View Full Version : LotR - Megas Logothetes' and Senators' Reports
Save is back:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4232
Savvas suffered a clear defeat and got severely wounded. Unfortunately, I forgot to take screenshots :shame:
Lost some 200 men vs. 400 or so enemy casualties.
As it has been 2 days since the last battle was fought and Ignoramus has not finished the turn up, I loaded it myself to get the job done. However, it seems there is yet another defensive battle to be fought this season. This time it is Aleksios ek Ikoniou (Northnovas) being assaulted by two Venetian armies. Good luck!
LOTR-1170-9 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4237)
Northnovas
12-23-2008, 05:07
New Save I think: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4240
The save is at the Sicilian turn I didn't go to the end of the AI movement.
Venetians defeated in an ambush.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/zagreb.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/zagvictory.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/zagdodg.jpg
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/zagsacked.jpg
Zagreb was captured and sacked. Will need some time to resupply and rebuild.
Will decline adoption from post below.
I have advanced the game through the rest of the AI turn to keep the game moving. The save is now open for all to use. The save will close when Ignoramus says it will, but not sooner than 48 hours.
LOTR-1171-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4242)
End of turn scrolls:
Aleksios ek Ikoniou (Northnovas) has a Man of the Hour adoption up. Ioannis Kantakouzinos (Kagemusha) is the adopter. However, as he has not posted in the game in 3 months and is being moved to Inactive status, Northnovas is allowed to decide whether the adoption is accepted or not.
Ireni (wife of Basileus Aleksios, mother of Basileus Ioannis) has died.
Sofia is ready to upgrade.
New noble mission to garrison Acre.
I did not have time to do the suicides or queue up the RBGs this morning. That will be done when I get home from work.
Ibn-Khaldun
12-23-2008, 16:14
Taking the save!
Ibn-Khaldun
12-23-2008, 16:30
Moved Theo to Theopolis.
Set taxes to Normal.
New Save: http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1171-2.rar
woad&fangs
12-23-2008, 19:26
taking save to capture Baku
woad&fangs
12-23-2008, 20:14
http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1171-3.rar
The settlement of Baku has been captured though the crown prince of the Turks inflicted heavy losses on the infantry. The settlement was occupied.
Save is back:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4243
Dear Basileus,
Allthough severely outnumbered, Savvas ek Militou decided to attack the Venetians near Bologna.
We suffered a clear defeat. Savvas died heroically.
What's left of us managed to escape to the ships.
We're in a hopeless situation.
Please, send help.
X
https://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t2/AndresTheCunning/Org/LoTR/medieval22008-12-2322-05-40-49.jpg
https://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t2/AndresTheCunning/Org/LoTR/medieval22008-12-2322-05-28-87.jpg
Marched west to Iconium to resupply on the way to Italy (it was at about the end of my move radius).
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4244
Taking the save for the Christmas Massacre.
LOTR-1171-6 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4245)
The following avatars have been killed off:
Nathanail ek Korinthou (BananaBob)
Makedonios Ksanthopoulos (Privateerkev)
Vissarionas ek Lesvou (Ramses II CP)
Klimis Dokeianos (GeneralHankerchief)
Nikolaos Aristenos (YLC) has requested a temporary stay of execution for IC reasons. He will continue to live until YLC tells me otherwise.
A total of 14 RBGs have been queues up in Constantinople and the 4 other settlements closest to it. If for some reason recruitment needs to occur in any of those cities this turn, the Megas (Ignoramus) is free to remove the RBGs and queue them up elsewhere.
The above deaths, as well as other recent events, have left the title retinues completely mixed up in the game. I will be sorting this out shortly. Please notify me if you are aware of specific retinues which need to be transferred.
In his last will, Makedonios Ksanthopoulos (Privateerkev) left all of his retinue to Armatos ek Naksou (Cecil XIX) to either use himself or distribute to others as he saw fit. The retinue available for Armatos to redistribute is: Fine Armour, Shieldbearer, Veteran Warrior, Iron Crown of Lombardy, Priest.
Moved Rossahh's character towards Belgrade. He gave permission in his SOT and I understand the turn is moving through today, so I figured it was prudent. :yes:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4246
Ignoramus
12-25-2008, 11:32
Taking the save:
Ignoramus
12-25-2008, 12:03
http://rapidshare.com/files/176619789/LOTR-1173.zip
Report for 1171:
I have purchased the castle of Benghazi from the Sicilians. This came at the cost of a tribute of 4200 florins to the Sicilian Crown for 4 and half years(3 turns). I also concluded an alliance with them, which should assist us in driving out the Venetians and avenging the deaths of Savvas and Tiverios.
I note that the town of Bari has fallen to the Sicilians. Thus I shall be forced to make my invasion of Italy at the north of the peninsula.
Ibn-Khaldun
12-28-2008, 12:31
Taking the save!
Ibn-Khaldun
12-28-2008, 12:43
Moved Theo to Tortosa. Lowered taxes in Theopolis and raised taxes in Antiokheia.
http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1173-1.rar
Taking save.
Save back. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4258)
Custom Battle, as part of the remainder of the War of Words. This custom battle is being fought by YLC to determine the fate of the war between Nikolaos Aristenos and Michail Arianitis. Avatars that are killed in this battle will be eliminated in the game, and casualties will be represented by disbanding units. If Nikolaos Aristenos wins, Durazzo will be considered captured and will become his possession. This battle is being fought by YLC against the AI with the explicit permission of both YLC and pevergreen. This is how they wish to resolve the war.
The setup has been created to mimic the in-game situation as accurately as possible.
Nikolaos Aristenos' Army (Byzantium Faction):
1 General's Bodyguard with 2 silver chevrons
3 Spear Militia
1 Militia Cavalry
Nikolaos' army has been supplied with 2 ladders and 1 ram. As the army is small and has few build points, I decided that siege towers could not have been constructed in the short time that has elapsed since Nikolaos arrived outside of Durazzo.
Michail Arianitis' Army (Portugal Faction - Chosen as the unit stats match Byantium's perfectly, except for the General's Bodyguard which is missing 1 point in Charge)
1 General's Bodyguard
3 Town Militia with 1 Bronze Chevron each
(Note: In the game, Michail's army has a heavily depleted (around 25 men) unit of Spear Militia with 1 bronze chevron. As I cannot duplicate a partial unit in-game, all three town militia have been given a chevron of experience to compensate.)
Nikolaos Aristenos vs. Michail Arianitis - 1173 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4260)
YLC may download and fight the battle whenever is most convenient, as it does not impact the current save.
To install the custom battle, unzip it to this folder:
\Medieval II Total War\Stainless_Steel_Mod\custom\
Then go to Single Player -> Custom Battle -> Load Battle
Please take a screenshot of the final results. Please also attempt to save the replay, which is done by pressing the camera button on the results screen. Then upload the replay to the Org.
Victory is complete and total (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4261), with the Michail the Brave (or Foolish, depends on who you ask) having died in battle during the siege while trying to rally his men. Nikolaos Aristenos has signed the proper papers and has now retired, leaving the Protoasecretes to execute his will.
This save implements the results of the Battle of Durazzo. Michail Arianitis was killed in the battle and has been killed off in the game. Nikolaos Aristenos retired from public life after the battle (IC), and has been killed off in the game (OOC). As per Nikolaos' will, his newly conquered province of Durazzo and his Veteran Warrior have been transfered to YLC's next avatar, Helarionas Anargiros, who has also been moved to Durazzo. As YLC's only action this turn was to fight a battle which involved no movement, he may still move Helarionas this turn if he wants to.
Casualties in the battle have been resolved as follows:
Nikolaos' Militia Cav took few casualties and have thus been left as they are. 1.5 regiments of the 3 Spear Militia were killed. However, Nikolaos also captured about 100 of Michail's Town Militia. For IC purposes, some of these men have agreed to join the militia of their new Lord and have filled up the ranks left in the depleted Spear Militia regiment. Thus, the total losses are both avatars, one of Nikolaos' Spear Militia, and all of the defenders. This leaves 2 regiments of Spear Militia, the Militia Cavalry, and Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) as the new Durazzo garrison.
LOTR 1173-3 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4269)
I am aware that there are a very large number of retinue changes that need to be made in-game. I know I'm procrastinating by not doing them now, but I will get around to them very shortly.
