Taking the save to move Ioannis Erotikas (Ramses II CP) to his desired starting location.
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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
Taking save.
Save back.
Picked up Vissa's old army from Cyprus and sailed with it to Tortosa.
Taking Save
Save back. Moved Ammonathas northwest.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4290
Taking the save.
Done, just sailing along...
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4291
Taking the save!
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
Taking the save
Save back
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4302
Moved Andreas Dermokaitis per request of Marcus Agrippa. Seems deguerra isn't the only one with computer problems in Asteri. :thumbsdown:
Taking the save.
:egypt:
Save is back:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/xxzfze...OTR-1174-7.zip
:egypt:
Taking the save to advance the game.
Defensive Battle AI Turn
For Ibn-Khladun
Not much a battle but its not my avatar to move.
https://i201.photobucket.com/albums/...OTR/battle.jpg
Here is the save:
http://www.totalwar.org/Downloads/M2...OTR-1174-8.zip
When your moves are complete I will pick up the save to finish the turn.
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.
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!!
Okay I have the save and will finish up just give me a couple hours I have some thing to do..........
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/M2.../LOTR-1176.zip
Will pick up save Friday 16 January, 2230 hrs EST
Save taken and back
Taking the save.
Taking the save.
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/M2.../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.)
Taking the save
All done. Lousy scurvy...
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4312
Taking the save!
Save back!
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
Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4315
Save back. Moved Ammonathas towards Constantinople and Andreas towards Belgrade
Taking the save.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4318
In addition to the events described here, 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.
Taking the save to move the turn.
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...id=193&id=4319
I will pick up around or just before Monday 19 Jan approx 0815 hrs EST.
Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4321
Save back. Continue moving Ammonathas and Andreas.
Taking save
... and back
Borrowing the save just for a moment.
Here it is back:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tgdjey...OTR-1179-3.zip
:egypt:
Taking the save
Taking the save.
Save back
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.
Taking the save.
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...id=193&id=4327
I would like to pick the save up around 2300 EST on Tuesday 20th if all movement is done.
Taking the save
Markos and I have besieged Ragusa.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4328
Taking save
and back
Taking Save.
Taking the save.
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/...TR/MTW2026.jpg
AI turn save here!
For Zim or TheFlax
Taking the save.
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...id=193&id=4335
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Taking the save to finish the turn.
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.
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.
Taking the save.
taking save
and back
Taking the save.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=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.
Taking the save.
LOTR 1182-4
Princess Aleksandra Tagaris has been teleported into the army of Helarionas Anargiros (YLC). Please see the Event Five description for further details.
Adoption offer has been refused, as no one wanted that avatar.
Taking the save! Whee!
Save Back!
Hightailed it to the ships with all of Durazzo!
Taking the save
Save back.
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4345
Taking the save.
Very briefly taking the save.
Taking the save.
Save is back:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=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.
Taking the save.
Here is the save:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=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.
Taking the save.
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.
Taking the save.
LOTR-1182-12
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)
Taking the save
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=193&id=4360
Save back. Moved Zigavinos Vasakios and his army.
Taking the save to implement the results of the Battle of Apulia.
LOTR-1182-14
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.