20
Strategy: Mixed build and Blitz
Current Priority: Concentrate efforts.

Took a gamble, if it worked Armenia would have been destroyed, if it failed my northern army would be obliterated. It failed. Armenia is digging in for a vicious war, looks like I can't end this quickly and Am mobilizing the proper response to the death of Raymond de Tripoli. :embarassed:

I'm looking to keep my border strong with the news of a possible Jihad, but I'm not going to flinch as I did in the Georgia game.

Monk Vs Elite Ferret. Stainless Steel 6.1
Aragon against the Moors.
Turn 5.
Strategy: Tech up and blitz
Current priority: Lock down rebels.

Valencia was a tough shell to crack, El Cid was a monster but we've secured the city. Trying to decide where to go, I don't have to worry about the blitz too much with the low movement pts in SS as I do in BC, but I'm still weary of EF. Not sure what he's got in planning. :skull:

Askthepizzaguy

05-28-2008, 23:24

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 20
Strategy: Blitz from hell
Current Priority: Eliminating Khwarezm and Oman

The Rajputs have been annihilated. Khwarezm is losing provinces left and right, their main forces about to be smashed. Oman is almost destroyed. The Abassids are being targeted next for extermination.

Nearly 30,000 pillaging florins this turn, all spent. The Ghorid Empire will never yield.

ATPG vs Elite Ferret. BC 1.05 with hotfixes
Rome versus Khwarezm
Turn 21
Strategy: Blitz from hell
Current priority: Annihilating Armenia and Jerusalem

Damascus has fallen, Baalbeck has fallen, Seleukea is about to fall, the Armenian capital is under threat, Jerusalem is under threat, massing huge forces, Heraklea is about to fall...

Ibn-Khaldun

05-29-2008, 00:24

Looks like this is the "official hotseat duel thread" ..

If someone could explain me how to sent those files to each other(by e-mail or downloading them somewhere?) then I could challenge anyone who is interested. I play vanilla v1.3 only. ~:)

Monk

05-29-2008, 00:35

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 21
Strategy: Mixed build and Blitz
Current Priority: Show Armenia the meaning of pain.

Prince Guy, the Hero of the North, fights a terrible battle outside of Antioch and completely defeats and slaughters an Armenian force twice the size of his own. Reports indicate nearly the entire Armenian army is routed, Reinforcements land and besiege Adana as prince guy moves in from the East.

Armenia is caught in a pincer.

If someone could explain me how to sent those files to each other(by e-mail or downloading them somewhere?) then I could challenge anyone who is interested. I play vanilla v1.3 only.

I and my duel opponents agreed to use our email to send the saves, ATPG and I have also used MSN to send saves back and forth, both work pretty well.:yes:

Byblos

05-29-2008, 00:36

ATPG will probably know more (or anyone else) but i'm here so I will answer :). BY email you just attach your save, extract to your save folder. Not too sure how you set up a hotseat myself.

Alternatively, the org has an uploader, just search for it in the throne room.

Csargo

05-29-2008, 00:41

It's best of make the save a .rar or .zip file since it compresses it.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 00:45

I challenge you Ibn. Send an email to askthepizzaguy@yahoo.com

pick your faction

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 00:48

ATPG versus Byblos, vanilla 1.03
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 1
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: England

Military: recruited town militia
Diplomacy: none
Economy: built brothel

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 21

Two stacks lay seige to the Khwarezm capital, with a full garrison (fortress).

Oman actually knocked back my seige force, but I annihilated their main forces this turn. Re-seiging their capital. Bwahahaha....

Trade rights with Armenia...

ATPG versus Byblos, vanilla 1.03
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 2
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: England

Military: Took York, got 4 spear militia for mission related event.
Diplomacy: none
Economy: built castle.

Monk

05-29-2008, 00:57

ATPG vs Monk. BC 1.05 with hotfixes.
Ghorid against Jerusalem.
Turn 22
Strategy: Mixed build and Blitz
Current Priority: Show Armenia the meaning of pain.

Tarsus and Adana have both been sacked by Crusader forces. It would seem ATPG's trade rights may have been for naught, Armenia may be dead very shortly! Prince guy moves toward the great citadel of Sis which has a full garrison.

deguerra

05-29-2008, 01:03

good for Oman!

:creep:

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 01:21

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 22

Took two Khwarezm settlements including their capital and new capital. (their core provinces are all gone). All that remains is one tiny one in the south...

Annihilating Oman next turn...

Trade rights with Rome...

ATPG versus Byblos, vanilla 1.03
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 3
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: England

Military: moved south
Diplomacy: alliance and marriage with England
Economy: built port

deguerra

05-29-2008, 01:24

don't you kid yourself!:smash:

:focus:

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 01:59

Current challengers:

Ichigo, France, versus ATPG, Hungary (LTC 3.1) Game on Hold

Ignoramus, France, versus ATPG, Turks (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress

Monk, Jerusalem, versus ATPG, Ghorids (BC 1.5) Game in Progress

Elite Ferret, Khwarezm, versus ATPG, ERE(BC 1.5) Game in Progress

TheFlax, England, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Nearing Completion

Byblos, Spain, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress

Ibn-Khaldun, Jerusalem versus ATPG, Imam of Oman(BC 1.5) Game in Progress

Grog, England, versus ATPG, Mongols(LTC 3.1) Game Starting Soon

Andy NG FL, Scotland, versus ATPG, Russia, (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress.

I'd just like to point out that I chose Oman against Jerusalem, and Scotland against England.

:help:

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 1
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Beseiging rebel settlement, forming navy.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 2
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Beseiging second rebel settlement, took first one. Building army.

This is my very first Oman campaign!

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 02:50

ATPG versus Flax, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England

Concession last turn from England seemed premature. So I've asked Flax for a continuation. He's generously agreed to not make it so easy on me.

Turn 6:

He's gone after my capital and Caernarvon. Yay... aggression...

Your hate has made you powerful. Strike me down with all of your anger, and your journey towards the dark side will be complete.

Nottingham falls this turn, London next turn.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 03:01

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 3
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Took second rebel settlement, circling the third. Building shisha bar.

ATPG versus AndyNGFL, Vanilla 1.3
Russia versus Scotland
Turn 1
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: Poland and Denmark

(hidden)

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 03:24

ATPG versus Flax, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England
Turn 7

A very successful counterblitz for TheFlax. Aggression is your friend. But also your weakness...

London fell this turn, next is Caen. I was excommunicated. But I pillaged everything.... and left nothing for Flax to take from Scotland's cities.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 4
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Seiging another province, moved capital, recruited spy.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 03:50

ATPG versus Flax, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England
Turn 8

Nottingham remains Scottish, Caen under seige, falls next turn.

England took Edinburgh, Caernarvon. Game is even.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 5
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Took another province. En Route to Firuzabad. Another spy recruited this turn. Building roads and ships.

Still far behind Jerusalem in development, obviously.

AndyNgFL

05-29-2008, 03:53

Hmmm ... wat happens if your army meets my army ? Autoresolve ? Or do we get to control our respective armies in battle ?

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 03:55

The attacker has the advantage of controlling the army.

So dont put your troops in a situation where they are about to be attacked and could lose to a human opponent. Also watch out, the computer can auto-resolve you without you being able to play defense.

Spies and forts enable the defender to play the attacker next turn, so they are necessary tactics. Also, you're up.

ATPG versus Flax, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs England
Turn 9

Nottingham remains Scottish, Caen and Angers are now Scottish, declared war on France. I'm a bad widdle boy.
I managed to decimate half of England's army with a few horsemen last turn. Maybe now they won't beseige Nottingham. Maybe they will.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 6
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Seiging Firuzabad. Watches helplessly as Jerusalem continues to develop quickly...

I just want to reiterate that Oman sucks.

ATPG versus AndyNgFL, Vanilla 1.3
Russia vs Scotland
Turn 2

Strategy: Blitz
Priority: poland and Denmark

Building port, beseiging Helsinki, moving spy south

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 7
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Took Firuzabad, beseiging Shiraz. Massing navy. Moving spies. Adopted governor. Building several ports. Reticulating Splines. Oman is rising...

We are 1/2 the strength of mighty Jerusalem.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 8
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Took Shiraz, built more ports, grain exchanges, posting larger profits... all spent. Moving west.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 9
Strategy: Try not to die
Priority: Staying alive.

Beseiging Basra. Declared war on Abassid Caliphate. Blockading port. Building ports, grain exchanges, shisha bars, more ships. Adopted another governor.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 10
Strategy: Piracy and pillaging
Priority: Raiding the big one...

Took Basra, the Caliph is pissed. Beseiging Hillah. Moving slightly better than half of Jerusalem's total strength... Massing ever more pirate ships, recruiting more spies, moved capital to Firuzabad.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 07:15

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 11
Strategy: Piracy in the Indian Ocean
Priority: Abassids

Gave the Caliph something to complain about... Hillah has fallen, Wasit is under threat. The Abassid fleet is sunk, the independent pirates are being sunk, and Sur is under threat. We have doubled the size of our standing army to equal the rising forces of Jerusalem, and we are now beginning rapid expansion.

Our navy is now the finest in the known world, and our armed forces are more than a match for the crumbling Abassids. We have trade rights and maps from the Seljuks, and trade rights with Armenia.

Our invasion of Arabia is about to commence.

ATPG versus AndyNgFL, Vanilla 1.3
Russia vs Scotland
Turn 4
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: Poland and Denmark

Massing huge naval forces. Gained 4 Lad'ya ships through Mission related event. Took Stockholm and Riga, constructed motte and bailey (2) and wooden castle in Helsinki.

ATPG versus AndyNgFL, Vanilla 1.3
Russia vs Scotland
Turn 5
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: Poland and Denmark

Forces engaged in silent maneuvers in the North Sea.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 12:07

ANNOUNCEMENT
ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem

Someone under the name of Ibn-Khaldun has said that an imposter was using his account to play against me.

This is most unfortunate. I was enjoying this game, and i would like to finish it.

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs Spain
Turn 4
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: :quiet:

Advancing on London, whilst our English allies sit in Nottingham twiddling thumbs.

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs Spain
Turn 6
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: :quiet:

Took London, landed in Normandy. Crippling our English "friends".

Byblos

05-29-2008, 13:01

VS ATPG-7

Entering phase one.

Notes:

Poor economy, poor military, its looking bleak.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 13:06

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs Spain
Turn 7
Strategy: Blitz
Priority:

Caen falls next turn. England is like a fowl with its head cut off.... they have arms but are utterly incompetent with them.

Believe it or dont! I am still in debt and losing money, even after destroying my allies.

Q: WHY do you ally with England the turn before you betray them?

A: Call it payback for all the times the AI did the same thing. I'm looking at YOU, Milan.

:daisy: ing Milanese...

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs Spain
Turn 8
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: Naughty Ham

Took Normandy. England is down to a single castle. King Rufus/Fido/Lassie is about to die.

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland vs Spain
Turn 9
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: Naughty Ham

About to kill Lassie. England has 5 stacks of troops...

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 14:00

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Byblos2a.jpg

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Byblos3a.jpg

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Byblos1a.jpg

I killed Lassie.

Askthepizzaguy

05-29-2008, 14:08

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3 Scotland vs Spain
Turn 11
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: repel Spanish invaders

And England was no more. Just a mere two turns ago, they had 5 stacks of troops, compared to my one.

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3 Scotland vs Spain
Turn 12
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: repel Spanish invaders

Building up the Scottish Isles. Spaniards have turned yellow (as if that weren't already their faction's colour) and scampered off... where oh where are they?

Hi ho, hi ho... it's off to work I go.

Byblos

05-29-2008, 16:13

Byblos vs ATPG

Strategy: Get the hell out of there.
Priority: Run for my life!

Current status: Building up empire in Spain, hopefully some reinforcements from Britain shall turn up soon.. oh and i'm in the red.

Askthepizzaguy

05-30-2008, 00:36

I think that's hilarious. :laugh4:

Greatest military command of all time:

King Arthur versus the Taunting French- Run Away!!!!!

Askthepizzaguy

05-30-2008, 02:13

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 12
Strategy: Take the weakest faction and overpower the strongest
Priority: Just kill them all.

Sacked Baghdad this turn.... :yes:

For a little while, I had over 40 thousand florins. Spent half...

:charge: :charge: :charge: :charge: :charge: :charge: :charge:

ATPG versus AndyNgFL, Vanilla 1.3
Russia versus Scotland
Turn... something...
Strategy: Believe it or not, Blitz. Yeah. Didn't see that one coming.
Priority: Poland and Denmark

Declared war on Denmark, destroyed Polish army. Arhus will fall. Destroyed rebel fleet (a biggun too...)

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 24
Strategy: OMG...
Priority: OMG...

Last rebel province in the far east is about to be taken. You have to look near the Seljuks to find rebels. But that's not all... I have nasty surprises for Monk soon...

Uh... I think I need to exchange map rights with Jerusalem. They have gotta see this...

Monk

05-30-2008, 02:54

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 24
Strategy: Mix build and blitz
Priority: mop-up Armenia

The last few tuns have been spent slaughtering the Armenian Princes. Their last city is ripe for conquest after a brilliant military maneuver in which their capital of Sis was taken.

Uh... I think I need to exchange map rights with Jerusalem. They have gotta see this...

lol. You're a machine pizzaguy, why do I have a feeling the entire East is gonna be a Ghorid red? I've been moving as fast as I can here and i'm way behind! Better start replenishing my spy ranks i guess, they are a little low after the Latin-Armenian war.

