KOTF OOC Thread

[econ21]

After much IC debate and an edge of the seat vote, we have an Edict that sets out how to organise the crusade. Since the King voted for this, why not just have him follow it? We congregate on Paris where OK organises us into stacks and then we march on London forming up in a single stack that includes all participating avatars for the assault. No need for consols - just a little patience.

1. The Conseil authorises the Seneschal to request a crusade to be called on London from the Pope.

2. All nobles wishing to go on crusade must declare that intention and march to Paris, where the Seneschal will organise them into crusading armies under the overall command of the King. [OOC: only the Seneschal puts armies into crusade mode; crusaders have to modify their standing orders to reflect the armies they are assigned to.]

3. When the time comes to storm London, all crusading nobles will join the King in storming the settlement. [OOC: we create a stack that includes all crusading avatars so they all share the traits gained.]

4. All troops who rally to the crusade will be regarded as soldiers of France and after the crusade is successful will be either disbanded or gifted to specific army commands as the Seneschal sees fit.

[Zim]

Sorry for my absence lately, guys. I've come down with a pretty bad case of the flue.

I might be off a day or so. In the meantime TheFlax is authorized to settle any rules disputes. As far as the Crusade goes, I'm thinking Econ has it right. The edict does seem to lay out how to do things pretty well. I'm happy to give some kind of trait for all crusaders, although it should be fairly small, or the dread guys will be left behind (maybe extra dread for people who go about the crusade in a vicious way, executing prisoners and exterminating settlements).

[Vladimir]

Yea, I really like Gontran. "Ze English 'have no sense of style, no elan..." and then he proceeds to bash English women. I love it!

[ULC]

Yea, I really like Gontran. "Ze English 'have no sense of style, no elan..." and then he proceeds to bash English women. I love it!

"Ze English, they have no sense of style, no elan, no manly virtues, no reason to live, no good drink, no comely women, and why, the devil himself would be ashamed to have their nobles in hell!"

I think that's the gist of it . I love the inflection he puts into it.

My favorite so far is "I hesitate to call our enemies stupid - it is a useful word, and does not need to be devalued. Instead, I call them "targets"!"

[Vladimir]

[OverKnight]

It looks like almost all the Crusaders have gathered.

I'll call the Crusade on Nottingham at the beginning of the next turn, the main Crusader stack in Calais can use the extra movement to pick up those who've gotten a bit ahead, like the King and go from there.

Thoughts?

[_Tristan_]

I'd like the King to be in command of the stack when the Crusade is called... Makes more sense IC, don't you think ?

Philippe will walk back towards Folkestone (the English side of the Channel) and gather all Crusaders there (Please adjust your SOT people to allow me to join you in the King's stack), once done, Ok should be able to request the Crusade.

Does that suit everyone ?

[Vladimir]

Oh yes, I also went to the Renn Fair today. I'm all fueled up on turkey legs, shellfish, and wine. Looking to play some more when I wake up.

[Vladimir]

Of all the images of France possible, I didn't think they'd be compared to the empire from Star Wars.

[Ramses II CP]

You know, really, the reputation of French nobility of the period wouldn't be far off. Mighty warriors, feared the world over, divided at home and often defeated by their own greed or inability to cooperate amongst themselves.

Not great practitioners of the force though.

[OverKnight]

It seems Proclamation 3.1 won't make it out of committee as there was only one second for it. Louis voiced his "support" for it, but didn't officially second it.

Or am I missing something?

Edit: It would also be helpful if players could tally their influence and include it on their SoT post.

[Braden]

Also, it was clearly stated IC by Philip that he was reconsidering it and would resubmit a revised version of it.

That's not occurred within the timeframe.

Political stalling at its best! Go Counseil!!

[Ramses II CP]

I will always use the correct language if I intend to second something.

[HolyGateKeeper]

Greetings, fellow Burgundians, I am the Archbishop of Worms! And keeper of the holy gates in heaven. It is eloquent to see my cousins oncemore, for I am a saintly meek old man, with nothing else to do but perform liturgies, sacraments, marriages, and preach the others about the good news of the Bible, and we all can kill heretics by helping so, lol. But I'm glad to be with my Burgundian nobility, and bretheren, and will be active most of the time.

[HolyGateKeeper]

Archbishop of Cologne! I really messed up there. Ok then for now on I'm the Archbishop of Cologne. Sorry it's just that I looked up the archbishopric coat of arms of the German city of Worms, and I found out it didn't exist, so I went more French and got the province of Cologne.

[Vladimir]

Using French words and phrases is good but can an individual be awarded a settlement? I thought it was per house.

[Northnovas]

Before the save gets going are we going to recuit some new avatars? I will pick from something that is generated rather then the current inactive left overs. I think there at least 4 members looking for avatars.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

So true. was just waiting for someone to bring it up. waiting and waiting.

[Vladimir]

How do I get something built in Marseilles? I thought we updated the Status thread with what we wanted and the Seneschal ques it up. I have a brothel requested from two turns ago. We have the money.

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

How do I get something built in Marseilles? I thought we updated the Status thread with what we wanted and the Seneschal ques it up. I have a brothel requested from two turns ago. We have the money.

I guess the Seneschal does not like you

[Vladimir]

I guess the Seneschal does not like you

Apparently not if I can't get one of the cheapest buildings built.

[deguerra]

AFAIK the build queue is mandatory in the sense that nothing else can be built, but it is still up to the Seneshal to actually start building anything.

You can prioritize things, I think. Units certainly, not sure about buildings. Check the rules thread, I'd say.

edit: Hmm, yeah. Nothing on prioritizing buildings in the rules. Not sure if that was intentional or an oversight. I seem to remember us having it in former games.

[Vladimir]

Good. I like TC's revelation about the private disputes within France. Lately there's been no reason for any given all the wars. Gontran is pissed about the lack of development in his settlement but he's more likely to bed some Italian girl than pick a fight.

[Northnovas]

Well if CDF as his pick from the 3 I will take Beavis the one young enough to be someone's bastard son.

[Braden]

Interest? Is it time for me to add that Henri is really the bastard son of one of our spies, and is being manipulated by him in the background? …Nahh, done that one already (WotS).

Fun is coming, it just takes time and lots of back-room moves…it’s a chess game..I…(whoops!)…we have to get the pieces in position before we stir things up.

(Braden nonchalantly wanders off whistling quietly)

[Ignoramus]

Hello guys! Just touching base again after so many hectic weeks. I'm really sorry about my absence. Has much happened?

[_Tristan_]

Not much...

[deguerra]

Moved the Villain towards Frankfurt.

I feel you're going to get a few good jokes out of that one

[Vladimir]

You see, that's why Gontran stays where he belongs: In the rear with the gear. Sure he may venture out for a quick thrust and parry, but he belongs smothered by the full, sweet bosom that is southern France.