I do not think Lucjan was on for that period of time. Otherwise... :hide:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamur
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I do not think Lucjan was on for that period of time. Otherwise... :hide:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamur
Sorry, everyone - I have really messed things up for Tamur and GH by sending two consecutive inaccurate jpgs of their deployment. I've been trying to do things too fast and must be more careful. I've PMd them with the correct map and await to hear from them.
Of course, this is a particularly embarassing thing to happen after posting a "no clarifications" messge in this thread! ~:doh:
OK, I now have up to date orders for turn 4 from Lucjan, Tamur and GH.
To fill the participants in - what is essentially developing are two battles. The eastern battle involves the above three players. The western battle pitches Luca's army against Quintus's. The two battles are not contiguous, but divisions may be moved from one battlefield to the other, taking a turn to traverse the gap between them.
Given that we have lost Quintus (Braden) and Luca (Swordsmaster), I am asking Lucjan and TinCow to assume their roles. This might give Lucjan a slight edge, controlling both battlefields, but he is outnumbered and anyway the Consular side might reasonably be said to have a more centralised command structure (Lucjan's been controlling Quintus on the strategy map anyway).
I have now sent out turn 3 feedback on the western battle to Lucjan and TinCow, requesting turn 4 orders.
I am now going to resolve turn 4 on the eastern battle and aim to send feedback to the relevant parties later tonight.
Turn 4 resolved and soliciting orders for turn 5 (late afternoon).
I have orders from GH and Lucjan, although the latter may want to revisit Quintus's deployment in view of the resolution of turn 4. I now need orders from Tamur especially, but also Tincow (who, like Quintus, can't fight but can deploy).
OK, I have orders from all the generals who can fight so I am going to resolve the turn 5 combats shortly. If I don't hear from TinCow by the time I have written everything up, I will work from his last battle formation - his men can't fight this turn anyway and turn 6 will give an opportunity to rejig things before combat locks him in.
I have replied with my deployment.
Thanks, Tincow - we are good to go. I just need to fight the custom battles now.
Feedback now sent to all players. Orders requested for turn 6, the last turn before nightfall. Heaven help me, this is more interesting than Christmas. (I ordered Christmas be to cancelled, but rolled a 1).
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(I ordered Christmas be to cancelled, but rolled a 1).
I might be able to get these orders in quickly, but it is uncertain. Is there any special rush?
No - no rush at all, GH. We are going to have to play at the speed of the slowest player anyway. With two fresh armies on the field, the combat resolution is going to be horrendous. Let's take a break for a day or two, and I'll post when I have a decent number of orders in.
Merry Christmas everyone! :duel: ~:cheers: ~:santa: ~:grouphug: :bow:
Happy Christmas to all!
It's unlikely I'll get orders posted at all tomorrow, Tuesday we'll be back to the grind. :whip: :2thumbsup:
I can't be certain as to whether or not I'll have time to order anything today, after all, it's christmas, and Merry Christmas to everybody in that respect! But let's postpone this for today.
Right everyone I'm back. I guess no-one is writing up a battle report till the whole thing is done, right?
Gives me chance to do my battle report with teh Carthies then ~:)
Welcome back, Mount. I now have the Senate orders for turn 6; just waiting for Lucjan.
Hi guys! I'm back and ready to assist where ever I'm needed. I thought I'd come back to a finished battle though to be honest.
Anyway, had a really good break away....very relaxing and full of really nice food!
Welcome back Braden and Mount!
Yeah, so did the Senate... :wall:Quote:
Originally Posted by Braden
Simon now has my orders...and I can't wait to try out my new graphics card.
Christmas gift cards for best buy are easily the best gift ever. Went out and splurged them all on a 512 meg Nvidia 7600 GS. :-D
Easily better than the 256 ATI x1300 pro I had been running.
EDIT - Am I frustrating you GeneralHankerchief? lol. Sorry, but I have to stay true to my character, and Servius isn't the type to just roll over and die, even with the kind of situation he's in. You're a good opponent, keeping things interesting. Thanks.
Nice going on the 7600GS Lucjan, I daresay you'll be enormously pleased with how it handles M2TW. Not to mention Rome, of course ! :2thumbsup:
Anyway, I'll be out of action for at least 5 days starting this thursday. It seems I shall be visiting our lawful consul in Rome, in person ~;)
I hope I don't miss too much of the action, am I right in assuming the current battle 'll take some more days, maybe even a week ? :book:
PS: Welcome back Braden and Mount.
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I've got all the orders, but I'm off to visit my parents tomorrow and won't be able to resolve the turn 6 combats until tomorrow night at the earliest. I'll probably be requesting orders for the next turn on Thursday.
Sweet GFX card Lucjan! Wish such things didn't tend to kill my current machine but looking ahead to a big spend on a M2TW capable unit in the next few months.
Anyway, Simon, if you need me for anything regarding the battle PM me or email me to my non-work mail.
I'll keep looking though
Thanks for the offer, Braden, but Servius has basically lost his army of Iberia so has retreated into Quintus's army of Gaul which he summoned to aid him. It's probably best to just let Lucjan play out the rest of the battle as there is no longer really a divided command.
I've now sent feedback on turn 6. I think the night turn can be fairly swift, as I don't expect to resolve any major combats. BTW, generals can move freely even at night (no chance of ambush), so it's best to put them next to the two formations you most want to control when dawn breaks.
Silly question, but will missile supplies be replenished during the night?
Good idea - all units can start with a full set of ammo.Quote:
Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief
I am immensely pleased with the cards handling of M2 (But I still play with shadows off! :laugh4: I've grown so accustomed to it, that they actually annoy me when they're on.)
I'll post some screenshots later tomorrow or saturday.
Now all I need to do is wait until March. Then the birthday comes, and I'll be able to buy that long awaited new motherboard and cpu. Right now my seven year old 2.8 single cell just can't handle the framerates anymore. Any suggestions in this respect? Bear in mind I'll most likely be buying from Newegg.com because of their 6 month billing plan and gigantic selection.
HEy, guys!
I thought you'd be done by now, but if you still want me to retake Luca I will gladly do so.
Lucjan, buy Asus/Intel 64! I've got an A8N-SLI/3200 Venice combo that runs M2 beautifully even with a slightly outdated X1600 Pro, highly recommended with the card you've got.
edit: good heavens I sound like a geek.
Simon,
Ok, honestly i didn't think Servius' forces would last that long (Gauls again!) but I cant wait to see what's going to be the end result as Quintus' army was pretty "rock".
It's your avatar so I think it would be inappropriate for me to continue to play him. I'll PM you the latest intelligence and communications I have received. I have not yet submitted orders for the night time turn, so from there on it will be back in your hands.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
Thanks, Tincow. :bow: To keep things moving, I'm going to say Luca just orders his men to have a rest in the night time. That means we can move on to turn 7, the early morning turn. If people have not received feedback from me, that means nothing has changed for them. They should now submit orders for turn 7. I'd like to execute the turn 7 orders Friday night, UK time, if that's possible.
Pistols (or pila) at dawn, gentlemen. :duel:
Man, this is frustrating, not knowing what is happening in the battle......