The Will of the Senate - out of character thread III

[Dutch_guy]

I still think things are fine as they are. Giving the AI it's bonuses on a strategic level I don't mind nearly as much as they would get on the battlefield (VH).

As it is now, we're being put to the test on a strategic level (bigger, better AI armies) and we're not being screwed over by rediculous morale penalties...

[TinCow]

A quick note of regret, posting here rather than via PMs because it is faster.

I have been preparing to run for Consul this term, as was probably obvious in the Senate. Unfortunately, some serious issues have cropped up at work and I am not going to have the time to be able to play as First Consul, even if I ran with a co-Consul. To those whom I had made promises, I sincerely apologize, but this situation is beyond my control. For now I think I can stay in the Lower House, but it is even possible that I will need to be switched to the Upper House for up to a month. If that is necessary, I will make a post to that effect as soon as I know. Again, sincerest apologies.

[Tricky Lady]

Hello, just a quick note to tell you that my internet is now restored, so I should be able to follow up the PBM again, yay!!

Now back to reading the stories! I need to know where we are.

[Dooz]

I should say again, another way to bypass the CTD is to give Nicomedia away, and tack on a small donation of denarii as well. Doesn't have to be as much as 2,000 though. 1,000 should be more than enough to get anyone to accept, maybe even less. That way we don't have to waste troops and sacrifice them to keep going. And really, there are only a few cities that cause the CTD's, so no need to have a rule that requires sacrificing a unit for every city we loot.

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Oh, and we have to give Viberi to the Germans the second the next Consul loads up the game, even before ending the Spring 255 turn. I know DDW tried, but he didnt' add a money donation so that should be tacked on.

[econ21]

Unless anyone protests, I think I'll extend the voting period to 48 hours to let DDW and Braden vote. We don't have that many active players and these are among the two most participatory.

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Oh, and we have to give Viberi to the Germans the second the next Consul loads up the game, even before ending the Spring 255 turn. I know DDW tried, but he didnt' add a money donation so that should be tacked on.

Just curious, but why do we have to give away Viberi? Have you seen the Summer 255 savegame I uploaded? We did not give away Viberi, but there was not a problem, AFAIK. I clicked ahead a few turns and there were no CTDs either.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Regarding the Consul election, I have contacted Mount Suribachi to see whether he's interested in being my co-Consul. I plan to run either way, but it would be nice to ease a little of the burden.

My manifesto will be based on his reply, so look for that shortly.

[TinCow]

Due to the same work issues, I won't be able to get to the Library update tonight. I will work on it tomorrow night (post 7pm EST).

[Death the destroyer of worlds]

Unless anyone protests, I think I'll extend the voting period to 48 hours to let DDW and Braden vote. We don't have that many active players and these are among the two most participatory.

Just curious, but why do we have to give away Viberi? Have you seen the Summer 255 savegame I uploaded? We did not give away Viberi, but there was not a problem, AFAIK. I clicked ahead a few turns and there were no CTDs either.

That's nice.
I've looked at the save. When it rebels it becomes a rebel town. So the best course is indeed to just let it rebel, as that will provide a better barrier as when we give it to the Germans. I will adjust my motions accordingly.

GeneralHankerchief, that's great news. I wonder if Mount Suribachi dares to be your co-consul. It seems to be a hazardous job.

TinCow, take it easy

[econ21]

Just to highlight another couple of things from the Summer 255 save we will be using - the Iberians have marched a 3/4 stack army to near Jenuensis.

On a lighter note, Valerius Paullus (aka Mount Suribachi) has become a Legate and re-spawned the Legio IV banner.

[econ21]

I have been preparing to run for Consul this term, as was probably obvious in the Senate. Unfortunately, some serious issues have cropped up at work and I am not going to have the time to be able to play as First Consul, even if I ran with a co-Consul.

Thanks for letting us know. I hope the work stuff goes well.

I know it may rather spoil the fun of the politicking side, but my instinct is always to try identify potential first consuls in the out of character thread. I also want everyone who wants to be First Consul to have a turn at it. So, I will be blunt - do we have any Lower House members who would like to run?

I don't want to break a confidence, but I understand GeneralHankerchief was interested in the job 10 turns hence. Could we bring the timetable forward? I know he may think it premature from a roleplaying perspective, but:
(a) He's leading the Consular army against Carthage, which we seem to agree is the main area for offensive operations & so is kind of doing the Consul's job already, which was to head the main army.
(b) He's a blood relative of the First Consul's grandson and that's got to count for something (GWB anyone?).
(c) We might even roleplay it as Verginius as suffering from ill-health & so pushing forward the timetable for his successor.

And/or are there other people interested? Competition is good.

PS: Welcome back, TrickyLady - can we put you back in the Lower House?

[Tricky Lady]

PS: Welcome back, TrickyLady - can we put you back in the Lower House?

Yeah, I'll try to fight any battles, should that be necessary. I see that my avatar is now governing Segestica. Maybe we should keep good old Vatinius there for a while :-p

[Dooz]

I was just saying to give away Viberi because I thought it might rebel to the Germans and we'd be at automatic war with them. But seeing as how it rebels to rebel, all is well .

[Braden]

Econ21,

Thanks for extending the voting period, I’m having little joy from my ISP as they are waiting for BT to fix the issue.

Anyway on a lighter note myself, as soon as my Avatar is of a fitting age you just KNOW that I’ll be running for the head job! Is daunting though as the map looks so cluttered compared to a normal Rome game and we have so many regions already.

I want my Avatar to at least get to his mid twenties and have some battle experience first before putting myself forward.

*I was going to say some thing here but decided its better for the game if everyone just Doesn’t know! Suffice to say I’ve played the campaign forward using the plans already in place…….and……..Eeekkkk!*

The use of a unit of Mercs to hold a town we empty works fine in all cases but I’m going to try from the recommended .sav file tonight just in case there were any final adjustments that would effect things (which I think there are).

[StoneCold]

Hmm... that sound bad... :p but fun... too bad I am not a lower house... sigh... :P