Prussian campaign

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CA's Kieran Brigden (communications person, I think?) has started posting an AAR style account of his ongoing Prussian campaign. It is quite compelling, and I'm awaiting the next installment almost as eagerly as the release itself. Okay, not that much, but do take a look: http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/topic...gn-Report.html

[Monk]

Indeed.

We've made mention to this in various threads now but it's nice to have its own. Part 3 should be up within the next few days. He has stated he is trying to play to a finish before release day hits.

If anyone hasn't read this I highly recommend it. He's about as far as Jack was when he stopped for Q+A, but Kieran's taken much more notes and it seems has had a much more eventful campaign. Prussia will not be an easy game by any stretch of the imagination, if his experiences are anything to go by!

[Alexander the Adequate]

I've very much enjoyed reading his report.

I can't help but wonder, however, how much of his campaign is actual gameplay features and how much is literary flourish. He's clearly a great writer, but it makes it hard to discern the core game mechanics churning beneath it.

[A Very Super Market]

Your location sounds vaguely familiar...

I doubt he made anything up. For the most part, he simply RPs the other factions.

[Alexander the Adequate]

Your location sounds vaguely familiar...

Ah, I didn't even realize the similarity.

I can change it if you'd like

[Monk]

Ah, I didn't even realize the similarity.

I can change it if you'd like

Actually I believe Papewaio, one of our resident Moderators, has a similar location as well.

ANYWAY!

Yes. Prussian Campaign! Read it!

I have to admit, this campaign has me heavily considering my choice of Russia for a first go. I may have to check out Prussia just for the intense diplomatic area they are in. But then, Russia is right there too. Gah! So many choices.

[A Very Super Market]

Eh, its alright, I don't really care

Back on-topic:

Where is the second part of the campaign report? I can't seem to find it..

[Monk]

I've very much enjoyed reading his report.

I can't help but wonder, however, how much of his campaign is actual gameplay features and how much is literary flourish. He's clearly a great writer, but it makes it hard to discern the core game mechanics churning beneath it.

He made a post around page ten clarifying some things, can't find it atm will look a little later. Most of what he says appears to be actual game events. He's run a really diplomacy heavy game and it's very entertaining to read, to be honest it only reinforces the confidence that Jack's game gave me. In that ETW will have a very fun campaign game.

[AcidJiles]

I've very much enjoyed reading his report.

I can't help but wonder, however, how much of his campaign is actual gameplay features and how much is literary flourish. He's clearly a great writer, but it makes it hard to discern the core game mechanics churning beneath it.

He said all the events were real and that only the description was embelished.

[AcidJiles]

His Quote: "Wars of succesion are in Empire as a feature, whilst I have added spice for the telling there are no artificial ingredients in this story."

[Polemists]

Oh I know wars of sucession are in, I just think they only occur if you are a monarchy and lose your king.

Though I suppose one could happen if you went from Parlimental Monarchy to Monarchy. The idea being that your nomiating your own king to rule and another nation may try to claim the throne.

It's all pretty interesting and I can't wait to try it out in a couple days

[Fisherking]

No wonder they cut out the part after 1800!

Bonaparte trashed the whole system! Took a republic and made himself Emperor…

[Meneldil]

Oh yeah, the United Provinces conquering all of western Europe


When will they decide to fix the whole 'a country conquer half the world' flaw? It's already annoying enough that the player can do it so easily, leading to a bi or tripolarized world most of the time.

[Greyblades]

Well I think that if it becomes like that then I'm going to have to spend time keeping expansionists in check each game to keep it worth playing.
Ironic that the British were essentially keeping the europeans from taking over their neigbours, at the time, aswell... even if it was to stop them from attacking Britain instead of keeping it all fun.

[Sir Beane]

Oh yeah, the United Provinces conquering all of western Europe


When will they decide to fix the whole 'a country conquer half the world' flaw? It's already annoying enough that the player can do it so easily, leading to a bi or tripolarized world most of the time.

That's less of a flaw and more like the premise of the game really. The clue is in the title, Total War. The aim of the game is to conquer the world. I don't mind if they make it a little harder to do so, but I don't think the game would be as good if you couldn't.

I doubt they will ever 'fix' that paticular part of the game, because there are many people who don't regard it as a problem.

[Fisherking]

Oh yeah, the United Provinces conquering all of western Europe


When will they decide to fix the whole 'a country conquer half the world' flaw? It's already annoying enough that the player can do it so easily, leading to a bi or tripolarized world most of the time.

Yeah!

Never mind that lousy little Corsican did it once and tried a second time!

None of those other little countries should be able to do THAT!

Right?

[Hooahguy]

I've very much enjoyed reading his report.

I can't help but wonder, however, how much of his campaign is actual gameplay features and how much is literary flourish. He's clearly a great writer, but it makes it hard to discern the core game mechanics churning beneath it.

to quote the man himself:

Wars of succesion are in Empire as a feature, whilst I have added spice for the telling there are no artificial ingredients in this story.

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It's been updated!

[Lemur]

It's been updated!

Link, man, link!

[Monk]

Link, man, link!

Glorious.

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Link, man, link!

It was updated on the first post. :)

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Bah, it sounds like I could do a much better job.

I am disappointed that he only won the battle at the end to some rather suspiciuos sounding artillery. Whether it was the kind of "silly" unit that needs to be modded out waits to be seen...

[Monk]

Bah, it sounds like I could do a much better job.

I am disappointed that he only won the battle at the end to some rather suspiciuos sounding artillery. Whether it was the kind of "silly" unit that needs to be modded out waits to be seen...

Kinda wish he would have elaborated further, the ending is just a very bland wrap up of the tactical situation. The Dutch are obviously down from the capture of their capital but I find it hard to believe they're out. Most likely he stopped due to release being so close.

I'm not sure if it was due to the power of the artillery or just the fact he had bottle-necked the entire dutch force in the breach and it contributed to massive casualties. I hope the latter, either that or it was a "late game" unit that can be swiftly hit with a nerf bat.