OOC Thread and Chatroom 2

[GeneralHankerchief]

Personally I think it all kind of grew together in an organic manner. I'm sure GH and TC already had something in mind when poor Vissa came begging to the Patriarch, but he fit the bill to get it started IC. I was not aware, during the mission to Cairo phase, of what was being put together although I might've picked up a little clue here and there.

Since then, of course, I've grabbed the bit between my teeth and pulled as hard as I can.

I think at that point, I had just petitioned TC to make a Crusade the next event in the game and he had given approval. It didn't seem like it was going to be anything more than just a run-of-the-mill Crusade, and then Vissa came about.

At the time, I planted you in Cairo, not sure if anything was going to happen or not, but I just figured that it would be convenient to use you if I thought of anything. A couple of days later, the full plan formulated.

My general strategy for plotting is to gather up all of your possible resources and then make your plan based off what you have to work with.

[flyd]

I would say that people are impressed at how he is able to lead such a laid back and lazy lifestyle in times of such turmoil, which gets him more influence.

I haven't decided which political alliance to follow yet. No need to assume it will be the Royals, remember Fritz the disenfranchised von Kastilien brother? Not saying it'll go that way. It's a toss up at this point.

It will be nice to play a spoiled and lazy brat for a change, all of my previous characters were virtuous:

1. One of the greatest Roman generals. About 30 traits, each one mightier than the last. Immortal.
2. Super-holy crusader. Almost died in battle like 10 times, getting much in the way of bravery traits. Could only be defeated by gravity.
3. Showed up, obliterated an uber-stack, died of the plague. The plague was probably the flu, which tends to kill people with strong immune systems.
4. The best Megas Logothetes you'll ever see at this rate. Killed many Turks, died exceedingly gloriously.

...

5. The prince from Swamp Castle, but less gay and more "fertile" as the traits say.

[Privateerkev]

I'm still eagerly anticipating the first "the Mad" character in any of these games.

I think ATPG's character already fit that description...

4. The best Megas Logothetes you'll ever see at this rate.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Tristan.. that was nice story
But I don't think that Efstathios will believe that before he get to the city himself

[Northnovas]

Iggy even when he will be the man in charge he has to rebel.
Somehow this really has no shock value!

[woad&fangs]

O yes, Solomon and Laskaris in the same city. This is going to be great.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

O yes, Solomon and Laskaris in the same city. This is going to be great.

That's what I thought too

[Privateerkev]

Bah, I forgot to add something to the Megas report. (A lot is happening lately...)

I accepted Stavros's MotH request. Motep said if KP didn't get online in time to talk about it, to just accept it.

There is now an Order member in the family tree. Armageddon is nigh...

[ULC]

Can someone please put up a list or mugshots of the new RBG's for me before 5:00 EST? RL is making it hard on me right now.

Oh, and anyone has my complete permission now to use the Organization in what ever misfortune may befall them

[TinCow]

Can someone please put up a list or mugshots of the new RBG's for me? RL is making it hard on me right now.

I will do so when I get home in a few hours. That will not be before 5:00pm EST.

[ULC]

I will do so when I get home in a few hours. That will not be before 5:00pm EST.

Yeah, but I won't have internet access later then that, and maybe not for the next week coming. I really have to see what happens...

[Privateerkev]

There would be no need for me to break an oath as Michail never accepted mine, so you would have no reason to come after me.

Just a nitpick but oaths are considered accepted unless said otherwise. Accepting them is done IC for various ceremonial reasons.

[Ferret]

Shhhhhh PK, I was hoping no one would notice

[TinCow]

Yeah, but I won't have internet access later then that, and maybe not for the next week coming. I really have to see what happens...

You gave me a basic description of the type of avatar you wanted before. If you want, I could pick the avatar for you according to what best fits your description.

[Ferret]

I just sent him the mugshots

[ULC]

I choose Nikolaos Aristenos, and I'd like to start in Scopia (If he isn't there already).

Thanks EF

[Motep]

Ignoramus, you refuse to answer my mail. A simple "no" would suffice!

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I have a question TC..

How do you kill those avatars?!

I mean.. I tried to use the move_character cheat once to move a general to sea but the game didn't allowed that..
So.. How do you do it???!!!

[TinCow]

It's a game bug that is remarkably convenient. If you hit backspace while an army is walking, it will stop immediately. So, all you have to do is move them to one of the land crossings over an ocean square, such as between Italy and Sicily and (for our purposes) right outside of Constantinople. Just use character_reset to march them over the the area, then plot a course across the water. When the units are directly over the water, hit backspace. Poof, no more army.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

And that's it?!

And I expected some dark magic be part of this!

By the way.. Is it possible to do that in RTW too?? Not in Vanilla but in a mod where there are land bridges..

[TinCow]

I don't know, I never tried. I didn't become a master of the console until M2TW.

If it doesn't work, there's another method. Teleport the avatar to an island and have them attack a hostile army. When they lose, they will be unable to retreat and they will die. If there isn't an island with a hostile army available to do the dirty dead, you can teleport a rebel stack to the spot, attack it, then teleport it back to its original position. If that doesn't work, there's always the old fashioned way. March the guy into battle with an army that has ranged units. Move the avatar into range of the archers, then have him turn around so that the arrows are hitting him from the rear. Then speed up the time.

Yes, I have used all of these methods at various points in time.

[TinCow]

Also, I retract what I said before about Isaakios getting a bonus stat influence for being "the Lazy." That trait only reduces movement and tax income. It does not reduce any stat points, so it doesn't qualify for the Pity Point™.

[Ramses II CP]

Heh, the drowning thing is a classic, and it's really easy to do once you get the hang of it. I love the fact that you can eliminate bad avatars so easily. I had to knock off quite a few in the TE AAR (Why do the French always get such bad kings?).

[Ituralde]

Woot! Things are speeding up and I fear Ignoramus has not chosen a good time to be away from the game!

And since PK mentioned the Mafia games. I don't know how it's now, but back in the days the percentage of forged PMs and reveals was how high exactly?

[Northnovas]

Ignoramus, you refuse to answer my mail. A simple "no" would suffice!

You won't get an answer till Monday.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showp...&postcount=703

[TinCow]

And since PK mentioned the Mafia games. I don't know how it's now, but back in the days the percentage of forged PMs and reveals was how high exactly?

Fake a PM? What kind of an animal would do such a thing?!

[Motep]

Thispm has been unanswered several times since the elections were concluding.

[Ramses II CP]

Igno's trouble with PMs is a running joke (The most frequently repeated statement in the Throne Room is probably 'Clear your inbox Igno!'). It isn't aimed at you Motep, it's just one of his foibles.

[Zim]

Happy belated birthday to TinCow!

Sorry I've been away. My wife and I have been housesitting and have had some internet problems.

[deguerra]

yay Will is back!