Truly excellent!!
This has inspired me and I have even started my own Carthaginian campaign. Although I must say, being a true Roman as I am, it is hard to play as my enemies!
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Truly excellent!!
This has inspired me and I have even started my own Carthaginian campaign. Although I must say, being a true Roman as I am, it is hard to play as my enemies!
Im just using RTW/EB. I dont have the BI expansion. Pretty much using the .81av2 or whatever the latest is. I havent had one CTD since getting that version. I used that version for my Roman campaign and it worked quite well. overall im really happy with the mod as it exists :)
@ Caelus. I wish you the best of luck with your campaign. I am actually enjoying the fact that I am not constantly being attacked. Make sure you tribute your allies to keep em that way. I can focus on my economic empire.
Yes it makes sense:) No need to start a war without a real good reason right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfman
Whew this is a whirlwind pace for me...hope you guys enjoy the fruits of my labor :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Warmaster Horus
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Winter, 252 BC - Karthadastim
As I feared Mago's life left his body and with it came a new Shophet. Word reached us nearly two days from Karthadastim. Upon deboarding i was whisked away to the senatores forum where I was unanimously named Shopet. I knew this day would arrive. Somehow all the pieces came together. I am fearful but excited. My son also in the capital was named Shophet elect and would assume duties if something were to happen to me. Hamlicar II has been named the governor of Karthadastim and in that position he will have great influence.
No doubt while I am away chasing dune raiders across the sands in hope of procuring some more land for the republic he will be working in the shadows with his ideas of expansion. His voice will slowly turn the Senate into one that wishes expansion across the Mediterreanean. It may not happen soon but I fear it will happen. He has considerable traits that would lend him to succeed in convincing others of his beliefs and goals. He is my son and he is the greatest a man could hope for. He wants the best for the republic, but as misguided as he is, he will not hear of settling just for Africa. Not with the gold and glory of place like Iberia being dangled in front of him so tantalizingly close he can nearly taste it. Like a date hanging from the lowest branch its just too much of an opportunity. It is too ripe for him, and others, to pass up.
Could I intervene? I assuradly could and when i did i would tarnish my sons political image and he would never forgive me for it. Aside from these opinions that differ vastly we agree on almost everything and he looks up to me immensely. He constantly seeks my council and I am flattered a man with such a great destiny would still hold his father as the most influential person in his life. I am honored by him and i wish to maintain that honor. We head south in the morning.
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Winter, 250 BC - Cydaeus
We have captured a paltry village of little more than dust and despair. The men thinking conquest instead found a pathetically guarded village that offered very little comforts. When the armor we wear doesnt burn the wearers skin it becomes as cold as ice before dawn. Donning armor in the frigidness of the morning only to have it burn you later in the day is a cruel irony of this sandpit.
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I feel as if the senate will mock me for journeying this far to battle sand fleas and dehydration. There is one more outpost that must be brought into the fold of Karthadastim influence and then I will gladly return home. Although these sentinels of the desert are important I am confident no army from the south could survive this expanse. All the villagers insist that there is no life to the south...just hot gritty sand. I for one think they are telling the truth.
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Winter, 248 BC - Garama
The natives were not coming out so I went in. These Numidians fight like caged animals! It took the better part of a day to subdue this glorified village. The Libyans again went in for the kill after my archers softened them up a bit. This was not a "great" victory but we have acquired more land and allowed us to have eyes to the south.
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While besieging the town a messenger from the Senate arrived indicating that I should return to Karthadastim at my earliest convenience. That is a polite way of saying "don't keep us waiting". I could not agree more and I am more than willing to escape this sandy abyss. A garrison is enroute from Lepki to hold this patch of sand. I will meet the fleet and sail back to Kart Hadastim from Lepki
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Winter, 247 BC - Karthadastim
Having arrived in Karthadastim I again get to spend time with my son who has grown into quite the ruler. A new palace has been built and is massive in scale to the old one.
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Our trade is booming with new ports and merchants quarters all over the Republic. Great structures have been erected everywhere making the city take on a whole new appearance.
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After touring the city for much of the morning over mid-meal my son and I had a chance to finally talk. In a private meeting my son explained the Senate's wish to capture Kyrene before the Ptolemies do. "Having them occupy that prominent land would put us too close to their burgeoning expansion." he stated.
