Out of Character thread

I'd have to say it's the opposite for me. M2 really combined the best of both worlds for me in regards to Rome and the original Medieval.

I found it almost impossible to get into one single Rome campaign for an extended period before I found the wots because the game was just way too easy. M2 brings in that much needed "oomph" into the ai that makes it much more of a challenge and urges me to play harder and push on with the same campaign rather than getting to turn 50 and saying to myself "..okay, too far ahead, need to start over." like I did with Rome.

With the PBM, we need to give it time - we are still not at war with anyone. I have not played HRE in M2TW, but if it is anything like MTW, we should be in for "interesting times".

With M2TW itself, I found it uninvolving initially. But then when I got the graphics setting right (shader 1, no shadows) plus a good graphics card, it became more engrossing. I agree with Lucjan, it combines the best of RTW and MTW. I think the balancing in the battles will come with the patch - I confess I've not played it much since hearing of the shield bug. The speed of the campaign depends partly on play style - don't sack cities (too much), obey the Pope and don't rush the AI; then it should not be too fast.

I have played with HRE quit lot and that is the reason why my character doesnt think that attacking others is a honourable thing to do for our empire.Trust me,soon they are all coming at us or atleast majority of the neighbouring AI factions. I have been playing an un agressive campaign myself as HRE,where i dont start wars with my neighbours unless they are excommunicated and even then only if pope grants a crusade against them. With fighting only when attacked, still i find myself expanding very rapidly.

Sounds like the old HRE I knew and loved from MTW, Kagemusha. Although in that game, I struggled to survive let alone expand a lot. Prinz Henry shares your character's attitude to warmongering. But for this PBM, I don't see rapid expansion as a bad thing. At least until we all have avatars. We should be able to find enough fun things to do (vs Holy Land, Mongols, America) even if we become top dogs.

Personally, I'm enjoying myself. I'm not sure if any of you have played the Avalon Hill board game Diplomacy, but I'm getting a similar vibe. We have the negotiations, the Diet sessions, and then we all hunker down and scribble our movement orders, edicts, and then see what happens.

Maybe things feel a bit listless to some because this game, unlike WotS, didn't open with an election for the executive. Hence there were no opening manifestos and no Consular elections to prime the pump. I'm sure back stage dealings and candidate speeches in the Diet for chancellor elections will add more spice.

Otto's speech was an attempt to enlarge the debate on our long term goals. I hope that we'll get some good arguments going heading into the next election.

Is this the right place to ask questions about what you guy's are doing?

I've been reading everything for the last 5 days and I have to say the level of involvement is amazing.

If this si the correct place I have a few questions.

Cheers
AG

Hi AussieGiant: yes, this is the right place - ask away!

dlain, did Dietrich put up a good enough argument for you? It's an interesting battle of ideals right there.

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Is this just me? :shame:

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Not quite, having the same 'problem' at the moment. Having a lot of trouble making a suitable entry in this PBM, I mean, I have yet to write a story for god's sake.

However, I haven't 'lost hope' yet, I'm patiently waiting for my avatar ! :2thumbsup:

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When you have an avatar it's much more engrossing, clearly. The only problem though is the same problem wots suffered in the beginning, a numerical limitation on the avatar count.

Now, what's this "shield bug" you're talking about?

I haven't had any issues with the game at all since the first patch.

Being avatarless doesn't necessarily mean being silent. For example, Ituralde has done a great job as Conrad even though he doesn't have an avatar yet, he even has a transition mechanism in place *cough*. Granted, stories would be difficult, since you'll be switching characters at some point.

Even avatarless, I think now would be a good time to speak up since the Empire has not committed to a certain path yet. You might want to get your two cents in before we sack Rome. :laugh4:

Lucjan, Otto will be responding, I just wanted to see if anyone else wanted to go on the record, like Kagemusha did, before replying.

Edit: The shield bug, AFAIK, is where the shield defense score is only applied to missile defense and not melee defense. In fact some people are saying the shield defense score subtracts from total melee defense. I.E. The better your shield, the worse your protection in melee. I haven't noticed this in game play but I figure it would be tough to tell with early game troops and it does effect both sides in battle.