I just realized that I forgot to accept the adoption offer that is currently up. As stated before, this adoption is for Ioannis Kantakouzinos (Kagemusha). However, he is inactive, so I am making the decision for him. pevergreen wants to take the offered avatar (Matthaios ek Thivon) as his new one, so whoever takes the save next, please accept the adoption offer.
I have tried to accept the adoption offer, but each time, no matter how hard I try, Mathias dies :sweatdrop:
My install does not like Mathias it appears.
I get the same result as YLC. As such, please disregard the adoption. pevergreen will have to pick a new avatar. If anyone can shed some light on why the game has decided to do this, I'm eager to learn.
I'm not sure how helpful it is, but I've had this happen to me a lot. Sometimes it seems to happen during MOTH hits where the captain died, but I've seen it happen during MOTH and regular adoptions for no good reason from time to time, in both RTW and MTW2.
KnightnDay
01-06-2009, 02:39
Taking the save
Save back
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4274
All done. Magnentios is setting sail and I moved Zigavinos as per an earlier request (hopefully not presumptuously).
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4275
Ignoramus said he would return on January 4th to get the game moving. It is now January 6th and he is nowhere to be seen. I am thus imposing a 24 hour limit on the current turn. It will end at 12:00 GMT on January 7th. If Ignoramus does not reappear to run the game by January 8th, I will evict him as Megas Logothetes and appoint someone else in his place.
Ignoramus
01-06-2009, 23:59
Sorry guys for my inactivity. I got delayed on my holiday by a day, meaning that I didn't get back until the night of the 5th. I meant to move the turn yesterday, but I forgot, for which there is no excuse. I will get the game moving again today.
In that case, I'm taking the save to teleport some of the newly selected avatars to their chosen start positions.
Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax) moved to Iconium.
Aleksios ek Pigis (Andres) moved to Zagreb.
Anyone else who I have either missed or who hasn't stated where they would like to start can either PM me with the starting city by the beginning of next turn, or use the move_character or character_reset console commands to do the move themselves.
LOTR-1173-6 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4279)
(If it's unclear, Ignoramus can now end the turn whenever he wants and the game is back under his control.)
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4280
Moved Markos to join Magnentios.
Ignoramus
01-07-2009, 22:59
Taking the save:
Ignoramus
01-08-2009, 01:31
http://rapidshare.com/files/180883480/LOTR-1174.zip
Taking the save to move Ioannis Erotikas (Ramses II CP) to his desired starting location.
Ioannis Erotikos (Ramses II CP) moved to Theopolis (formerly Aleppo). His movement points were also reset and he can be moved as normal this turn.
LOTR-1174-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4283)
Taking save.
Save back. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4286)
Picked up Vissa's old army from Cyprus and sailed with it to Tortosa.
KnightnDay
01-09-2009, 05:49
Taking Save
Save back. Moved Ammonathas northwest.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4290
Done, just sailing along...
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4291
Ibn-Khaldun
01-09-2009, 23:29
Taking the save!
Ibn-Khaldun
01-10-2009, 00:03
Moved Theo from Tortosa to a river crossing between Antiokheia and Theopolis.
Lowered taxes in Antiokheia and moved 2 Skythikons from it's garrison to accompany Theo.
New Save: http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1174-5.rar
KnightnDay
01-12-2009, 06:35
Taking the save
Save back
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4302
Moved Andreas Dermokaitis per request of Marcus Agrippa. Seems deguerra isn't the only one with computer problems in Asteri. :thumbsdown:
Ramses II CP
01-12-2009, 21:03
Taking the save.
:egypt:
Ramses II CP
01-12-2009, 21:05
Save is back:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/xxzfzexflkd/LOTR-1174-7.zip
:egypt:
Northnovas
01-15-2009, 01:55
Taking the save to advance the game.
Northnovas
01-15-2009, 03:19
Defensive Battle AI Turn
For Ibn-Khladun
Not much a battle but its not my avatar to move.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/LOTR/battle.jpg
Here is the save:
http://www.totalwar.org/Downloads/M2TW_Uploads/MP_replays/LOTR-1174-8.zip
When your moves are complete I will pick up the save to finish the turn.
Ibn-Khaldun
01-15-2009, 15:06
Gah! I should have taken as many troops as I could from Antiokheia! ~:(
Anyway, taking the save to fight the battle!!
Another dead avatar.. oh well..
Game Master Note:
The distribution of PAs and PBs for each term is supposed to be determined by the ranks as they were during the last election. However, I did not keep a backup list of that state of the game and since then the feudal structure has changed dramatically and cannot be accurately re-created. For obvious reasons, Northnovas also does not know what the exact makeup of the feudal structure was like during the last election. For these reasons, we cannot properly distribute the PAs and PBs for this term.
As a result, and in the absense of a better option, I am declaring the current state of the feudal structure to be the one which will be used to determine the allocation of PAs and PBs for the remainder of this term. Please accept my sincere apologies for this situation. I will be sure and store a backup of the feudal structure during each normal Senate session from now on, to prevent this from ever happening again.
Ibn-Khaldun
01-15-2009, 16:05
Clear Defeat.
Turks just did not want to cross the river! :wall:
http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1174-9.rar
Save is for NN only!!
Northnovas
01-16-2009, 00:16
Okay I have the save and will finish up just give me a couple hours I have some thing to do..........
Northnovas
01-16-2009, 04:20
Report for 1174
Senators,
I have been asked to step in for Basileus Komnenos has he prepares for the invasion of Italy. I humble submit my briefing for the year
Recruitment:
The Army issue and buildings will be sorted out shortly. There were some militia Units created in the towns with low garrisons and the taxes were adjusted. Trebizond and Sinop reduced.
Construction:
Again the PB issue will be sorted there wa some necessary construction for the economy. Antiokheia received commission to erect a grain exchange.
Taxation:
The Treasury is at a deficit though minor. Do to unrest the taxes were lowered because of the unrest. We must look at rebuilding our economy.
Diplomacy:
The Diplomat Panaretos sold some maps to the Milanese for a small sum but it kept the relations to appreciative. Another diplomat has been recruited in the capital and will be send north west according to the current Edict.
Hot Issues:
The City of Durazzo has been besieged by the Venetians.
The City of Alexandria is in a state of unrest the citizens are very unhappy and there is a large Rebel Army close to the city limits causing further agitation.
A large Rebel Army is marching south on the road to Athens.
Military Campaigns:
The war in the west is slowly progressing. Basileus Ioannis is with the fleet and should be on the Italian Peninsula shortly with his army. We need to look at some artillery and upgrading our army if were are looking to war with the western factions. We have no suitable location to build siege equipment at the present time.
I must admit that I was shocked at the state of our Eastern Borders. I was led to believe that the Sultanate were on their last legs. They are in control of Aleppo and appear to be ready for another offensive. Our commanders in the East should evaluate and rectify the situation. The necessary supplies will be given for the war effort.
That concludes the year's report.
Interim Megas Logothetes Aleksios
New Save:
Open window there is an adoption benefactor Ioannis Katakouzions(Kagemusha) though I believe he is inactive. I didn't realize whose avatar till after the save.
http://www.totalwar.org/Downloads/M2TW_Uploads/MP_replays/LOTR-1176.zip
Will pick up save Friday 16 January, 2230 hrs EST
_Tristan_
01-16-2009, 21:50
Save taken and back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4310)
Done.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4311
Northnovas
01-17-2009, 04:32
Taking the save.
Northnovas
01-17-2009, 05:44
Report for 1176
Recruitment:
The garrisons in Antiokhea and Alexandria were reinforced. Recruitment in Zagreb.
Construction:
The castle upgrade in Dardanellia has been completed. Town Hall started in Trebizond. A chapel consructed in Solomeia.
Taxation:
Some minor adjustments running a small deficit. Spending will be reduced to increase the treasury for larger capital projects. A merchant was recruited but the unrest in Egypt may have an impact on our trading routes. We have an excellent merchant class brining in signiifcant revenue and the opportunity to expand our economy.
Diplomacy:
Our diplomat is in French territory but they were not interested in any map exchange at the moment. Our newest diplomat is heading north to speak with our Hungarian neighbours. Diplomat Tarontis purchased a map from the Sicilians to view their territory.