"And if you were a Ptolemy how would you feel if a 'burgeoning' Karthadastim took over a large area adjacent to your republic?" I replied.
"Father once again you are wise and have looked at actions from another perspective. The senate however feels differently. Although I agree with your assessment, things are already in motion. The resources of that kingdom are great and the effort to gain them is minimal".
It was clear that this was going to happen. In my absence while parading around the desert the senate got wind that there could be great gains by adding Kyrene to the republic. No doubt my son was fanning that wind.
The senate also feels I would do better service here in the capital. My son has been chosen to lead the army of Carthage into war against the independent kingdom of Kyrene.
The things i foresaw on that ship returning from Sala, so far away, are beginning to take shape. My son is putting himself in a position of even greater influence than he already exerts: military command. Perhaps in his absense i can reverse some of thoughts of conquering across the Meditereanean. I too have many influential people in this city. I fear a disaster should we travel over the seas and beyond. I too want the best for the Republic.
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And another one!
Yeah, it is. But don't worry, we enjoy it. At least, I do.Quote:
Whew this is a whirlwind pace for me...hope you guys enjoy the fruits of my labor :)
You can feel the political tension running off the page. Good work and like Warmaster Horus said another great update!
Yes indeed Carthage is divided. But something is about to happen to unify her destiny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolfman
Drinking wine and playing EB...gotta love it :)
There is really no better way to play...
Anyway, good up date and hope to see more soon.
Adds to the historical mood and feeling of the game.:wink:
You're an excellent writer. I am enjoying both of your aars very much. :)
Thank you all...I will have an update up in a little while :) I may have spoken too soon...photo bucket is doing site maintenance
I felt it. I felt it as if I was there. Chirurgeon, that piece of text, that bunch of letters, actually gave me the impression of a living story! Isn't it fantastic how letters, put next to each other, in such an artistical form, can give you the feeling that this once was real? Keep on the great work, man. You surely did inspire me to start a Seleukid AAR when the new build of EB is out. And then we shall see if I can rival your mastery of storywriting:laugh4:
You write well, and I like how you portray Hamalcar. More story soon, yes?
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Winter 246 BC - Lepki
With the blessing of the Senate I have left Karthadastim with our great army towards Kyrenia. Our diplomats have failed to broker a trade agreement with the Kyrenians and as a result we are sending a convincing message. My father, nearing 50, the smartest man I know is entrusting this important mission to me. He wants me to make sure that Kyrene becomes successful and prosperous and to quench doubt of the Egyptians that our move is a malicious act. They are a valuable ally and i do not intend to do anything to threaten that. Many prominent men including my father fear that the Ptolemies will respond to this threat and may attack us. if that is the case we will be ready. My men have been fighting in the desert for years and are battle ready. I hope my father doesnt realize that I prodded the senate into this action in his absense. Although I suspect he knows me better by now.
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Winter 244 BC- Beseiging Kyrene
We have landed and after some failure to come to agreement we have since besieged Kyrene. Kleon was not willing to enter into the republic.
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After the harvest we laid seige and in the spring I intend to attack. The country here is almost like the far west but behind the city a vast plateau erupts from the earth and is a teeming forest of such density i have never seen.
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It is hard to believe that beyond this plateau or Jebel Akhdar as it is called is a vast desert. There is alot of timber to be had here. Using some of this timber I have constructed three rams to deal with the walls of the city. Made of sturdy Cedar and other materials they will fall. They have Greek trained hoplites and other various troops as a garrison. This will be the first time since my uncle battled for Messana will we have fought a Greek garrison. No doubt this will sour our relationship with the Greeks even further. Other developments have come to my attention as well. Rhegium in southern Italy and Taras in the heel of Italy has fallen to the Legions of Rome. It would seem that the Romans are offiicially our neighbors.
My meeting with Kleon revealed an enigmatic man. He actually did not care that we assaulted his city. He almost challenged me.
"Dont you see Hamalcar? Even if you turned around and left today the damage is done. Peace is shattered for my kingdom. Even now the army of the Pharoh will be marching west to capture my city in the name of their 'god'."