Second Edit: TinCow's proposal as Max might actually work in-game. Take Rome, kill Pope, donate one of our territories to new Pope. I've never invaded Rome before in game though, I'll have to check it out in my HRE game (~60 turns in and looking very different from KotR at this point) after saving of course.

WOTS started out with far fewer participants than it ended up with. We're actually way ahead of where WOTS was by the middle of the first Consulship. More people will join in with time and as the number of avatars increases, so will the battles to be fought and the interactive nature.

There's actually far more potential for the Diet to influence things here than in WOTS simple because the M2TW diplomatic AI actually works. In WOTS the only way to maintain peace was to avoid a border. Here we can actually get a ceasefire to end a war and allies won't turn on us overnight.

Okey dokey then.

It's more of a series of confirmations, then a question and a suggestion.

An avatar is an actual character in the game being controlled? People without avatars are characters in the diet but not in the actual game being controled Mr Hankerchief?

In what order should I be checking things? This out of character thread is fine, you are obviously just being yourselves talking about all aspects of the game. It's pretty hard to work out what the chronology is when trying to keep up. Please note I have read everything so its more of an organisational check. It's not clear to me.

Because I'm waiting for my OPC machine to be delivered from the states I have no PC at the moment. It seems that unless you have the current saved game downloaded and can read everything you gentlemen are discussing while cross referencing the map at the same time, then most of the edicts and excellent points are lost on me. I can only imagine this is the same for other "readers".

Would it be possible to have a screen shot map (maybe not and I can compeltely understand if it isn't) which is the current "state of the empire" being discussed in each Diet session?

Thanks Chaps

Hey AussieGiant,

Have you checked out the Imperial Library?

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=77335

It's stickied at the the top of the Throne Room forum. It has maps, edict lists, character summaries, and the like. It's a good place to gain a sense of what we're blathering on about.

When I stumbled onto the WotS PBM, I started with the Senate Library, then the consular reports, then the Diet discussions, and I never really made it to the OOC thread. Of course it was huge by that time. You could try the same approach here. I guess you could go by the time stamps on each post if you wanted to try to match up what happened when in the different threads.

Edit: You're right about avatars.

Happy Hunting

Thanks for confirming the avatar thingy and the order of how to read things dlain.

I've seen the Library and that's a big help.

I guess I'm really interested in all the discussion being had so I need a machine and the saved map to be "up to speed" so to say.

Thanks again.

As I don't have a machine would there be any options for joining?

Yes, it's possible to join up without a machine. Just choose a House and you can be signed up as an Elector of it[1]. That way you can vote, discuss in character and be in the queue for an avatar. Most participants are waiting for avatars, so it may not be until you get your machine that one is available for you. If Wots is anything to go by, this PBM should last a fair few months.

TinCow is updating the mini-map in the library at every Diet session, so you should have some information without loading up the save. The Chancellor is also posting reports that keep people current as well. If in doubt about something, ask in the OOC thread first to avoid making an in character goof. I suspect things will become more focussed once we are at war with someone.

[1]It looks like we have lost Pevergreen as the Fourth Elector of Austria, so if you are indifferent between Houses, it might be good to take that slot so that the numbers are balanced.

Hi Econ,

Thanks for the information.

So those maps that Tin Cow has posted up are the actual maps Hankerchief is looking at in the game?

I know it's a hard question to answer econ, but how much time would you think I need to allocate to meet some minimum specs? I certainly have no house preference and I could play it pretty neutral until an avatar is assigned.

I do have a full time job and I would start travelling in early march across the planet for work.

And, I agree entirely. There's a lot of talk going on (excellent) but when the proverbial hits the fan very soon it might get a little more focused :yes:

Hi AussieGiant, basically the ammount of time you put in is up to you. Don't feel pressured to contiually post in the Imperial Diet if you don't have the time. Of course, it gets more immersive if you post more, but even the occasional post is still very acceptable.

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So those maps that Tin Cow has posted up are the actual maps Hankerchief is looking at in the game?

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I was referring to the mini-map: the small coloured one in the first post that shows which faction owns what. The map room in the third post won't be updated (it would take too long). Not sure about the state of Empire maps in the first post.

