King of the Romans OOC thread VIII

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As in the PM I sent Warluster, I think its a bad idea to have Hans wait for Matthias before embarking. By the time Matthias reaches Sofia, it will be 1258, and 1260 by the time they can actually move further. Hans can reach Outremer by 1260 on his own.

Sorry all. Had buisness, etc.

PM coming your way econ.

OK, thanks for the PM, Warluster.

Warluster is too busy with studies and work to finish his reign as Chancellor. I've opened an Emergency Session of the Diet to elect his replacement. I think we've had rather too much talk relative to in-game action since Factionheir's term ended, so I propose we elect a replacement Chancellor in the same way as we agreed for impeached Chancellors ie one who will finish the Chancellor's term and follow through existing Edicts.

We will have a full Diet session and new Chancellor election in 1260, although there is no reason why the replacement one we elect now could not stand again.

I was afraid of that, but hopefully we can now pick up the pace a little and get things moving! :2thumbsup:

Is Ulrich Hummel dead yet?

I hope we get a Chancellor who can get the game going again... I want to fight battles! Battles within my skill level, at least.

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Originally Posted by TinCow

Is Ulrich Hummel dead yet?

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Nope, looking at 1148-3, the latest save available, he's alone on the eastern border of Aleppo. Looks like he's on his way to a death ride though against some Egyptians.

[brains]Zombie![/brains]

Edit: A summary of the legislation, but I hope we won't need it.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showp...2&postcount=10

Ugh, I wonder how many chancellors we'll end up having for this term!
You guys really shoulda voted for Fredericus or myself during the last full session :grin:

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Originally Posted by FactionHeir

Ugh, I wonder how many chancellors we'll end up having for this term!
You guys really shoulda voted for Fredericus or myself during the last full session :grin:

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The problem with that is your too good FH:balloon2:

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Originally Posted by FactionHeir

You guys really shoulda voted for Fredericus or myself during the last full session :grin:

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:inquisitive: And you really shoulda voted for yourself at the last full session. (Then Fredericus could have won...). :laugh4:

u shouldnt have voted for hummel FH lol.

Comrade Franconia is always right!

I'm looking forward to some entertaining reports from you Econ...if you get in of course.

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I've talked to FLYdude and he is interested in running for Chancellor, so I have withdrawn Elberhard's candidacy. Fredericus von Hamburg is a little old at 57 and so to avoid the risk of having another interrupted Chancellorship, Elberhard is running as Co-Chancellor on his ticket. This means if Fredericus dies before 1260, Elberhard will finish off his term.

Good idea.

Of course Arnold's gone a little batty with the idea though :laugh4:

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Originally Posted by econ21

:inquisitive: And you really shoulda voted for yourself at the last full session. (Then Fredericus could have won...). :laugh4:

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After the debates going on, it seemed that backroomers had decided on Fredericus or Hümmel. Considering Swabian backroom talk, I felt compelled to vote for Hümmel, even though I was very much considering to break ranks and vote Fredericus.

That should really be the last update before the next M2TW patch comes out:

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/KOTRfix126.zip

This time in .zip format due to popular request.
Please make sure you upgrade and use it (at the very least) while you play in the PBM. Not looking at certain people here :wink2:

I'll be temporarily away when the Emergency Diet deadline expires (2pm UK time today). It looks like FLYdude will be elected Chancellor unopposed. I'll organise a poll a little later if that is not the case.

where has FLYdude been? is he gonna be able to be chancellor?

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where has FLYdude been? is he gonna be able to be chancellor?

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no, were going to call a fourth emergency diet session in a couple days...

j/k

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we should always have a vice chancellor in case of troubles - if someone takes too long

Mabey just have it where the GM runs it in event of resignation. If there is to be an official vice-chancellor position, then we should RP it and get it codified in the rules. Just my thoughts.

Yeah, we'll see what we can do about it IC. So far we have managed without it.