The Milanese attacked the Sicilians and we had to decide which alliance to keep. Our history decided and we remained allies with the Sicilians. There was concern for the Basileus and his fleet and I didn't want to jeopardize the landing in Italy if the Sicilians were our enemies.
Hot Issues:
The City of Antiokhea has been beseiged by the Sultanate.
The City of Kosmopolis has rioted and on the fringe of being lost there were 13 soldiers killed in the newly formed militia units. 650 citizens have been killed.
Faction Announcements:
Magentos the Bastard is reportedly affect by scurvey from voyage at sea. Their was a proposal of marriage to Rosanna Mavrozmis from Ioannis Chrysoloras who was nothing more then a common begger and had no qualifications to be in the Royal Family.
Military Campaigns:
In the west the Venetians have pulled back to their borders and may be heading north to HRE territories. Durazzo is still beseiged and Ragusa looks it could be taken thus removing the pimple on the Adriatic eastern costal banks. Unfortunately, we do not look to be in a position to take advantage of this situation at the present moment.
In the east the Sultanate have pressed further and besieged another city. The troops were reinforced and hopefully the Duke Aleppo will prevent another city to be lost to the Seljuk. Will he be able to recapture his homelands back from the enemy. Who will take the initiative and secure the Holy Land?
The new save:
http://www.totalwar.org/Downloads/M2TW_Uploads/MP_replays/LOTR-1177.zip
I will take pick up the turn on Sunday 18 Jan after 0600 EST.
( I just realized the time and if I go consecutive evenings it will keep pushing the time to the early hours. Wilkl extend it past the 24; its the weekend if any of the siege breakers need more time let us know.)
All done. Lousy scurvy...
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4312
Save back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4313)
Fought two consecutive battles, lifting the siege of Durazzo (Heroic Victory), then taking care of the nearby rebels (Clear Victory). Received a MotH, but declined for IC reasons.
Battle report to come soon
KnightnDay
01-17-2009, 17:15
Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4315
Save back. Moved Ammonathas towards Constantinople and Andreas towards Belgrade
Cecil XIX
01-18-2009, 02:41
Taking the save.
Cecil XIX
01-18-2009, 04:54
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4318
In addition to the events described here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2109903&postcount=1937), I have placed my new avatar in Tortosa and have issued him the retinue in the will I showed Tincow. All of this was down with Tincow's permission and planned with Ramses.
Northnovas
01-18-2009, 13:16
Taking the save to move the turn.
Northnovas
01-18-2009, 14:17
Report of 1177
Recruitment:
Garrisons were beefed up Alexandria, Cairo, Durazzo. The troops in Tortasa retrained.
Construction:
The Abbey in Constantinople was completed and a chapel in Solemia. To assist with public order and goverenment Town Hall were commenced in Tortosa, Durazzo and Nevoulin. The City of Trebizond is eligible to upgrade.
Taxation:
The only adjustment increase in Tortasa they were almost at tax free status. The spending was limited and a profit carried into the new fiscal year. Some new trade routes opened but we are far from our potential in economic growth.
Diplomacy:
Our relations with the Danes have been rated so-so. Our diplomats tried to exchange maps with the Spanish but they insisted on paying us rather then a map and 970 florins were added to the treasury.
Hot Issues:
The City of Kosmopolis has rebelled action must be taken against the group responsible.
There is rioting in the City of Damascus.
Faction Announcements:
There are reports that Comes Armatos ek Naksou has died and the circumestances surrounding his death are suspicious. There is an invetsigation more to follow. A princess of the Royal Court comes of age Simonis Kalameteros.
Military Campaigns:
In the west Comes Helarionas Anargiros broke the siege at Durazzo in heroic style. He is urges to take the initiative and continue for Ragusa. No other movement along the front.
In the east the siege continues in Antiokhea. There is unrest in Damascus and we have lost a commander Comes Armatos ek Naksou to a non action death. An investigation as commenced and his army's status is unknown at the moment.
The new save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4319
I will pick up around or just before Monday 19 Jan approx 0815 hrs EST.
KnightnDay
01-18-2009, 16:07
Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4321
Save back. Continue moving Ammonathas and Andreas.
_Tristan_
01-18-2009, 18:27
Taking save
_Tristan_
01-18-2009, 18:38
... and back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4322)
Ramses II CP
01-19-2009, 06:43
Borrowing the save just for a moment.
Here it is back:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tgdjeyyz1u3/LOTR-1179-3.zip
:egypt:
Done
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4325
Save back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4326)
Broke siege of Antiokheia. Clear victory. Bart got his first command star!
EDIT: Bart's got an adoption offer too. Nikiphoros Manuelitis seems to be the benefactor.
Northnovas
01-20-2009, 05:23
Taking the save.
Northnovas
01-20-2009, 06:05
Report 1179
Very little activity other then shoring up some settlements with troops.
Recruitment:
Some town militia added and troops recruited in Gaza, Zagreb, Belgrade
Construction:
No new projects but construction completed in Scopia - Town Hall, Arta - Catapult maker, Antiokheia - Grain Exchange, Trebizond - Town Hall and the Bucharest is ready for an upgrade.
Taxation:
The deficit grew this past year 2500 florins, some tax increases in cities that are relative stable (green).
Diplomacy:
The English lost theri capital to an unknown force and were too demanding to exchange maps relations are at poor. The same goes for the Danes are relations have downgraded to poor. Our Hungarian allies we not willing to spend enough to purchase our maps.
The Council of Nobles request be blockade the Port of Ragusa.
Hot Issues:
The city of Theopolis was besieged by the Sultanate.
Military Campaigns:
Nothing to report in the west and in the east one settlement is besieged. We have many troops at sea and their arrival on land will be a benefit to all of us.
New Save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4327
I would like to pick the save up around 2300 EST on Tuesday 20th if all movement is done.
Markos and I have besieged Ragusa.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4328
_Tristan_
01-20-2009, 12:21
Taking save
and back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4331)
Cecil XIX
01-21-2009, 02:59
Taking Save.
Cecil XIX
01-21-2009, 03:57
Save Returned. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4333)
Northnovas
01-21-2009, 05:19
Taking the save.
Northnovas
01-21-2009, 05:49
The Venetians have sallied out of Ragusa! You were able to recruit some spearmen and crossbowmen. Makus ek Sinops recognized as a Mercenary Captain.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/LOTR/MTW2026.jpg
AI turn save here! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4334)
For Zim or TheFlax
The battle was won easily with minimal losses among our troops. Ragusa is now back in the folds of the empire and the Venetians have lost their recruitment center behind our front lines.
Unfortunately the battle was not won without sacrifice. Magnentios' servants hid the extent to which a disease caught at sea had ravaged his body, no doubt to avoid being pressured to skip the fight with the Venetians. While pulling a feint on a unit of spearmen to distract them from Markos' charging bodyguards, Magnentios fell off his horse. Markos' charge was a success, but Magnentios was torn to shreds by the spearmen.
The fortress was sacked for 8898 florins, as revenge for Magnentios' death.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4335
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Northnovas
01-21-2009, 13:31
Taking the save to finish the turn.
Northnovas
01-21-2009, 14:02
Report of 1180
I must begin the report with some faction news. I am sadden to report that Pavlos Chrysovergos has paased away. The em- megas was a man whose loyalty and duty to the empire were above reproach he will will be sadly missed.
Recruitment:
Reinforcements and retraining in Zagreb, Damascus, Tortosa.
Construction:
No new projects
Taxation:
The recent addition from the sacking of Ragusa as assisted the treasury. We lost a merchant to the Sicilians.
Diplomacy:
The King of Portugal has left his mortal coil. I am unaware of his character or country. We exchanged maps with the HRE. Our relations with the Sicilians do hamper relations with the western factions. The Sicilians have many enemies.
Hot Issues:
No new issues
Military Campaigns:
We have captured Ragusa and can now move west with our supply line secured. Though it did come at a great loss.
In the east we have a settlement still under siege and we need to break the siege. The Egyptian land appear to be settling.
Save of 1182. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4337)
There is an adoption up from Kags avatar I left it in case anyone is looking for a new avatar. If no one wants it will decline when I pick up the save.
Will pick up Thursday the 22 after 1500 EST.
Cecil XIX
01-21-2009, 19:26
Taking the save.