"Why would the Pharohs do that? We have an alliance"
"Alliances are nothing more than illusions to cover up your true actions. An alliance is nothing more than admitting that an adversary is stronger than yourself. Alliances are a realization that you cant beat another civilization and its better to not fight." Pausing briefly he continued. "Better not to fight till one or both members of the alliance thinks they are strong enough to conquer the other. Your naive view is almost childish. Your easy control of my city once I am gone is an illusion. You will see".
Speechless and some what furious I left and prepared the men for the upcoming assault.
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Winter 243 BC - Enroute to Karthadastim
After a bloody fight in the streets of Kyrene we have successfully Destroyed any hope of independence of this city.
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^^Death of Kleon
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I should like to stay longer. However more urgent problems have arisen and the senate has requested I return to the capital immediately. Messengers reached me not long after the capture of Kyrenia to inform me that the Romans are beseiging Messana.
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My forces are strong but they are weakened from the bloody fight and I will need fresh recruits to replace the men I lost. After picking up the fresh troops and consulting with the senate I will likely be sent to Sicily to defend our interests there. For the first time we face a competent enemy. Whats worse is that we may not be able to save that city if the Romans decide to attack soon. I fear the worst.
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Winter 242 BC - Mount Etna, Sicily
Messana has fallen to the Legions of Rome.
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We spent the bulk of the year acquiring new troops and a new weapon. A new terrifying weapon that will instill fear in the Romans. We have acquired 24 war elephants to aide us in the fight. Additional men are being trained in the capital and Agrigento in preparation for this war. Emissaries have sealed a deal with the Aeudi confederation in Northern Italy to attack the Romans to force them to deal with two threats simultaneously.
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There was no debate on the floor of the senate. None of the normal quibbling of tired old men. They were unified and resolute about evicting the Romans from the soil of our lands. My father has told me that the Legions of Rome are no Numidians. They do not fight like Greeks. They are a flexible and capable force that is extremely disciplined. "Keep them in front of your spears at all times and use your superior cavalry. Make use of the Iberians as a flanking force. Pin them down and they will wear down. Eliminate their abilty to move freely and you will win the fight."
Father suggested using the elephants to scare the enemy cavalry. "Horses naturally fear elephants" he told me thoughtfully. Use that fear to your advantage. With those words we boarded the fleet and set off for the journey to Sicily. Upon arriving I had to deal with my uncle who was on his deathbed. It is never a good sign to have the one who is to welcome you, die upon your arrival. I hope this is not indication of our future journey. I usually enjoy the spring. But this time i fear the fresh growth after this winter will be fed with the blood of Romans and Carthiginians alike.
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Wow thanks for the compliment. It is a living story. The people shape the course of history.Quote:
Originally Posted by Basileus Seleukeia
with those traits no wonder Kleon didnt accept the peaceful subjugation of his kingdom. :2thumbsup: but his Charisma gave you a good speech to ponder on.
Anyway, how did u manage to get the aedui to agree to attack the romani? They always say "this attack against our rivals would'nt be good" or somthing to that effect.
Force Diplomacy perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spoofa
probable because he is paying tribute. you have to give them an incentive to brave the risk.
lol "forced diplomacy". Now thats an interesting concept. How would one force a diplomatic resolution when diplomacy is built on comprimise? I have been paying tribute to the Aeudi for 20 years. I'm just cashing in a favor :)
Exactly PseudoCaesar
With a mod.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chirurgeon
update tonight :)
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Winter 240 BC - Syracuse
In a bizarre series of diplomatic moves Rome negotiated a peace and gave back Messana.
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They blamed the action of a rogue general. However in a recent visit with my father he suspects there is more than meets the eye here. He detects some of our senatores are manipulating the situation for their own benefit. Through illicit agents my father has learned that there was some sort of protection treaty between Kyrene and the Ptolemies. If we attacked Kyrene then the Ptolemies would gain a right to rule Kyrenia. In addition there is an alliance between the Ptolemies and the Romans. However the Romans attacked Messana just after we attacked Kyrene. Father has figured that there is a senator or possibly others pulling the strings and playing Rome, Karthadastim, and the Ptolemies against each other. But the important question is why would a Karthadastim senator want a war with the Ptolemies? The re-diliverance of Messana back to us is a great relief because interestingly Kyrene has been captured while we were in Sicily preparing for a war with Rome that appears to be already over.
It is exactly as my father predicted. Our garrison was no match. Had we stayed in Africa instead of in Sicily we may have arrived in time. I hope my father and his contacts can figure out exactly what happened.