Oh, I'm around. This is the time I get home. In anticipation of getting elected, I've already worked into 1250 from the 1248-3 save. The plan is to have all the turn's stuff done, and all the battles queued up within a few hours, so you guys can have fun while I write Chancellor's reports, then sleep, then work. I am planning on having econ (in his role as co-Chancellor) end the turns as early as possible so that defensive battles don't bog down the process. The aim is 1 turn per day. If you don't get to your offensive battle within 24 hours, it may be skipped if it's of low priority (though the autoresolve limit is still 48 hours, of course).

Battle Queue for 1250

The following battles may be fought in the year 1250. Each battle in the list contains a directive for the Chancellor (in a spoiler). Some players may be allowed to make multiple actions while they hold the save. Any battle not fought within 24 hours may be delayed by a turn. Players may decline to fight battles, but please note such decisions publicly. Note that I'm not planning to take possession of the save back until the next turn.

Initial Save

Battles are listed randomly below. First come, first serve. Note that you have the save while fighting the battle, upload the new one afterwards... you know the drill.

Lothar Steffen.

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Lothar Steffen,

You are authorized to initiate the assault on Ajaccio at your discretion.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

Gunther von Kastilien (and Peter and Ansehelm).

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Gunther von Kastilien,

The situation around Thorn looks bleak. The besieging Polish army is roughly the size of the Thorn garrison. The bigger problem is the large Russian army which is now in range to attack Thorn. You may sally at any time against the Poles. Some reinforcements are inbound, but none will reach you until next turn, and even then, it may be difficult getting them to you, with enemy armies guarding some of the approaches to Thorn. Thorn itself is, and will continue, to produce troops at maximum capacity. You are, due to the difficult circumstances, authorized to abandon Thorn after a sally. You may choose to remain in Thorn, but if the Russian army bypasses is, there is little else to stop it. You may delegate any battles to either of your sons. Good luck.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

Arnold.

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Arnold,

You are authorized to initiate the assault on Budapest at your discretion.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

Karl Zirn.

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Karl Zirn,

I understand you have encountered a moderately-sized Turkish army on your way to Iconium. Destroy it, and proceed to Iconium. Assault Iconium immediately if you are able. If not, advance as far as possible towards Iconium after your battle.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

Jobst.

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Emperor Jobst,

A moderately sized Danish army has been spotted just north of your current position. Destroy it if you are able.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

Matthias Steffen

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Matthias Steffen,

There has been a small change of plans. You will be taking the sea route to the holy land. You are to board Admiral Nikolaus' fleet which is on the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea. However, a small rebel army stands in your way. Destroy it, and immediately proceed to the fleet. If you reach the fleet, you may commandeer the fleet to take it southeast along the shore as far as possible.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

Non-battle directives:

Conrad Salier

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Conrad Salier,

You have tactical command of the troops within the County of Edessa. The first of the Mongol armies may be reaching Edessa soon, although I do not believe they can advance past it. I believe the current disposition is the best way to hold while they make their next move.

Chancellor von Hamburg.

OOC: you can take the save and move stuff around in Edessa if you don't like how I positioned us for the Mongols.

End-of-turn Directive (OOC, for the co-Chancellor)

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Although defensive battles don't seem too likely this turn, please end the turn as soon as all the above battles have either been fought or declined.

I have the save and will fight my battle and move.

The Battle is fought and won, and I moved Matthias and his men onto Admiral Nick's fleet.

Here's the link:

2nd Edit: See below for latest save.

I will post a battle report and casualties later on tonight.

Good to get out in the field again, though I do miss having 10 command.


Next! :laugh4:

Edit: I boarded the fleet but forgot to move it. I'll take care of that now. Done, see below

I'll be fighting my battle sometime tomorrow. Just a quick heads-up.

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The latest save, with new and improved fleet movement!

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/kotr1250-2.zip

Go on from this one, I'm going to edit my last past.

I'll have to learn to read instructions more carefully.

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Originally Posted by OverKnight

The latest save, with new and improved fleet movement!

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/kotr1250-2.zip

Go on from this one, I'm going to edit my last past.

I'll have to learn to read instructions more carefully.

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Well from Flydude's PM I will pick up this save and go for Karl's first battle. Just got home and have some time to do it.