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I know it's a hard question to answer econ, but how much time would you think I need to allocate to meet some minimum specs? I certainly have no house preference and I could play it pretty neutral until an avatar is assigned.

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I measure player activity by how many votes they participate in. If you vote at most Diets, that's fine. If players miss a string of Diet votes, I'll assume they've de facto dropped out of the PBM. There's no obligation to pontificate, although the temptation can be irresistible.

An example of a player participating without a savegame was an Upper House member in the WotS PBM, Swordsmaster. He voted faithfully for six months but otherwise tended to keep a low profile. Towards the end, he wandered into the Senate to protest at what he saw as his avatar being neglected and got an ear-bashing from the Consul. A few weeks later, the proverbial whatsit hit the fan and when civil war erupted, he happened to be the nearest general to Rome and the key Italian recruiting grounds. Ultimately it was the army he gathered that defeated the Consul at the gates to Rome. He wasn't alone - another regular without a savegame, Tiberius, joined him in playing an almost identical role.

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I was referring to the mini-map: the small coloured one in the first post that shows which faction owns what. The map room in the third post won't be updated (it would take too long). Not sure about the state of Empire maps in the first post.

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The state of the empire maps get updated when everything else does: currently every Diet session. They only cover our conquered territories though and starting next session though they will be taken with FOW on.

Hi Econ,

I certainly would take it as a given that voting in every diet is a minimum and I'm pretty sure that no matter where I am in the world, I could allocate time to do that.

I'm pretty sure "carrying on like a pork chop" in the parliamentary sessions would be right up my ally and entirely addictive.:laugh4:

If that's what you'd be happy with then I'm in.

I'm expecting my OPC in 2 weeks.

But as I'm travelling a lot which map is the one for me to look at exactly (sorry I'm being a bit anal)?

Let me know what the position is, and what the hand over process is and I'll start taking a closer look and PM'ing the team I am with.

Cheers
AG

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The state of the empire maps get updated when everything else does: currently every Diet session. They only cover our conquered territories though and starting next session though they will be taken with FOW on.

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That's a good deal of work so thanks TC.

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I'm in. ...But as I'm travelling a lot which map is the one for me to look at exactly (sorry I'm being a bit anal)?

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Welcome on board, I'll put you down as the Fourth Elector of Austria replacing Pevergreen.

The maps are the three screenshots in this thread:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showp...31&postcount=1

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Welcome on board, I'll put you down as the Fourth Elector of Austria replacing Pevergreen.

The maps are the three screenshots in this thread:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showp...31&postcount=1

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Thanks econ. I'm in. Should I PM pevergreen or do you handle that?

Pevergreen posted here that he was pulling out and someone could take his slot, so I don't think we need worry about informing him. He's welcome to jump back in, of course - it really doesn't matter if he's the Fourth or the Fifth Elector.

On another matter - it's about time for an update from the Chancellor. Can GH or anyone else fill us in on what's happened since last Friday?

Let me extend a warm welcome to you in the name of the House of Austria AussieGiant! As second Elector it is a pleasure to introduce you into our noble House led by Duke Leopold played by none other but Braden. We can use all the assistance we can get and I'm sure you'll make a great additon.


On another note I want to thank dlain for his compliment and can easily return it, he has also done a great job of bringing a avatarless character to life and now continues with Otto von Kassel. Of course the other are also doing a great job and I'm really enjoying this PBM with you guys.

Cheers!

Ituralde

Hi Ituralde,

Thanks for the introduction. Are you german?

It seems everyone has a character name.

Could you list our team?

Braden is clearly Leopold and second son of the Keiser, how about the rest?

Didn't Pevergreen take a name?

Ok Econ so I will just assume that its done.

And yes...how do we know when a turn is compeleted by GH

You can see the list of players in the table in this post:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showp...81&postcount=1

Some Electors without avatars have taken names, although its not required given that we can't anticipate the name of the avatar that they will eventually get.

The Chancellor posts periodic updates, but there's a trade-off between playing and writing up so he does not post every turn.

So I can just use the title: 4th elector of the House of Austria.

Cool

I'd say that's just about it for the noobie questions.

Thanks for your patience everyone.

