Alternative History: The Rise of Brian Boru

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Here's a comparison of my choices and those of Ludens's:

Let me explain the reasoning of my options:

• 1D: I assumed that Mael Muad would march south, and that his wretched ally would also want to keep close to the escapade in case of defeat. The position of the rebels are not very strong; they would want to keep their forces concentrated, if at least to match/overwhelm us by numbers. I would probably do the same in his place. As for the D, striking the weaker foe beforehand and preventing a threatening union seemed the reasonable way to me.
• 3C: We need to make allies. We also need to keep our present allies at hand.
• 5C: Weakening if not crushing the minor foe will help not only to accomplish our core purpose but also save us from tiring our main body before the more important battle and losing valuable men.

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[Ludens]

It seems we agree that marching north is too hazardous as we are likely to get caught between Ivar, Mael Maud and Eile, and our enemies are probably expecting this. Desi is the target, then. However, I am still not convinced that MM is going to march south. His best course of action would be to join up with Ivar. Then will be their best chance to destroy us. Moving away from Eile and Ivar on the other hand will isolate him.

Also, what is the point in ordering Waterford to attack Desi if you want Desi to join you?

I was against sending more gifts to the Flath of Cork than his due because it might be interpreted as a sign of weakness, but I realize I don't know how the Irish did these things. If it is customary to win loyalty though gifts, then that is what we should do.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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Also, what is the point in ordering Waterford to attack Desi if you want Desi to join you?

How great a strategist am I! Analysed everything isolated and didn't even look if they were contradicting.
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[Ludens]

Is this Interactive History still active? I think everyone is eager for the next instalment.

[QwertyMIDX]

I'm sorry I've been swamped with applications, college, and EB work. If I get some time I'll write another chapter, but don't hold your breath.

[Ludens]

I'm sorry I've been swamped with applications, college, and EB work. If I get some time I'll write another chapter, but don't hold your breath.

Pity. Well, Real Life is more important than an Interactive History and, in my humble opinion, so is EB.

[QwertyMIDX]

Yeah, it's a hard life, trying to balance all these frivolous pursuits...