Kingdoms Britannia Hotseat: These Sceptred Isles (completed, Nightbringer+ Myth won)

*I hate Scotland's unit roster*.

Edit: Sorry for the mini-rant. Having not played Scotland before, I didn't realise how beefed up Norway was at the start - live and learn.

Does Scotland not have good infantry? Anyway, Zim and Cecil had a war since turn 1 and Zim said he'd have gotten flattened before Haakon even had a chance to arrive.

Their stats are weaker than Norway's, partly because they're mainly pikemen.

Wales up.

Yeah Norway seems to get a good start, at least against Scotland. Partly offset by the tenuous territorial grip it has.

A major early loss in a battle that could have gone either way was what came close to doing me in. By the time Haakon arrived I'd have a far smaller army than Scotland (counting the reinforcements) and be badly in debt.

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Originally Posted by Myth

Does Scotland not have good infantry? Anyway, Zim and Cecil had a war since turn 1 and Zim said he'd have gotten flattened before Haakon even had a chance to arrive.

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Yes, as far as debt is concerned Norway, England and Wales all have it pretty bad. Scotland is forced to go into the negatives soon unless it somehow deals with the Norse diplomatically. Ireland has it pretty good in that regard :laugh4:

Scotland up

The Welsh nation stands on its knees, the vile English about to take the jewel of the kingdom as well as the southwestern coast. Seemingly endless hordes relentlessly bearing down on us, having suffered a recent defeat the King and prince can only wait for the grim news at the beating heart of Wales.

How very different the situation would have been with assistance, how vulnerable the English spine have been left for years yet none have taken advantage of our plight. Ireland is united, but will they help their cousins?

In the north great battles are fought, with the Norse showing no mercy. Will they perhaps swing their axes against English, will there still be a Welsh nation by then? Only time will tell.

For now, the people prepare for a lengthy siege.

Norway!

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Originally Posted by Zim

A major early loss in a battle that could have gone either way was what came close to doing me in. By the time Haakon arrived I'd have a far smaller army than Scotland (counting the reinforcements) and be badly in debt.

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Indeed, it's a frustrating campaign since you're forced to blitz on account of the incoming reinforcements.

England is up

It's soooo tempting to attack someone who is just sitting there but I obeyed the rule about leaving Alexander alone..

I see you must have sunk that whole fleet of mine so I returned the favour and sent some of your troops to the bottom of the sea

Ireland!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9775

Wales.

Epic late double post, gota love thai internet :)

Got error on the first but it still got posted but... without the file

A link would be helpful. :yes:

Scotland

The Welsh people despair, all of our castles and cities are under siege and our numbers are too few to break them. What divine intervention can save us now?

Sorry im late with this (almost too late^^) been bisy and can only play once every 24 hrs usually.

Norway!!

The Norse army besieging the castle near Aberdeen has been defeated and retreated to a Longboat that was subsequently defeated in battle by my fleet - neither can move next turn.

The Norse army besieging that castle in the West Highlands has also been defeated and cannot move.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9784

Hmm, seems I overestimated my Aberdeen force. At least you didn't sink the Longboat! Remember you can't attack it on your next turn either.

I know - if I had discovered your longboat before I attacked, I would have defeated it first.

I would have preferred that because then they would have retreated back to my adjacent territory instead

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Originally Posted by phonicsmonkey

I would have preferred that because then they would have retreated back to my adjacent territory instead

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Of course - I had forgotten about that. I was thinking the whole army might have disappeared.

England

With the death of the Welsh King, the people of Wales have submitted to English rule. Only a token force of resistance remains inside Caernarvaron, and that shall be dealt with soon enough.

Ireland up!
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Good game Mithridate, you were a fine opponent!

Thank you, if not caught outside the walls of Chester things would have been different :)

Well played you cunning one, and i pity you all as you now will face the full might of the English.
The welsh are no more, but some of the nobles have joined up with English cousins and there is talk of armed revolt against the king. In a way, the fight will go on!

Will play this tonight, though a PM would be nice (I keep them unread as reminders, since I'm in every game we have)

oh sorry, I didn't do it after your pm about wales cause I thought you already knew. I will remember to send them so you have the visual reminder in the future. I do that too so I can understand.

Scotland up.

Myth, sorry about this, but could you upload the save again in a ZIP format? The RAR's keep mucking up on me.

Here you go.

That's strange though, it doesn't happen for anyone else. Are you not able to download it, or not able to extract it? What kind of browser and archive software are you using?

Norway!!!