Wellcome AussieGiant.Enjoy the game and i hope to see you in the Imperial diet for some Squabling over Empires affairs.:2thumbsup:

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Wellcome AussieGiant.Enjoy the game and i hope to see you in the Imperial diet for some Squabling over Empires affairs.:2thumbsup:

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Thanks Kagemusha.

You can bet your house on that my man!!

I, also, would like to welcome AussieGiant to the game!

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Aye, welcome to the game AussieGiant ~:cheers:

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Aye, welcome to the PBM AussieGiant! :medievalcheers:

Quick update, since my time is short:

- Braden has the savegame, he is repulsing a sally by Prague.

- Poland took Breslau before I had a chance to do anything.

- Bern will be assaulted the next turn. Get ready, dlain.

- We have *another* female priest on the Stettin conversion mission. :dizzy2:

There's more but that's all I can think of right now. Check out the savegame if you're interested. I'm going to put up a report probably after Bern.

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- We have *another* female priest on the Stettin conversion mission. :dizzy2:

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I think I'll have to work this into my next story. ~:pimp: What's her name and where was she recruited from?

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- Bern will be assaulted the next turn. Get ready, dlain.

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Got it. I have the next few days off so I will have the time.

You guys have any pointers on assaults or taking screenies you'd like to share? I've taken a lot of castles but I haven't done combat journalism before.

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Aye, welcome to the PBM AussieGiant! :medievalcheers:

Quick update, since my time is short:

- Braden has the savegame, he is repulsing a sally by Prague.

- Poland took Breslau before I had a chance to do anything.

- Bern will be assaulted the next turn. Get ready, dlain.

- We have *another* female priest on the Stettin conversion mission. :dizzy2:

There's more but that's all I can think of right now. Check out the savegame if you're interested. I'm going to put up a report probably after Bern.

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Great summary thanks a lot GH.

Pissed about Berslau though...ah well

Braden and anyone else that may know.

It is clear we need a castle in the east. Is Vienna's build queue determined by Braden alone? Or do we have to pass that through the Diet as he is seiging Prague?

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Is Vienna's build queue determined by Braden alone? Or do we have to pass that through the Diet as he is seiging Prague?

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Governors set out 10 turn build queues - to keep things simple, the queues still stand even if the avatar moves away and ceases to be the governor.

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Governors set out 10 turn build queues - to keep things simple, the queues still stand even if the avatar moves away and ceases to be the governor.

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Hi Econ,

I read in the reports and the only thing I can find is that Braden stopped after 4 turns to assess the situation. As I have not been able to track down the build progress any further I'm just getting a bit worried.

Bottom line; we're hemmed in now Poland has Breslau. That means either they or Venice will attack soon. We need a castle pronto or we'll be sucking soup through a straw :)

Is that being built?

Now you mention it, it looks Vienna had no governor at the mid-term as Braden was off at war, so it has no build queue for the next 10 turns. GH is free to build what he likes there.

But I'm not sure why you think a castle is required in the east - we have at least 3 castles in the Empire (Staufen, Innsbruck and Hamburg). They should be able to provide for our needs. Castles are very expensive to upgrade, but of limited value without upgrading (at most, we can get knights and archers right now). But this kind of issue is best discussed in character in the Diet (or via PMs with GH and Braden).

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Now you mention it, it looks Vienna had no governor at the mid-term as Braden was off at war, so it has no build queue for the next 10 turns. GH is free to build what he likes there.

But I'm not sure why you think a castle is required in the east - we have at least 3 castles in the Empire (Staufen, Innsbruck and Hamburg). They should be able to provide for our needs. Castles are very expensive to upgrade, but of limited value without upgrading (at most, we can get knights and archers right now). But this kind of issue is best discussed in character in the Diet (or via PMs with GH and Braden).

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I understand that.

But there you have it sir.

Staufen = House Swabia

Innsbruck = House Bavaria

Hamburg = Franconia ??

We are far to the east and with the other 3 regions have centres of production I am worried about our ability to deal with the coming conflicts with anything but low grade troops.

And yes this is a Diet conversation. But I just wanted to check my concerns regarding the current build queue.

I have to ask GH.

Thanks for the info Econ.

