King of the Romans OOC thread XII

[Northnovas]

I think what happens with the pace is what was planned or voted for in the last Diet. In this case if objectives are met and there are no threats then things become idle waiting for the Chancellor's term to end.
We do not have any issues/threats to focus on for the next few turns.
I think we will have to discuss some avenues IC/OOC in the next Diet. I didn't have any objectives in mind only how far can we play the game without "blitzing" for total domination. I am amazed it has been this long and I think there is life still.
It is what we make it or want to make of it.

[Ferret]

Well I am personally still enjoying KotR and I think the problem with starting a new one is the fact that there will not be enough characters for everyone to have an avatar, perhaps someone could act as chancellor for a term or two beefore everyone joins just to expand the family tree and stabilise economy?

taking the save btw, shouldn't have upload troubles this time

[Ferret]

Arrghhh, it won't upload again! I don't understand this becasue I am participating in two hotseat campaigns and all those saves have uploaded fine, why am I having problems with KotR?

[Stig]

Zip it before you upload it, these saves are bigger

[Privateerkev]

In my opinion, this game is still going strong. Maybe my perception is different because I am still relatively new. But I am already planning out my next avatar. I think there is plenty of life left in this game. If the game is not working out for you, either work with us to change it or take a hiatus. But, asking all of us to quit, so we can start this all over, seems a bit premature at this point. As for there seeming like there is a lull, my theory is that is because so much of this game has moved to PM's. Theres a lot of plotting and planning that goes on in the background. So, while there may seem to be lethargy, a lot of people are planning stories, running secret groups, and plotting future legislation. By my estimation, my avatar is probably in on only 5% of this stuff and it is more than enough to keep me busy. So, there's plenty to plug your avatar into. EO showed that its quite possible to jump in and not only plug yourself in, but make up story threads too.

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Also, for the new game, I'm against speeding the game up. I don't mind the "idle" 50 turns between big events because we seem to keep making up stuff to fill the time in. This is a creative community here and I have faith we will keep things fresh and fun for a long time.

[Stig]

Heh, the game goes slow from time to time yes.

But then, that's one of the reason I'm going to introduce the non-official rank of Fürst (Prince in other languages). I'll be splitting up Franconia in 2 parts, Saxonia and Prussia, with both a HA. Ansehelm will still be the Duke, and after the Teutonic Army is disbanded he will take command of one of the HA's. Both the Fürsts will more or less have a say over their regions, with Ansehelm ofcourse having a final say.
Next to that they'll be able to both use 1 of the Ducal edicts to their own liking ... Ansehelm will still come forth with them, so they're all fully legal.

This will give something for those who aren't Duke to aim at. So they won't sit there, being a count all of the time, but they can actually get somewhere.

Ofcourse this is also done with the idea of the size Franconia has, in real a Duchy that big would be hard to rule on your own.

[Privateerkev]

Stig, I think that's a good way to add some complexity while still keeping with the Charter. We need more middle ranks in my opinion. We have high ranks (Kaiser, Dukes, Chancellor) and low ranks (Counts, Crusader Counts, Electors). The game has only two middle ranks and they are largely outside of the Ducal power structure. (King and Prince) More would add some spice to Ducal politics. I think Stig's middle ranks are a great idea. I know we agreed to not overhaul the patronage system until the next game but I think its cool that someone is doing this un-officially while keeping it legal.