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9804

I'm using Safari(have a Mac), and for some reason it won't download RAR files. Not exactly sure why though. It's only just started going wonky.

That's the wrong file Igno, it still shows your pw screen

Sorry. Here is the correct save:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9805

England

I'm beginning to think I broke the scripting somehow as I haven't received my reinforcements yet - anyone know when they are meant to arrive?

I think it's next turn.

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Originally Posted by Ignoramus

I think it's next turn.

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That's what I keep thinking! Lol

Ireland!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9806

bump, Myth?

Scotland up.

Myth, really sorry, but it's still refusing to download the RAR. I have no idea why, but are you able to just upload ZIPs in the future?

Here is a ZIP. Anyone can convert it if I'm not on-line - just download it, extract it and re-archive it in zip format. You should google this problem, I doubt you're the first one to get it. I can't make a promise of remembering to do them in zip for you, though I don't mind reupping it once I've been reminded.

Thanks, Myth. I've googled it, and it seems to be a bit of a recurring theme with Safari. Apparently it only mucks up with certain websites - something to do with the code I think. I might try and download another browser - maybe Firefox might work.

Norway!!!

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The Norse fleet off the coast of Aberdeen has been defeated and cannot move this turn.

Ignoramus how are we at war when I've not attacked you yet?

I don't know. Maybe you tried assassinating someone of mine and it failed?

No, I mean how did you declare war? That pesky assassin and his 5% chance have cost me a lot of trade :laugh4:

I didn't. That's weird. I considered declaring war, but I didn't do anything that would have triggered it. That's really weird.

England

Still no Haakon - I'm beginning to think he isn't coming, which would be a bummer because I will lose without those reinforcements which I've been planning for since turn one :no:

I don't think you can intentionally break the scripting. Just be patient, he should be here any moment. It's not a definite number, but rather a range of turns that can spawn him.

He must have gotten lost somewhere in the North Sea. Or maybe he's fishing.

Ireland up!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9815

Scotland.

bumpy bump

Sorry. Norway.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9824

BTW, I'll be away until the 16th. If possible, I'd prefer not to be subbed, but if you'd prefer it then NB can do it.

I think we can wait for you, everyone's turns have to be played first

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Originally Posted by phonicsmonkey

I think we can wait for you, everyone's turns have to be played first

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I agree.

So sorry, I completely forgot it is my turn. I'll play it tonight when I get home.

Haakon is here, just in time to kill Patrick Dunbar and his army. Lucky lucky monkey.

England is up

ireland!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9832

Scotland up.

Thanks guys.

Norway!!

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9843

BTW, have you ever had a draw on AR?

We like to go a-viking

Engerlund

I've had a draw when sallying from a siege but the enemy hasn't had the time to build siege units yet.

The King of England sees that with the arrival of the Norwegian King Norway intends to conquer these fair islands for itself. This, combined with their continued aggression against England friends in Scotland has forced England into a state of war with Norway. Castletown it now under siege by England's best under the command of the Prince himself.

Ireland up!
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Treachery!

I obviously failed at just the right moment.

Scotts up!

Norway!!!

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9861

You know that feeling when everyone is against you? :clown:

England

ireland!
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9864

bump

Scotland up.

EDIT: oops, sorry, I'm 12 hours early

ok now it's definitely a BUMP

Sorry guys - did this yesterday and forgot to upload. No excuses for not doing so:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local...id=205&id=9895

England

Before I complete my turn, I must ask.

Why has the Kingdom of Scotland ceased its war with Norway? and why does it see fit to lie to England regarding the ownership of Perth and Edinburgh?

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Originally Posted by Nightbringer

Why has the Kingdom of Scotland ceased its war with Norway?

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:devil:

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Originally Posted by Nightbringer

Before I complete my turn, I must ask.

Why has the Kingdom of Scotland ceased its war with Norway? and why does it see fit to lie to England regarding the ownership of Perth and Edinburgh?

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(I took Perth after messaging you - I forgot to ammend the message. WE offered peace to the Norse because we were on the verge of being conquered.)

Hmm, why are did they agree to peace if they had you beat, and why do you have Edinburgh. It also seems rather insulting to England that as soon as we show up to the fight, you lay down yours arms.

England does not fight other peoples wars for them. We aid them in battle.
And doing this so soon after it became known that I was not attacking Ireland.

No, there is treachery afoot!
Admit your wrong-doing and return to war with the Norsemen and England will be merciful. Otherwise, we shall do what we must to protect the lives of our people!

NB, stop fooling - we know about your pre-game deal with Ireland