Askthepizzaguy

05-30-2008, 03:19

:skull: :skull: :skull: :skull: :skull:

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 25
Strategy: Annihilate everyone
Priority: Everyone and everything that stands in my way.

One, two, three, four, I declare...

A HOLY WAR!!!!!

:skull: :skull: :skull: :skull: :skull:

Monk

05-30-2008, 04:06

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 27
Strategy: Mix build and blitz
Priority: Bolster economy, take some rebel towns.

Pizzaguy's arm would have grown long indeed if he thinks he can reach us here.

Askthepizzaguy

05-30-2008, 04:27

My arm groweth long.

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 27
Strategy: Holy Jihad
Priority: Destroy the Abassids, then cut out the heart of the infidel Crusaders.

We control lands from India to Baghdad, and most everything in between.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk02-A.jpg

Upon defeating the Shah of Khwarezm, they have spawned a "horde" of...

only 3.5 stacks? Pathetic.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk03-A.jpg

The game is nearing the halfway point. Here is a summary of my progress so far.

So, here's my faction leader. His name is Muhammad, his occupation is the Brutal Tyrant of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Iran, and Iraq, as well as the Master of the Arabian sea and the Great Admiral of Indian Ocean.

He likes fishing, tennis, croquet, checkers (chinese and domestic), long walks on the beach, and tearing the hearts out of his victims and feasting upon their flesh.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk04-A.jpg

Ummm.... so yeah that's my war statistics and my territorial expansion curve...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk05-A.jpg

Financial comparison between Jerusalem and the Ghorid Empire...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk01-A.jpg

And finally, overall ranking.

Monk

05-30-2008, 04:52

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 28
Strategy: Mixed build and blitz
Priority: Bolster economy.

Thought for the day: Why the hell do Templars and Hospitallers cost 650 in upkeep!?

had to disband a lot of knightly order troops this turn when i found out they were sapping my economy, still wasn't willing to get rid of all of them though. Anyway. Took half of Cyprus and currently share the island with the Romans, am unsure if I want to war with them currently, got my sights on Aleppo and will try to take on their horse archer stack next turn. Maybe.

Askthepizzaguy

05-30-2008, 05:26

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids versus Jerusalem
Turn 28
Strategy: Rule the world with an iron fist
Priority: Destroy the Caliphate.

I am the bringer of pain, bearer of wrath, purveyor of destruction, reaper of souls. I am the Tyrant of Terror, the Prince of Darkness, and Death Incarnate.

Unbelievers!

.....Witness the wrath of Muhammad!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk02-B.jpg

My invasion force... 1.5 stacks of mercenary warriors, and two generals with Night Fighter.

My target: Baghdad. Defended by 4 full stacks of the Caliphate's finest troops, reinforced by yet another.

Now witness the firepower of this full armed and operational battlestation!!!

FIRE AT WILL COMMANDER!!!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk03-B.jpg

Snuck a Night Fighter general with an all-cavalry stack to take the city of Baghdad. After destroying the Caliph and his garrison, my second stack joined the party and went night fighter on every single one of these fools.

The final stack falls...

After much bloodshed, my Prince Amir has 10 command stars and is brutally scarred. He wipes the entrails off of his body and annihilates the last of them.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Monk01-B.jpg

After much battling, this is all that remains of me... and of them. I have nearly a full stack, they barely have 1.5, all depleted. They fought like children and ran like dogs.

43,000 florins is the reward for bravery.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

05-31-2008, 02:00

Is This Where I challage ATPG At? If So, Then you just Been challaged By the BHC Emperor, King Of Swissland Pizza!:clown: :egypt:

Askthepizzaguy

05-31-2008, 02:14

Antiwarman, I accept your challenge.

I'm preparing a cemetary for all my duel victims. Now you will join the rest... :knight:

Declare your version/mod and faction.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-01-2008, 01:04

Antiwarman, I accept your challenge.

I'm preparing a cemetary for all my duel victims. Now you will join the rest... :knight:

Declare your version/mod and faction.

We will See If you finally join the cemetary or will I :turtle: :knight:

(I changed my mind from the e-mail Pizza fyi)

Renaissannce Total War
The Swiss

Askthepizzaguy

06-01-2008, 01:08

Lol sorry, its gotta be from mods I own.

I have Vanilla 1.3
Lands to Conquer 3.1
Broken Crescent 1.5 with hotfixes
Stainless Steel 4.1

That's all for now. If you have broken crescent, I highly recommend it!

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-01-2008, 01:12

Oh come on, you can get a new mod! :clown:

Ok Then.

Broken Creset
The Byztaine Empire

The Legendary ATPG .vs. The Legendary {BHC}AWC88,Who Will Win!!!!????

Askthepizzaguy

06-01-2008, 01:16

KoJ eh?

You should be warned I'm already facing two KoJ factions in two different duels, and doing quite well I might add. Oman is actually gaining on Jerusalem in one, and the Ghorids are vastly superior to Jerusalem in the other. Oman just took Baghdad.

If you wish the KoJ, that works for me. I'll start it up and send you the save.

(ps I cant get a new mod, I have 4 installed and its eating up my disk space. And I'm a poor college student, cant get more.)

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-01-2008, 01:18

I wish to have KOJ, but I like to change to Byztaine Empire. I had a change of heart, since I been playing as them on orignal VI for ages.

Byztaine Empire

Now, I am ready for it tomarrow.:clown:

Askthepizzaguy

06-01-2008, 01:44

ATPG versus AndyNgFL, Vanilla 1.3
Russia vs Scotland
Turn 22
Strategy: Blitz
Priority: (hidden)

Events since last report:

Russia has conquered Scandinavia, Arhus, Stettin, Thorn, Krakow, and several other provinces. A minor Scottish invasion force consisting of their faction leader and a .5 stack of heavy cavalry has been repelled. They flee now into Danish territory, or what remains of it.

In the meanwhile, Portugal, Spain, and England have taken advantage of Scotland's unwise gamble to invade Russian lands so early, and Scotland is having difficulty repelling the invaders.

Lesson of the day: Take care of the AI first, because wars against humans leave little troops to spare for defending your flanks from AI forces.

Scotland has contacted us regarding a concession, but I feel it is too soon in the war to offer unconditional surrender. We've even offered to suspend the war until they repel the invaders, and we've offered them Russian arms to assist if necessary. However, the strategic situation is clear. Russia is not threatened by any power, and we have crippled two factions already and have repelled a third. Scotland is crumbling before AI invaders.

Should they quit now, it would be understandable, but I take no pleasure in putting this game so prematurely in the win column for me.

Our twin stacks of Russian mafia are chasing down the Scottish invaders as we speak, and threatening to obliterate their allies in the process. Ranged and javelin horsemen, heavy spears, and 4 generals versus a half stack of heavy knights is not an even matchup. Still, I'd like them to fight a battle with me before conceding.

I'd like to once again thank all my challengers for the good fights they have given me. I may joke from time to time about wanting to annihilate your people, but I sincerely do appreciate the games I've played with all.

Askthepizzaguy

06-02-2008, 05:07

ATPG versus TriforceV*, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 14
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Sindh
*formerly thought to be Ibn-Khaldun. I was mistaken.

The Malikate of Sindh has lost their capital; the Muslims there now pledge fealty to the Imam of Oman, Muscat, and Baghdad. Meanwhile, Anbar falls to Omani forces.

The Kingdom of Jerusalem will soon share a border with the Great Omani Empire...

:knight:

Ibn-Khaldun

06-02-2008, 14:49

Good to see that the name thing got sorted out :2thumbsup:

Byblos

06-03-2008, 15:18

ATPG vs Byblos

Turn 14.

Suffered defeats in Spain. Main army back in Spain, hopefully rebel towns will fall.

Askthepizzaguy

06-03-2008, 15:25

ATPG versus TriforceV, BC 1.5
Oman versus Jerusalem
Turn 16
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: ....

We now border the mighty nation of Jerusalem. We are sending our hordes, accompanied by their hordes, on top of ever more hordes against the infidel Crusader.

Prepare for your death, infidel!

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 15
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Ireland

Wales has fallen. The Spanish have retreated. Scotland grows ever mightier. England is long dead, and the HRE are our allies.

Byblos

06-03-2008, 15:27

ATPG (Scotland) vs Byblos (Spain)

Turn 15

War has broken out between Spain and Portugal. We shall see if our small kingdom can gain land...

Askthepizzaguy

06-03-2008, 15:34

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 15
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Inverness

Ireland has fallen. Only one more province to go, and we will monopolize the Scottish Isles.

Then we have some work to do appeasing the Pope.

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 16
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Inverness

Spanish fleet is battered, we have retreated to safety. We're beseiging Inverness.

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland versus Spain
Turn 17
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Inverness

Our town militia have softened them up, but they had to flee from a sally. No matter, as our main forces now beseige the province. Spitting out merchants and spies aplenty, building blacksmiths.

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ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Egypt versus Sicily
Turn 3
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Antioch

Jerusalem and Acre have fallen. We have two stacks of troops ready to go, and an itchy trigger finger ready to press the Jihad button. We have constructed a port, building two more, and a stables.

______________________________

ATPG versus Monk, BC 1.5
Ghorids vs Jerusalem
Turn 32
Strategy: Butcher everything
Current Priority: Aleppo

The Great Seljuks are nearing defeat! The Abassids are down to their final provinces! Oman will be obliterated next turn! Khwarezm still wanders like a zombie.

We might declare war on Georgia just for the hell of it. We have declared a Holy Jihad against the Infidel Crusaders, although since I am not the Caliph of all Islam (yet) this decree by Sultan Muhammad the Merciless is being answered by our loyal troops. All of our main forces are advancing south and west.

______________________________
Click here for the current status list for all my duels:

Current challengers:

Ignoramus, France, versus ATPG, Turks (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress
Status: France has crusaders nearing our capital, but we have far more jihadis nearing what remains of France. Turks have a large territorial lead and a much larger standing army. Edge: Turks
Monk, Jerusalem, versus ATPG, Ghorids (BC 1.5) Game in Progress
Status: Jerusalem has conquered two factions, while the Ghorids claim 6. Ghorids have decisive leads in all categories. Edge: Ghorids
Elite Ferret, Khwarezm, versus ATPG, ERE(BC 1.5) Game in Progress
Khwarezm appears ready to defend, having accomplished their objectives. Meanwhile, Rome has taken out the Turks, crippled Armenia, Jerusalem, and hurt the Ayyubids, while boxing in the Georgians. The Romans have also launched a deep penetrating offensive against the Caliphate, who is nearly destroyed, with Baghdad captured and huge amounts of mercenaries roam Abassid lands. Due to size of lands and forces, Edge: Rome
TheFlax, England, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Nearing Completion
After the match was conceded by my opponent, I agreed to allow TheFlax to do-over a turn where he lost all his forces and it was a smashing success for England this time. They managed to invade Scotland, while I invaded England. England is now Scottish, and Scotland is now English. Their forces are weary and broken, and they have no real recruitment facilities as well as battered finances. Our forces are still solid and preparing to do a counter-offensive. Edge: Scotland.
Byblos, Spain, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress
Scotland has destroyed England, allied with the HRE. We control all of the Scottish Isles. The Spanish struggle to claim their first captured province. Due to our expansion and finances, as well as our standing army and recruitment ability, Edge: Scotland
TriforceV Jerusalem versus ATPG, Imam of Oman(BC 1.5) Game in Progress
Jerusalem has destroyed the Ayyubids and is expanding well, and were a powerful faction to begin with. Oman, on the other hand, has had to struggle through the early game. Oman has nearly obliterated the Abassid Caliphate and is stinking filthy rich from sacking Baghdad, and our forces have doubled and tripled these past several turns. We are now prepared to invade Sindh and India, and our naval forces cannot be matched, nor our standing armies now. Jerusalem still maintains a slight lead in some of the graphs due to number of territories they own, and the quality of their forces, however Oman who was way behind Jerusalem is now tied or in the lead in some categories. Edge: Jerusalem.
Grog, England, versus ATPG, Mongols(LTC 3.1) Game Starting Soon
England is doing very well. We shall see how they handle the Mongols...
Andy Ng FL, Scotland, versus ATPG, Russia (Vanilla 1.3) Nearing Completion
Scotland's forces are expensive and scattered, and they face invasions from 3 AI factions and 1 Human faction. Russia's navy and standing armies are formidable. Scotland has even offered a concession. Edge: Russia
Ichigo, France, versus ATPG, Hungary (LTC 3.1) Game Suspended Indefinitley by request of challenger
Status: Hungary has territorial edge, lead in development, but is nearing excommunication perhaps? Edge: Hungary
AntiWarmanCake, HRE, versus ATPG, Moors (Vanilla 1.3) Game starting Soon
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Ibn-Khaldun, Sicily, versus ATPG, Egypt, (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress
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Finished Games:
ATPG (Ayyubids) versus Monk (Georgia) Win: ATPG, Ayyubids
ATPG (Moors) versus Ichigo (England) Win: ATPG, Moors

Byblos

06-03-2008, 16:12

Battered! I had a fleet of two ships of 20 which are now 7 and 14 string with experience! you had one ship left. Pyyric victory is ever I saw one :D

Askthepizzaguy

06-03-2008, 16:14

I only had one ship to begin with.

Heroic victory is more like it. :wink:

Ibn-Khaldun

06-03-2008, 17:58

Ibn-Khaldun versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 3
Strategy: Expand
Current Priority: Italy

Tunis have fallen. The town in Sardinia(Aleppo) will fall next turn. Florence is ready for taking. After that Genoa, Milan and .. well .. wait .. I don't have to tell you everything :inquisitive:

Byblos

06-03-2008, 22:08

I only had one ship to begin with.

