EU3: Divine Wind Succession Game

[Secura]

Well, I gave it a go and I just couldn't get anywhere.

I managed to defeat the Napolese forces and occupy Napoli after the Pope peaced out, with Modena occupying Calabria. Good news at first... except for a 10,000 Nationalist force that emerged from the capital and destroyed both our armies before marching into Apulia and taking that from me, which eventually defected back to Naples.

With no army or navy, and war exhaustion/inflation reaching levels where I couldn't do anything whatsoever, I was in no position to stop Heretics from marching around mainland Aragon and taking provinces; I managed to placate them but this granted the "National Heresy" modifier and caused them to march into the rest of Iberia, which led to Portugal and Castille declaring war on me (poor Papal relations from the modifier) soon after the initial truces concluded.

At that point, I quit; can't fight a war with no armed forces, so game over, basically.

At any rate, Beskar tells me that he tested the save file out, managed to annex Naples and recover the Aragonese land from the Portuguese with the help of the French; I was unable to do any of that, so rather than simply starting over as someone else or whatnot, perhaps it's best that he takes my turn as Joan II and I join the back of the queue. :3

[Beskar]

Unfortunately, I don't know if I could redo that. just wanted to see if I could recover to a reasonable degree and it was probably just luck. But, if TinCow is okay with Secura skipping, I could do the save since I am apparently next.

[TinCow]

If Secura got wiped out, the proper thing to do is call it a defeat. We'll start a new game and just continue on with the same player list at the same spot, so Beskar would be the first player of the new game. Another attempt at Aragon, or perhaps a different power this time?

[pevergreen]

TC: This is your project, your call.

[Beskar]

I can go as a new nation, which nation would you like to play as? Perhaps Teutonic Order? Ireland OPM? None-Western?

Your call.

[TinCow]

I can go as a new nation, which nation would you like to play as? Perhaps Teutonic Order? Ireland OPM? None-Western?

Your call.

Looking back through the preferences stated earlier, multiple people expressed interest in Hungary, Teutonic Order, and Sweden. I'll also toss in Holland and Brabant as personal favorites. So, I'll leave it up to you as the first player. Select from one of those five, or Aragon again. Keep in mind that if you start as Sweden you're going to have to tough out a Personal Union at the start.

[Beskar]

Time for me to get out the Prussian Artillery then.

[TinCow]

Sounds good.

Also, I really don't think there's a need to split the game between difficulty levels. miotas' situation was very difficult. I can guarantee you that I would have ended up in the exact same situation in my second war with Castile if I hadn't had France on my side, and in his game France was on his side but deserted him. We currently have a lot of enthusiasm going for this and the turns are going at blazing fast speed. When was the last time anyone has seen four separate reigns finished in 24 hours in a succession game? If we split up into multiple games, we might kill some of that momentum.

Let's keep it united as a single game for at least a few more days. If at that point some people feel like they have enough time to do two games at once, then start up a second one, but only after we've ensured that the first game keeps moving.

[pevergreen]

Time for me to get out the Prussian Artillery then.

From the raaage! thread at the EU3 forums

[TriforceV]

just a question actually.
Would anyone be interested in maybe another EU Succession game?
This time, instead of a smaller country like Aragon, we maybe try a larger kingdom like France? might make things more flexible and easier for all players involved
I'll have to admit the suspense of waiting for my turn to come is killing me...

this way if we have two games, everyones turn for either one will come alittle quicker.
I'm just asking if anyone is interested.. if not then forget I said anything.

[pevergreen]

just a question actually.
Would anyone be interested in maybe another EU Succession game?
This time, instead of a smaller country like Aragon, we maybe try a larger kingdom like France? might make things more flexible and easier for all players involved
I'll have to admit the suspense of waiting for my turn to come is killing me...

this way if we have two games, everyones turn for either one will come alittle quicker.
I'm just asking if anyone is interested.. if not then forget I said anything.

There certainly seems to be enough interest to run a semi hard and a semi easy one.

I was thinking of running something I believe Ibn had the idea for a while ago. One person plays the actual game, others form advisors, give policy etc.

[TinCow]

There certainly seems to be enough interest to run a semi hard and a semi easy one.

I was thinking of running something I believe Ibn had the idea for a while ago. One person plays the actual game, others form advisors, give policy etc.

