Possible LotR Successor Game discussion thread

[ULC]

Well, we need to make the Houses a rallying flag to gather around. Say we have one that still holds onto the Old English ideals before William (Me, please, oh please, pick me for this one!) One who wishes to strength French ties, another who wishes to soldify power in England by eliminating Scotland, etc.

It appears we have several villains available (does my Heroic need to go back to the Old ways count me as a real Villian? ), and I might as well make a banner out of it - LETS PLAY AS ENGLAND!

I like Sicily and Denmakr as close seconds, leaning more towards Denmark. But the Issues with both are as summed up IMHO -

Denmark
Faces England, HRE, and Russia at most really, maybe Scotland as well. However, they have a rather linear path to fight that also results in a colony Empire - this would be counterproductive to PvP. They have nice units though.

Sicily
Again, many enemies to face, but a sharp dependcy on boats for ANYTHING unless we want togo at the Pope, whcih again reduces PvP because of distance, not really an issue with England.

I also would like the Vanilla mod as well, I've played it, and I like it.

-Edit: While I agree with your assertion that Rebellion should not truly be a dime a dozen, I am looking at it more from an emotional perspective and attachment perspective, not necessarily from a logical one. I want to eb able to rebel with a plan obviously, and limits based on rank could be imposed for recruiting mercenaries, but IMHO, the idea should be looked at first before being discarded entirely. I mean, what about those that simply do not wish to listen to a sudden mandate from their Lord that goes againt their principles? It's far to suddent to have planned anything, but by limiting their ability to repsond, you are eliminating the chance for players to dynamically choose HOW and for what reasons they wish to rebel, and thus reducing the opportunity for good fast paced story and PvP.

Again, IHMO.