Heroic victory is more like it. :wink:

One ship?!

How the hell, vh difficulty and you win an autoresolve heroic victory??

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-04-2008, 02:18

Warman8 versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Holy Roman Empire versus Moors
Turn 5
Strategy: Expand
Current Priority: Rebels

Florence And Prague Should Fall Soon, even after intial rebufs from the rebel towns.... Made Allainces with several major Nations... Finaces are back on track, and that's it. I'm not telling a lot of information.

Askthepizzaguy

06-04-2008, 02:37

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Holy Roman Empire versus Moors
Turn 5
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Portugal

War has been declared on Portugal. Sicily has invaded us for some reason, but they will be destroyed. Our armies are doubling in size, ports and castles have been built.

The Moors are mighty... none dare challenge us.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-04-2008, 02:43

I challage You, Infidel Moors :D

Quirl

06-04-2008, 03:01

I challage You, Infidel Moors :D

:2thumbsup:

Askthepizzaguy

06-04-2008, 03:11

Welcome, Mubarak. Care to join our jousting league? Perhaps you'd like a duel to the death with the most dangerous one.

:laugh2:

That's me, of course.

Ferret

06-04-2008, 09:50

One ship?!

How the hell, vh difficulty and you win an autoresolve heroic victory??

he used 'auto_win attacker' because he has the admin password :clown:

Askthepizzaguy

06-04-2008, 14:29

he used 'auto_win attacker' because he has the admin password.

He's just joking, but I feel obliged to point out that I wouldn't do that for the following reasons:

1. I'm moderating my own hotseat at the moment, and if I were to be accused of cheating, it could damage my reputation and no one would ever want to hotseat with me again. Ouch.

2. I don't need to cheat to win... lol. As you will all see when our tournament duels are hosted by players other than myself. I'd rather neither player host the game, so cheating would be impossible. That way even joking accusations like that won't make sense.

3. I actually sent that mercenary ship down there to scout the area, and when I saw his navy within range of attacking me, I thought; well, why not go down fighting. So I attacked and prepared to die, whilst taking his forces with me. Needless to say I was surprised I won.

Ibn-Khaldun

06-04-2008, 15:59

Ibn-Khaldun versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 4
Strategy: Expand
Current Priority: Italy

Island hoping and Florence is under siege..
I wish that I would have a rebel town the size of Jerusalem to sack because I'm losing money :furious3:
King Roger of Sicily's words in his best latin after finding out that Egyptian general took Jerusalem: "Thatus infidelus dogus!"

Ferret

06-04-2008, 18:27

He's just joking, but I feel obliged to point out that I wouldn't do that for the following reasons:

1. I'm moderating my own hotseat at the moment, and if I were to be accused of cheating, it could damage my reputation and no one would ever want to hotseat with me again. Ouch.

2. I don't need to cheat to win... lol. As you will all see when our tournament duels are hosted by players other than myself. I'd rather neither player host the game, so cheating would be impossible. That way even joking accusations like that won't make sense.

3. I actually sent that mercenary ship down there to scout the area, and when I saw his navy within range of attacking me, I thought; well, why not go down fighting. So I attacked and prepared to die, whilst taking his forces with me. Needless to say I was surprised I won.

Yeah I was only joking, I have full trust in you. And it is possible to not have the admin console enabled you know, there is only a need for it in BC. The duel between me and Monk has no console.

Askthepizzaguy

06-04-2008, 18:29

Thats an excellent point. I suppose I have it still turned on because of my administration over the BC2 hotseat.

From now on, I'll disable it whenever I start another duel. :bow:

Ibn-Khaldun

06-04-2008, 20:28

Ibn-Khaldun versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 7
Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Italy

War with Milan. 2 stacks of them are ready to take me out :sweatdrop:

Askthepizzaguy

06-05-2008, 08:03

ATPG versus TriforceV, BC 1.5
Oman vs Jerusalem
Turn 18
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Homs and Damascus

You attacked!! And then have the nerve to ASK ME FOR VASSELSHIP!!!? The Holiest Kingdom of Jerusalem does not take kindly to your threat, and your attack on our fort has been severely Punished.

Your northern army has been annihilated and Aleppo, Antioch, Hama, and a fort has been taken. Many more armies have spawned and your provinces have been sacked.

We have more of our forces en route and even declared war on the Great Seljuks because... well, the more people I kill, the more evil I become.

You have been offered a chance to surrender once more. But our patience is wearing thin. If you do not agree to our terms, more innocent blood will be on your hands.

-Great Imam of Oman, Conqueror of Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Muscat, Iran, and Sindh.

______________________

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 7
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Rebels

A jihad was called against Baghdad for some reason. Meanwhile, Jerusalem, Antioch, Aleppo, Adana, and several other provinces are now Caliphate lands. We are at war with Venice, as their presence near our lands cannot be tolerated.

____________________

ATPG versus Byblos, Vanilla 1.3
Scotland v Spain
Turn 25
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: France

For a long time now, the fruitless crusade against Antioch has been unanswered. However, Scottish forces are now reconciled with the death of our King, and we have joined the crusade and declared war on France. Spain now trails us by a wide margin.

Askthepizzaguy

06-05-2008, 21:03

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 11
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Turks

From the endless sands of the Arabian desert and the Sahara comes an evil so unspeakable that it shatters the imagination.

The creature is not human, or perhaps once was but is no more. This thing has consumed entire villages, cities, castles, and empires. It feeds. It grows. It is unstoppable.

This is the legend of Caliph Al-Mustansir the Tyrant.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn2.jpg

Mubarak the next Prince of Egypt overpowers the garrison at Antioch with minimal forces. They outnumbered us 2 to 1, with infantry, but our cavalry were unstoppable.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn3.jpg

The last of the Armenians, Captain Limburgha, dies before Crown Prince Mubarak's mighty horde.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn5.jpg

After the fall of Constantinople... now Istanbul...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn1.jpg

My diplomat has formed an alliance with my rival, Sicily... will I keep my word, or was this all just a ploy to get his map information?

The Turkish Jihad has ended with their capture of Baghdad, and we immediately declare war on these Muslims who do not kneel before the Caliph.

___________________________
AD:
Join the Jousting Guild!!!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/group.php?groupid=6

Askthepizzaguy

06-05-2008, 22:47

ATPG versus TriforceV, BC 1.5
Oman vs Jerusalem
Turn 18
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Homs and Damascus

Status: Opponent conceded defeat

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Tri2.jpg

After the fall of Antioch and the destruction of the main forces of Jerusalem.

Handsome fellow, is he not?

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Tri3.jpg

Battle statistics for the Oman versus KoJ campaign, and hereditary line to the throne of the Great Oman Caliphate.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Tri1.jpg

Royal treasury, and the invasion of Seljuk.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Tri1-a.jpg

Territorial expansion graph

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Tri2-a.jpg

Faction Ranking

You know when you adjust the zoom on the mini-map and ctrl-alt-del to exit the game while it's still running, it totally messes up the map?

Check it out on those last two pics.

Askthepizzaguy

06-05-2008, 23:14

Current challengers:

UPDATE!

Ignoramus, France, versus ATPG, Turks (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress
Status: France has crusaders nearing our capital, but we have far more jihadis nearing what remains of France. Turks have a large territorial lead and a much larger standing army. Edge: Turks
Monk, Jerusalem, versus ATPG, Ghorids (BC 1.5) Game in Progress
Status: Jerusalem has conquered two factions, while the Ghorids claim 6. Ghorids have decisive leads in all categories. Edge: Ghorids
Elite Ferret, Khwarezm, versus ATPG, ERE(BC 1.5) Game in Progress
Khwarezm appears ready to defend, having accomplished their objectives. Meanwhile, Rome has taken out the Turks, crippled Armenia, Jerusalem, and hurt the Ayyubids, while boxing in the Georgians. The Romans have also launched a deep penetrating offensive against the Caliphate, who is nearly destroyed, with Baghdad captured and huge amounts of mercenaries roam Abassid lands. Due to size of lands and forces, Edge: Rome
TheFlax, England, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Game won by concession
After the match was conceded by my opponent, I agreed to allow TheFlax to do-over a turn where he lost all his forces and it was a smashing success for England this time. They managed to invade Scotland, while I invaded England. England is now Scottish, and Scotland is now English. Their forces are weary and broken, and they have no real recruitment facilities as well as battered finances. Our forces are still solid and preparing to do a counter-offensive. Edge: Scotland.
Byblos, Spain, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress
Scotland has destroyed England and a Spanish invasion force left by ship to go deal with internal matters. We have declared war on France and joined a crusade that was in-progress. Spain lags behind in all categories. Edge: Scotland
TriforceV Jerusalem versus ATPG, Imam of Oman(BC 1.5) Game won by concession
Jerusalem has not quite destroyed the Ayyubids. Oman, on the other hand, has had to struggle through the early game. Oman has nearly obliterated the Abassid Caliphate and is stinking filthy rich from sacking Baghdad, and our forces have doubled and tripled these past several turns. We have conquered Sindh, and our naval forces cannot be matched, nor our standing armies now. After an epic battle, Antioch and Hama and Aleppo have fallen and Jerusalem's main forces were obliterated. Jerusalem surrendered the following season.
Grog, England, versus ATPG, Mongols(LTC 3.1) Game Starting Soon
England is doing very well. We shall see how they handle the Mongols...
Andy Ng FL, Scotland, versus ATPG, Russia (Vanilla 1.3) Game won by concession
Scotland's forces are expensive and scattered, and they face invasions from 3 AI factions and 1 Human faction. Russia's navy and standing armies are formidable. Scotland has offered a concession. Edge: Russia
Ichigo, France, versus ATPG, Hungary (LTC 3.1) Game Suspended Indefinitley by request of challenger
Status: Hungary has territorial edge, lead in development, but is nearing excommunication perhaps? Edge: Hungary
AntiWarmanCake, HRE, versus ATPG, Moors (Vanilla 1.3) Game in Progress
The Moors are conquering Spain and they are in great financial shape. Enemy rank unknown. Too close to call.
Ibn-Khaldun, Sicily, versus ATPG, Egypt, Vanilla 1.3 Game starting Soon
Egypt has claimed all of the middle east and the Byzantine empire, declared war on the Turks, Sicily is being held up by Milan after a failed seige. Edge: Egypt

Finished Games:
ATPG (Ayyubids) versus Monk (Georgia) Win: Ayyubids
ATPG (Moors) versus Ichigo (England) Win: Moors
ATPG (Scotland) versus TheFlax (England) Win: Scotland
ATPG (Oman) versus TriforceV (Jerusalem) Win: Oman
ATPG (Russia) versus AndyNgFL (Scotland) Win: Russia

Askthepizzaguy

06-07-2008, 10:41

ATPG versus TriforceV, BC 1.5
Oman vs Jerusalem
Turn 18
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Seljuks

REPLAY GAME, 1-0 Oman

With the utter annihilation of our main forces at Aleppo, and the destruction of our reserve forces at the Edessa fortification, the battle seems to be swinging back in Jerusalem's favor. However, Jerusalem's forces are at half strength, while ours continues to grow overall.

We now have three full stacks of reserve units, one of which just took Kermanshah (Seljuk), and is beseiging another Seljuk fortress. The war against the Seljuks is now irreversibly in our favor, we will utterly annihilate them.

the Abassids are helpessly stuck in their final province, with enough troops to deter a direct assault... for now. But once my forces are in range, they are doomed.

Should Jerusalem advance, their spies will take heavy hits from our counterspies, and if they succeed in taking Edessa, they will be holding already-sacked and totally worthless territory we can easily afford to lose, and they will also be placing their forces dangerously close to mine. As such, we do not fear an invasion by crusader forces at all. Let them come... let them come...

Their blood will paint the way to the future!

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 12
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Turks

Mosul has fallen. Baghdad is next. The Turks' main holdings are not under threat, but the war is entirely in our favor. With our superior navy and the endless horde of infantry and cavalry I've spawned, it is only a matter of time.

Meanwhile, our forward positions in Ragusa have advanced. The Venetians have assembled a mighty force of italian troops and mailed knights which we are not foolish enough to attack directly as they have a superior tactical position. However, we have enormous reserves coming from Thessalonica; the Istanbul invasion force.

We have one large stack of troops en prise from pirates in the red sea, they have a chance to destroy our boat which will sink a rather heavy investment of jihadis moving from Jedda. These are the risks I am willing to take. Should they succeed, we will simply form another stack of troops closer to the front line with the money I save.

We are now allied with the infidels in Sicily. Should they attack us now, their reputation will take a hit, and their navies no longer have zone of control advantages. Our alliance with them is nothing more than a tactical trump card, and we do not even hide it.

:laugh2:

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus Holy Roman Empire.
Turn 8
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Spain and Italy

The capital of Spain has fallen, and their main recruitment facility at Toledo is next. Palermo, Sicily is about to be destroyed, thus crippling Sicily forever. Their invasion fleet at Algiers scampered away like a bunch of cowards. No sign of any resistance from France, Milan, or the Holy Roman Empire.

Editor's note: Please program the AI to engage in kamikaze attacks. If I am at war with a nation they should attempt to attack me if they are even close to the same strength forces.

I feel confident that this war will go very well. We have begun conversion of Catholic Iberia, and we've managed to build the basic infrastructure blitzers require:

Castles, ports, roads, religious buildings, spy buildings.

What else could you possibly need?

Monk

06-07-2008, 17:47

Hit me on MSN when you can Pizzaguy and we'll see about finishing up our game, i had a hectic week.