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However I had my sweet revenge. We sailed to Kyrenia and brutally beat the Egyptians. I await the rest of my men anxiously. Reserves have been raised and are being sent here. In addition I will be using the famed Numidian skirmishers. Due to blockades From Aegiptus and what not our economic status has dropped and because of that I have had to let the Elephants go for the time being. Perhaps later we can use them. I have placed my son in law in charge of Kyrene. He is a competent leader and one day may make quite the name for himself.
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Winter 238 BC - Beseiging Aguilia.
In an attempt to draw attention away and prevent a backdoor assault I am working to Capture Aguila. Not much more than the sandpits that we posess south of our coastal region nonetheless losing this would be a blow the the Egyptians. Our journey has taken us into what is like a sea of sand.
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The men have had to endure sandstorms and other malodys on our way here. By this time next year I hope to be heading back to the coast to take on the Ptolemies to the East of Kyrenia. Surely the Egyptians will realize they are conducting a war to their east and their west. This could only result in failure as your forces have to be divided.
Spring 236 BC- Ammonion Oasis
the Ptolemies sent a paltry force of light infantry and skirmishers in an attempt to dislodge us from their small town here in a sea of sand. With their defeat I am taking the opportunity to continue East. The oasis of Amonion is a sacred site and its capture would enable us refocus our attacks back to the north.
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The heat is oppresive and movement during the day is impossible. To deal with the situation I have some Numidian scouts who are quite familiar with this country to lead us at night and to camp during the day. This way the men will better their own survival and perhaps their morale will improve.
Winter 235 BC - North of the Ammonion Oasis.
After a nice fight with some of the barbarians the Ptolemies sent after us we successfully routed them. The Liby-Phonecians held their lines and performed admirably. Our skirmishers turned their men into porcipines and our cavalry smashed their retreating units. We rested for a bout six months and now we head north back to the coast to make more gains and be closer to the fleet who is bringing us more men for the fight. Clearly we have the momentum of this fight! I have sent envoys to the mighty Selucids to try and broker an alliance.
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Winter 234 BC - Paratoinon
The Egyptians have been one step behind our actions for the entire campaign. We have outmarched them on several occasions using my Ethiopian guide at night to navigate around their small bands and now with great precision we have emerged from the desert and lie in front of the great Citadel of Paratoinon. This city has massive walls and a capable garrison. Made up of those Barbarians from the north that somehow the Ptolemies are using in their army. With their great strength the Ptolemies have given them armor and are quite the fighter. No doubt we will attract the Ptolemies attention and they will bring a full army to bear on us here. We are as prepared as we can be. Reinforcements are enroute from Kart Hadastim as we speak.
Winter 234 BC - Paratoinon
The Citadel stands defiant. However the army that came to remove me is shattered. They came with a variety of troops. With primitive spears, slingers, and phalynx. They feigned several charges and then focused a huge chunk of their forces on my left flank. I had to divert the Libyans from the right flank and move to counter their envelopment of the left flank. For a while things were a bit precarious. Then I brought the Cavalry to bear and that finally scattered them. Those men were cut down like wheat as they fled. Although we did quite well the skirmishers and the men on the extreme left seemed to take most of the damage. Their efforts were half-hearted and did not appear to have a solid plan of action.
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In there interim it would appear we have a short break. I have pulled some reserves from the fleet off the coast and have replenished my units.
Father has come to visit me. He is ill but insisted. He told me that he has much to tell me about the plot he suspected some six years ago. In his investigation that spanned several years he discovered a particulary powerful senator named Boccharis that has been slowly siphoning off money out of the treasury. Father was able to "procure" the help of one of his man servants and this man discovered that Boccharis had managed to siphon off a huge amount of money without much notice. With the provinces up to their necks in profits this can hardly seem surprising.
This is where things get interesting. The man servant said that Boccharis chartered a vessel out of Agrigento and met with Kleon of Kyrene secretly. He does not know what happened but an agent of the Pharaoh with a long scar on his face was at the meeting. When the meeting was over Boccharis came back to the ship and left...without the gold. How much gold he used is unknown but in addition to this shady meeting it was learned that Boccharis had lost his entire family estate several years ago on the island of Kyprus off the coast near Sidon. It was the Ptolemic army that did it and despite his cries the Ptolemy would not help him. His entire family was murdered. Kleon after the meeting with Boccharis then went to Alexandrea and met with the Ptolemy in private and achieved a defense agreement to protect Kyrenia should it be attacked.
