Quote Originally Posted by The Darkhorn
Replace Antioch with Tripoli in my post and it will make sense. ...so frustrating to be new and unable to edit!
Don't fret Darkhorn, you'll be given editing rights soon enough, judging by the evident quality of your advice and the seeming maturity level as well. I'm not exactly sure how these things are decided, but I doubt you'll have too much to worry about. Just keep sending in those posts.

Thanks for your counsel about the "Tripoli" affair. I got so engrossed in the fight for survival that I neglected to look after my first GA assignment. Isn't it a bit early anyhow for such a mission? Historically, the first crusade was sent towards Constantinople at the request of Pope Urban. It's goal was to take back Saracen lands from the Seljuk Turks, such as Antioch and Edessa, ultimately conquering Jeruselam. There was no mention of Tripoli. It was also more of an international effort involving England, France, Germany, and to some degree Italy. I just don't see how that can be achieved in the Game with all the infighting going on.