Askthepizzaguy

06-08-2008, 02:24

Not a problem at all, sir, there's no time limit. And there are some (ahem) who have apparently been far busier!

:smash:

ATPG versus TriforceV, BC 1.5
Oman vs Jerusalem
Turn 19
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Seljuks

REPLAY GAME, 1-0 Oman

Kermanshah, Hamadan, and Qazvin have all become Arab territory. Tabriz is under seige, and a large rebel garrison at Kerman was utterly annihilated. The Latins have put one of our lesser provinces under seige... spies report that their forces are weak and are no threat to us.

The Great Seljuks have lost more than half their territory to the Arab invasion. Our capital was moved to reflect the administrative center of our empire. Baghdad is trading at nearly 4000 per turn.

Military recruitment: Major
Mercenary recruitment: Major
Spy/assassin recruitment: maximum
Buildings: town halls, other public order, repairs for new conquests

We have decided to let the unprofitable Sindh territories go rebel, as they are too far away and too worthless to bother garrisoning.

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 13
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Turks, Venice

While our allies in Sicily destroy northern Italy, we aim to mop up what remains of Venice. Seems our targets are in alignment this once.

We have beseiged Baghdad and assembled a mighty host of Imams. Our navy is greater than all the others in the world combined. Our army in the red sea has arrived in Cairo safely (damn passive campaign AI).

Our holy warriors anxiously await another Jihad...

Askthepizzaguy

06-08-2008, 10:51

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Egypt versus Sicily
Turn 15
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Sicily

War! The Caliphate is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless Sicilian Lord,
Count Dooku. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere.

In a stunning move, the fiendish Sicilian leader, General Grievous, has
called a Crusade against Constantinople and kidnapped Chancellor Palpatine, leader of the Galactic Senate.

As the Separatist Droid Army attempts to flee the besieged capital with
their valuable hostage, four stacks of Egyptian troops lead a desperate mission to OBLITERATE THE SICILIAN TRAITORS!!!!. . . .

Ibn-Khaldun

06-08-2008, 11:12

Ibn-Khaldun versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 16
Strategy: Surviving
Current Priority: Egypt

Someone called the crusade against Constatinople.
I joined.
War against Egypt.
I am doomed.
But..
I WILL NEVER SURRENDER!!!!! :viking:

Askthepizzaguy

06-08-2008, 11:30

The First Battle of Durazzo, in the War against the Crusade:

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1-02.jpg

Outnumbered and overmatched by superior Italian spear infantry, crusader knights, and a superior general....

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1-03.jpg

I do not deny my honourable opponent the chance for his forces to fight this battle and win.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1-04.jpg

A charge and a hail of missile fire collapses his left flank... bringing out the enemy general...

I allow my infantry archers to bear the brunt of a cavalry charge, and then I outflank the impetuous fools...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1-05.jpg

His forces collapsing around him, the enemy general flees... but my cavalry is much lighter and more numerous.

Your fleet is lost, and your friends down there at the seige of Durazzo will not survive.

There is no escape.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1-06.jpg

The general is beheaded... his forces scattered. Time to mop up the mess.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1-01.jpg

We took losses, to be sure, nearly half. But the enemy are badly beaten today... they flee to their ships, which are promptly assaulted and repelled. They will desert the crusade.
Meanwhile, two half stacks of ships and two full stacks of troops have arrived at Naples. We begin the counterattack.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-08-2008, 16:51

Warman8 .vs. ATPG
Holy Roman Empire .vs. The Moors
Vanilla 1.3
Tactic: Expand
Pritory: Rebels

Out of Debt, buliding up Town defenseces and trade, Making allies with Major Chirstan Towns, Poland,Hungary,Veince and Milian. Florence push out army at last minute, However, Hamburg will fall in the following turn, Bern is now Begsiege, and Florence is besiege again.

All is going ok as of now.

Ibn-Khaldun

06-08-2008, 22:27

Ibn-Khaldun versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 18
Strategy: Surviving
Current Priority: Egypt

King Roger had a plan.
It was a good plan.
King Roger planned to destroy the Egypt.

Besieging Durazzo. Sending reinforcments to help Naples.
Eating my words .. I allied with the Milanese!
But they will die .. by my sword or the Egyptian one .. they will die one day :furious3:

I really feel pity of this Admiral... :embarassed:
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/TW%20games/sicily18.jpg

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 00:36

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Egypt v Sicily
Turn 18
Strategy: Defense
Current Priority: Sicily

Palermo is under seige. We destroyed roughly half of the crusader force, but two generals with night fighter made it impossible to win the battle outright.

Still, I'd rather take half of them with me, rather than lose a simple auto-resolve. Cornered, this rat has teeth.

The Second Battle of Durazzo, in the War Against the Crusade

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1a-03.jpg

Hopelessly outnumbered, the Egyptian forces sally forth to teach the Sicilian fools a lesson about ever daring to attack Askthepizzaguy the Most Merciless.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1a-04.jpg

Bringing the fight to the Infidel... now is the hour of pain and agony for thee, as our most cowardly foe retreats to safety.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1a-05.jpg

We have slaughtered half of these pigs... we watch as their reinforcements arrive from the northwest.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1a-06.jpg

Our brave men slay the infidel general. His troops are without a leader... now they flee in panic! DESTROY THEM!!!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1a-01.jpg

Only now... at the end, do you understand.

Nearly half of their invasion force lay dead this day. We lost the battle, but to the last man we fought. This is a phyrric victory for our opponents. Next time they will not be so lucky.

Meanwhile, their capital is under seige. We will repay their betrayal with the blood of their women and children. Death comes soon for these traitors!

I estimate that this war is still in our favor, unless Sicily can repel our invasion force.

We have sufficient defenses in Constantinople, and in a few turns a Jihad will finish them. Meanwhile, Sicily will endure much bloodshed on their core territory.

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus HRE
Turn 9
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: Spain and Sicily

A large Sicilian force landed in Algiers yet again... I'm ignoring the idiots. Palermo has fallen, Naples is under threat. Toledo is under threat. Southern France is under threat.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Khaldun-1a-02.jpg

The enemy King watches helplessly as his last settlement falls. Those forts prevent forward progress.

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 02:09

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus HRE
Turn 11
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: France

Sicily and Spain have been annihilated, The Papal army has been annihilated, Rome has been taken, Bordeaux has been taken, Angers is under seige, HRE forces near florence are en prise, Pamplona is under seige, our navy has doubled in size, our forces growing....

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-09-2008, 02:27

Warman8 .vs. ATPG
Holy Roman Empire .vs. The Moors
Vanilla 1.3 Turn 12
Streagty:Defense
Current Pritopirty: Italy

Hamburg is in HRE control, against Danish Border. About to take a Rebel Burgnuain Town by France. Florence should fall this turn, will fortfity against The Moors invasion.

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 02:42

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-09-2008, 02:51

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus HRE
Turn 12
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: France, Byzantines

Angers has fallen, Paris is under seige, Pamplona has fallen, Papal diplomat has been executed, assassination attempt on Pope's life has failed.

There will be no crusades for you, Infidel Emperor.

Warman8 .vs. ATPG
Holy Roman Empire .vs. The Moors
Turn 12
Vanilla 1.3
Strategy:Expand and Defense
Current Priority: Western/Southern Border

Taking a Rebel Town Next turn with superior Numbers... Increasing money supply with it. Getting ready to defend Southern border if Moors come though that direction....

Holy Roman Empire Seems Weak to the Infidel Moors, but we are just slow. We will not die easily, and you will regret attacking us.

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 03:16

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus HRE
Turn 13
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: HRE, ERE

Paris has fallen, France has been Obliterated, Rheims has fallen, we are camped outside Metz where an inferior force of HRE troops is laying seige. Go ahead and take it...

Marseilles is under seige, Durazzo has fallen, Another Pope has been slain...

4 factions destroyed. Forces circling. Prepare to meet your doom, infidel.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman1-1.jpg

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-09-2008, 03:56

Warman8 versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
HRE .vs. The Moors
Turn 14
Strategy: Defense
Current priority: The Moors

Took Mertz..... Buliding up forticiations..... Crusade been called on Rome, but proably won't do much....

Moo Beat mE!! :wall::laugh4:

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 04:00

So... the Popemeister called a crusade all by himself... lolz.

His selfish demand to obtain Rome will reduce the Catholics' chances of defeating the Moorish Empire... and waste their one and only trump card in the face of a Jihad.

I wonder if destroying the Pope over and over again will end the crusade....

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 04:35

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus HRE
Turn 14
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: HRE, ERE

Metz is under seige, with all access routes cut off. Florence is under seige. Corinth is under seige. Marseilles has been captured. The Byzantine Empire is crumbling under our assault, and a new threat has been launched from southern France...

All graphs favor the Moors, save 'production'.

Yet another Pope has been slain.

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 22:53

ATPG versus Warman8, Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus HRE
Turn 16
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: HRE, ERE

Opponent concedes defeat.
Moors: 1-0

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-02.jpg

The final Jihad target will fall...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-03.jpg

Bring overwhelming force to ensure victory

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-04.jpg

Ride through your enemy's lands like a wave of death...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-05.jpg

Overall ranking and statistics regarding the holy war.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-06.jpg

Military expansion curve.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-07.jpg

Production curve.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-08.jpg

Territorial expansion curve.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-09.jpg

Spent all my money...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/warman2-01.jpg

My top generals, their armies, and my financial scroll.

All praise be to Allah for this victory...

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

06-09-2008, 23:27

Good Job ATPG!! :clown:

I suck :sweatdrop:

Askthepizzaguy

06-09-2008, 23:46

Not at all, worthy opponent. In fact I am preparing a Guide to Duels as we speak, that I might share all my blitzmaster secrets with all my opponents before the Tournament begins. That way, there will be no surprises next time.

I look forward to completing your training.... in time, you will call me... master.

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 08:59

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, Vanilla 1.3
Egypt v Sicily
Turn 20
Strategy: Jihad
Current Priority: Paris, France

.....

In the Year 1118 of the Christian Calendar....

Long have the mighty armies of the Egyptian Caliphate held back their religious fervor...

Long have the Holy Warriors of Islam born the insults of Crusaders attacking their lands.....

Long have we tolerated the existence of the Sicilian, a name now synonymous with Traitor.

We will tolerate their unwashed existence no longer, on our soil or on any other. They have now been targeted for extermination.

They have offended Allah with their false religion and their unholy war against us.

Now the time has come to bury our knives deep into the belly of the infidel....

In the Year 1118 of the Christian Calendar, Mahfouz the Great Imam spoke with Allah... after many seasons of prayer, Allah had said nothing.

Now, Allah spoke... and smiled upon Mahfouz and the plight of the pious Egyptian warriors. Now there would be a Holy Jihad declared against the infidel. Now... we would have our revenge.

The Fortress of Palermo was the first to fall, and our mighty army there joined the Jihad, and destroyed the Crusader that walked the Island of Sicily. Then they landed in Tunis and laid seige to the infidels there.

The fort near Naples, where the Infidel had sallied forth unsuccessfully last turn, was captured and the Infidels there were burned and buried alive. They set sail for Corsica and Sardinia after joining the jihad.

A captain in Corinth commanded 3 mighty Malmuk Horse Archers, some peasants, and some javelinmen and killed the Infidel King Roger of Sicily, hated Crusader. He was promoted the same day to the rank of Malik.

The large army which had just taken the Turkish capital of Ikonion last turn joined the jihad, and a second general also joined the jihad there, forming another large force. Our Imams stormed into former Byzantine lands.

Another large army took Tbilisi, and was about to join the jihad.

Another large force formed in Gaza and joined the jihad.

In total, over 6 mighty hordes of Islamic warriors declared that they would pledge their lives to the erradication of the Sicilian Infidel, and the target of the Jihad was to be that second bastion of pagan thought, Paris.

No longer would the armies of Islam tolerate the Christian scum... now they would all die...

Let the blood of the infidel run in rivers and turn the oceans red.

...

Ibn-Khaldun

06-10-2008, 09:30

Ibn-Khaldun versus ATPG, Vanilla 1.3
Sicily versus Egypt
Turn 21
Strategy: Surviving
Current Priority: Egypt

Our response to the Egyptian PR spokesmen would be: blah blah blah ...

Too many words and too little actions :clown:

We will take Corinth soon and will retake Naples from the hands of the Mamluk infidels ..
If we lose the islands then so be it .. they aren't worth much to risk the loss of our armies ..

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 09:34

When this duel is over in but a few short turns, Egypt will take great pleasure at your grovelling apology.

:laugh2:

Our actions are about to begin!

:charge::charge::charge::charge::charge::charge:

Ibn-Khaldun

06-10-2008, 10:05

Apology - what is that?? :clown:

We will take out your armies one by one .. till there is no man left to fight :skull:

You need more than 'few short turns' to put me down :clown:

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 10:54

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, vanilla 1.3
Egypt vs Sicily
Turn 22
Strategy: Total Annihilation
Current priority: All remaining Sicilians.

The situation is more dire than you realize...

Tunis, Ajaccio, Palermo, Cagliari, Naples, all Egyptian... Durazzo, Thessalonica, Corinth, Genoa, Florence, all under seige.

We destroyed Merlin, the general at Ajaccio, we destroyed your King, beseiging Rhodes. All your settlements are under seige and you have only one crusader stack remaining, besieging Naples.