I find goals like these are useful for creating a unique character. Adopting an "Austria must get a castle" role and consistently advocating for it and maneuvering for it will make you memorable in others peoples' minds. You may or may not achieve your goal, but if you are consistent with the 'passion' it allows for interesting roleplaying.

Completely agree TC. The empire is split into houses and is not just one big nation using this format.

Keeping the overall objectives balanced but realising that internally there is competition occuring is the whole point.

This is where we will ALL succeed or fail.

I think our house needs a castle. We'll see how it plays out.

We are competing with limited shared resources to achieve our aims and our aims may not be the same.

It should be fun.

Sorry for Otto rushing out AG, but I couldn't resist a dramatic exit.:laugh4: One of his traits is Energetic so I try to have him rush about and use lots of exclamation points.

No problem dlain. i thought something was up.

GH jumped in nicely and confirmed the assault on Bern, which I had totally forgotten about.

I got your note and sent a reply. Well done. Good writing.


Any trait role playing is a must in my book so I compeletly understand.

I don't have a PC right now so I have no idea when your up against in Bern. What the situation and what's the troop composition for both sides?

I can't wait for the freedom of having an avatar. I guess I'm down the pecking order. But hell. It is starting to get addictive.

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What the situation and what's the troop composition for both sides?

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Well, the garrison size is a bit larger than I would have liked. We've loaded up dlain with the biggest force in the game so far, including an extra general.

We're also going to go after them with tons of equipment. I provided 2 towers and a ram, and he's asked for 3 ladders too (that extra tower probably won't happen though, sorry).

Also, Braden's got 24 hours to go. Even with the autoresolve on, it shouldn't be much of a problem. I defeated the sallying force pretty easily, and if I can do it... :juggle2:

GH!! The Kaiser!!

So you basically give him the forces in your "Master" saved game. You then get all the way up to the moment before the battle...save the game...post it up...dlain then pulls it down...presses attack and then fights it...correct?

Shit man...if dlain loses, that will knock the hell out of the whole plan!! No pressure :laugh4:

So that is another confirmation question. There is a time limit on resolving the battle and Braden needs to do it by Sunday? He should win on the defense with the bowmen and Boyars.

Attacking would have been another thing altogether though.

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So you basically give him the forces in your "Master" saved game. You then get all the way up to the moment before the battle...save the game...post it up...dlain then pulls it down...presses attack and then fights it...correct?

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if dlain loses, that will knock the hell out of the whole plan!!

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He won't. At least, not if he knows what's good for him.

-edit- Just saw this:

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What's her name and where was she recruited from?

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Her name is Charles Otterbach and she was recruited from Hamburg.

(edited a second time for spelling)

I'm going from memory, but having looked at the siege in the last save game:

Bern:

4 units Armoured Spearmen, 2 units Crossbowmen (Peasant?), and 2 units of Mailed Knights.

HRE:

Swabia (from Metz):
2 units of Spear Militia (slightly used :laugh4:) led by Sigismund der Stolze

Bavaria:
2 units of Sergeant Spearmen (Innsbruck's finest), 3 units of Peasant Archers, 1 unit of Mailed Knights, 1 unit of Mounted Sergeants. All led by Otto von Kassel.

We have the edge in numbers, but their infantry is of higher quality. It should be interesting.

Edit: I'm not going to lose, I don't want to be put on trial in a seperate thread! :smash:

LOL at both of you!! Could you imagine the situation in the diet when the first person has the balls to admit he lost!!?? Holy Hell :laugh4:

I just realised that people can cheat a bit though.

If you lose you can just restart and take a second shot at it...right?

dlain you better watch out for those mailed knights!!

Is it a castle or a city. You both know I love that topic right now!!

Bern is a castle, which are generally harder to take than towns (less gates, better defenses). It is one of the better garrisoned rebel settlements.

As for reloading, I'm assuming that would be in very bad form barring a computer crash or glitch.

As for losing a battle, it will happen eventually. I just hope everyone stays in character and doesn't pile on. The PBM would be boring if we had a string of unchallenged success.

Edit: Knights inside fortifications tend to be less effective, there's little room to flank or manuever, particularly with large unit size being used, and a unit of spearman holding an alley can ruin their day.