Further thoughts on a second game. If you are truly interested in doing something unusual and perhaps more difficult, we could specifically decide to assign an unusual and difficult task to a country. For instance, play an Irish OPM with the goal of conquering China. Or perhaps a reverse history, where an Indian nation conquers Britain. Or perhaps have the Mamluks colonize all of North America.

That said, I want to emphasize again that I think we should only add a second game after the first has had a few more days of running time, to ensure the stability of the thing.

[Beskar]

Ok, I am finished. This is going to be a long write-up. 34 years was a long reign. Good news for my successor, you are making buckets of money and in a strong position. I doubt even Miotas can lead the current condition into destruction. :p

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[Ibn-Khaldun]

There certainly seems to be enough interest to run a semi hard and a semi easy one.

I was thinking of running something I believe Ibn had the idea for a while ago. One person plays the actual game, others form advisors, give policy etc.

I did. However, I don't have DW and can't join/start any games.

[Beskar]

Konrad von Jungingen was asleep. In his dreams, he dreamt of a glorious army winning a battle, they were dressed in Grey, under the banner of a black eagle with a crown. He pondered "Who's army is this? Is this mine?". There was a man, on a horse. Tall gentleman with a moustache, who looked like a general, possibly even a king. The man rode forward infront of the troops, he gave a big battle speech, "There will be no surrender, for we shall press the advantage, and create a land for the German people that would rival that of the great Hochmeister, Konrad von Jungingen."

Konrad wakes up, startled by a noise. He walks outside into the damp autumn day, a yeoman runs up to the Hochmeister "My liege, Bohemian troops are marching this way from other the hill. What are your orders?". Konrad sniffs the air, licks his finger and raises it. "I believe tonight will become a great victory for our Order."

Prussian Might
An Teutonic Order EU3 DW Succession Game

Weeks earlier...

Konrad renewed by his strange dreams, begins a long process of consolidating his position. He begins a series of government decisions to strengthen his resolve.

He begins by Sending a Delegate to the Pope and centralizing his position in the order. A local upstart sees this as an opportunity to attack! However, he gravely misunderstood the situation and soon paid the price for his foolishness.

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After the display of military might, The Palpinate and Aquileia flocked to join under the Orders banner by proposing an alliance. The Order accepted to increase their strength.

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The Teutonic Order began to examine the powers of Europe. A general pointed towards Austria. "If we are to exceed in our plans, we must be stronger than a nation like... Austria!". The Hochmeister drummed up the commanders to begin a recruiting campaign. Once the commanders returned, the Order was now ready for war.

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A messenger runs into the Command tent. "Sir! You must have the Prussian people. Those demonic latvian bishops using them to fuel their inferno hellfires!". The Hochmeister shudders. "Prepare the men, for we are going to war!".

As the Hochmeister army prepares to embark on its journey to Riga, a foreign messenger arrives. "You shall not prevent the progress of the almighty Holy Roman Emperor! You futile little nation shall bow to down to his might, as he crushes your forces and feeds you personally to his hounds!"

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There are several large battles, which the Teutonic Order successfully defends against the might of the Holy Roman Emperor. After a crushing defeat of the forces led by the emperor himself personally, another foreign messenger arrives. "The Great Nation of Hungary views you as a powerful ally. Perhaps by working together, we can push back the advances of the Emperor." The Hochmeister considered this for a moment, then agreed. "With our new found allies, Hungary. The Teutonic Alliance shall demonstrate that the Emperor should mind his own business!".
[Riga was annexed, Pomeria vassalised and Bohemia received a bloody nose.]

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After a couple of years of peace, a missionary returns to the court. "Sir, I am proud to announce that Samogitia are now devout believers of the true faith. The Hochmeister smiles as he looks on the map. He has won some powerful friends, and a good reputation.

[More to come in part 2 after some real life chores.]

[Secura]

The only nations that would even look at Aragon twice were Urbino, Siena and Sicily... everyone else wouldn't allow any form of diplomatic relations whatsoever, and I didn't have the ducats to convince them otherwise.

So when Castille and Portugal declared war again, Siena and Sicily basically said "no chance!" and scarpered; owning only Barcelona, Alicante, Aragon, Pirineo and the Baleares meant we'd probably be reduced to a OPM if that, so that's why I quit.

I was probably the worst player to have deal with that kinda situation, but I'm fine with joining the back of the queue and seeing what I get in the 16th/17th Century. :>