And there was much death and gnashing of teeth, infidel.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-02.jpg

Merlin the Magician will need a miracle to survive our assault. I could have used that large force now beseiging Genoa, but it wouldn't be as much fun.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-03.jpg

We surround the infidel on all sides and rain death upon them, and prepare to charge the flanks.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-04.jpg

Both flanks collapse, and the general reveals himself to us.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-05.jpg

His throat cut, he falls to the ground, bleeding.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-06.jpg

His forces will now scatter, easy prey for our horsemen.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-07.jpg

With a 3-1 handicap, we utterly crushed them!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-09.jpg

To Florence!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-12.jpg

A nasty surprise for your infidel King...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-13.jpg

The enemy have no chance. Our forces are vastly superior.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-14.jpg

I think one charge oughta do it...

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-15.jpg

Cue the braveheart music!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-16.jpg

Freeeeeedoooooooooom!!!!!!!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-17.jpg

The pocket collapses around the quarterback, and there's no one he can pass to. Looks like this general has just been sacked!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-18.jpg

The general falls as the defensive line collapses.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-19.jpg

Time to crush the schwein!

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Khaldun-X-01.jpg

The al-Mahdi army was victorious... soon the enemy will experience the full power of the dark side.

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 11:14

ATPG versus Ibn-Khaldun, vanilla 1.3
Egypt vs Sicily
Turn 23

Victory!

All Sicilian settlements captured except Naples, all Sicilian family members destroyed, rebel Naples under seige, Sicilian faction destroyed.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Victory2.jpg

The first time anyone has actually duelled me to the Death. Congratulations, Ibn-Khaldun! Your bravery cannot be questioned.

Ibn-Khaldun gains trait Fierce in Battle
Ibn-Khaldun gains trait Unafraid of Egyptians

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Victory3.jpg

The final seige of Naples. All other Sicilian provinces have been sacked. Incredibly, the Turks are still alive and actually reclaimed their capital.

:wall:

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Ibn-Victory1.jpg

Overall ranking curve and financial screen. When on Jihad, the no-upkeep part really helps the finances. Not to mention all the sacking done this turn.

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Congratulations again to Ibn-Khaldun for one epic match... truly a Duel to the Death!

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 11:23

Current challengers:

UPDATE!

Ignoramus, France, versus ATPG, Turks (Vanilla 1.3) Waiting on Challenger
Status: France has crusaders nearing our capital, but we have far more jihadis nearing what remains of France. Turks have a large territorial lead and a much larger standing army. Edge: Turks
Monk, Jerusalem, versus ATPG, Ghorids (BC 1.5) Waiting on Challenger
Status: Jerusalem has conquered two factions, while the Ghorids claim 6. Ghorids have decisive leads in all categories. Edge: Ghorids
Elite Ferret, Khwarezm, versus ATPG, ERE(BC 1.5) Waiting on Challenger
Khwarezm appears ready to defend, having accomplished their objectives. Meanwhile, Rome has taken out the Turks, crippled Armenia, Jerusalem, and hurt the Ayyubids, while boxing in the Georgians. The Romans have also launched a deep penetrating offensive against the Caliphate, who is nearly destroyed, with Baghdad captured and huge amounts of mercenaries roam Abassid lands. Due to size of lands and forces, Edge: Rome
Byblos, Spain, versus ATPG, Scotland (Vanilla 1.3) Waiting on Challenger
Scotland has destroyed England and a Spanish invasion force left by ship to go deal with internal matters. We have declared war on France and joined a crusade that was in-progress. Spain lags behind in all categories. Edge: Scotland
Grog, Turks, versus ATPG, England(LTC 3.1) Game In Progress
England is off to a promising start...

Finished Games:
ATPG (Ayyubids) versus Monk (Georgia) Win: Ayyubids
ATPG (Moors) versus Ichigo (England) Win: Moors
ATPG (Scotland) versus TheFlax (England) Win: Scotland
ATPG (Oman) versus TriforceV (Jerusalem) Win: Oman
ATPG (Russia) versus AndyNgFL (Scotland) Win: Russia
ATPG (Moors) versus AntiWarmanCake88 (HRE) Win: Moors
ATPG (Egypt) versus Ibn-Khaldun (Sicily) Win: Egypt

Ibn-Khaldun

06-10-2008, 11:23

This was a great game :yes:

Better masterplan and destruction of Milan in the early game would 've made the game look much diffrent.

Oh well..

You truely are the Master of the Duels :applause::bow::shakehands:

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 11:27

My duel to the death guide (under construction) has been posted. Should reveal some key hints. Next is the faction-specific guide for duels for Vanilla/LTC and Broken Crescent.

I look forward to rematches with you, Ibn-Khaldun, and any other opponents!

:bow:

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 15:17

New Duel:

ATPG versus Grog, Lands to Conquer 3.1
England vs Turks
Turn 1
Strategy: Diplomacy
Current Priority: HRE

Events this turn:

Alliance and marriage to Constance Capet(French Princess), trade rights, map information, military access, purchased Angers and Rheims from France for 2000 florins for 20 turns, offered to attack several factions, averaging 1000 florins apiece for the task. York was taken. Large force assembled near York, Rennes. Ballista, spy, horse, archer, and infantry recruitment facilities constructed. York was made into a Motte and Bailey. Nearing bankrupt this turn. Diplomat reached HRE.

Duel England versus Mongols cancelled.

PS- update: console/administrator totally disabled for all hotseats except BC2, which I shouldnt need at this point anyway.

Grog

06-10-2008, 16:51

Grog vs ATPG Turn1

Turkey vs England LTC3.1 VH

Logistical prelude to 'Sword of the East' Jihad

Troops queues maxxed, construction of shisha bar and barracks. Spy/diplomat movements. All generals converging. ~4k florins saved towards first jihad.

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 17:25

ATPG versus Grog, Lands to Conquer 3.1
England vs Turks
Turn 2
Strategy: Diplomacy
Current Priority: Milan

Allied with HRE, lay seige to Rennes, moved princess south, moved King's army north, preparing another diplomat.

Grog

06-10-2008, 18:27

Grog vs ATPG Turn2

Mowed my front garden. Raked the grass up. Called Jihad vs Baghdad, 2 stacks joined.

Alliance with Byzantines :inquisitive:, recruited some mercs, trained another diplomat.

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 18:47

ATPG versus Grog, Lands to Conquer 3.1
England vs Turks
Turn 3
Strategy: Diplomacy
Current Priority: Papal States

Took Rennes, declared war on Scots, destroyed Scottish army, laying seige to Edinburgh.

Askthepizzaguy

06-10-2008, 22:28

ATPG versus Grog, Lands to Conquer 3.1
England vs Turks
Turn 4
Strategy: Expansion
Current Priority: Rebels

We were warned by the Pope not to assault Edinburgh, so a hasty cease-fire, trade agreement, and alliance later, we switched our policy to one of containment for the next 7 turns. Our goal is to take Inverness, Caernarvon, and Dublin, followed by Antwerp, Bruges, and other rebel settlements. We also plan on betraying our "good friends" the French. Our relations with the Pope are now perfect.

ATPG versus TriforceV, BC 1.5
Oman v Jerusalem
Turn 20a (replay game)
Strategy: Defense
Current Priority: Jerusalem, Seljuks.

We sacked another Seljuk city, swimming in cash yet again, economy flourishing. Keep advancing, Jerusalem... keep advancing...

Grog

06-11-2008, 01:20

Grog vs ATPG Turn3-5

Jihad is building up a bit of steam, annoyingly fell 1 pixel movement short of sieging aleppo and acre with my holy armies..ho hum :beam:

Antioch is now in turkish hands and I am eyeing up my 'allies' byzantine. I screwed some florins from Hungary to fund a bit of development. Economy slowly picking up, few niggles here and there but nothing that can be smoothed out soon enough..

No sign of the Roastbeef's armies yet..*looks around in a paranoid manner*. Spies online.

Oh, and backstabbed Byz as they were in the way.

Eqypt refused my rude diplomat's offer of alliance so trouble brewing down south too.. :egypt:

Askthepizzaguy

06-11-2008, 05:02

ATPG versus Grog, Lands to Conquer 3.1
England vs Turks
Turn 6
Strategy: Expansion
Current Priority: France, Rebels, Denmark

All of the British Isles except Edinburgh have been conquered or under seige. Rennes, Bruges, Marseilles, Caen, Antwerp all under seige or owned on the mainland. Scotland is paralyzed by Papal-sponsored peace and alliance with us, France is paralyzed by a marriage alliance, still we expand.

A crusade has been called against Vilnius, which should allow us to conquer Denmark, Poland, Russia, and the Holy Roman Empire.

At some point we may become excommunicated, but we have ballista under construction to allow us to conquer many provinces in a single turn, before his Holy-moleyness gets involved.

The Turks have a distinct advantage of having Catholics aplenty to target whilst England cannot crusade if excommunicated. Therefore, we are somewhat forced into a semi-expansionist/turtle role.

How will ATPG fare when maximum blitzosity is denied as an option, against perhaps the second best blitzer of all time? We shall see. For now, the graphs favor us...

:laugh2:

Grog

06-11-2008, 17:08

Grog vs ATPG Turn6

Strike and fade war with Byzantine going well. Adopted general gathering troops to take nicacea and constantinople. Thessalonica sieged. Spies staring to move west.

Egypt under attack from the Turks, walked into alexandria after map info exchange showed it empty, do pass go, do collect 2k florins for free, plus egypt sieging a heavy rebel Jerusalem so won't get back in time to save Cairo from the green horde.

In other news, Batu the mini Mongol begins his sailing holiday in the Med somewhere...

Askthepizzaguy

06-12-2008, 04:22

ATPG versus Grog, Lands to Conquer 3.1
England vs Turks
Turn 9
Strategy: Expansion
Current Priority: France, Rebels, Denmark

We have amassed a huge fighting force, one of our more worthless stacks stands ready to annihilate the Scots as soon as the Papal warning is no longer in effect (2 turns), we have assembled a massive force ready to take Paris and Bordeaux as soon as the crusade is over, and we have allied with all other relevant nations.

The simple fact of relying on the Pope for crusading ability leads me to believe that I will lose this match... I have foreseen it.

I cannot face the Turks without expanding into Catholic lands, I cannot expand into Catholic lands without angering the Pope, I cannot anger the Pope and call a crusade, and I cannot face the Turks without the ability to crusade. Against such a skilled foe, these major setbacks are in fact mortal wounds.

Graphs indicate the Turks have taken the lead in most categories, yet the size of our armed forces is still greater than theirs. We can only hope their jihad ends soon, or we will fall hopelessly behind in development.

Edge: Turks

All is not lost yet, as I plan for a sudden devastating wave of expansion after my crusade against Vilnius is over, taking an excommunication if necessary, then offing my king and trying to make pretty puppy dog eyes and sweet kissy faces at the Pope to try and regain his good side.

I seem to recall that you can blitz through the pain of an excommunication if you're good enough, and rack up enough glory points to offset the public order problems. With France and Scotland destroyed, I should attain some glory and fear bonuses.

Killing the king is as simple as ramming him against my enemies without a bodyguard, and being granted a reprieve by the Pope, I will simply use my diplomatic magic to restore relations.

It's going to take huge risks and massive gambles, but England MAY have a shot at not being obliterated right away.

Ferret

06-12-2008, 16:58

ATPG versus Elite Ferret, Broken Crescent
ERE vs Kwarezmian Shah
Turn 21
Strategy: I seem to be blitzing now...just very slowly :laugh4:
Current Priority: Great Seljuks

22,000 florins were gained in the sack of Rayy, after my betrayal, I wonder who you will decide to stay allied with?

Grog

06-12-2008, 17:56

Grog v ATPG Turns 7-8

Well England owe Sicily a few crates of Vintage Bordeaux. Batu the MiniMongol was destroyed by a sicilian standing army in ai moves turn 6, mainly my mistake as I camped on Palermo island rather than the heel of Italy, bad luck. I lost a good general and 5-6 units of cheap troops, I was hoping for a roaming pope to whack and cause some havoc with Englands crusade. My 4* diplomat has been sitting on vilinus for last two turns trying to bribe them off, no luck yet..

War with Egypt, Byzantine and other actions all going well. I made a few stupid moves that slowed me a turn or two, although you have to hold back a touch when relying on autoresolve defence..

I should hopefully finish Egypt next turn or two, they are currently hiding in Jersualem while their lands burn.

Economy is getting better, spies should be seeing England soon. assassins online soon. Economy/Pop beginning to show inklings of a boom. Starting to get a few Imans trained to convert the faithless barbarians of the west..

Military tech centres are developing nicely in a few classified areas, should be able to train snap armies of quality troops in various parts of the turkish empire should the need arise.

Hopefully find some florins for further development before my Jihad ends, stack is prepping near Baghdad for assault soon.

Grog

06-13-2008, 13:24

Grog vs ATPG Turn9

The "Sword of the East" Jihad is progressing well. Constantinople under siege which will finish Byzantine. Egypt is on the ropes. Secondary wave fronts in training . Spies deep into Europe. Second jihad target is nicely buffered. Assassins online when first Jihad ends..

Economy beginning to boom, Population booming. Some disorder but dread and glory bonus in the next 1-2 turns will sort this. Capital relocation to Istanbul soon.

Operation "Scorched Earth" is now being enabled. Central Europe and the Med will soon descend into seething chaos and entropy.

Over four nightfigher generals now. Over four 6-star+ commanders. A few dreadlords in training..

Long campaign Victory estimated turn 16-18.

