Open challenge: Duel to the Death

[Ignoramus]

ATPG vs. Ignoramus. Vanilla 1.3
Turks versus France.
Turn 1
Strategy:Turtle
Current Priority:Unite France

Diplomacy: None
Military: Dijon under siege
Build info: Dirt Roads

[Askthepizzaguy]

ATPG vs. Ignoramus. Vanilla 1.3
Turks versus France.
Turn 1
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy the Infidel

Diplomatic actions: Declared war on Portugal
Military actions: United two hordes of Turkish troops
Build functions: Dirt roads

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I am unstoppable. I'll take you all on...

[Ignoramus]

(I may not be that active tonight, as it's State of Origin in the Rugby League here in Australia between Queensland and NSW. For Queenslanders and New South Welshmen it's the sporting event of the year).

I have a bad feeling that I'll end up like Ichigo, but I do have a plan.

[Askthepizzaguy]

(I may not be that active tonight, as it's State of Origin in the Rugby League here in Australia between Queensland and NSW. For Queenslanders and New South Welshmen it's the sporting event of the year).

I have a bad feeling that I'll end up like Ichigo, but I do have a plan.

That's quite all right. It's now 4am here, and thats when I logged on yesterday and I have taken one 15 minute break in between. But if you send me a turn, I'll send one back.

France has plenty of options. You should be able to beat me. Maybe you can do the turns in between advertisments.

[rossahh]

I am surprised that you've been taking down the AIs along the way ATPG. Surely a make-or-break, all-out, instantaneous assault on the player is just as effective (if it works of course) as an assault delayed by the charred corpses of the AI? With the distances involved, sacking the towns in the [direct] way is enough to fuel your epic war machine/s, isn't it?




And yet the rest of us in the other states and territories couldn't give two hoots about State of Origin, Ignoramus. Rugby, what's that?

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[Askthepizzaguy]

I am surprised that you've been taking down the AIs along the way ATPG. Surely a make-or-break, all-out, instantaneous assault on the player is just as effective (if it works of course) as an assault delayed by the charred corpses of the AI? With the distances involved, sacking the towns in the [direct] way is enough to fuel your epic war machine/s, isn't it?

If I didn't know better, I'd say you were taunting me... lol

I destroy AIs along the way because it gives my opponent TIME to turtle, gives me something to cut my teeth on, expands my territory and builds my treasury. Also, if some oppurtunistic Turtle actually tried to use the AI factions as allies and fought alongside them... they might surprise me.

Mostly I just like to kill and burn and pillage things.

[rossahh]

Against Monk, you've taken out the KoJ but also attacked the Abassids, which seems like a bit of a detour when Georgia are due north.


Against Ichigo, you've really gone sideways by going through Italy to get to England (Moorish maps could be bad, I suppose).


Against Elite Ferret, you've so far gone straight across Anatolia, but I would think a detour in the Levant would be on your cards as well.



Surely these wars are expensive and time consuming, which could (possibly) be better spent taking on the player?

[Monk]

Against Monk, you've taken out the KoJ but also attacked the Abassids, which seems like a bit of a detour when Georgia are due north

Not sure if it was ATPG's plan, but by delaying his attack he caused me to commit a strategical error. I pulled my forces back from Van believing his invasion was imminent and recruited every merc i could find. For two turns I haven't been making any money as my treasury has been stagnant, and only now am I realizing I need to go and take Van and get a surplus going again before the invasion comes.

Meanwhile ATPG's spys are having fun destroying my troop centers to ensure I can't replace my losses, so unless I get money to repair those, i will lose. No question.

[Askthepizzaguy]

It was precisely my plan to make the Georgians flinch and mass their troops. Such wasted money and time can only help me.

Meanwhile, I plunder...

[Ignoramus]

ATPG vs. Ignoramus. Vanilla 1.3
Turks versus France.
Turn 2
Strategy:Turtle
Current Priority:Unite France

Diplomacy: Alliance with England
Military: Dijon under siege
Build info: Military buildings

[Monk]

It was precisely my plan to make the Georgians flinch and mass their troops. Such wasted money and time can only help me.

Meanwhile, I plunder...

It was a good ploy I have to admit; when you seized Diyabakir I freaked out as I didn't expect you to be there that quickly.

Of course I'm formulating a plan to perhaps get out of this stagnation...

[Galain_Ironhide]

ATPG do you ever sleep?

This would have to be one of the fastest moving threads I've seen in a long time. Must say I am enjoying this.