Cecil XIX
01-21-2009, 20:28
Save returned. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4339)
_Tristan_
01-21-2009, 20:55
taking save
and back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4340)
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4342
I have engaged the brigands terrorizing travelers on the road between Arta and Athens. Venetian coins and travel papers were found on the person of the bandit leader, leading me to suspect they were in the employ of the Italians. More worryingly, they seemed to know of our arrival, setting up a defensive position on the slope of a mountain we had been passed while looking for them, where my artillery was unable to follow.
Nonetheless they were easily routed and rounded up. All prisoners were executed as befits such scum.
LOTR 1182-4 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4343)
Princess Aleksandra Tagaris has been teleported into the army of Helarionas Anargiros (YLC). Please see the Event Five description (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2113493&postcount=1966) for further details.
Adoption offer has been refused, as no one wanted that avatar.
Save Back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4344)
Hightailed it to the ships with all of Durazzo!
KnightnDay
01-22-2009, 01:35
Taking the save
Save back.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4345
Ignoramus
01-22-2009, 05:43
Taking the save.
Ignoramus
01-22-2009, 05:57
http://rapidshare.com/files/187473620/LOTR-1182-7.zip
Very briefly taking the save.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4347
Save is back:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4351
Aleksios just made a walk along the countryside and came back to Zagreb.
Spotted two stacks of Venetians. I urge the Megas to reinforce our borders.
Here is the save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4353
As per the Megas' authorization, Markos has hired mercenaries before setting sail after Helarionas Anargiros.
The following were hired: 1 unit of Frankish Knights, 1 unit of Prussian Spearmen, 2 units of Macemen and 1 unit of Slavic Spearmen. The total cost was 3540 florins.
Markos' army, now 840 strong, then sailed within throwing distance of Helarionas Anargiros' fleet and is ready to engage hostilities.
(With the permission of TinCow I broke the rules and took my army of 10 units on my two ships, if more ships after this turn and the event is still going, he will generate the amount of ships I should be having as per Rule 7 of Event 5.)
To clarify the above: I do not have access to the game at the moment and could not generate the ships TheFlax requested in accordance with the rules of Event Five. Since he was going to be using a combination of existing ships and temporary ships anyway, I told him to just make his moves with the existing ships, and I would add the temporary ones on later. This was done to keep the game from being delayed.
As a result of Markos ek Sinopis' (TheFlax) declaration of war and his move to a tile adjacent to Helarionas Anargiros (YLC), a PvP battle will occur. Other people may continue to play off of the current save, but the game cannot advance to a new turn until the PvP battle is resolved.
Ibn-Khaldun
01-23-2009, 11:02
Taking the save.
Ibn-Khaldun
01-23-2009, 11:07
http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1182-11.rar
Moved Theo and his army towards Theopolis to break the siege.
TheFlax and YLC have chosen to resolve their pending PvP battle via multiplayer. This will not be fought earlier than Sunday, so the game is delayed until then. I will post specific details on the exact settings for the battle and the composition of the armies no later than tomorrow.
As before, people may continue to play off of the current save, but the game cannot advance to a new turn until the PvP battle is resolved.
LOTR-1182-12 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4358)
OOC Change: The 7 extra RBGs have been killed off.
IC Changes:
The fleeing Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) set sail from Durazzo, hoping to escape west. However, Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax) responded quickly. With funds requisitioned from Megas Aleksios ek Ikoniou (Northnovas), he hired a large number of mercenaries and set sail in pursuit. He sighted Senator Anargiros' exhausted fleet in the waters southwest of Durazzo. Senator Anargiros' men did not have sufficient provisions to escape into the open sea, and they recognized quickly that if they remained with the fleet, Basileus Komnenos' fleet would soon catch up and obliterate them all. So, the only remaining option was to put ashore at the closest point available: southern Italy. There they disembarked and formed into a defensive formation. Markos ek Sinopis' army landed nearby and is now preparing to march on Helarionas Anargiros. A battle is about to begin.
(Note: Armies disembarked to provide a rational basis for the land battle despite it occuring after a naval encounter. Please note that one of Helarionas Anargiros' units could not be disembarked due to being out of movement. It is still on his fleet, but is considered part of the army and will be present in the battle.)
Meanwhile, further east, Senator Kousinos Sophianos (Cecil XIX) was holding the river crossing north of Antiokheia, barring the advancing Turks and rebels from moving on the city. As dawn broke over the encampment, a cry came up from the encampment of the elite Dismounted Latinkon. Quickly, the army stirred and woke, but it was too late. All 79 men in the regiment were dead in their tents, without a mark on their bodies. The cause was soon located: a communal stew pop laced with a most vile and deadly poison. Such an act must surely have been the work of the dreaded and mysterious Hashshashin.
(Note: Dismounted Latinkon unit disbanded)
KnightnDay
01-24-2009, 13:42
Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4360
Save back. Moved Zigavinos Vasakios and his army.
Taking the save to implement the results of the Battle of Apulia (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=111843).
LOTR-1182-14 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4368)
Results of the Battle of Apulia:
A victory for Helarionas Anargiros (YLC), with Senator Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax) being captured in the process. However, it was not without cost. Both armies suffered extraordinary casualties before Senator ek Sinopis' brave men finally broke. With all remaining cavalry in Senator Anargiros' army, the survivors were quickly rounded up. After seeing their General held captive, and the skill with which Senator Anargiros conducted the battle, all survivors and prisoners agreed to join his army. Even so, the losses have been heavy.
Both armies have been merged. All units have been disbanded except those that would still have had a significant number of survivors after the battle and merging similar unit types. The extra survivors from units that ended up disbanded are presumed to have joined the depleted units to top them up. Helarionas Anargiros' (YLC) new army:
Original units from Helarionas' army:
1 Town Militia
1 Spear Militia
1 Cavalry Militia (partially depleted)
1 Skythikon
New units made up of former prisoners and survivors of Markos' army:
1 Prussian Spearmen
1 Macemen
1 Byzantine Spearmen (partially depleted)
In addition, due his startling victory agains the odds and his immense personal contribution to victory in the Battle of Apulia (not to mention the fact that he personally captured Markos ek Sinopis in battle), Helarionas Anargiros' (YLC) has gained the following traits:
Brave
Marks of War
Calm When Outnumbered
Further rules to implement the results of this battle:
1) The Skythikon are still stuck onboard the fleet. Before Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) moves next turn, I will take the save and add them back into his army, and reset their movement.
2) For the next turn only, no one may move either of the fleets next to Helarionas Anargiros (YLC), until he has had the opportunity to move. Thus, if he chooses to take to sea, he can merge both fleets for his personal use.
3) For in-game time purposes, Helarionas Anargiros' (YLC) next move will occur before Basileus Ioannis Komnenos' (Ignoramus). Both players may take the save whenever they want next turn, but if Ignoramus moves first and the move would result in a PvP battle, YLC can avoid it by moving himself away (for IC purposes, Helarionas' move occurs first).
4) Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) has lost many men, but he has also obtained all of Markos ek Sinopis' supply train and encampment. This has yielded sufficient sums to recruit 2 units. While this Event is in effect, YLC may hire up 2 mercenary units into his army, without getting consent from the Megas Logothetes. Non-merc units may also be recruited in this fashion, but Helarionas Anargiros must move into a city to do so. These units may be recruited immediately, or in future turns.
5) Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax) is now a captive of Helarionas Anargiros (YLC). Neither TheFlax nor YLC may remove Markos ek Sinopis from Helarionas' stack while Markos remains captive. Markos will move and fight with Helarionas Anargiros' army for as long as he is captive. While Markos remains captive, Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) may take any of Markos' retinue without his consent, except settlement titles. At any point, and for any reason, Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) may release or execute Markos ek Sinopis. If a release occurs, Markos will be moved out of Helarionas' stack by himself and normal game rules will once again apply to him. If an execution occurs, Markos ek Sinopis will be killed off. Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax) may not post in any IC thread except for the Stories and Battle Reports threads. All IC communications TheFlax wishes to make must be PMed to YLC first, who may choose to pass them on to their intended recipients/threads or block them from being sent.
Note that the war between Helarionas and Markos is still in effect and must be resolved by a Peace Treaty. Presumably Helarionas' current power over Markos will impact this.