Will England fight on against the Turkish Fury? :smash: :beam:

Some spoilers:

Ragusa falls to the Turkish Horde. Although I outnumbered them, the 'odds' were 2:1 against me. Luckily their general was in the castle and the standing army outside, so it was easy to splinter and rout them with a demented general and 2 HA's while the ghazis and mercs stormed the gates. Lost a few mercs to venices general before he was swamped.
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/Grog_M2TW/Ragusa.jpg

'Sword of the East' Jihad nears conclusion...
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/Grog_M2TW/Baghdad9.jpg

Faction Rankings, blitzometer turned up to 11...
https://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb242/Grog_M2TW/Turks9_faction.jpg

Askthepizzaguy

06-14-2008, 00:36

Just want to say, long campaign victories are nice bonuses, but until your opponent concedes or dies, you don't win the match.

hehehe.

We aren't at all frightened of Turkey. When your nation is nothing but smoldering ash, your early lead will be quite laughable. I've defeated superior empires before.

:clown:

Askthepizzaguy

06-17-2008, 02:09

ATPG versus Elite Ferret, Broken Crescent 1.5
Rome vs Khwarezm
Turn 22
Strategy: Blitz
Current priority: Abassids, Jerusalem, Georgians, Armenians, rebels

Took Heraclea, Sis, Seleukeia, Acre, Basra this turn.
Beseiging Sinop, Famagusta.
Targeting Jerusalem, Vahka.

Declared brief cease-fire with Jerusalem to achieve our aims.
Armenians down to sole province, Abassids down to sole province, invasion of Georgia nearing execution, secondary and tertiary waves invading Jerusalem, many spies and assassins recruited, many buildings constructed, Baghdad alone earning nearly 6000 per turn, lead Khwarezm stacks scouted, preparing assassinations.

Sided with Seljuk allies against the Muslim traitors, Khwarezm.
All graphs but production heavily favor Rome.

ATPG versus Grog, LTC 3.1
England versus Turks
Turn 10
Strategy: (hidden)
Current Priority: (hidden)

Spies recruited. Knights in position for checkmate of the French and Scottish. Crusade target under seige. More happenings, but none revealed.

Graphs currently favor Turks slightly, edge: Turks

Grog

06-17-2008, 18:55

Grog vs ATPG Turn10

Made relatively good sacking income from Jerusalem and Constantinople, which was squandered wisely on troops, agents and some building work. Byzantines destroyed. Egypt decimated and final general sieged in Gaza.

First contact has been made with the infidel. His crusade stack sieged vilinus, so I have offered trade rights and map info exchange.

Laurence the Diplomat was detected by the Turkish spy network northwest of Sofia. Cue the diversion of my low loyalty dreadlord away from harms reach and a more sturdy chap replacing him.(cost me a sideways move sort of..)

Sieged Baghdad with an adequate army only, as most will be disbanded at this end once the Jihad ends.

Other movements and objectives now classified...:book:

Askthepizzaguy

06-19-2008, 18:12

after several days off, I am back, guys. My great offensive against the Islamic horde begins now...

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 05:05

UPDATE:

After some very disappointing attempts, the LTC save for mine and Grog's duel seems corrupted. This duel is on hold for now. If I didnt have like a billion things to do this turn, I could handle the CTD by being quick... but it crashes whenever I try to battle or use a spy...

Meanwhile, I am asking those who have duels on hold with me to let me know what their status is.

Ignoramus, its been an eternity, are we still playing?

EF, Monk, how's things? Byblos, are you there?

__________________________

Starting another duel out of sheer boredom, another handicap match ala Oman versus Jerusalem.

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.

Merlox

06-21-2008, 05:19

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.

Some how ATPG has convinced me to do a duel with him, right after he makes me read his whole duel section and scares the living crap outa me. If I live past turn 20, I will be amazed. Though, time to play, we are on turn 2, Guys give me some info!!! any ways... :clown::smash:....:help:

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 05:34

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 1
Current Strategy: Use my vastly superior forces to annihilate everyone in my path
Current Priority: Single handedly defeating the Borg Collective, using only a wooden spoon and a pack of bubble gum.

Movement: Beseiging one province.

No money remaining.
No agents available.
No buildings.
No recruitment available.
My faction is completely and totally worthless.

Merlox

06-21-2008, 05:51

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 2
Current Strategy: To see if I can win with ATPG's huge handicap.
Current Priority: To get alot more while he hit's people with his spoon and throws bubble gum at them

Movement: sacked 2 provinces. Beseiging one

Only small money
Got a diplomat, Mistakenly threw away my spy when i thought he was a diplomat... poor soul.
Economy Buildings.
Some really bad units with REALLY low upkeep!
Egypt is showing some promise... :egypt:

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 06:01

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 2
Current Strategy: Pretending I am invisible
Current Priority: Not sucking so hard

Movement: Took one province. Advancing on second one.

No money remaining.
No agents available.
No buildings.
No recruitment available.
My faction is completely and totally worthless.

All graphs and all sane logic greatly favors the Ayyubid Sultanate. Edge: Ayyubids

Merlox

06-21-2008, 06:11

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 3
Current Strategy: EXPAND AS FAST, SACKING, and ALLYING/TRADING WHO EVER I CAN FIND
Current Priority: Expanding fast. I might betray jerusalem once forces big enough, do a 1-2 punch.
Diplomacy: Trading with Jerusalem, Armenia, and Turks also, heading for the romans!, Allied with Jerusalem + Turks

Movement: Took 3 so far Besieging 1, about to besiege 3 others.

about 1k left.
Getting up some merchants.
Building some more ecom buildings.
Recruiting more of the cheapest units.

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 06:16

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 3
Current Strategy: Pretending I am invisible
Current Priority: Not sucking so hard

Movement: Still advancing. Built a fort for protection from a HUGE rebel stack.

No money remaining.
No agents available.
2 Shisha bars.
My faction is near absolute worthlessness.

All graphs and all sane logic greatly favors the Ayyubid Sultanate. Edge: Ayyubids

Merlox

06-21-2008, 06:33

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 4
Current Strategy: Expanding still into rebels,
Current Priority: Expanding more, Trade rights objective complete.

Movement: Took another province, Now i set for besieging 2 more cities, I held off on one due to... I got lost trying to find it, but i found it at the end just needs another turn getting there!

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Jerusalem, Turks, . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Jurersalem.

My money decreased abit since alot of recruitment, i'm cutting back.
more merchants please.
More ecom buildings.
Still only shit units.
I'm expanding okly...

The graph though, Seems like i'm falling abit... DIVE BOMBERS.

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 06:44

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 4
Current Strategy: Pretending I am invisible
Current Priority: Not sucking so hard

Movement: None. Guess what? NONE. And here's the flip why:

I am surrounded by 3 settlements with full garrisons or 1.5 stack garrisons. Yeah thats right. I can't even recruit soldiers, and I have 3 massive stack rebels on all sides, and no navy.

This is the single worst faction ever. But I can't complain.

Our eventual conquest of Arabia and Africa will make these early setbacks all the more laughable.

Merlox

06-21-2008, 06:57

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 5
Current Strategy: Expanding still into rebels,
Current Priority: Expanding more, Trade rights objective complete.

Movement: Took another province, Now i set for besieging 2 more cities, The dumb computer AI at antoich just wiped out my full 20 unit thing with only losing like. 1/20 of there bar. I'm pretty mad, just lost a big chunk of my capturing, i fear now, this will be the turning point.

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Jerusalem, Turks, Georgia. . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Jurersalem.

No money
more merchants please.
Nothing
Still only shit units.
I'm expanding slowly now...
I hate how i can't defend against sallies... or even react.

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 07:09

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 5

If the Ayyubids think they have issues, I advise them to open my save and laugh.

Nothing accomplished this turn, except the death of a spy. Good one.

Merlox

06-21-2008, 07:36

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 6
Current Strategy: Expanding still into rebels,
Current Priority: Expanding more, Trade rights objective complete.

Movement: Took another province, Now i set for besieging 2 more cities. Focusing now south near the marukans. North is suicide!, damn anitoch! 2nd defeat!

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Jerusalem, Turks, Georgia, Maruka. . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Jurersalem, Maruka

No money
Nothing
Still only shit units.
I'm expanding slowly now...

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 07:40

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 6
Current Strategy: Getting a new drawing board, then going back to it
Current Priority: Disseminating misinformation

According to the graphs, Sindh is worthless and losing badly to the Ayyubids. However, the greatest comeback in the history of Total War is about to commence.

Merlox

06-21-2008, 07:58

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 7
Current Strategy: Expanding still into rebels,
Current Priority: Expanding more, Trade rights objective complete.

Movement: Took both provinces.. have none besieged.. wtf!? I gotta get some more lands! (Regrouping)

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Jerusalem, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Jurersalem Georgia,, Marakians The russains..

No money again..? gotta capture more stuffs.. or find stuffs!
None.
Nothing
Still only shit units.
I'm expansion may have been halted for now..?

Askthepizzaguy

06-21-2008, 08:01

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 7
Current Strategy: Prayer
Current Priority: Getting on Allah's good side

Took a province at long last... moving on.

Merlox

06-21-2008, 08:25

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 8
Current Strategy: Expanding still into rebels,
Current Priority: Expanding more, Trade rights objective complete.

Movement: Rebel town insight! I will engage... but what is this? Agent Detected!? BY JERUSALEM... They have 3 units in each building. 3 full stack armies now lay at the borders... split them up in halfs...

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Jerusalem, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Jurersalem Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians

No money again..? gotta capture more stuffs.. or find stuffs!
Built a sushi den! MY FIRST ONE YAY. i love eel.
Nothing
Still only shit units.
I'm expansion has a dim trace of light to view!.

Askthepizzaguy

06-22-2008, 01:56

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 9
Current Strategy: Acting tough
Current Priority: Making the Ghaznis upset

Decided to declare war on Ghazni and Oman. Let's see if that makes things better, or worse...

Merlox

06-22-2008, 02:00

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 9
Current Strategy: Expanding still into rebels, Eyeing jerusalem
Current Priority: Expanding more, Trade rights objective complete.

Movement: Besieged 1 rebel town. Gathering forces, Watching a 3/4th stack of jerusalem's only army attempt to take out the full stack antioch.

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Jerusalem, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Jurersalem Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians

No money again..? gotta capture more stuffs.. or find stuffs!
Built a 3 more sushi dens... i just love eel, don't get me wrong here.
Nothing
Still only shit units.

Merlox

06-22-2008, 02:11

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 10
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Sacking the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Movement: I took 2 provinces, besieging 6... They never knew what hit them. There last army just defeated antioch stock hold, but down to almost nothing.

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians, Great Turks
At war: Jerusalem

3k left
Built Spies.
Nothing
Go all out with cheap mercinaries!

Merlox

06-22-2008, 03:26

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 11
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Finishing sacking the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Movement: I took 5 provinces, They beat me back to not siege one of them, but not to worry, I destroyed there half stack army, the two cities are back besieged, hopefully, Jerusalem will be no more next turn.

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians, Great Turks
At war: Jerusalem

4k
Ports due to jerusalem was too lazy to build ports...
Nothing
Go all out with cheap mercinaries!

Merlox

06-23-2008, 03:16

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 12
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Continueing Finishing sacking the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

Movement: Took 1 province now (Jerusalem woo), Antioch continues to beat back my full stack armies with 1/4th stack, my multi spies that are inside of antioch, seem to be useless. But this time i have a full stack AND a 1/5th stack behind it, OOO let's see them sally out against them odds!, (Besieging 2 cities atm)

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians, Great Turks
At war: Jerusalem

12k
Ports due to jerusalem was too lazy to build ports...
Nothing
Nothing, Back to shit units, Mercinaries... hired out.

This was the most depressing turn, My computer dieing 4 times after Each time fighting a battle against the city of jerusalem. About to quit and give ATPG the win by quitting, But... the 5th one managed to go though... Damn Unexpected Errors.. HATE YOU... :wall:

Merlox

06-24-2008, 17:14

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 13
Current Strategy: Trade
Current Priority: Building a mega army.

Movement: Took 1 province, besieging 1, Antioch is being a little bitch and AI spawning a stack and half to defend it's last city. I'm pulling back, going to hopefully take it out, in 1 big push, next turn.
Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians, Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Jerusalem

12k
Ports due to jerusalem was too lazy to build ports...
Nothing
Nothing, Back to shit units, Mercinaries... hired out.

I hate AI spawns.

Merlox

06-24-2008, 17:51

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 14
Current Strategy: Trade
Current Priority: Building a mega army.

Movement: Besieging 1 again..
Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Arminians, Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Jerusalem

12k
Ports due to jerusalem was too lazy to build ports...
Nothing
Nothing, Back to bad units, Mercinaries... hired out.

Merlox

06-24-2008, 18:30

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 15
Current Strategy: Expand along the coast line (Arminia looks pretty nice, all of the armies fighting the turks, no garrison's in there city)
Current Priority: Building a mega army.

Movement: Besieging 2 random rebel town. Took over all of kingdom of jerusalem, The people, are now in flight.
Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Jerusalem

20k
Nothing
Nothing
Building some good units at my castle

I hate AI spawns.

Askthepizzaguy

06-24-2008, 18:56

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turns 13, 14, 15
Current Strategy: Expansionist
Current Priority: Ghorids

Ghorids declared war on us on turn 13....

We annihilated their invasion army and are now invading their territory. Their forces outnumber us by more than 3:1 AND they have an entire stack of pure gold chevron units, spies report.

We have annihilated all 3 of the rebel strongholds surrounding Sindh, and have taken an Omani and a ghaznavid settlement, we expand into Iran and Afghanistan. We are no longer worried about Ayyubid expansion... now, we will be unstoppable.

We have only 12 settlements, but we have heavily invested in infrastructure and armies and spies this turn.

