Are You Hungary for Conquest?

[The_Emperor]

Ok guys, now that the Turkish Campaign is nearing an end. The time has come for the Hungarian Campaign to be started.

V2.01 (VI with Patch)
Expert DIfficulty
Total Domination
Write ups requested.

Send me your email address and I wil place you on the list... I also request that at the end of each reign a savegame is sent to me at ralphwolf@clara.co.uk

I will start the first reign at the end of the week.

Who's Hungary for Conquest?

[Alrowan]

well im not going to sign up, but after attempting Hungary on Expert, and always getting wiped out by the byz and germans double teaming me, i suggest you take one of those two out asap

good luck

[hellenes]

count me in

arxidamos2003@yahoo.gr

[Cheetah]

And me too

cheetah_tw@freemail.hu

[The Wizard]

Quote[/b] (Alrowan @ Oct. 22 2003,09:18)]well im not going to sign up, but after attempting Hungary on Expert, and always getting wiped out by the byz and germans double teaming me, i suggest you take one of those two out asap

good luck

You?

Well, I seem to be pretty well but that's mainly because I quickly conquered most of the surrounding rebel provinces and then letting the Byzantines and the Egyptians impale each other on sharp metal objects, while the HRE was busy with the expanding French, who are in their turn busy with the Italians. Once I started a war with the Byzantines it at first looked pretty bad but eventually it turned out ok because they were very busy with fighting the Egyptians..

[The_Emperor]

Ok fellas I have just finished a quick reign in the interests of starting this campaign rolling.

The reign of King Laszlo was one of Bribery minor conquests of rebel provinces, the forging of alliances and province development... We have broken into the Steppe provinces and are positioned on the flank of Poland in Volhynia forcing them to expand Westwards (or into troublesome Lithuania)

The game has been sent on.

The_Emperor
King Laszlo I (1087 - 1105)

hellenes
King Laszlo II (1105 - ?) Current King of Hungary

Cheetah

dessa

[Monk]

Well, i think i will have to pass on this one. I am having trouble finding enough free time to finish up both Spanish and Turkish Write ups now, and i doubt i could fit another in.

I may sign up later on down the road, that is if you still need another King.

But anyway GL to you all, may your Kings live long and win many victories

[Cheetah]

Could I start the campaign? Of course, only if it is fine with hellenes. There is long holliday in Hungary and I could start it right now ...

PS. could you send the save as a zip file? thx

[hellenes]

Savegame recieved and i played couple of turns (time,time... ) plenty of possibilities to expand the east waits to subdue itself to magyar might
Im just waitin to those avars...

ps:sorry cheetach i couldnt resist the temptation...

[Drucius]

Can I chuck my hat in the ring, or is it too late?

[Cheetah]

Quote[/b] (hellenes @ Oct. 22 2003,15:39)]Savegame recieved and i played couple of turns (time,time... ) plenty of possibilities to expand the east waits to subdue itself to magyar might
Im just waitin to those avars...

ps:sorry cheetach i couldnt resist the temptation...

hehe, no problem, I know that the early expansion is the greatest fun

BTW, going east (and south) is a good idea

Oh, yes and could you pile up a huge, huge, huge army of mil.sergs and székely for me?

[The Wizard]

Don't forget the Avar nobles...

[The_Emperor]

Quote[/b] (Drucius @ Oct. 23 2003,02:18)]Can I chuck my hat in the ring, or is it too late?

Nope its not too late... there will be a few guys before you in line but it should be alright.

I assume your email is the same as the one I have on my Tzars campaign list.

[Shahed]

I'd love to participate but I still have to write my Turk PBM story, post images etc.

GREAT JOB on the Turks PBM guys. Total Victory

[Jacque Schtrapp]

I'd like to have a go if the list still has room. Haven't done the PBM thing yet, but I've enjoyed reading about you guys exeriences.

[The_Emperor]

Woah, Hungary is going down well... Welcome aboard all

Ok then guys here is the updated list.

The_Emperor
King Laszlo I (1087 - 1105)

hellenes
King Laszlo II (1105 - ? ) Current King of Hungary.

Cheetah

Dessa

Drucius

Sinan Are you in this campaign?

Jacque Schtrapp An Email Address is needed.

Ok I have Drucius and Sinan's emails from the other Campaign lists, are you up for this Sinan?... I sill need yours Jacque, Post it or PM it if you like.

[Demon of Light]

Welcome to all newcomers It is good to see new faces giving this a shot.

[Cheetah]

Any news about King László I.?

[The_Emperor]

The Growing Nation
The Reign of King László I of Hungary.

