Excellent start.
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Excellent start.
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very nicely done!
"The mere statement of fact, though it may excite our interest, is of no benefit to us, but when the knowledge of the cause is added, then the study of history becomes fruitful." -Polybios
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Excellent beginning so far socal_infidel! When I first started reading I was instantly reminded of The House of Seleucus: Volumes I as well as volume II by Edward R. Bevan. I enjoy both books immensely and I'm sure I'll enjoy your story of the true heirs of Alexander just as much.
"I fought with all that I had, but at the end I was left wounded, bloodied, and broken and asking myself, "Why?"."
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Thanks all for the encouragement thus far. I've read some amazing AARs lately and wanted to contribute one myself. And yes, I'm using the Roma Surrectum map textures. They add a nice dose of immersion to the campaign, I've found.
Glad you noticed. It was what inspired me to write this AAR, actually. I've really taken to heart EB's mandate to read more history. I've read a lot lately on Armenia, Iran, the Parthians, and the Seleukids. Seems I have a new book being delivered to my office weekly.Originally Posted by DeathEmperor
Excellent beginning so far socal_infidel! When I first started reading I
was instantly reminded of The House of Seleucus: Volumes I as well as volume II by Edward R. Bevan. I enjoy both books immensely and I'm sure I'll enjoy your story of the true heirs of Alexander just as much.
Thus far, I've only managed to read Bevan's first volume, but that was enough background info for me to start this campaign. It also gave me an organizational template for the AAR. I want to avoid battle-by-battle reports and instead try to write a little history of my campaign. I'll focus on key battles of course, but I want to focus on telling an overall narrative of an alternative Seleukid history (although I'm not going to try to conquer the world, more drama in setbacks and losses for me).
Last edited by socal_infidel; 07-24-2008 at 05:40.
Read The House of Seleukos: The History of the Arche Seleukeia
for an in-depth and fascinating history of the heirs of Seleukos Nikator.
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Excellent update, socal_infidel!
~Maion
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I'll add my voice to the chorus of "Great Start" - I eagerly await your next chapter
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Have to say I agree with pretty much everyone else! Awesome start, definately awesomesauce'd. Question though, you seem to take a historical approach, is this something you will keep doing througout the AAR?
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