Die, infidels...

ATPG versus Grog, LTC 3.1
England versus Turks
Turn 11
Strategy: (hidden)
Current Priority: (hidden)

Our crusade is over, and war has been declared on France and Scotland. Paris is no more, Marseilles is ours, and we are beseiging their final settlements with overwhelming odds.

There is no escape. France and Scotland will be destroyed. Vilnius will be granted to the Pope to satisfy his demands.

Merlox

06-24-2008, 19:15

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 16
Current Strategy: Expand along the coast line (Arminia looks pretty nice, all of the armies fighting the turks, no garrison's in there city)
Current Priority: Building a mega army.

Movement: Captured 2 random rebel towns, Besieging 3 Armenian towns. Wierd enough, I am now allied with jerusalem.
Diplomacy: Trade rights : Jerusalem ERE, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, Jerusalem ERE, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war:

20k
Military
Nothing
Building some good units at my castle

Askthepizzaguy

06-24-2008, 19:48

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 16
Current Strategy: Expansionist
Current Priority: Ghorids

We obliterated half of the Ghorid's forces this turn. They were massive, we were underpowered and weakened from seige fighting.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Sindh-2.jpg

We see the Ghorids are powerful, but they are no match for the Wrath of Pizzaguy.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Sindh-3.jpg

They have brought Ghulams, axemen, and a fierce general to battle, and their forces outnumber us. We must bring in our weak reinforcements and AI control them.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Sindh-1.jpg

Many men fell in battle this day... our mercenary war elephants were wiped out, but not before exterminating many slave Ghorids. And the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. The remaining Jedi will be HUNTED DOWN AND DEFEATED!!!

The Malikate of Sindh will be reorganized into the First Galactic Empire! For a safe... and SECURE... society!!!!

Oman is about to be dealt the crippling blow, as we lay seige to their capital, and we have a full stack of reinforcements. Soon they will join us...

Merlox

06-24-2008, 20:20

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 17
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Building a mega army.

Movement: Took 3 arminian towns, Descovered that they had 4 full stacks coming toward my towns, Quickly sent a diplomat after i took the towns, and we are in truce now. (Phew)

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Nobody

2k
Nothing
Nothing
Some navy to take over the ERE's island.

Askthepizzaguy

06-24-2008, 20:39

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 17
Current Strategy: Expansionist
Current Priority: Ghorids

A line of forts have divided the Ghorid lands in half... his main forces on one side, and his big bloated province of Lahore on the other side, totally undefended. We sent a general into Chauhan Rajput territory and recruited some mercenary elephants FTW.

:skull: :skull: :skull: :skull: :skull:

They have their golden units outside Pindi... which means that a quick invasion of the castle will allow me to obliterate their entire forces.

Ghorids will be defeated in record time, and Oman lost their capital. Final settlement and rebels to follow...

DIE DIE DIE!!!

Merlox

06-24-2008, 21:05

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 18
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Looking for expansion

Movement: Regrouping troops...

Diplomacy: Trade rights : ERE, Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Nobody

0 money
Nothing
Nothing
Some navy to take over the ERE's island.

Askthepizzaguy

06-24-2008, 21:21

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 18
Current Strategy: Expansionist
Current Priority: Ghorids

Woe be upon the Ghorids, for their territory has been devoured by Sindh. We advance unopposed against their capital. Oman is reeling, crumbling, begging for mercy from their final province.

Soon the Ghazni will feel our wrath again as well... and then... more death will be wrought upon the infidel.

Our expansion is matched only by the Ayyubids, who had quite a head start. But now... now we are at half their strength, and rapidly approaching.

This turn, we had 30,000 shekkels in our royal treasury. We now prepare to launch more invasions.

I dare the Ayyubids to challenge us now.

Merlox

06-24-2008, 21:30

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 19 (Real turn)
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Expanding..

Movement: Regrouping troops... Raided famgusta island, both towns very outnumbered and no hope, my east border is finally secure.. but now a great theat is on the east horizen.

Diplomacy: Trade rights :Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: ERE

0 money
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing

Merlox

06-24-2008, 22:18

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 20
Current Strategy: Expanding
Current Priority: Trying to stabilize my Kingdom

Movement: Took both cities on the island. but now, I am at a stall, Trying to ward off armies with my diplomats, My eastern expansion costing me way too much. Trying to regroup forces, My kingdom is slowly becoming more unstable every turn.

Diplomacy: Trade rights :Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Alliences, Jerusalem, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: ERE

500 gold
Nothing
Nothing
Nothing

Askthepizzaguy

06-24-2008, 22:38

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turns 19-20
Current Strategy: Expansionist
Current Priority: Ghaznavids, Abassids

Oman has been obliterated. Ghorids down to single province, ready to tap out. Ghaznavids about to be dealt a punishing blow to their core provinces. Ayyubid-controlled Arabia is en prise. Abassids are ready to be invaded.

We continue to rise. There is no stopping the Mighty Sindh.

Merlox

06-24-2008, 23:24

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 21
Current Strategy: Expand
Current Priority: Expand very slowly, stop all wars, Work up the cities.

Movement: Beseiging one ERE settlement, Using now viking strategy.
Diplomacy: Trade rights : , Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Allience, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Jerusalem, ERE

4k
Major Economy building contruction withen the country
Nothing
Stopping Military recruiting due to unstable economy

Merlox

06-24-2008, 23:56

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 21
Current Strategy: Expand
Current Priority: Expand very slowly, stop all wars, Work up the cities.

Movement: I lost the battle of the ERE settlement, Truce and trade with them. I have spotted HUGE invasion force coming down to my Salalaha place. Scrambling troops to protect my empire from my first invader, My ships have scouted the north of the invaders, Spotting a ship who is aiding them, And it was destroyed on the spot. Arabia is now in TOTAL WAR... lol

Diplomacy: Trade rights : , ERE, Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Allience, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Jerusalem, , SINDH

4k
Major Economy building contruction withen the country
Nothing
Building a larger navy in the east.

Askthepizzaguy

06-25-2008, 00:21

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 22
Current Strategy: Expansionist
Current Priority: Ghaznavids, Abassids

Ghorids holding on.... but I wiped out their Gold stack this turn with minimal losses.
Omans still dead.
Ghazni lost their capital, preparing to destroy their leader.
Ayyubid navy spotted near Muscat.
Graphs now show that Sindh and Ayyubids are equal in strength.

Bwahahaha....

Merlox

06-25-2008, 01:02

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 23
Current Strategy: Turtle + Harrasment
Current Priority: Harrass the enemy with superior navy,

Movement: Beseiging 2 settlements. One of them being a Sindh after a sucess of a sally... I capture most of his troops, and I demand a ransom... They don't have the money now!?
Diplomacy: Trade rights : , Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Allience, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Sindh

1k
Major Economy building contruction withen the country
Nothing
Building the big ships now.

I have claimed first victory in Land and Sea engagements. myuhahaha :clown::smash:

Askthepizzaguy

06-25-2008, 01:26

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 23
Current Strategy: Destroy everyone
Current Priority: Punish the Ayyubids

"Superior navy" was severely damaged and routed out into the middle of the ocean by Sindh defenders, the settlement in question by Ayyubid forces is nothing to Sindh. Next, the cavalry arrives to punish them.

Ghaznavids down to final settlement, Ghorids as well. Allied with Rajputs, peace with Khwarezm, advancing on Abassid lands, building huge navy.

Edge: Match is still even, but short term advantage: Sindh

Merlox

06-25-2008, 01:42

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 24
Current Strategy: Expand
Current Priority: Harrasment

Movement: Sending the Main navy to check out what the hell happend to the scout boats that dropped off my general.
Diplomacy: Trade rights : , Armenia, the Bahgdad people, Great turks, Turks, Georgia The Russians, Maruakians . . Allience, Turks, Georgia,, Marakians The russains.. Great Turks, the Bahgdad people
At war: Jerusalem, ERE

4k
Major Economy building contruction withen the country
Nothing
No recruiting atm

Askthepizzaguy

06-25-2008, 02:18

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 24
Current Strategy: Destroy everyone
Current Priority: Punish the Ayyubids

Destroyed the Ghaznavids.
Destroyed the Ghorids.
Omani are still dead.
Spotted main Ayyubid fleet. We laugh at what we are going to do to them.
Spotted Sultan Salahuddin... Maneuvering our forces to destroy Priority Target
Took all of southern Iran (rebel)
Destroyed Ayyubid invasion force, part I.

Sindh is now invincible... those who invade will be destroyed.

Merlox

06-25-2008, 03:16

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 25
Current Strategy: Economy
Current Priority: Withdrawl of the eastern empire.

Movements: My 2nd smaller navy destroyed, Spies seeing there even matched navy at ports. Seeing there towns and seeing there incomes. Seeing my eastern exapnsion and seeing there income. Deciding to give up the eastern empire dream, I've told my whole eastern empire garrison to go away, I've destroyed my own cities trying to get what ever is worth in money. Throwing them all in Very High Taxes. Withdrawing my armies that were going to go on a fruitless campain against the Sindh's to Mecca, One of the holy cities of islam that can't be given up. So long to my eastern empire.
I am sure that this is the smartest thing to do. I hope that all agree with me as well. The eastern dream was a failure and all if in my place, would maybe agree with me.

Troops recruitment : The strongest ships in the game.
Troop Releasement : Half of my military
Agent recruitment : none
Cities let go : 5

Askthepizzaguy

06-25-2008, 03:35

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 25
Current Strategy: Destroy everyone
Current Priority: Khwarezm, Abassids, Rajputs

The Ayyubid threat has gone away, spies report. A shame. I was looking forward to smashing Saladin's skull open.

We turn our attention towards the Abassids, whose fine and bloated cities will be excellent to sack, and the Rajputs, whose Chauhan brothers have been destroyed. The Khwarezm have also left themselves wide open.

Everywhere I turn, computers are making defensive blunders. More pillaging for me....

:evilgrin:

we have spies following Saladin around, just in case he decides to become bolder than a rooster, but no less dead for that. Graphs favor the Ayyubids for now... but a reversal of fortune is coming for them.

Grog

06-25-2008, 19:47

Grog (Turks) v ATPG(England) Turn11
(LTC3.1. VH/VH, no holds barred~)

Egypt were destroyed this turn by the green horde.

Successful Jihad vs Baghdad.

3 sieges in place, one could be a tad risky~

Spy network is growing and spreading, economy beginning to spool up, population is growing exponentially, production strong and consistent.

Now is the time to find the tricky balance point between expansionism and development for Jihad 2...

Now that our respective holy wars have ended, it will be interesting to see how much the LTC mod restricts our blitzing :smash:

Askthepizzaguy

06-26-2008, 00:54

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 29
Current Strategy: Destroy everyone
Current Priority: Rajputs, Khwarezm, Abassids, Seljuks

Oh how the mighty have fallen... Sindh continues it's insane growth, and now leads the Ayyubids in most categories. As we prepare our final assault into India, our forces have captured Baghdad and have crippled the Abassid faction. We plundered over 30,000 florins from the once-mighty Caliphate.

I pronounce myself Caliph of all Islam!

Only the Ayyubids dare question my authority over all Muslims now. Our forces have massed at Baghdad, such that the Ayyubids had better watch themselves.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Sindh11881.jpg

We continue to push into Iran and Turkmenistan, leaving a trail of death behind us. None resist us, mighty Caliph!

___________________

ATPG Versus Grog
England vs Turks, LTC 3.1
Turn 12
Strategy: (hidden)

France and Scotland were obliterated this turn. Our economy is booming. The Turks continue to wander into a trap.

I have put Plan X into motion. We will see if this one is as successful as the last.

phonicsmonkey

06-26-2008, 01:01

Only the Ayyubids dare question my authority over all Muslims now. Our forces have massed at Baghdad, such that the Ayyubids had better watch themselves.

https://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm303/ATPG-3/Sindh11881.jpg

We continue to push into Iran and Turkmenistan, leaving a trail of death behind us. None resist us, mighty Caliph!

OMG that is an INSANE Sindhi empire!!

:smash:

Askthepizzaguy

06-26-2008, 01:03

I am glad you appreciate!

By the way, I am planning on doing a full-blown AAR thread regarding Sindh, similar to my Bloody Crescent: Rise of the Turks thread, based on this duel.

Whether I win or lose, this will give people some tips on how to play Sindh.

phonicsmonkey

06-26-2008, 01:39

Tip #1: don't play Sindh unless you are a super-insane blitzmaster

Merlox

06-26-2008, 02:50

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 26-30
Current Strategy: Turtle
Current Priority: Survival

I never exactly killed Jerusalem before, now seeing it's might of horde, 5 stacks against a very weak top, the Makarians soon to invade, Watching my ally to the west get obliterated by the sindh's, I fear if the blitz's master does not hurry up with his blitz, he will not find any more Islam in the western half. Gathering forces what I have, I expect of the invasion of the Jerusalem people, Sindh's, ERE, Turks, Makrians, and Armenia all very very shortly, The graphs are already showing it, The decline of the empire has already started.

Troop recruitment: Alot of units
Building: Dirt roads
Agents: Spies,

Merlox

06-29-2008, 04:21

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 32
Current Strategy: Turtling / Economiest
Current Priority: Gathering a Large enough force to Crush the invaders.

Well, My plan is some what working now, with a steady income, now it is time to expand again, but then watch the Sindh's armies march to the door steps. I will Expand once again,

Merlox

07-04-2008, 20:16

Malikate of Sindh (ATPG) versus Ayyubid Sultanate (Merlox), BC 1.5 with hotfixes.
Turn 33
Current Strategy: Turtling / Economiest
Current Priority: Gathering a Large enough force to Crush the invaders.