Almost made the mistake of saying 'sure I'll play you', but if pro's like Monk and Ichigo are struggling against you, I reckon you'd have me beat by turn 10.

[Askthepizzaguy]

ATPG vs. Ignoramus. Vanilla 1.3
Turks versus France.
Turn 2
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy the Infidel

Forming my armies of jihad...

The Sultan Jalal has a huge fighting force with which to annihilate the Romans... or at least cripple them for the next wave.

No buildings or spies recruited yet

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ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 13
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy the Infidel

Movements hidden. Many cities captured this turn.

ATPG do you ever sleep?

This would have to be one of the fastest moving threads I've seen in a long time. Must say I am enjoying this.

Almost made the mistake of saying 'sure I'll play you', but if pro's like Monk and Ichigo are struggling against you, I reckon you'd have me beat by turn 10.

I took a brief nap and I am now ready to utterly annihilate some people. I am thoroughly enjoying this...

[Monk]

ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.05 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 14
Strategy: Turtle.
Current Priority: build up.

Took Van, some internal troop movements and built some forts to help fortify things. Got my economy away from stagnation...

Everything else hidden.

[Askthepizzaguy]

I regret to inform the Georgian King that I left nasty surprises inside his cities...



ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 14
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy the Infidel

Constantinople has fallen. The Caliphate is nearly Obliterated. And my faction leader has 10 Authority and is called Sultan Sallahuddin the Unstoppable. And thats not even my nickname, thats his actual title.

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[Monk]

ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 15
Strategy: Turtle.
Current Priority: Provoke war.

Retook a fort that had been taken by Ayyubid agents. Can't assasinate this one away ATPG. Also was it really necessary to destroy my troop buildings? I can barely afford my field army as it is.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Well, I can probably reveal now that the invasion is about to commence, so yes there is a purpose to that move. The armies you're fielding now cannot get reinforcements.

I'm not doing it to toy with you or anything, this is the prelude to invasion. Next turn, or maybe the turn after, you'll see what I mean. I won't need much provoking...



ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 15
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy Georgia.

Destroyed the Abassid Caliphate this turn.

[Monk]

Well, I can probably reveal now that the invasion is about to commence, so yes there is a purpose to that move. The armies you're fielding now cannot get reinforcements.

I'm not doing it to toy with you or anything, this is the prelude to invasion. Next turn, or maybe the turn after, you'll see what I mean. I won't need much provoking...



ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 15
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy Georgia.

Your location made me lol.

Yeah i get you. I don't mind being defeated but it annoys me when my opponent just toys with me, guess it helps to know that your move didn't have a mocking purpose behind it..

After this turn or maybe the next I may need to be afk for an hour or two, I may not, we'll see.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Oh no, my friend, I am not mocking you. If anything, it's a compliment.

I consider your forces in a good position and dangerous. I want to prevent a war of attrition, and the best way I know how to do that is to end your ability to reinforce. I'd rather the war be quick and painless. I respect you too much in battle not to give you my all, sir.

by the way, I bribed away your fort. You can't assassinate units other than generals, as captains are instantly replaced.

Dummy question: What's AFK mean?

[Monk]

Oh no, my friend, I am not mocking you. If anything, it's a compliment.

I consider your forces in a good position and dangerous. I want to prevent a war of attrition, and the best way I know how to do that is to end your ability to reinforce. I'd rather the war be quick and painless. I respect you too much in battle not to give you my all, sir.

by the way, I bribed away your fort. You can't assassinate units other than generals, as captains are instantly replaced.

Dummy question: What's AFK mean?

You've got me in a difficult position, i just noticed your surprise and I have to say "well done". You were intending on invading from the coast-line and slip in a corridor not defended by a fort. You'll find a fort blocking your path now.

I have to be extremely careful now. I considered attacking on of your forts, but without knowledge of your main forces you could easily surround and annihilate my men. I need to choose battle on my terms if I have even the slimmest chance to repelling just the first wave.

AFK means Away from Keyboard, it means I may need to step away from the comp in an hour or two for a few hours, until then though i'm prepared to keep playing. Despite my precarious position i am digging the tension.

[Askthepizzaguy]

I haven't actually revealed my hand yet, Monk. The capture of Trebizonid is just one piece of the plan.

[Monk]

I think after this is all over I'll need to beat up on the Ai to rebuild my broken TW confidence.

Kidding aside, my forces are waiting for you ATPG. You know what they say about a cornered rat.

[Ferret]

ATPG vs EF

Tus and Birjand have fallen. Operation quick blitz is almost complete.

