Re: The Vergina Sun - Player Chatroom
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Originally Posted by
Maion Maroneios
There was, historically, a major difference between Hellenistic rulers of the East (Seleukeia, Aigyptos) and Makedonian Basileis. The former were considered above human, even deified sometimes. The Proskynesis (an act of worship) was frequently utilized by subjects of Eastern Hellenistic monarchs. In Makedonia, that concept was alien and frowned upon. The Basileus was considered equal in the eyes of the people, and was also addressed in a much more casual way than you would address, say, the Basileus of the Seleukeis.
Hmm. Do you think that could have changed if the Arche Seleukeia had somehow managed to conquer Makedonia and get them to accept the Basileus ton Basileon as there rightful ruler? (just curious)
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mini
The greeks are too treacherous, they must be destroyed!
Seconded!:yes:
They must fall.
About leaving other factions alive: I don't know... if it works realisticly we should but if they become obsolete I say: put them to rest. Our first priority should be however to conquer all of hellas.
Re: The Vergina Sun - Player Chatroom
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Originally Posted by
Beanerz
And my promotion.
Nah but seriously. You should, not introduce, but set up each of the characters, so that each knows what he's doing and where he's going. Your the king, so give orders, rather than let people decide what they want to do, and then have them sat around doing nothing because they havent got anything to do.
All right, bean, you strap on some of those pots filled with Greek fire, run into Athens and throw yourself at the finest building you can find, and Everyone, you assist him but under AI control. Iskander, you take your fleet and randomly blockade any port of any random faction, wait one turn and then move on and do the same again. The rest of you can just attack each other at will.
How's that?
Seriously though, as Maion said I'm technically an equal to you, so we must discuss things anyway. Otherwise, lets just skip the Synedrion completely and just let me reign supreme... not that I mind, of course, but I don't think that's how Maion designed the game. ~;p
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Beanerz
And I think we should discuss in here what our policies on capturing cities should be, and on the spawning of armies. I would prefer not to let any factions be destroyed utterly, because it stops any future rise of them. We shouldn't expand too quickly, and maybe do more raids on cities than actually capturing them all the time. What's everyone else's view?
About not destroying factions completely, it depends on the situation IMO, but generally yes, let them live. We're on the same page, in other words.
Re: The Vergina Sun - Player Chatroom
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Originally Posted by
TinCow
How many threads do you guys expect this game to eventually generate?
Dunno, but probably one more for character stories, one more for the Synedrion that are going to be held soon (that is, the voting procedure) and probably one more thread that will contain all annual reports that have been written in the "Savegames" thread. Oh yes and an "Agora" thread, where the Basileus or any other player can make public statements regardless of where they are stationed. Synedrion sessions, declarations of war and major diplomatic negotiations will be announced there for all to see. Also, speeches can be held for example by players.
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The Celtic Viking
Am I supposed to start the first session now, or are we still waiting for something? I'm a little unsure, by the way, about my opening speech. I suppose I should address the "Pyrrhos outside of Pella" situation and the KH nuisance, but what else is there that I have missed? As it seems important that I don't miss anything important, I want to check here this first time.
I have also understood it that I as the Basileus decide the length of the session on my own. Is that correct?
We will start soon, yes. I'll give you a nudge when to start. First, you will announce the Synedrion is going to start soon at the Agora thread I'm going to create, then you officialy declare the beginning (with date) of the session. Remember, this is going to be an emergency session where you won't be present (neither will Krateros, Kalos and Alexandros for that matter) and will have to talk through a representative. I will work as the coordinator of the Synedrion, much like I did in my ceased interactive AAR in the past.
There's also another thing you should do, something of vital importance; namely, you have to choose your Basilikos Grammateus formally during the session. He can be any player's character you decide. Either just Synedros, or maybe even a Strategos. Whatever, it doesn't matter. But make your decision and announce it when you start the session. Oh and don't forget you can't be the Basilikos Grammateus yourself, like Chancellor in WotB.
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Originally Posted by
HunGeneral
Hmm. Do you think that could have changed if the Arche Seleukeia had somehow managed to conquer Makedonia and get them to accept the Basileus ton Basileon as there rightful ruler? (just curious)
Nope. When Alexandros was beginning to get spoiled by his conquests and titles he gained (as well as the unimaginable sums of gold and silver, of course), he begun asking his Macedonians to worship him as a god (the Proskynesis I mentioned). This, of course, enraged his men who refused to do that. His later subjects though, especially locals I guess, would be used to deifying their monarch.
Maion
Re: The Vergina Sun - Player Chatroom
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Originally Posted by
Maion Maroneios
There's also another thing you should do, something of vital importance; namely, you have to choose your Basilikos Grammateus formally during the session. He can be any player's character you decide. Either just Synedros, or maybe even a Strategos. Whatever, it doesn't matter. But make your decision and announce it when you start the session. Oh and don't forget you can't be the Basilikos Grammateus yourself, like Chancellor in WotB.
Who is better for this than your trusted older brother TCV? :yes:
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Thanks for the clarifications, Maion. Duly noted. (I didn't want to be Basilikos Grammateus anyway.)
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Who is better for this than your trusted older brother TCV? :yes:
The highest bidder? ~;)
Re: The Vergina Sun - Player Chatroom
Send him IC PMs! Makes it more fun!
Re: The Vergina Sun - Player Chatroom
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Originally Posted by
The Celtic Viking
I didn't want to be Basilikos Grammateus anyway.
Just wanted to make sure the Basilikos Grammateus and Chancellor don't get confused with each other.
Maion