I am just about finishing gathering my last hope of defending my kingdom, The armies are soon to be all in place led by the Great Sultan of my country. Though, It is hard to tell if I should engage the incoming Sindh's.. Or send my armies away from the incoming sindh's to take over more land. I am in no shape to defend... The sindh's taking over many lands at a time. If I turn my back on the sindh's, they will kill me, if I keep my back turned on jerusalem, they will kill me, What a grand plan i have going on atm. -_-

Military: Gathering all of the armies I can, even that the sindh's will think twice before sending a small invasion force at... Lost my most outside castle to Jerusalem.

Chaotix

07-06-2008, 02:05

All right, ATPG told me this duel would be "just for fun". Who knows what the blitzmaster does for fun, though? :laugh4:

Turn 1
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Killing Ayyubids
Diplomacy: War with Ayyubids
Military: Captured 1 Ayyubid castle
Recruitment: Infantry
Building: Town halls + brothels
Money: 3000

Here we go. This is a faction that I can use well, unlike the Georgians that I'm playing with against Merlox.

Chaotix

07-06-2008, 02:50

ATPG, sorry, but I don't think I can play turn 2 tonight. I'll do it tomorrow.

Chaotix

07-06-2008, 17:06

Turn 2
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Killing Ayyubids
Diplomacy: Nothing new
Military: Besieging 1 Ayyubid city
Recruitment: Infantry
Building: Nothing new
Money: 0

My cash is all gone... gotta keep conquering till I start making money.

Chaotix

07-08-2008, 00:29

Turn 3
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Killing Ayyubids
Diplomacy: trade with Makuria
Military: Took 1 Ayyubid city, moving towards a rebel one
Recruitment: nothing
Building: Nothing new
Money: -700

Wonder how many cities it'll take for me to start turning a profit.

Askthepizzaguy

07-08-2008, 00:48

Word to the wise, Jerusalem's army is among the most powerful in the game, it's also the most expensive. Even your infantry costs 300 per turn.

Think twice before recruiting too much heavy cavalry too... look at their prices...

Turn 3
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Rule the North
Current Priority: Uniting the Steppes
Diplomacy: Alliance with Ayyubids
Military: Up to 7 provinces from the 4 starting ones.
Recruitment: mercs
Building: none
Money: Deep in debt

Chaotix

07-08-2008, 01:35

Turn 4
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Killing Ayyubids
Diplomacy: Moving my sole diplomat back out of Sudan! :laugh4:
Military: Took 1 rebel city, moving into Ayyubid heartland.
Recruitment: nothing
Building: Nothing new
Money: -500

Slowly starting to tun a profit, I believe, due to all the soldiers that are no longer alive from my last siege. :laugh4:

Askthepizzaguy

07-08-2008, 01:40

Turn 4
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Rule the North
Current Priority: Uniting the Steppes
Diplomacy: Alliance with Turks
Military: Took two settlements, beseiging 4 more.
Recruitment: mercs
Building: none
Money: Out of debt, but nothing amazing

Chaotix

07-08-2008, 02:28

I'm probably not gonna continue the game until tomorrow

Chaotix

07-09-2008, 02:11

Turn 5
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Killing Ayyubids
Diplomacy: Not much
Military: Took 1 Ayyubid city
Recruitment: decent but cheap troops
Building: repairing walls that I couldn't before due to debt
Money: 800

So far the Ayyubids have been complete pushovers. I've taken 3 of their cities and they haven't shown any resistance. I don't know whether to be happy, annoyed, or concerned that a full stack is gonna pop up outta nowhere.

Chaotix

07-20-2008, 19:28

Turn 5
ATPG (Kypchaks) vs Chaotix (Jerusalem)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Killing Ayyubids
Diplomacy: Not much
Military: Took down a half stack, besieging 1 Ayyubid city, moving out to another
Recruitment: not much
Building: nothing
Money: 200

Finally found some Ayyubid resistance in the form of a half stack of decent troops. They couldn't do much to my heavy-armor infantry, but they did manage to take out 3/4 of my heavy cav. I still have enough troops to
besiege their castle next turn, but I don't have cash to recruit new spies so I can take it in 1 turn.

Question, ATPG: When you besiege a capital in BC, it auto-spawns troops, right?

Askthepizzaguy

07-21-2008, 01:44

answer, yes... some more than others. avoid constantinople.

turcoman

07-21-2008, 20:51

How does this duels work?

I mean what are the victory conditions?
Also do you modify .cfg file?

Ibn-Khaldun

07-21-2008, 20:53

How does this duels work?

I mean what are the victory conditions?
Also do you modify .cfg file?

Please do not ask the same question in so many different threads!

decimator22

08-24-2008, 04:28

Turn 1 & 2
ATPG (Teutonic Order) vs decimator22 (Denmark)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Conquer the north
Diplomacy: nothing
Military: sieging cities
Recruitment: some viking raiders
Building: roads
Money: negative

Comment:Hope u also post ATPG

Askthepizzaguy

08-28-2008, 14:22

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Turn 3

Current Strategy: Preparedness
Current Priority: Lithuania
Diplomacy: Alliance with Poland
Military: Took Lithuanian province
Recruitment: Until I bled
Building: Nothing
Money: Zero or less.

ATPG versus Chaotix
Brittania campaign
Turn 2

Current Strategy: Massive expansion
Current Priority: English occupation of Ireland
Diplomacy: None
Military: Took northernmost English-occupied Irish province, surrounded westernmost province.
Recruitment: Maximum
Building: Spies, Assassins
Money: Some left

Jedi Bruno

08-29-2008, 23:46

Unfortunately I don't have enough time to play against you ATPG. But I would really like to hit you with some nice poisoned arrows...

Edit: I also happen to don't know how to play on Hot Seat games.:laugh4:

Ibn-Khaldun

08-30-2008, 00:19

Askthepizzaguy

08-30-2008, 00:53

So be it.... Jedi....

I must say, you are quite out of line, minion. Unless you want to become the main course at our next human-flesh feast, you will adhere to the thousand year contract you signed when you joined my fan club.

:clown:

_____________________

Speaking of which, I am still taking applications. Don't any of you innocent mortals want to join my legion of darkness?

Jedi Bruno

08-30-2008, 21:21

I have a bad felling about this...

Jedi Bruno

08-30-2008, 21:33

Hot seat games are like single player games but played against another human..

You have to add this to your preference.cfg file if you want to play hotseat campaign..

[multiplayer]
playable = true
hotseat_turns = true
hotseat_scroll = false
hotseat_autoresolve_battles = 1
hotseat_disable_console = 1
hotseat_disable_papal_elections = 0
hotseat_save_prefs = 0
hotseat_update_ai_camera = 0
hotseat_validate_diplomacy = 1

Ah, so this is how it works... But how do the battles work out?? AI is not cappable of winning a stack of peasants in auto-resolve! Imagine against the hordes of a deranged, bloodthirsty and completely paranoid blitzmaster?!
Do you play by internet or what??
(Sorry lads, but I only used to play on singleplayer)

Ibn-Khaldun

08-30-2008, 21:55

In hotseats you can fight only those battles where you are attacker. In order to do that you must change the '1' to '0' in the next line..

from hotseat_autoresolve_battles = 1 to this hotseat_autoresolve_battles = 0

And hotseats are played by mail.. you save after your turn and send the save file to your opponent..
It's better to zip them before you send..

Hotseats are fun.. I played 1 against ATPG and lost.. but it was fun none the less :yes:

Askthepizzaguy

08-31-2008, 00:26

If you ever want a rematch, I'd love to fight ye. You put up a hell of a challenge and never quit.

Brave men deserve glorious deaths.

decimator22

08-31-2008, 15:39

Turn 3
ATPG (Teutonic Order) vs decimator (Denmark)
Current Strategy: Moderate Expansionist
Current Priority: Conquer the north
Diplomacy: nothing
Military: moving armies to siege las northern city
Recruitment: norse clerics
Building:nothing
Money: red

ATPG in your britannia campaign what faction are you, and chaothix what factions is he.

Askthepizzaguy

09-01-2008, 00:46

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 5

Current Strategy: Preparedness
Current Priority: Lithuania (nearing defeat by my hand)
Diplomacy: None
Military: massive
Recruitment: None
Building: None
Money: None

ATPG versus Chaotix
Brittania campaign
Ireland versus Norway
Turn 6

Current Strategy: Massive expansion
Current Priority: Wales
Diplomacy: None
Military: Massing...
Recruitment: Much...
Building: Much...
Money: VAST fortunes made, and spent.

decimator22

09-01-2008, 02:18

Turn 4
ATPG (Teutonic Order) vs decimator (Denmark)
Current Strategy: Unite everyone vs the Teutonic Order :help:
Current Priority: try to survive just saw a full stak leader ed by the holchmeister :furious3:
Diplomacy: alliances
Military:?
Recruitment: ?
Building:?
Money: red

Merlox

09-03-2008, 22:58

Hey Atpg! if you ever want to duel on my BC map that i made, you know with no rebels, please contact me! I'll be more than happy to supply you with such, and have you vs another, all the rest AI.

Askthepizzaguy

09-08-2008, 04:50

Post (above) updated.

Askthepizzaguy

09-13-2008, 03:20

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 6

Current Strategy: Diplomatic pressure
Current Priority: Lithuania (nearing defeat by my hand), Denmark
Diplomacy: Declared war on Denmark, defeated Danish fleet, gave his King seasickness. Offered Cease-fire in exchange for all of Denmarks easternmost holdings, rights to the sea, and military withdrawl.
Military: massive
Recruitment: None
Building: None
Money: None

We are at the gates of Vilnius with an unstoppable force. Another Lithuanian army was annihilated this turn, and another Lithuanian province was taken. The Hochmeister prepares to take Kalmar from the Danish, and the Teutonic fleet menaces the Danish one.

decimator22

09-13-2008, 04:16

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 6

Current Strategy: Defend and untie the Baltic
Current Priority: Defend, get everyone to attack TO
Diplomacy:Allied with Novgorod, and declared open war vs TO
Military: ?
Recruitment: All possible
Building: economy,military
Money: None

Finally some blood :viking:

Askthepizzaguy

09-13-2008, 04:58

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 7

Current Strategy: Total Annihilation
Current Priority: Lithuania (on the ropes, main armies destroyed), Denmark (half army destroyed, King killed)
Diplomacy: Cease-fire declined. Open warfare on the Danish results in deadly Teutonic victories.
Military: massive
Recruitment: major
Building: None
Money: 10,000 florins.

King Knud was killed at sea, and his main army was lost with all hands aboard. Kalmar has been taken, another settlement under threat. In Lithuania, Vilnius has fallen. Their main recruitment castle falls next turn. 10000 florins from sacking Vilnius. A strike by the Russians is being deflected the next few turns.

Wars on both fronts resulting in crushing victories. Soon, more blood will be spilled.

decimator22

09-13-2008, 05:21

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 7
Current Strategy: Prepare defenses and worry down the TO
Current Priority: Bring more allies to the frey(defend
Diplomacy: None
Military: minor
Recruitment: major
Building: None
Money: red

Askthepizzaguy

09-13-2008, 05:34

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 8

Current Strategy: Total Annihilation
Current Priority: Lithuania (on the ropes, main armies destroyed), Denmark (half army destroyed, King killed), Russia (1 stack)
Diplomacy: War with Russia, Lithuania's main settlements destroyed.
Military: massive
Recruitment: major
Building: None
Money: Positive cashflow.

Settlements in Sweden earning 1,000 per turn. Russian invasion force has arrived. They will be exterminated in two turns, possibly. Danish invasion force spotted. Their forces pose no threat to us. Lithuania is out of recruitment centers. Their armies should stand around like zombies while we crush the invaders.

Invasion of Russia to commence shortly.

decimator22

09-13-2008, 05:56

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 8
Current Strategy: Counter attack
Current Priority: regroup
Diplomacy: trade rigths
Military: counter attack
Recruitment: minor
Building: None
Money:7000

Gave a surprise to ATPG, :idea2: it is working.

Askthepizzaguy

09-13-2008, 06:30

ATPG versus Decimator
Teutonic campaign
Teutonic Order versus Denmark
Turn 9

Current Strategy: Isolate and destroy
Current Priority: Lithuania
Diplomacy: None
Military: Utterly annihilated nearly 2,000 Lithuanian troops with only a few horsemen, devastated the last remaining defensive force in Lithuania. Annihilated an army of Denmark laying seige to our outlying province. Some other northern provinces under seige. The entire Russian army has fled in fear of us. Now all that remains is Denmark's small invasion force to destroy.
Recruitment: Massive
Building: Eliminated some for quick cash.
Money: Tons made and spent.

Priority: Now that Russia and Lithuania have been dealt with, a quick northern thrust should destroy half of Denmark. Although they lay seige to multiple northern provinces, none of them are crucial. 3 armies en route to dispose of them.

Screenshots:

https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/TeutonDuelA01.jpg

The First Battle of Vilnius, The Death of the Grand Duke.

2960 Teutonic troops, 2926 Lithuanian troops.

https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/TeutonDuelA02.jpg

The Fall of Vilnius.

https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/TeutonDuelA03.jpg

The Second Battle of Vilnius, 500 Teutonic troops versus nearly 2,000 Lithuanian troops.

https://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/askthepizzaguy/TeutonDuelA04.jpg

And there was much death....

__________________________________

Soon, Denmark will understand the price of refusing a cease-fire agreement with us.

:skull: