OOC Thread and Chatroom

[OverKnight]

I apologize for the Basileus's late arrival in the Manguara. I was busy Sunday upgrading my computer (put in a new MoBo , processor, memory, HDD while still waiting for the graphics card to arrive). I checked the forum every once in a while while reinstalling windows and such on the new drive, but I didn't see the Senate thread that I expected. I, foolishly it seems, thought the Manguara was the name of another house thread.

So Aleksios wasn't lurking behind a curtain testing anyone or anything, though that is a great retcon.

[TheFlax]

I love the little pieces TheFlax! They give very valuable background information and are much appreciated. I just refrained from posting in your threads to keep them tidy and not cluttered with little messages proclaiming your deserved greatness!

Thank you. Now that I've seen that at least a few people enjoy them, I'll write some more soon.

[TinCow]

I checked the forum every once in a while while reinstalling windows and such on the new drive, but I didn't see the Senate thread that I expected. I, foolishly it seems, thought the Manguara was the name of another house thread.

Sorry about that, I figured since the LotR tavern was being named after a real building, that it would be nice to do the same for the Senate. A bit of googling found the proper name for me, as well as that image of what it would have looked like. The entire website (http://www.byzantium1200.com/) is actually pretty interesting.

[Cecil XIX]

I apologize for the Basileus's late arrival in the Manguara. I was busy Sunday upgrading my computer (put in a new MoBo , processor, memory, HDD while still waiting for the graphics card to arrive). I checked the forum every once in a while while reinstalling windows and such on the new drive, but I didn't see the Senate thread that I expected. I, foolishly it seems, thought the Manguara was the name of another house thread.

So Aleksios wasn't lurking behind a curtain testing anyone or anything, though that is a great retcon.

And here I though he was hoping that the Senators would wait for him out of respect for the whole session, and not get any constricting legislation passed.

[_Tristan_]

Yes, I envisioned him looking at the proceedings from some secret room and his eyes looking through the eyes of one of the paintings, waiting to see who was supporting what... Shifty MoFo is our Basileos...

[Askthepizzaguy]

Yes, I believe MoFo is the appropriate term for our Leige

he said while wearing floppy clown shoes, bleeding profusely from the head...

[Ituralde]

I'm just toying around with my signature because of the great heraldry done by deguerra and this question comes up. Does anyone know whether you can make the borders of a table created in BBCode invisible?

For an example how I don't want it to look just take a look at my signature.

[TinCow]

Yes, I do. The table code is "table=0 0 0". That's what I've used to create the world maps in the various Libraries.

That's a brilliant idea, btw. I've been trying to figure out how to arrange stuff like that in my sig for a long time. Tables never occurred to me.

[Privateerkev]

Does anyone know if we can take the Grandmaster Seal from the Templar faction and put it on an avatar in this game? Also, I'd want it "stripped" of traits to be fair. (it gives a couple stat boosts.) I just want it for role-playing purposes.

But I know nothing about modding. So a.) is this even possible? And b.) is it allowed?

[TinCow]

Does anyone know if we can take the Grandmaster Seal from the Templar faction and put it on an avatar in this game? Also, I'd want it "stripped" of traits to be fair. (it gives a couple stat boosts.) I just want it for role-playing purposes.

But I know nothing about modding. So a.) is this even possible? And b.) is it allowed?

It would be easier to simply create a new retinue with the same graphic, but with a different description and no effects. However, I don't want to do that because you're essentially asking for a unique retinue to show you as the head of your House. If we made a custom retinue for you, then we'd have to allow one for every House leader and then it starts getting way too complicated.

[Privateerkev]

Ok, no problem.

Just thought I'd ask.

*edit*

What about at higher ranks? For example, could we pass a CA one day that allows it for Grand Dukes?

[TinCow]

Anything can pass a CA, but I would vote against it unless there was a really good reason. All such changes would require a new mod to be created and installed. That's a lot of work to go through considering the only benefit is having an IC icon on your Library mugshot.

We could certainly add completely new traits and retinue that have actual in-game effects (such as adding the actual rank titles, Strator, Dux, Exarch, etc.) but then we're talking about making a full-on mod just for this game. That's a bit more work than I'm willing to undertake, personally.

[Privateerkev]

Anything can pass a CA, but I would vote against it unless there was a really good reason. All such changes would require a new mod to be created and installed. That's a lot of work to go through considering the only benefit is having an IC icon on your Library mugshot.

We could certainly add completely new traits and retinue that have actual in-game effects (such as adding the actual rank titles, Strator, Dux, Exarch, etc.) but then we're talking about making a full-on mod just for this game. That's a bit more work than I'm willing to undertake, personally.

Ah then nevermind. I didn't realize what I was asking would entail a lot of work. I just thought it would be something cool if it could be done quickly and easily.

[Kagemusha]

Cant we comment here OOC: What happens in the Magaura, like the latest Lemongate episode. Personally i dont see anything bad on that little blunder, also it was funny as hell, maybe we should loosen up a bit. I dont know is it just me, but the atmosphere generally seems bit stiff compared to start of KOTR for example, hopefully people are just so exited about the starting of the game.

[Privateerkev]

Alright I just want to say I am absolutly loving the posts you guys are doing in the Senate thread. I won't respond to them all IC but I wanted to give kudos in here. ATPG, TLG, Andres, many more that I am not mentioning, please know that even if I am not reacting IC, I am laughing my !@#$ off OOC.

That and the stories are rocking!

[TinCow]

The Magnaura thread has been purged of those last two OOC posts. There was nothing wrong with what The Lemongate posted. I personally found it to be very amusing and well-written. Comedy is as much at home in these games as the more intense dramatics.

In any case, it should not be discussed via OOC posts in the Magnaura. If you have issues like that, post them in here or PM me. The only OOC posts which should be posted in the Magnaura or the Hippodrome are ones which aid in the understanding of what is going on, such as PK's recent post. All other OOC posts should go in this thread. Also, there should be no OOC posts whatsoever in the Battle Reports or Stories Threads. The House threads are managed by the leaders of the various Houses, so those people can make their own rules on OOC posting.

[The Lemongate]

Hmmm... right, so I get more reactions (albeit negative ones) to a silly post (which I did put some time in - the character is thought out) then anything said by Anastasios.

Geez I'm all a smile here...

[Privateerkev]

I loved the long war rant by Anastasios. It made me want to grab a sword and stab something.

And I think the character is very distinctive.

[Ituralde]

Yes, I do. The table code is "table=0 0 0". That's what I've used to create the world maps in the various Libraries.

That's a brilliant idea, btw. I've been trying to figure out how to arrange stuff like that in my sig for a long time. Tables never occurred to me.

Awesome! Thank you! And you're welcome, I guess.

Edit: Nope, that didn't do the trick. Once I just added the table=0 0 0 into my current code it messes up my formatting completely. It will just put the the first line into the table, once a new line starts it puts it ouf of the table...

[deguerra]

Yay! Another Wheel off Time fan :D And, seriously people, if you understood how ridiculously simple these Arms are put together, you would be running me out of the Senate after all the praise you've thrown my way

[Askthepizzaguy]

Alright I just want to say I am absolutly loving the posts you guys are doing in the Senate thread. I won't respond to them all IC but I wanted to give kudos in here. ATPG, TLG, Andres, many more that I am not mentioning, please know that even if I am not reacting IC, I am laughing my !@#$ off OOC.

That and the stories are rocking!

Thanks!

Nice to know my efforts at humor are appreciated. More is coming.

[Privateerkev]

I thank you Deguerra for giving us so many deep and insightful posts.

[Northnovas]

Awesome! Thank you! And you're welcome, I guess.

Edit: Nope, that didn't do the trick. Once I just added the table=0 0 0 into my current code it messes up my formatting completely. It will just put the the first line into the table, once a new line starts it puts it ouf of the table...

Ituralde your sig looked good earlier today I thought you had already done a table. The format was very clean and all the stuff was easy to see in your sig.

[Csargo]

According to this and Wiki Crete should be in the hands of the Byzantine Empire. I didn't realize that.

[Privateerkev]

According to this and Wiki Crete should be in the hands of the Byzantine Empire. I didn't realize that.

There are quite a few mistakes like that in TW games. They pick a date in time to start the game, but then they do not totally recreate the setting. They basically "fudge" it a little to try to balance out the factions and make things simpler.

[Csargo]

There are quite a few mistakes like that in TW games. They pick a date in time to start the game, but then they do not totally recreate the setting. They basically "fudge" it a little to try to balance out the factions and make things simpler.

I figured as much. Oh well, it's a good reason to start a war with Venice in any case.

[Askthepizzaguy]

Seems like everyone in the West wants a piece of the Venetians and the Sicilians. Our houses should support each other to that end and see if we can't sway the Basileos.

We need to destroy the Catholics fast before the build up, those two factions anyway.

[TheFlax]

According to this and Wiki Crete should be in the hands of the Byzantine Empire. I didn't realize that.

Ironically, Zim and I checked for Antioch and it didn't fall until 1083.

Then again, my character isn't born until 1083 and the Ceasar won't be born until 1087. Trebizond should be Byzantine, as Smyrna (I think) and Durazzo. Alexios proved his meddle taking back Durazzo from the Normans right before ascending to the throne.

That's massive fudging right there.

[The Lemongate]

According to this and Wiki Crete should be in the hands of the Byzantine Empire. I didn't realize that.

Antioch should be as well. Till 1084

[Cecil XIX]

Ironically, Zim and I checked for Antioch and it didn't fall until 1083.

Then again, my character isn't born until 1083 and the Ceasar won't be born until 1087. Trebizond should be Byzantine, as Smyrna (I think) and Durazzo. Alexios proved his meddle taking back Durazzo from the Normans right before ascending to the throne.

That's massive fudging right there.

Reminds of Byzantium's starting position at 1080 in the original MTW. They even had Naples, though that was hard to hold onto.