The game is now unfrozen and the turns can once again be advanced.
woad&fangs
01-25-2009, 19:02
taking the save. will return it quickly.
woad&fangs
01-25-2009, 19:20
http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1182-15.rar
I finally set out on my campaign against the Turks in the south. Between Baku and Tbilisi I spotted the Prince of the Seljuks encamped with a small army. I received reinforcments from Tbilisi and will fight him in battle when the cavalry from Yerevan arrives.
OOC: I have 2 units of cavalry and 1 unit of infantry in captain lead stacks near my general. I request permission from the Megas to move them into my army next turn.
Northnovas
01-26-2009, 00:09
Taking the save to advance the turn. :whip:
Northnovas
01-26-2009, 02:07
Report of 1182
Countrymen, this has been another stain on our history as we again try to deal with a rogue Senator. Helarionas Anargiros obtain a fleet for his army and with Princess Aleksandra Tagris as hostage fled. The brave Markos ek Sinopis stormed out of the Port of Ragusa in pursuit and was able to catch the traitor Helarionas in the Bari Region of Sicilian Territory.
A battle ensued and our brave Markos was captured. The victorious Anarginos now as two loyal subjects captive. The Basileus is the only one who can immediately end this and bring the Helarionas Anargiros to justice.
Recruitment:
Several settlements received fresh militia and retraining of current regiments. Andreas Dermokaitis has left Belgrade for reassignment to Ragusa. He has taken a small army with him the region of Ragusa has been stripped of men to recruit and is vulnerable at the moment.
Construction:
No new construction several projects completed. the current crisis as drained our treasury for maintenance of armies and no new projects have been commissioned.
Taxation:
We are drawing a large deficit due to the army upkeep. There is concern of the public order in some of our castles who have little or no garrisons. Some merchants were recruited to establish more lucrative trade route to assist with the current deficit.
Diplomacy:
The Sicilians have gained another enemy and are at war with the Moors. The Milanese are at war with the Venetian that could assist with our war effort.
Faction Announcements:
Princess Rosanna Mavrozomis is getting proposals but they are from old worn out men of peasantry stock. They are not even worth discussing with the respective families.
Hot Issues:
Other then the report of the traitor Helarionas there is some concern on the western front. The Venetians have besieged Zagreb and have poured over our western border with three large armies one heading for the undefended Fortress of Ragusa.
Military Campaigns:
The western borders are currently being over run by the Venetians and Zagreb has been besieged.
The east is stable with Aleppo still under siege but relief should be there soon.
New Save:
Starts at post #1126 Go Here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2117641&postcount=1126)
Will pick up the save again after 1500 hrs EST Tuesday 27 Jan unless there is a PvP or other action that needs to be completed.
A note arrives at the Megas's office. It reads -
"To the Senators and People of the Roman Empire, let it be known that I, Comes Helarionas Anargiros, have set free Comes Markos ek Sinopis under the terms that he return to the shores of the Imperium, unharmed, and with the bodies of those who fought bravely upon the hills of Apulia, so that they may be properly buried in their homeland. He is given command of the ships that I had commandeered from Durazzo for his transportation."
"Under these fair terms, then men under his command have defaulted to me, along with the Frankish Mercenary Captain that he had under his service."
LOTR-1183-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4372)
I have replayed the end turn on Northnovas' save and KnightnDay's avatar did not rebel, so all is well. I have no idea why he did in the first place, since his loyalty is pretty decent. In any case it's a moot point now. Everything listed in Northnovas' summary still occurred, with one addition:
Efthymios ek Herakliou (Dafuge) has picked up a Pagan Magician.
In addition, I have moved Helarionas Anargiros' (YLC) unit of Skythikon into his stack and reset his movement. I have also moved Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax) out of Helarionas' stack, as he has been released. I also transferred the Mercenary Captain to Helarionas, as per the above post. As per YLC's post above, TheFlax is free to take the ships that are offshore.
The save is now open for normal play.
KnightnDay
01-26-2009, 03:39
Taking the Save
Save back
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4374
Raised taxes in Thessalonike and moved Ammonathas and Zigavinos Vasilakios westward into one stack.
Also moved three units provided by the Megas to Thessalonike.
Save Back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4375)
Took 5/7 ships, heading north, and recruited 2/2 units - Frankish Knights and Sergeant Swordsmen.
Done. Arintheos is on the long, slow march to the front.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4376
Ignoramus
01-26-2009, 08:16
Here's the save:
http://rapidshare.com/files/189540775/LOTR-1183-5.zip
_Tristan_
01-26-2009, 13:19
Taking save
_Tristan_
01-26-2009, 13:26
Save is back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4378)
Northnovas
01-27-2009, 21:03
Taking the save!
Northnovas
01-27-2009, 21:30
The Venetians have made the push for the walls of Zagreb.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa55/northnovas/ZAGREB-1.jpg
For Andres defensive battle (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4382)
Good Luck!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4389
Aleksios ek Pigis suffered a clear defeat and died in battle.
https://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t2/AndresTheCunning/medieval22009-01-2820-34-44-63.jpg
Northnovas
01-28-2009, 22:00
Report of 1184
I deliver sad news from the west front Zagreb has fallen to the Venetians and the young Aleksios ek Pigis died in the battle to defend the city. That is 2 young men that have fallen in my term against the Venetians. They must feel the wrath of our vengeance.
The outlaw Helarionas Anargiros is still at lareg though he released Markos ek Sinopis.
Recruitment:
The treasury is low and the there were militia units added to some towns for garrison duty.
Construction:
No new projects initiated.
Taxation:
We are at a very small deficit and the spending is very being frugal at the moment.
Diplomacy:
No new issues
Faction Announcement:
Evamthios Komnenos has come of age.
Hot Issues:
Zagreb has fallen to the Venetians and they seem to be satisfied with this at the moment. The army marching to Ragusa returned to their border.
Damascus has been besieged by the Sultanate. More men were added the garrison but I don't know how long the city will hold.
Military Campaigns:
The Venetian advance is a set back but with the control of Ragusa we should be able to respond.
The east is at a standstill with two city under siege, hopefully the commanders in that area will be able to rectify the situation very soon.
The new save:
New Turn 1185 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4390)
The save is open and I will pick it up after 2200 EST Thursday 28 January. That will be the last turn before the new senate session will commence.
New Save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4391
Just noticed that the save is for 1185. That is the start date of the next Senate Session. I will not make TheFlax or YLC re-do their moves, but the save is now frozen and cannot be taken until the 1185 AD Senate Session is over.
Save Back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4393)
Everything has gone according to plan so far - soon, very soon.
LOTR-1185-3 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4416)
New save with all title ancillaries given to their proper owners. Note, the following ancillaries could not be added to their owners, as their owners already have too many (8) ancillaries:
Dongala - Vartholomaios Ksiros
Benghazi, Diyarbakir, & Scopia - Ioannis Komnenos I
The save is now open. It may take me a turn or two to get the hang of things, so these first couple will have at least a 48 hour deadline.
I expect this turn to close at around 20:00 PST. :bow:
I will be closely checking the SOT thread before making any moves so if there are any last minute changes that need to be made now is a good time. :yes:
KnightnDay
02-05-2009, 03:02
Taking the save.
A clarification please. Helarionas controls Durazzo. I presume that a declaration of war against him will allow the declarer to lay siege to the town.
Yep, to the best of my knowledge.
KnightnDay
02-05-2009, 03:13
Save back.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4419
Ignoramus
02-05-2009, 06:13
Taking the save:
Ignoramus
02-05-2009, 07:28
http://rapidshare.com/files/194115178/LOTR-1185-5.zip
Save is up.
Basileus and 3 units took Durazzo, while the rest of the army joined Arintheos Voutoumitis.
Announcement: I will be taking a good chunk of tomorrow to go through the empire, get a hang of where to cut costs, the best way to get troops to Venice, etc.
I may also be sending pms around asking about being able to move and recruit troops, etc.
I hope to finish by the deadline I posted but it's always possible it could be a little longer. This is my first turn in such a position and I'm a little overwhelmed. I promise that future turns will move much faster than this one. I apologize for any inconvenience. :bow:
_Tristan_
02-05-2009, 10:13
Will the save be accessible during the day to do our moves ?
Some played their turns before the session but otherwise most people haven't had access to the save yet...
Certainly, likely for the next couple days. I plan on making this first turn a bit longer than the ones after it. I need some time to look things over, send some pms asking permission to shuffle troops around, etc. None of that will require me to take the save.