2nd Edit: TinCow, please don't do to that priest what I think you're going to do to that priest. *shudders*

Another Castle in the west!! Bloody hell :laugh4:

and dlain you have just said the best thing so far. We should all really roll with the punches. If someone gets nailed then we just have to deal with it. that's the whole point of this. I think we would all generate a great deal more satisfaction if we overcome adversity to get somewhere in the game.

You've got your hands full that's for sure dlain. 8 of his units to 9 of ours. We have missile superiority and infantry...but he has good cav and he is defending. If yor fight him on the walls I guess you will be toast.

When are you going to fight this thing?

11 HRE units actually, avatars have tough heavy calvary escorts.

The plan is not to slug it out on the walls, on Very Hard setting that's a death sentence. I've got a strategy in mind, but I'm not going to tell until it works, I hope.

As for when I fight, it's when Braden (as Leopold) fights his battle and sends back the save, GH might play a turn, and then I get my shot. Could be today, could be tomorrow, could be Sunday. Juggling different time zones and work schedules can cause delays.

you're right dlain I forgot the general units.

We're playing on VH Battles...shhhhieeet.

Well good luck and good night.

It's midnight here in Switzerland so I'm another time zone into the mix.

It isn't an easy taak dlain has; I donn't envy him at all. Assaulting Bern is going to be a very tough nut to crack. But then, with valiant Swabians and Bavarians he should be victorious.

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He won't. At least, not if he knows what's good for him.

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Lol. What a shame this isn't the original MTW.

*A spy taps Otto von Kassel on the shoulder; "I accuse you of treason against the Reich!"

Uhm, just a little note to Aussie. Not that I'm offended by it, because I'm not, but be careful of the language usage. ~;) I'm not a mod, but I'd rather a friendly reminder from a user than a warning from a mod. :skull: :whip:

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Edit: Knights inside fortifications tend to be less effective, there's little room to flank or manuever, particularly with large unit size being used, and a unit of spearman holding an alley can ruin their day.

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Unless you're Dietrich, in whice case your secretive little background means you just pwn everything in your way in alleyway cavalry charges. :2thumbsup:

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[QUOTE=Lucjan]Uhm, just a little note to Aussie. Not that I'm offended by it, because I'm not, but be careful of the language usage. ~;) I'm not a mod, but I'd rather a friendly reminder from a user than a warning from a mod. :skull: :whip:

Understood. I'm sure econ would also agree.

And Lucjan,

I do believe Ignoramus is making some remarks about you in the Diet!! :)

Yeh, that's ok. I think I just raised holy heck with my response.

Hehe... I posted simultaneously with Lucjan.
Seems like our Kaiser is facing resistance. :beam:

Our dear kaiser is pulling a 'Servius', disobeying edicts and taking his own course despite the majority rule. It's no wonder he's facing resistance.

This will be interesting, but no matter the outcome I don't think it's going to bode well for the Kaiser.

I'm curious, I know that a Chancellor can be impeached, but there are no such rules concerning the Kaiser. If we felt a Kaiser was abusing his power what would be our alternatives? Obviously it's a risky proposition since he controls the allocation of land and who gets to be Duke of Bavaria even after the Chancellor's office is passed on.


Personally, I'm a no vote on civil war :laugh4:.

Edit: Of course things heat up in the Diet after I make my dramatic exit. Urge to bloviate is rising, I might have to dust off Gunther.

2nd Edit: On second thought urge to bloviate is falling, don't want to get in the middle of that! :sweatdrop:

Weeell, it all seems to be "hitting the fan" nicely at the moment.

I can't wait for the AI to "stick it to us" and see what happens next.

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Weeell, it all seems to be "hitting the fan" nicely at the moment.

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Heh, this is nothing. The game gets exponentially more dramatic as things progress. Just wait around for a bit. :wink:

Braden has 5 hours. I'm getting worried, but the odds are in our favor if it comes down to autoresolve.

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Braden has 5 hours. I'm getting worried, but the odds are in our favor if it comes down to autoresolve.

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Hmmmmmm, I'm going to a party tonight, but if I get the save by Sunday noonish (Eastern Time) I could sneak in my battle before the Super Bowl and work. The battle report will take longer, I'm actually more nervous about that than the castle.