[Askthepizzaguy]

You're plenty skilled I'm sure, but there are inherent flaws in turtling. However, you still could mount a successful defense of your realm. With enough spies and troops in the proper positions, I'll be forced to assault, and you can repel the assault and annihilate my invasion force.

ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 16
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy Georgia.

The invasion is upon us... next turn, blood will be spilt.

[Ferret]

Which is where spies come into play, to open the gates and allow the attacker to play the battle.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Which is where spies come into play, to open the gates and allow the attacker to play the battle.

I happen to know that Monk has toughened up his spies since the sabotage rush. I can't get any spies into his cities right now, but more are on the way.

If he has enough spies in the right position, I won't win this assault except by overwhelming force alone.

[Monk]

ATPG knows there's something else he needs to worry about, a full stack of HA and tough swords/spearmen just waiting to meet him and his Ayyubids. He's been keeping his men in forts, not giving me the chance to catch them unawares.. but if he can't get a spy in a settlement soon he may be forced to chance it.

It also helps that a few of my generals have spy catcher traits...

ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 17
Strategy: Turtle
Current Priority: For the love of god, don't die!

[Askthepizzaguy]

ATPG vs. Monk. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Ayyubids versus Georgia.
Turn 17
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Make them all die

Events this turn:

A huge fleet of ships carrying roughly 8 spies and an entire legion of my best troops snuck in from the west through the calm and undefended waters of the sea.

Another fleet transported my army blocking access to trebizonid into Georgian territory. Many assassination attempts on the Georgian King proved unsuccessful, but he lies awake at night trembling and muttering to himself, eyes wide open, dagger in hand. He has been reduced to insane paranoia.

Two Georgian cities were pillaged and burned to the ground. 3 stacks of troops now fortify their positions inside and just outside Georgian territory.

Few Georgian soldiers were harmed this turn, except those garrisoned. We await the Georgian counterstrike.

The Turks have claimed most of the lands I stole from the Romans, and Jerusalem has 2 full stacks of troops inside my territory from the Crusade event. However, none of them are in any position to harm me, as I've begun an invasion of Anatolia through the mediterranean islands and through Armenia. The romans are reduced in size to almost nothing, and the Turks are badly bloodied. The Armenians have too many forces to assault this turn, but they will lose a province in the meantime.

Sultan Sallahuddin the Unstoppable is about to invade Seljuk territory.

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ATPG vs. Elite Ferret. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Rome versus Khwarezm.
Turn 10
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Armenia

After pillaging and burning to the ground 3 cities of Jerusalem, the Roman faction leader was slain in battle by a column of Latin forces. A quick engagement against the Turks also led to a defeat.

Our enemies are mortally wounded, however, and reinforcements are coming.

Spies and our main forces camp outside Armenia's capital, ready to strike next turn. The loss of our troops has solved a minor budgetary crisis, and we are now flush with cash.

If I win battles, I become rich. If I lose battles, I become rich.

[Csargo]

ATPG vs. Ichigo. Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus England.
Turn 18
Strategy:Turtle
Current Priority:Survive

The English people begin speaking of imminent doom. I tell them they're crazy, but they still don't believe me.

[Askthepizzaguy]

ATPG vs. Ichigo. Vanilla 1.3
Moors versus England.
Turn 18
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy England

Events this turn: Decimated Venetian army, invaded deep into ERE territory and beseiged Thessalonica, killed yet another Pope, added third stack to England's woes, got MoH off of pathetic English rebels.

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ATPG vs. Elite Ferret. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Rome versus Khwarezm.
Turn 12
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy Turks

Decided against the Armenian attack, but committed forces to destroying the Turks. Many troops were assembled in the heart of Anatolia.

Saw Khwarezmid Shah getting close to Seljuk Border. He should be advised that the Seljuks are our allies, and any attempt to attack them will result in the seperation of his head from his neck.

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Kidding aside, my forces are waiting for you ATPG. You know what they say about a cornered rat.

Uhmmm.... they get swallowed whole by the snake, taste good rotisserie-style, and they go squish when you step on them?

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ATPG vs. Elite Ferret. BC 1.5 with quickfixes
Rome versus Khwarezm.
Turn 13
Strategy: Blitz
Current Priority: Destroy Turks

Turks are on the ropes, their main forces annihilated, one province remaining. We regret to announce that we lost General Ioannes in the assault, may he rest in pieces.

We are swimming in money, and we now have ports constructing in every city.