It makes it a bit harder that my next two days are busy. Just found out I'll be spending Friday night (when I initially planned to take the save) riding around in a police car with a full-time deputy. Once I get back from that (possibly in the wee hours of the morning) I'll grab the save and move things through. :2thumbsup:
Ignoramus
02-05-2009, 10:24
Certainly, likely for the next couple days. I plan on making this first turn a bit longer than the ones after it. I need some time to look things over, send some pms asking permission to shuffle troops around, etc. None of that will require me to take the save.
It makes it a bit harder that my next two days are busy. Just found out I'll be spending Friday night (when I initially planned to take the save) riding around in a police car with a full-time deputy. Once I get back from that (possibly in the wee hours of the morning) I'll grab the save and move things through. :2thumbsup:
OOC: A policeman? Then the Empire is in safe hands.
OOC; Technically a Reserve Academy Student. It'll be a couple months before I'm sort of a policemen, and maybe longer to be hired on full time. :yes:
OOC: A policeman? Then the Empire is in safe hands.
_Tristan_
02-05-2009, 12:22
Taking save
_Tristan_
02-05-2009, 14:13
Save is back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4421)
A momentous announcement will soon follow in the Magnaura.
Ibn-Khaldun
02-05-2009, 18:28
Taking the save!
Ibn-Khaldun
02-05-2009, 19:16
New Save: http://www.mizus.com/pbm/LOTR-1185-7.rar
Killed Salih Bey, Emir of Mosul and owner of Turkish Privy Seal, who besieged Theopolis!
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/TW%20games/theo_btl_1.jpg
I got Man of the Hour proposal but declined it because the benefactor was Ioannis Kantakouzinos(Theo don't like him).
Also I would like to point out that many of the settlements have auto-manage turned on! (Yerevan, Baku, Belgrade, Durazzo, Ragusa)
And if possible I would ask that Megas Logothetes builds a fort for Theo so he could plan his strike against Turkish forces besieging Damascus!
Cecil XIX
02-06-2009, 23:45
Taking save.
Cecil XIX
02-07-2009, 01:46
Save returned. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4429)
_Tristan_
02-07-2009, 20:46
Taking save... once more..
_Tristan_
02-07-2009, 21:06
And back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4431)...
Prepared for the worst...
woad&fangs
02-08-2009, 18:34
taking the save
woad&fangs
02-08-2009, 19:36
alright, this has gotten ridiculous. The .Org uploader won't recognize my username and I can't find the link to the new Mizus uploader so I'm going to have to ask the Megas to do my moves for me until I can figure out what to do.
Can the Megas please
1) combine the captain stacks into my own
2) fight the turkish factionheir(autoresolve)
3) Take Tbilisi and Yerevan off of automanage(I don't know why it was on anyways)
4) Stop construction on the church in Yerevan which the AI started building.
sorry for the inconvienence.:sweatdrop:
Try using Rapidshare (http://www.rapidshare.com/)
Ramses II CP
02-09-2009, 04:38
I'm personally a fan of mediafire as well:
http://www.mediafire.com/
:egypt:
KnightnDay
02-10-2009, 05:55
Anything from the Megas on when we can expect the next turn?
Ignoramus
02-10-2009, 06:35
I think Zim is taking it tonight, and he's in the US.
I was waiting a bit to see if something could be worked out with Woad's save...
Taking the save.
1185 Megas' Report
Military Affairs:
There was one more battle last year, with Andronikos Komnenos chasing a rather cowardly Turkish prince.
There was some disbanding this year, most notably of the broken and defeated soldiers who have been hiding from the Latins off the coast of Venice for many years. This is expected to save us well over 1,000 in upkeep.
I've decided that the first half of my term will be more focused on military affairs, specifically bringing the Venetian and Turkish wars to a swift end. Money brought home by our soldiers from foreign settlements will be used to build some of the settlement upgrades that make their necessity felt more every year.
While some needless troops were disbanded, overall our military has increased somewhat. Units were recruited at Corinth for House Asteri's Ammonathas to take to complete his army. I will likely also be recruiting a few units for my army, which I plan to take to the Venetian front. There was also recruitment on our borders with the Latins at Belgrade and Ragusa, and I understand Senator Andreas is moving to Ragusa, which will bring its garrison up even further.
Troops were also recruited for the Turkish front, both in Adronikos' territory where there have been incursions by the Muslims, and also at Acre, the latter of which I hope will join Senator Theo as the Levant is sorely lacking in armies at the front, the consequences of which will be revealed at the end of my report. Lastly, there were some garrison increases as per request.
Building:
Several economic building have been started, and a larger barracks prioritized by House Asteri is also under development. A fort has been built for Senator Theo to serve as a base from which to attack the Turks.
Miscellaneous:
Senator Kousinos has been adopted into one of the branches of the Royal Family. The rebel Methodios' territory has seen riots at Alexandria and Cairo, but these seem to have been expected as both settlements already had their military forces evacuated. He has also had better news in that his son has been declared King of Jerusalem.
A witch has been burned south of Tbilisi and some merchants have been rearranged to increase profits.
Rosanna Mavrozomis has received a marriage offer from a very reputable young man. I leave it to her family whether to accept.
The rebel Helarionas remains at large, but with the Emperor's blessing for his marriage I do not forsee that as a huge concern for the Empire at this moment.
I have saved the most troubling news for last. A large army of Turks last year assaulted the settlement for Damascus. The garrison was swiftly overrun. The vile Turks exterminated every Christian they could find, starting with women and children. The Turks must pay for this horrendous deed.
This occurrence need not have happened. The Levant has had no shortage of troops in past years, but they have not been utilized often. Gone are the glory days of the great leader Makedonios, but those days can return. I will throw my support behind Senator Theo, who has attempted to stem the tide of Turkish invaders. I also hope that Senator Adronikos will be able to come upon the Turks from the north, although this will be many years from now since he is far away and still gathering forces.
We do have two more very large armies in the area with quite capable leaders. I ask Senators Kousinos and Erotikos to move east to defeat the Turks. Even if Senator Erotikos feels constrained by his conflict with Senator Theo Petzeas I understand Senator Kousinos to be an Order member. The Order is in danger and every general in the area is needed.
OOC: I hope I got this report thing right. I tried to do everything asked of me. If I've forgotten anything I apologize. :bow:
The save is now open. There is a chance I will be distracted with a take home test I have tomorrow night, but I would still like everyone to be prepared for the save to be taken at 1:40 PST Tuesday Night.
One issue from the turn is that Methodios' son's new title severely lowers his loyalty. There is some risk of his rebelling (his loyalty is down to one). :sweatdrop:
The save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4497
One issue from the turn is that Methodios' son's new title severely lowers his loyalty. There is some risk of his rebelling (his loyalty is down to one). :sweatdrop:
That province belongs to Methodios himself, not his son. It should be given to Methodios himself, which should be easy since they're in the same stack. Since Methodios already has maxed loyalty (ironic), the drop from the Jerusalem title shouldn't make any difference to him.
Are there any marriage offers up?
KnightnDay
02-10-2009, 15:17
Taking the save
Save back. Troops from Corinth combined with those of Ammonathas.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4500
_Tristan_
02-10-2009, 16:15
Taking save
Nevermind.... Use previous save
Sorry, I guess it got a little lost in the report.
Rosanna Mavrozomis has a marriage offer, pretty decent one. I pmed Redemption since I know he was waiting on a character. :yes:
That province belongs to Methodios himself, not his son. It should be given to Methodios himself, which should be easy since they're in the same stack. Since Methodios already has maxed loyalty (ironic), the drop from the Jerusalem title shouldn't make any difference to him.
Are there any marriage offers up?
Cecil XIX
02-11-2009, 01:46
Taking the save.
Cecil XIX
02-11-2009, 02:02
LOTR-1186-2 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4503)
Ignoramus
02-11-2009, 05:48
Taking the save:
Ignoramus
02-11-2009, 06:29
Save is back:
http://rapidshare.com/files/196651179/LOTR-1186-3.zip
Renamed Dyarbakir to Amida, and Durazzo to Dyracchium. Could Zim please rename, Scopia, to Scupi, Benghazi to Hesperides, and Arta to Amvrakia?