Boccharis the following spring chartered a boat and this time went to Rome. In Rome he met a man named Lucius Spurrius a young general. Lucius had control of a small army that was stationed in Rhegium. When Kyrene was captured by our men, this Lucius led an assault on Messana. Lucius knew our army could not get there in time and he sacked the city. This Lucius disappeared from the Roman scene and everyone father talked to said that no one has seen him. Interestingly enough after the sacking of Messana the treasury of the city was empty. The Roman soldiers did not even know where the treasury was hidden. Boccharis must have told Lucius the location of the hidden gold and said that it was his if he could manage to attack the city. Boccharis knew that when this occured the army i commanded would be called to Sicily. The Ptolemies knew this as well and they attacked Kyrene. Boccharis had a fore-knowledge of the attack on Kyrene that the Ptolemies did not. So when it was attacked...under the protection treaty that Boccharis's gold paid for, the Ptolemies responded.
I sat there for some time mulling all of it over in my head. "So Boccharus started a war with the Ptolemies on purpose? He gave them gold! The same people that killed his family." I was stunned.
"He did all this to pre-arrange a war in hopes that Kart-hadastim would win and he would regain his lost estate in Kyprus."
But the plot thickens even more. Remember that shady agent with the scar? Well it turns out that when a peace agreement was reached between Carthage and Alexandrea, that Boccharis would have his estate restored and be promptly compensated. He actually would have gained nearly twice the land and his compensation would have been vast. The agent had bribed one of the scribes of the court at Alexandria to sneak in Boccharis's demands. Peace documents are the longest documents typically. It would be highly unlikely that anyone were to catch it. It was to be an offering of good will by the Egyptians to senator Boccharis who was personally affected by the war.
"My god father its no wonder it took you 6 years to get to the bottom of it."
Boccharis apparently caught wind that his plot had been foiled and he escaped into the Aures Mountains. It is likely that he will die there if he hasnt already. Boccharis is depending on us to come to a peace agreement. But what if we won the war and captured the entire Ptolemic Kingdom including Kyprus. Perhaps a pre-arranged treaty was supposed to happen? Well with Boccharis having fled it would seem his plan has unraveled. Along with the peace that Carthage and Egypt have enjoyed for a long time.
Winter, 232 BC - Kyrene
Just before the heat of summer enveloped the desert the battle for Paratoinon took place. A massive Ptolemic army full of Phalynx and sword weilding Galatians charged down to the sea where we had deployed.
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I used a three line approach. The first line was mad of six units of skirmishers/light troops. They were to screen out the enemy and hopefully take out some of the infantry. The second line I deployed four units of Libyan spearmen. Using their Javelins they were too take down more of the enemy and engage them in Melee and tire the enemy to a certain extent. The third line was made of six units of the Liby-Phonecians which were to be a wall against the remaining enemy. The plan was to withdraw my light troops after they had released their missles and stood toe to toe for a bit. When they started to waver or take heavy casualties withdraw them to behind the Liby Phonecians for possible deployment later. Things did not go as planned. The heavy cavalry of the Egyptians poured down onto the skirmishers before they could let loose most of their missles. The remaining units of skirmishers released their missles into the face of the Galatians but it had almost no effect Few of the barbarians fell as the Skirmishers were quickly overwhelmed. Dissapointed that they had not caused any casualties I withdrew them before they would rout. Reduced by half the front line had been ravaged while 95% of the enemy remained intact. The Libyans released their projectiles as the front line withdrew and the enemy smashed into them. The Libyans had no effect on the heavily armored men of the Ptolemic army. They fought valiantly but after some time I had to withdraw them. Their numbers too were reduced nearly in half. Some units faring better than others. It would be up to the Liby-Phonecians to hold the enemy and allow my spent units to recover. The Liby-phonecians fought gloriously. However the Phalynx of the enemy was slowly eroding them. I redeployed the libyans and the skirmishers to flank the enemy. Althought they fought well they were exhausted and somewhat demoralized from the earlier fighting. The battle could never be turned. My cavalry exhausted themselves trying to break the phalynx and my men were completely spent. We withdrew after dark having sustained a smarting defeat. The seige was broken.
