King of the Romans OOC thread IX

**Privateerkev** · 07-23-2007, 04:56

Originally Posted by OverKnight

Screw the monarchy, let's go socialist!

To the barricades!

Oh wait, that would involve the liquidation of the social class my avatar comes from.

Let's go oligarchy!

Pampered aristocratic knights of the world unite?

**flyd** · 07-23-2007, 05:26

Well, I'll be damned. It looks like Jan von Hamburg has figured out the IC role that the MTW2, the game itself, plays. It's... god!

**Ignoramus** · 07-23-2007, 05:32

Seriously, let's split. I mean, it can only be fun to have a split. Banning rebellions kills roleplay and gameplay.

Think about it, if you were in the 13th century Holy Roman Empire, and the Kaiser died in battle and the general who was with him declared himself Kaiser, would you meekly say, "Oh well, let's just accept things and move on." Or would you support the true heir?

Come on guys, it's possible.

**Privateerkev** · 07-23-2007, 05:32

Originally Posted by FLYdude

Well, I'll be damned. It looks like Jan von Hamburg has figured out the IC role that the MTW2, the game itself, plays. It's... god!

Yeah, you can thank my mad wikipedia skillz for that one!

Whats funny is that it would seem to go a little closer to history if we elected our Kaiser. But, since the game picks who it is, we are forced to RP that it is divine right. Because even if we debate IC about how to pick a Kaiser, we are stuck with what the game does. So, I figure it would just be easier to RP that its divine right (since that is keeping with my character's politics and agenda anyways). OOC if people here want to talk about changing it, we'd probably need a mod. And I'm never keen on mods unless the majority want one.

*edit*

Ignoramus: You can pretty much RP anything you want. But, if you actually want to change the mechanics of the game, then we need to figure out what exactly to change and then vote on it. I would be ok with a limited rebellion or civil war mechanic if most of the other players wanted one. I just would pick the other side since that is where my character's loyalty, agenda, and politics lie.

**flyd** · 07-23-2007, 05:39

Ignoramus, I thought the Diet was relatively clear on their opinion on the Charter being ignored when they impeached Hummel unanimously. There is no provision in the Charter for it. If you want it, get it passed.

**Privateerkev** · 07-23-2007, 05:43

FD: I edited my Diet post. ;) I think you'll like it.

*edit*

Alright, I'm heading to bed. Hopefully the game won't go through anymore massive shifts while I'm sleeping.

**OverKnight** · 07-23-2007, 06:32

We don't necessarily have to follow the game's lead when it comes to who is Kaiser. It would cause a little disconnect if someone else besides Siegfried emerges as Kaiser, the title in game and the larger force of retainers for one, but that's not a insurmountable obstacle.

As for rebellion, we haven't reached that stage yet. We'll see what develops in the Diet, and go from there. If Siegfried honks off enough Electors, they could pass some pretty crippling CAs, which would be a legislative rebellion, not an armed one.

On one hand it's frustrating, because we all know OOC that the dreaded AI named Siegfried Prince long ago, but it was never acknowledged IC. On the other hand this is fun because we've got high drama in the Diet.

Of course all of us who dared question the inevitable (by game, if not PBM standards) rise of Siegfried might end up with our heads decorating pikes, but I'm a dedicated role player and I'm willing to take that risk. I am glad, however, we're in a constitutional monarchy and not an absolute one.

**Warluster** · 07-23-2007, 07:07

Darn it.

I'm still gonna finish off my story, all leading to a little suprise...

I'm gonna get writing, writing 'bout Jobsts funeral.

Guess I better choose a avatar.