Save Back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4505)
I am attacking Andreas Dermokaitis, and asking for his surrender. I await his answer :bow:
Turn temporarily extended for the pvp battle.
Ituralde
02-11-2009, 10:02
Taking the save!
Ituralde
02-11-2009, 10:21
And back it is. Defeated the rebels blocking my way to Sinop. Got an MotH offer which I accepted since it puts me below Ioannis Kantakouzinos. Hope that was alright.
http://screenshot.xfire.com/screenshot/large/951b7879c2db47015299071669287ffcb387816e.jpg (http://de.xfire.com/screenshots/ituralde/ss_file-951b7879c2db47015299071669287ffcb387816e.jpg)
LOTR-1186-6 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4506)
Yes, that was perfectly fine. No permission is needed for adoptions/marriages for an Inactive player.
Taking the save.
LOTR-1186-7 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4509)
Evmathios Komnenos (Andres) teleported to his chosen starting location (Constantinople).
Marriage offer for Rosanna Mavrozomis accepted. The new family member is Avgoustinos Cavasilis (Redemption). Library will be updated soon.
_Tristan_
02-11-2009, 13:38
Taking save
_Tristan_
02-11-2009, 14:17
Save will be returned in about 5 hours...
I played it on my lunch break and uploaded it but I can't find it on the Org uploader...
Please bear with me...:whip:
Note: There is a pending PvP battle (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=2133836&postcount=1181) between Helarionas Anargiros (YLC) and Andreas Dermokaitis (Marcus Agrippa). The turn may not be ended until this is resolved, nor may either of the above players make any further moves. However, Marcus Agrippa has not been online in 2 days and has not posted anywhere on the Org in the last 2 months. Due to this inactivity, I am not going to be too lenient on the time limits. If Marcus Agrippa does not re-appear to surrender or fight the battle within 48 hours, it will be fought as an AI Battle (AI controls both sides of a Custom Battle).
KnightnDay
02-11-2009, 17:35
I'm going to render nothing more than a personal opinion here, but this forced PvP battle appears in conflict with rule 5.1. It states that once you declare war on an opponent, that player can have one free turn of movement. IC, if I'm Andreas, I'm running for Ragusa and force a siege.
It would seem to me that since Helarionas has only now officially joined the Tagaris rebellion, his declaration of war is only effective at the start of this turn, and by Rule 5.1 should allow Andreas (whoever controls his avatar) to have his free move. My :2cents:
If nothing else, I would just ask for a clarification on when the declaration of war on the part of Helarionas took effect so that I have a clearer understanding of the rules.
I'm going to render nothing more than a personal opinion here, but this forced PvP battle appears in conflict with rule 5.1. It states that once you declare war on an opponent, that player can have one free turn of movement. IC, if I'm Andreas, I'm running for Ragusa and force a siege.
It would seem to me that since Helarionas has only now officially joined the Tagaris rebellion, his declaration of war is only effective at the start of this turn, and by Rule 5.1 should allow Andreas (whoever controls his avatar) to have his free move. My :2cents:
If nothing else, I would just ask for a clarification on when the declaration of war on the part of Helarionas took effect so that I have a clearer understanding of the rules.
You're entirely correct. I simply added YLC to the Tagarian Rebellion civil war, then later looked and saw that he was at war with Marcus Agrippa and went from there. I erred by forgetting that he had just now become a rebel. Under the new rules for rebels, when a person becomes a rebel they make the declaration of war:
Penalties:
(1) When this rank is obtained, the Rebel is considered to have made an automatic declaration of war against all Senators who are still part of the Empire. Rebels cannot make Peace Treaties.
This means that YLC just declared war on Marcus Agrippa this turn. Thus, under 5.1, Marcus Agrippa can attack YLC this turn, but YLC cannot attack Marcus Agrippa until next turn. Thank you for pointing out this error. The above battle is now CANCELLED unless Marcus Agrippa appears and states that he wants to fight it. The game may proceed as normal, and the turn may be ended whenever the Megas wishes. YLC may not attack anyone except the Basileus this turn, as the other two people he was at war with are now (ironically) his allies.
(Yes, this game is now so complex that even I have difficulty remembering all the rules all the time.)
Oh, oops! Terribly sorry! I thought it was valid, thinking I was already at war with Marcus Agrippa before joining the official Rebellion. Please forgive me :shame:
_Tristan_
02-11-2009, 19:38
New save (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4510)
And my apologies...:bow:
New save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4511
Markos has finally moved eastwards.
Taking the save.
I'll have to ask everyone to bear with me. I have quite a few requests to implement. :sweatdrop:
1186-1187 Megas' Report
Military Affairs:
There was some further recruitment these past years, mostly low level militia for some garrisons, plus the topping off of my army and some requested troops in castle's in the east and Anatolia. Andronikos is now ready to march south against the Turks, and I hope Senator Theo picks up troops from Acre for his own eastern battles. Ammonathas and I stand ready to battle rebels and Latins in the west.
Economic:
Here things are more dire. Imperial administrators vastly underestimated the amount of florins that would be brought in this last year, counting income from rebel settlements. As a result the Empire finds itself in some debt. I will cut costs as much as possible to fix this, and with the income soon to be received from retaking Damascus as well as other Venetian and Turkish settlements I expect us to be back in the black shortly.
The administrators that gave me incorrect figures have been hung for their incompetence.
The Rebellion:
Fortunes seem to have turned against the rebels somewhat this year. The settlements of Cairo and Alexandria rebelled against Methodios, perhaps in hope of creating a new Egyptian state.
Meanwhile Helarionas has been evaded by Senator Andreas. Andreas knew his tiny army stood no chance against the traitor without needed reinforcements from Ragusa. With the help of some local scouts, he managed to make his way around Helarionas without the latter even noticing. Reaching the shore, the guards Helarionas used to protect his fleet were quickly overpowered. Those ships not needed were set alight, while the rest were taken out to sea beyond the rebel's reach. God's favor obviously shined on those loyal to the Komneni this season.
The Save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4514
OOC: This was checked with TinCow. Rossahh has permission to move Andreas but can't play LotR on his comp right now. TinCow oked me doing the move for Rossahh. And since ships left ashore out of a port belong to the Megas, even if it's a rebel that left them...
Sorry for the sad state of our finances. I had forgotten how big a hit losing those Egyptian settlements would be. :sweatdrop:
Oh, I received an adoption offer. Mistakenly thinking it was the offer for Rosanna Mavrozomis, I accepted. Turns out it was another for Ioannis Kantakouzinos. Good avatar, spawned near Alexandria (or in and was ejected during the uprising). If Tristan can lure a new player he'd have a new rebel in a good position. Otherwise I'll talk to TinCow. The Avatar "took" the recently evacuated garrison of Alexandria, so it would have to be moved so Tristan can keep control.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4515
Sailed away from Crete.
New Save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4516
Markos is still going East.
Ok, it's been several hours now...
I have to reopen the save, although of course if YLC finishes before anyone takes it that's perfectly acceptable. :bow:
Save back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4519)
Sorry bout that, was caught up in so many other things it slipped my mind!
Ituralde
02-12-2009, 13:31
Taking the save!
Ituralde
02-12-2009, 13:39
Moved Nikitas East, picked up some troops and then turned South towards Markianople.
Here's the save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4521
KnightnDay
02-12-2009, 15:07
Taking the save
Save back- moved Ammonathas
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4522
Ibn-Khaldun
02-12-2009, 16:27
Taking the save!
Ibn-Khaldun
02-12-2009, 17:06
Moved Byzantine Cavalry and 2 Dismounted Lancers from Acre towards Theo's southern castle(fort).
Theo attacked Turkish Captain Hayati and won Heroic Victory!
Prisoners were executed to pay back for all the lives lost in Damascus!
New Save: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4523
_Tristan_
02-12-2009, 23:53
Taking save
_Tristan_
02-13-2009, 00:16
New save. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4525)
All hail Prince Nikiphoros !!
EDIT : and the Alexandria avatar "Iosif ek Artas" was formerly Captain Iosif of the Alexandria garrison which I used to defeat the small rebel stack that had been in the vicinity for ages (all in autoresolve).
May I request that the men under his control be disbanded (yes, all of them) ?
I better freeze the save. Rebels can't start wars from my understanding, although I imagine Tristan oked this with TinCow. I'll pm TinCow to make sure.