1087AD
The King's Cheif Aide walked into the room, the King was kneeled before the cross in silent prayer. King Laszlo was a Truly Pious man, he spent a lot of time at prayer speaking to God.

The King Finished his prayer and turned to his aide.

The Lord has given us a great task. Our nation has stood for too long squashed between large empires. The Time has come for us to expand or die in this world

My Lord, we do not have the resources to expand far, we cannot field a large army at the moment

For now we must expand quickly, but we do not have the time to build an army. I suspect the Polish to the North will also be looking to establish themelves as a power. We do have money in the treasury, I want you to bribe the local warlords and gain their support

My Lord our treasury is not that full, we may run short of money in the years ahead

The King smiled
I never said it would be easy, however I will make plans for the development of our Farmlands... the years ahead will be trying times for us. Now go and make preparations

Generosity of the Pope
By 1089AD, King László's treasury was running low. He could not afford much in the way of an army or bribery. A Papal Messenger arrived in the King's court.

The Messenger was admitted into the presence of the King, and in front of everyone he opened up a scroll.

By the Grace of God, His holy father The Pope offers King László of Hungary this offering of Money in recognition of his work, spreading the glory of Christianity into the East



His Reverance the Pope has been most generous over these difficult years, this is the third such gift he has sent us. Tell the Pope I graciously accept his gift and pledge to continue to drive back the infidels

The Invasion of Wallachia
It was 1093AD, and a small army was mustered by King László. With the King at its head, he marched South to Wallachia, there he would face the last free rebels between his Kingdom and the Northern frontier of Byzantium.



The outcome of the battle would not be in doubt, for only a single unit of Spearmen stood against the Army that had been mustered.

King László watched as the enemy chose the best ground on the edge of a nearby mountain.

Send the Horse Archers around the other side of the enemy and have them begin harassing them, we will approach the hill from the side with the Infantry out in front

The Spearmen held their ground unable to reach the horse archers who were slowly picking off the men. As the Hungarian lines approached, the Spearmen charged downhill into the Hungarian Infantry. The trap was complete when the King and his Horsemen flanked the enemy from behind, with the Horse Archers charging in from behind, the enemy Spearmen tried to run, but retreat was impossible



Caught in such a vice the Spearmen were massacred, and before long the Rebel General was knocked down by a Hungarian horseman and captured.



The Final moments of King László
By 1105AD Hungary had captured Volhynia by Convincing the Rebel General to defect. The Hungarian treasury was growing, and all of King László's efforts of developing Farmland and the Building of Mines, were at last paying off.

King László The Pious died before the year was out Leaving his oldest son Prince László to take up the throne of Hungary.



With the Capture of Volhynia Hungary was free to expand Eastwards, and now was making enough money to field a good army.

[Cheetah]

Nice. And any news about King László II.?

[The Wizard]

Well, he certainly can't wait for the Hussars to arrive...

[Jacque Schtrapp]

It's been almost four days without any news. What word have we of Laszlo II? While the King is off fighting wars his people are growing restless

[Cheetah]

Yeah, where is King László II.? Is he still alive? Or did he die while defending the frontiers of Hungary?

PS. I wont be here next week, it would be nice if I could finish my part on this week-end.

[The_Emperor]

Ok I have just recieved the Savegame from Hellenes and he's done a good job.

I have forwarded the file on to Cheetah.

Goodluck

Here is the list again.

The_Emperor
King Laszlo I (1087 - 1105)

hellenes
King Laszlo II (1105 - 1128)

Cheetah
King Geza II (1128 - ?) Current King of Hungary.

dessa

Drucius

Sinan

Jacque Strappe

[Cheetah]

Nice

[The Wizard]

If you mess it up, Cheetah...

[Cheetah]

I will do my best to mess it up

[dessa14]

hey if you mess it up i've gotta fix it and i want conquest remember the people who repair previous mistakes don't go down in history the ones that do absolutley nothin but kill lots of people do
thanks dessa

[The_Emperor]

Ok an update for the masses.

Cheetah sent me the savegame even though his reign did not finish. He did say that he would not be able to play again until after Sunday because he would be away. He did say to hand the game on if we needed to get it going again quickly.

However I think he should be allowed to finish what he started. If everyone can hang on for the moment that would be great.

Just thought I should let everyone know what is happening with this campaign and that it has not died an early death.

King Geza II is 37, so we have are about halfway through his rule. I'm sure we won't have to wait too long for the crown to pass.

[Cheetah]

I am back. Thx Emperor.

I am trying to mess up things but we are still in a superb position. We will be soon in war with the Bzyantines and the Egyptians, and I am thinking about to attack the HRE and/or the Italians.