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Hmmmmmm, I'm going to a party tonight, but if I get the save by Sunday noonish (Eastern Time) I could sneak in my battle before the Super Bowl and work. The battle report will take longer, I'm actually more nervous about that than the castle.

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That would be possible. I'll try to get in the amount of turns needed before then. I suspect that my reign has taken longer than it should have already, so we need to start rushing.

And don't worry about the battle report. We all get better at them as we fight more. I'm actually embarrassed by my first attempt. :embarassed:

I hope Braden manages to get back to us on time. Besides, the diet is just now starting to heat up, and I think this was the immersion he was aching for. He always was really good in the deliberations.

There has been a very long delay at Prague, and if we lose on the autoresolve, it'll all surely be one large anti-Polish conspiracy! :laugh4:

For how long he's been besieging Prague I'd say that an actual loss with the autoresolve would be impossible. If anything, I'll be shocked if he loses more than 75 men in the autoresolve.

Sorry about the double post, but I have to say that I'm enjoying Aussie's character already.

He fits in perfectly with the rest of the House of Austria. :laugh4:

Ok guys,

It's become clear to me that I just don't have the time currently to keep up with this PBeM. Various things are hitting me at this time (work, university, illness etc) and I keep slipping and can't keep up the input that you all deserve.

So, tomorrow I will fight the battle I have been sent and then I will have to bow out of this PBeM. I hope to rejoin when "life" has settled down a bit in a few months (if it does) but certainly this long period of illness :skull: I've had has really taken the wind from my sails.

A big sorry to all involved but, at the moment, this is for the best as it allows someone else who can put forward sufficient input to take my important Avatar.

- Will play a battle tomorrow daytime and send results immediately.

A sad time for me :thumbsdown: but hopefully when i regain full health and my workload reduces a bit I'll be back to my old annoying self :2thumbsup:

Hope everything settles down for you sometime soon Braden. We'll be waiting for you to come back!

Keep in touch.

Braden, please try to play the savegame as quickly as you can. Technically, we're going over the 48-hour limit here but since it will most likely be your last battle in a while, I'll make the exception.

Good luck with real life, man. We'll be here when you're ready. :yes:

Hi Braden,

Sorry to hear the situation. I had no idea that you have been ill. I hope you get back to 100% soon.

I'm totally sure this "Show" will still be running for sometime.

Take it easy.

I'm also sad to hear that the House of Austria looses another member, and one as important as you. I've heard great things about your story-telling in WoTS and was looking forward to play under your 'rule'.

I'll hope you find the time to rejoin us soon.

Braden, I am very sorry to hear you've been unwell and understand you needing to pull out. You know the door is open if the load lightens up. If you can't fight the battle, that's ok - we'll autoresolve or let the new Leopold player fight it. I hope you get better soon.

On the question of who takes over the role of Leopold, we need someone with the time available.

Are you interested, Ituralde? I know you have the Conrad persona worked out, but you are next in line among the Austrians (indeed, the only qualified Austrian - DMu has been inactive and AussieGiant is PC-less).

Alternatively, FLYdude, do you want to jump ship and become an Austrian? I know from WotS that you are a long stayer :bow:

Please post here what the two of you (Ituralde and FLYdude) think.

No, I like to stay on one ship once boarded, even if the skipper is a madman who is doing his best to run it aground. :laugh4: Austria's already built up a bit of an identity, better promote an Austrian, I'd say.

Come on Ituralde!!

Get your trousers up there fella!!

The view will look great up in the clouds of royalty :2thumbsup:

You can be creative with Conrad so there is an open ended exit or something.

If only my machine would arrive!! Damn it those boys at OPC are killing me.

What is the Austrian identity thing though? Are we all regarded in a certain way by everyone else?

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Originally Posted by AussieGiant

Are we all regarded in a certain way by everyone else?

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You are by me, and let's just say that it all started with Leopold's proposal to marry his sister. :laugh4:

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Originally Posted by FLYdude

You are by me, and let's just say that it all started with Leopold's proposal to marry his sister. :laugh4:

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Ahhh...that small issue...I see. Well he did admit to being a little sick.. :beam: