KotR Out of Character Thread V

**Stuperman** · 05-11-2007, 18:40

Originally Posted by FactionHeir

This is because some code CA planned was not implemented which would prevent garrisoned troops from deserting.

off topic:

Sounds like the story of m2tw, do they plan on implementing it do you know?

on topic:

the teutons and spearmen really hurt, pilgrims are just like peasents, and it's the fanatics are like peasents with a good attack, correct?

**OverKnight** · 05-11-2007, 18:49

That's about the size of it. Religious fanatics are good shock troops, high attack, but they won't last long in a fight.

As for desertion, meh, we've had a good Crusade, so I'm not going to complain (too much).

**OverKnight** · 05-11-2007, 19:11

Still no joy on a direct2drive patch. . .I'm thinking that if one does not appear by the end of my term, the rest of the PBM should upgrade for the start of econ's term and I'll make do.

If thing's get too bad, I'll just go out and get a hard copy of the game. A waste of 50 bucks, but it'll solve the problem.

**AussieGiant** · 05-11-2007, 20:53

We certainly can't prepare for the Mongol's.

IC we have no way of knowing what is really going to hit us until after the fact.

OOC I think limiting expansion in Europe and dealing with the Middle East invasions is going to provide the best game play. I appreciate Stuperman's point though. If your back in Europe it could be a bit dull.

I guess we are just going to have to find a middle ground through IC developments such as what Econ described for rotations.

I hope there is going to be substantial death rates when facing the Mongols. Some real "backs against the walls" stuff would be great.

**AussieGiant** · 05-11-2007, 20:55

Originally Posted by OverKnight

Still no joy on a direct2drive patch. . .I'm thinking that if one does not appear by the end of my term, the rest of the PBM should upgrade for the start of econ's term and I'll make do.

If thing's get too bad, I'll just go out and get a hard copy of the game. A waste of 50 bucks, but it'll solve the problem.

We should do a whip round...and rustle up the cash to help

**TinCow** · 05-11-2007, 23:31

I see nothing wrong with limited expansion in Europe, as was legislated previously. Despite limiting conquests during the Crusade, we still took Venice, Budapest, Ragusa, Breslau, and Marsaille, as well as re-taking Metz. Not exactly shabby on European expansion.

**AussieGiant** · 05-12-2007, 08:28

Originally Posted by TinCow

I see nothing wrong with limited expansion in Europe, as was legislated previously. Despite limiting conquests during the Crusade, we still took Venice, Budapest, Ragusa, Breslau, and Marsaille, as well as re-taking Metz. Not exactly shabby on European expansion.

And that's with "limiting" expansion. Can you imagine what would happen without it?

Still, as long as the excommunication mechanism is in place and we choose to remain "one of the flock" I assume it will be fairly self regulating.

**econ21** · 05-12-2007, 10:15

Overknight, you might want to reschedule Ulrich's battle if at all possible. Ignoramus does not usually log on over the weekend, so at best we will have a 2 day hiatus and at worst, an autoresolve if the deadline expires.