V&V OOC/Signup Thread I

[GeneralHankerchief]

Cecil, is there a save we can look off for the Diet Session?

[Nightbringer]

That rules change sounds good to me. I had yet another potential adoptee this turn but he died unexpectedly, hopefully one will come up soon for you cecil that has a bit more stamina.

[phonicsmonkey]

I support the OOC rules change. Anything that allows Cecil to get more enjoyment from this game is fine by me - he does so much work and should get as much reward for it as possible.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Also support. I don't think it needs to be proposed in the Diet though (quickly browsed through the Charter and didn't see anything to that effect).

[phonicsmonkey]

Thanks for the point of order - do let me know if anything I'm doing is incorrect. This is my first crack at this.

[GeneralHankerchief]

No worries, I still have to check myself three times before I do anything - I'm still used to the KotR charter, which is about 3 years out of date now.

[Zim]

Also in favor of the rules change.

[_Tristan_]

Two Austrian knights sit in the stands at the lists watching the jousting. One turns to the other.

Go for a drink at the tavern?

The other wrinkles up his nose in distaste.

No - it's full of Frenchmen.

[phonicsmonkey]

I'm glad you enjoyed that!

[TheFlax]

I'm fine with the rule change.

[Cecil XIX]

All right, the voting is now up! My apologies for the delay, but I must say that I was very glad to see so much discussion in my absence! I particularly enjoyed the back and forth regarding whether the Marshall should be strong at the expense of the electors or weak and supportive of them. I've been reluctant to jump into this kind of thing for fear that my position as GM might inadvertantly stifle discussion, but should the OOC Rules Change pass I intend to get more involved. Good to see the game's going on a positive direction1

[Zim]

It was a fun Diet. Nice to see things heat up a bit. And that's without you and TheFlax in yet.

[phonicsmonkey]

Who knew legislation could be fun?

I posted in the poll thread but we missed out Edict 4.1 (Ragusa) which got two seconders (myself and Zim). We really need that one as it's a castle and will enable me to hand off Innsbruck later to a new Duke of Bavaria if all goes to plan. I suggest it just passes as no-one seemed to be opposed to it but we can have a separate poll for it if necessary.

[_Tristan_]

Yes, it's good to see things heating up in the Diet, a bit... I may have thrown a spanner in the works but I had to check it out with Cecil first, and was too late to have put to the vote (that's what you get for being on another quarter of the Earth...)

Maybe next time... If Lothar's still alive and not in chains...

[Zim]

I wouldn't object to having a mini emergency Diet concerning Zirn, assuming the rules allow for them. It seems like a pretty important issue.

[Cecil XIX]

My apologies to everyone for the confusion surrounding this vote. Hopefully next time will be as I'll be following the Diet from the start of the session. For the sake of simplicity and to keep the game, moving, I'll consider all legislation, including the Ragusa edict, passed unless there's an objection.

Also, I'm planning an event to address the Zirn issue...

EDIT: Also, I must say that I'm particularly pleased with the Kaiser's invoking of rule 6.11 to take Genoa, which addresses a flaw in the rules that I was never able to see a solution for. I wanted a legal system to decide how provinces are allocated where Electors could fight politically over them after they had been taken, but I also wanted to make it possible for someone to buck the whole system if he was strong enough. Having someone take ownership of the province until the Kaiser asserts his legal right is a nice way to do this.

[Zim]

No objection here.

[phonicsmonkey]

Another event? I hope it goes better for us than the last one!

[Zim]

Somehow I think it's a good thing that the word "event" suddenly fills me with a small amount of dread.

Another event? I hope it goes better for us than the last one!

[Nightbringer]

So whats going on now?

[Cecil XIX]

New turn just started, sorry for the delay everyone. Even though I moved into my new place a week ago, there's more work to be done then I thought and I confess I haven't had as much time for V&V as I should. Fortunately it's a temporary condition.

EDIT: Also, you'll notice the Milanese forces in Lombady have been rearranged slightly compared to the earlier save. This is intentional.

[Nightbringer]

New turn just started, sorry for the delay everyone. Even though I moved into my new place a week ago, there's more work to be done then I thought and I confess I haven't had as much time for V&V as I should. Fortunately it's a temporary condition.

Its no problem cecil, I wasn't meaning to sound impatient! I just didn't remember you were busy. I hope you like your new abode!

[The Celtic Viking]

Is anyone actually playing as Harold Merode? If yes, could you move to Prague, please? If no one's controlling him, I have two questions:

1) Can the next guy who takes the save move Harold to Prague?
2) I suppose I can't, but may I reserve him for once Theo dies?

[GeneralHankerchief]

Quick note: I'm around, just really busy this weekend. Will be able to take the save/comment on the game tomorrow.

[phonicsmonkey]

Is anyone actually playing as Harold Merode? If yes, could you move to Prague, please? If no one's controlling him, I have two questions:

1) Can the next guy who takes the save move Harold to Prague?
2) I suppose I can't, but may I reserve him for once Theo dies?

Ignoramus is playing as Harold Merode.

[The Celtic Viking]

Thanks, phonics; I checked in the library but no one was listed as his owner. I'll throw him a PM.

[Visor]

This is the signup thread yes? I would like to give this a try.

[Cecil XIX]

Why yes it is, welcome aboard Visorslash! I'll put you in line for a general, but in the meantime you are free to RP with your your fellow players, speak in the diet, and even align yourself with another house.

[phonicsmonkey]

Is Flax going to take the new guy? (Von Magdeburg I think his name is...)

Also, is it permissible for one of my House to take the save for me? I'm struggling to get to my gaming PC at the moment..

[phonicsmonkey]

ok, so I don't like to be a complainer but I think what's happening with Milan is an exploit of a gap in our rules. My avatar besieged Milan before Zirn got there - it doesn't make any sense to me that he can assault and take the city without going through me (and my army) first.