Sorry for the delay. :bow:
Tristan's previous action included an attack on an HRE stack, resulting in a declaration of war. He does not have the power to do this, as he is only a Rebel. Under the new secession system, the rank of Independent Ruler must be achieved before the power to make a declaration of war is gained. For reasons that have been discussed numerous times before, this is not a rule I'm willing to bend.
Thus, Tristan's last save is not valid and the current save is this one (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4523).
Cecil XIX
02-13-2009, 02:17
At the risk of being presumptuous, I'm taking the save.
Cecil XIX
02-13-2009, 02:46
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4529
Anyone else getting that save as the same as Tristan's?
I think you need to give it a different name than the one Tristan wrote to upload it.
Cecil XIX
02-13-2009, 03:04
I did give it a different name. LOTR-1188-7b.
Anyone else getting that save as the same as Tristan's?
I think you need to give it a different name than the one Tristan wrote to upload it.
Hmmm...the first time I downloaded and extracted it I ended up with the same save Tristan had uploaded, but it works for me now. :dizzy2:
Save back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4532)
Helarionas and Aleksandra have been wed!
If my turn count is correct, then my moves were legal :bow:
Apologies to all, but I am going to have to invalidate the save yet again. The most recent turn advancement is causing problems, so I am going to have to undo it. This is my error. I thought I had asked Zim not to move it until the situation was resolved. Having checked my PMs, I have noticed that I never actually told him this. This is my fault, but the turn still has to be rolled back.
The current save is this one (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4529) and the year is still 1188.
LOTR-1188-8 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4540)
Basileus Ioannis Komnenos has died of scuvy.
Caesar Methodios Tagaris has died of old age.
Ioannis Tagaris, son of Methodios Tagaris, is the new Basileus.
Andonikios Komnenos (woad&fangs) is the new Caesar.
1186-1187 Megas' Report
Military:
There was a recruitment freeze these past seasons as funds were insufficient to hire more soldiers. I apologize for my inefficient handling of military recruitment thus far in my term. While I was able to put together effective armies for the wars we are in, I did not account for the drain of rebel armies in Imperial territory confiscating supplies and money for wages, or the loss of Alexandria, Cairo, and Damascus. Worse still Senators Erotikos and Kousinos continue to drain the Imperial coffers while fleeing the beleaguered Levant with armies stolen from the House that guards her. Every drop of blood lost in Damascus and any other settlements that may fall in the region is on their heads.
As soon as the rebellion officially ends and Erotikos answers as to his intentions I hope to begin some demilitarization to save money. Ideally this would start with the large armies under Erotikos and Kousinos, which serve no purpose wandering around the middle of the Empire far from any front. If that were done I would also reduce my own forces, instead serving under Ammonathas on the Venetian front.
I see little hope of this being done but it is my wish and would be best for the Empire. Rather I suspect Erotikos and his lackey plan on marching on our capital, may God help us.
Economic:
The Imperial economy is in shambles with the loss of so many of it's best cities. Even the merchants seem to be bringing in fewer florins, and we lost one near Antioch this past season. It is my hope that we soon get past this era of rebellion and loss...
General Affairs of the Empire:
I have again saved the worst and momentous news for last. While there was good news in that the rebel scum Methodios Tagaris met his end, it was balanced by the horrendous news of our beloved Basileus Ioannis, son of Alexios Komnenos who forged this Empire, has passed away under somewhat disturbing circumstances. His doctors had said he would soon recover from his scurvy. They appear to have been mistaken...
These are dark times for the Empire. The traitor Methodios' son, Ioannis Tagaris, was named by his father as heir and now stakes a claim to be Basileus. The much worthier Adronikos Komnenos also has a claim to the throne as Caesar. I fear we are lost...
The Save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4543
Save Back! (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4546)
Married Aleksandra again :brood:
Waiting on TC however to complete the rest of my moves.
woad&fangs
02-14-2009, 18:11
http://rapidshare.com/files/198058374/LOTR-1190b-2.rar.html
took the save.
Now here it is back.
Moved Byzantine spearmen from Yerevan to my army. Chased the remnants of the Turkish army off of my land.
I should be able to do my own moves now. Thanks for moving me, Zim!
Ibn-Khaldun
02-15-2009, 11:37
Taking the save!
Ibn-Khaldun
02-15-2009, 12:39
Theo fought another battle and got another Famous battle marker(His second one in 2 turns!)
He got MotH offer(benefactor was I.Kantakouzinos) and I accepted it.
Battle Report coming up soon!
New Save: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4551
KnightnDay
02-15-2009, 16:10
Taking the save.
Save back
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4553
Ammonathas and his cavalry contingent defeat rebel forces under Eustace of Doncaster.
LOTR-1190-5 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4554)
Killed off:
Markos ek Sinopis (TheFlax is now playing Ioannis Tagaris)
Lisas Attaleiatis (00jebus) - Inactivity
Nikiphoros Manouelitis (Warmaster Horus) - Inactivity
Ioannis Kantakouzinos (Kagemusha) - Inactivity
Queued up 6 RBGs for Tristan in Corinth and Athens.
Taxes in Jerusalem reduced to Very Low to restore it to order (the rebellion is over, so taxes do not have to be artificially high).
Note: Ioannis Komnenos III (Ignoramus) should be teleported to Constantinople, as that was Ignoramus' chosen starting location. However, he is now aboard a boat and I cannot teleport him until he is on land.
Note 2: For anyone not paying attention, the Megas has plunged the Empire into 15000 florins of debt and the Empire is losing a further 5000 florins per turn. This is entirely legal, but I do not think I need to explain the long-term consequences of this.
Cecil XIX
02-15-2009, 19:40
Save taken and returned. (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4555)
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4557
Sailed on north.
It seems that Ignoramus' avatar is on my boat. I'll be reaching shore at the dardanelles next turn, where I'll boot him off.
Save temporarily released. I need a little more time before I can take it. :sweatdrop:
Now I'm taking the save. :clown:
1191 Megas Report
I am afraid there is not much to report this season. We are even further in debt, but Senator Ammonathas is kind enough to have started marching to the Venetian front. The sacking of their cities will do much to restore our finances. As will the disbanding of armies around the capital, including mine if need be. I did manage to disband many extra armies this last turn, but it only made a dent in the deficit.
There is one order of business before the capital and nearby regions can be demilitarized. Erotikos and his lapdog Kousinos continue to march towards the capital without anything venturing on a sane explanation. I can only assume their intent is not to capture Armatos' killer, but to take the City itself. While I am not yet ready to declare war on him I fully understand Isaakios Komnenos doing so and hope he will serve as a barrier to protect our holy capital. I myself am also marching towards the capital in case they decide to attack it.
There has been no recent recruitment for obvious reasons. At the very least we have stopped bleeding cities like a sieve. I only hope God guides us through these next few years.
I grant the settlements of Nicaea and Dardenellia to the former Emperor's nephew Ioannis Komnenos, as he had charged me before his death.
The Save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4560
LOTR-1191-1 (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4564)
Moved Isaakios Komnenos' (flyd) fleet 3 tiles north to allow Ioannis Komnenos to get off. This seemed to be the direction flyd was moving anyway, so I don't think this would impact his movement this turn. However, if this movement was not desired, please let me know and I'll figure out a way to get you to whatever point you wanted to reach.
Ioannis Komnenos III (Ignoramus) moved to Constantinople (his chosen starting location). Theodora Tagaris was married to Ioannis Komnenos III. This was ordered by Ignoramus while he was still Basileus, and thus was entirely legal. If Ioannis Komnenos III had been teleported to Constantinople at the proper time, the marriage would have occurred then. These actions this turn were simply implementing these actions which should have been done a couple turns ago.
Killed off the RBGs that Tristan did not take. Tristan's new avatar is still in Corinth and will be teleported to his chosen starting location when that is decided upon.
KnightnDay
02-16-2009, 16:02
Taking the save
Save back
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=193&id=4565
Ammonathas moved towards Belgrade.
Note to the Megas, there are empty fleets that could be disbanded. Maintaining a large navy in these times is a luxury we cannot afford.
Save back.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4566
Emperor Ioannis moved toward Alexandria.
Taking the save for a moment.
Extra armies and fleets disbanded to save on costs.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4567
Save Back (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=199&id=4568)
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