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(I would have a video of the lost battle but for some reason Fraps wouldn't record video)
After the loss I consulted with my advisors and began to re-analyze how to deal with this threat. One of the things the heavy shock infantry had from the Ptolemies was chain mail armor. Made up of thousands of interlocking rings this armor is very effective at stopping most weapons. The shock of realizing that the javelins of the men rarely punctured this armor made me consider its effectiveness. My men would need to be equipped with this. I have sent word to the senate. I realized the only effective way of stopping these armies were to exploit their weaknesses. The Liby Phonecians can go head to head with their men all day. They would remain the force that keeps the enemy pinned. Instead of using the Libyan spearmen in front of the the Liby phonecians they will be placed behind and used to swing up the flanks of the enemies force, allowing us to box them in. There they can use their javelins to hit the rear and flanks of the enemy. Making their javelins more efficient. So six units of heavily armored libyans, six units of Liby-phonecians and then the traditional lighter armored Libyans as a screening force. The latter instead of using mercenairies and skirmishers.
Although my father was ill I was not prepared completely for his passing. He died peacefully in the palace at Karthasdatim. I had a marvelous visit with him in the winter of last year and so I felt I had said good bye to him. My only regret is that he died knowing I lost this battle. But he must also have known that my persistance would carry the day. We are not beaten.
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( ) = speechless.
Now, really! Your AAR is just fantastic. Where do you get those marvellous pictures? And that intrigue ... ( ) = again speechless.
Keep writing, please.
Treverer,
One of the more difficult aspects of this campaign is the picture/painting integration into the story.
First I have to find pictures on the internet, using Google Earth and Google Pictures, that are of areas that the men have passed through. But these pictures have to be high quality and not show signs of modern civilization. For example finding pictures of Sahara Desert was easy but finding ones that were not copyrighted or had some guy next to a jeep was not. Google earht is very handy for this because you can find an exact location and see if anyone uploaded pics. Unfortunately 90% are of cities/buildings/cafe's, boats ina harbor, people hiking, or aerial pictures. Things that would be out of place in 272 BC! By finding pictures of preserved areas like coastal reserves or forests I have been able to give the reader a feel of the terrain.
Most interestingly I have a much better knowledge of North African geography than i did before.
One of the hardest things to find was pictures of Libya. LOL most of the pictures are Momar Quedaffi(spelling?). The pictures you see for the above chapters were difficult to procure due to the fact that Libya is so closed to the rest of the world.
I wanted some good night pictures of the Sahara but most of those are just not artistic or beautiful enough for my story(I have a high standard). Oh and there is a porn star named Sahara...lets just say this site would be real populare had I put those in there :) I guess you could say she was an Oasis? Ok thats just in poor taste.
Anyway thanks Treverer for following the story. It means alot for me to see that people have commented. It keeps me going. And to all you lurkers feel free to post...I dont bite(but I bet Sahara does ;)). Alright on that note im gonna stop. I'm working on chapter VII and it should be up sometime tomorrow. In the meantime let me know your thoughts
I'm a lurker i guess, and this is sexy
keep it coming mate!
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Great stuff Chir! Loving the character intergration, Who si ptolemy in Egypt at the moment?
Where are the Carthies going to get their chain-mail from?
Keep it going! fabulous so far!
Mega
@ninja: welcome to the forum :) Thanks for the encouragement
@Megalos. Im not sure who the Ptolemy is at the moment. He is not in any of the cities around the Nile...perhaps he is hiding in Cyprus? Well on the chain mail issue is helped by sending back to karthadastim the chainmail off of dead Ptolemic troops. We are simply copying their design for our own use. It will take some time to get the Libyans properly equipped. However you will see the emergence of chainmail in my next installment. I am honored at the presence of the screenshot winner! Where are your screenshots at if you dont mind me asking? thanks,
Chirugeon
It was the July screenshot comp (mainpage somewhere).
I like the novel approach you are taking with this too...I wouldn't have taken on Egypt so early, I would have been concentrating on Iberia etc.
What's going on, on the Iberian front btw? Any of the carthy generals taking a fancy to it yet?
Love the way you are roleplaying with this, letting the events and characters shape how it's going to unfold.
Anyway, like I said, keep up the good work!
Mega