KotR Out of character thread VI

[gibsonsg91921]

wow
i think at this point, optimally, it would be arnold of austria

hes the grandson of heinrich, and sigismund's cousin who is the father of jobst. he is younger than jobst. he's a duke, royal born, yada yada yada.

[Stig]

Aye, it all depends on what you do, not even on turns. It's almost random. If I move a diplomat to Place A it might be Jack, but would I have moved it to Place B it might be George, that's how random it is.

[econ21]

OK, thanks factionheir and Stig. Forget what I said. We'll deal with the succession when it happens.

[Stig]

FH, why don't we sally out of Thorn, even if that other Polish army aids, 3 groups on knights should easely win. The FHA will be busy, as there's another Polish army coming it's way.

[FactionHeir]

I'm planning to have Peter or Günther drive the Poles away at Thorn after the first battle. More important to get Peter knighted first. Both of them at at full MP.

Scratch that, I just realized Ansehelm is inside Thorn. You want to fight them now? Just pick the save and let me know.

[Stig]

Aye I'm willing to fight it more or less now

[FactionHeir]

OK, updating posts.

[Stig]

I didn't do well

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I lost 1 man

edit: savefile uploaded

[FactionHeir]

Well done :)

PM me the post battle screen please or post it somewhere

[Stig]

I don't really feel this battle even deserves a battle report, so here's the screen:

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I released the prisoners, as Ansehelm is a good man (sides crossbowmen militia is anyway).
Oh, and before I forgot, Ansehelm gained 1 command, but I clicked the wrong button so that message is gone.

[FactionHeir]

Would you happen to be up to the task of attacking the Poles slightly outside Thorn with your force while noone else is having a go at their battles? (if so, please reply and also let me know the pre-battle odds for that battle)

[Stig]

That all depends on what the battle odds are (tho it should be an easy win anyway). I'm not doing anything now, so I'll take a look.

[gibsonsg91921]

hey FH ooc i think ur a swell chancellor but IC im going to hate u ok?

[Stig]

Heh, those Poles retreat if you attack them. So I moved in again, and the battle odds are 10:3

[FactionHeir]

Meh, I'll give you some therapy ICly then. Yanno, brainwash and stuff.

[FactionHeir]

Have at em Stig. Noting down that you are in posession of the save

[edit]
Btw, make sure you only attack them with 2 units of knights (so 1 GB and 1 cav unit). 3 is illegal

[Stig]

Righto, even then it should still be easy.

Btw, I take it I can move all the men back into Thorn after the battle. Can I recruit some mercenaries on the way back (I've seen a dangerous looking Russian army at our borders, and it can siege Thorn next turn). Taking that in mind I suggest Thorn recruits as much as it can.
Edit: the bloody Poles refused to pay the ransom, damned.
That'll be a tough siege next turn, I bet ya.

Can I move Ansehelm back into Thorn?


And again I'm getting worse and worse:

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[FactionHeir]

I'll be fixing up recruitment at the end of turn. Will keep additional garrison for Thorn in mind, but I already have a large force en route to reinforce the FHA from Staufen.

[Stig]

Oh, and btw, Ansehelm gained a loyalty in that battle

[FactionHeir]

Heh, you might just gain more influence in future votes if you keep that up

Let me know the new odds please though and when you upload the save

[Stig]

Which odds?
I fought the battle (screenie above edited in) as the odds were 10:3

[FactionHeir]

Ah, I thought the 10:3 were when you had all three cav units in your stack.

[Stig]

They were the same with 3 cav and 2 cav

Savefile uploaded, Ansehelm back in Thorn. As Thorn would otherwise seriously lack defence (15 Mailed Knights, erhhh)

[gibsonsg91921]

o man, i'm in for it now

[StoneCold]

Ya, I notice that in an argument in the diet, it is almost impossible to back down gracefully... :P

[FactionHeir]

Is that why you don't participate? :)

[gibsonsg91921]

I just love arguing though. When I was Maximillian von Tyrolia, the merchant, I warned against the Kaiser's pagan ways. When I was Ehrhart von Mahren (im trying to not act like i was Ehrhart in my present argument but its hard), I argued with King Otto about something or other. And now, I argue with the Chancellor and eldest son of the Emperor. I dont choose many smart people lol.

Btw, like most Franconians, Péter's piety is less than the standard three, thus i ridicule the Pope.

like i said, hans, nothing personal. i just like to raise a ruckus - the diet needs the activity it brings about neways

[FactionHeir]

You might ridicule the pope, but in the end you'd have to agree that none of the "silly strong believers from other nations" (ridicule the other factions' piety) would dare attack the pope, so having Durazzo in the pope's hands is perfect :D

Btw I'd strongly suggest you get Peter out of the argument before he makes a fool of himself. I mean really. Now he's making up wild conspiracy stories and ends up learning that everyone else was involved in drawing up the plans. I almost feel sorry....almost

[gibsonsg91921]

yeah im thinkin of stopping soon

conspiracy theories? i was just saying that if that was your plans all along to give it away, then your plans are crap lol

edit: now my own brother is against me, out of character. i stink haha

2edit: "the death of ehrhart has affected me personally" i thought that was a clever, subtle joke.

[StoneCold]

FH, yes, that's one reason. haha. Also I am never a very good RP, never could immerse myself as the character, so for me it is more fun to watch from the sideline... ahahha