Opulentissimum Illud Mille Urbium Bactrianum Imperium : A Baktrian AAR

[colonalwhisky]

keep going, its good to see a bactrian aar they have a great mix of troops so its good to read the different tactics used against the other factions

[Chirurgeon]

You realize I put over 20 hours a week into my playing of EB and then did screenshots, stories, and friggin movies!! I know people appreciate it and realized only 4% of viewers left a comment...4%!! But those 4% are near and dear to my heart because I somehow affected them. If this was real life those 4% would be hanging out at the pub with me :) You have affected us. So dont worry about it. Im actually enjoying a break from writing, and enjoying reading other contributions. So close your eyes, put youself in Baktria, and let the words flow through your fingers and out into cyberspace.

[Bootsiuv]

Hmmm, I guess you are right about the % thing.

Perhaps I was a little disheartened when no one left any comments after 18 hours. I do know that most people are lurkers.

After thinking about it further, perhaps I over-reacted initially.

What the hell, I'll keep it going. For shits and giggles. :)

[Wolfman]

Yes listen to the God of Bards and continue to bless us with your wonderful AAR.

[Fraekae]

Yes, please continue! I have really enjoyed your AAR so far. Just didn't want to clutter it with messages I am a classical lurker, haven't commented any AARs so far, but this really demanded some kind of response! I check this for updates almost every day...

[Bootsiuv]

Thanks for the encouragement....yes, now that I know at least 4 or 5 are enjoying it, I'll be happy to continue.

I was just thinking that if no one liked this one, perhaps I would try a more "relaxed" approach of writing with a different faction. I like history textbooks, but I'm also an enormous geek, so I wasn't too sure about most others.

But, if a few get enjoyment, and my writing in this aar isn't too "rigid", then I'll go forth.

Did I mention that I'm an enormous geek? :P

That being said, I wouldn't expect an enormously long aar with these guys, as I have yet to win with Baktria. If I can make it to chapter 4 i.e. the 4th ruler, I'll be happy enough. :)

[Philip of Massalia]

Good story, keep up !

I love to play bactrian, because you can secure your back early in the game and play then on a limited front only.

And because they get access to a huge variety of colourful troops !

Come and join us at the EB TAVERN, where the drinks are free and the women are salty!!!

Better that then salty drinks and free women, or what?

[keravnos]

I told you I meant to congratulate you on your 10th chapter... Now get to it.

Don't worry about anything rather than your own mood.

As the saying goes..."If you build it they will come."

[Cash Staks]

Keep 'em comin. I'd love it if I could be around to read a great AAR but school does tend to get in the way. I'll be trying to keep up, and most likely mornings like this one will give me the time to read, no school til noon, girlfriend at school... ah... the freedom of being alone.

All things aside though, I think this AAR has some great potential so keep at. I'll be following it and of course greatly appreciate the work that anyone puts into an AAR. I know I wouldn't have the patience to do it.

Now, lets all head to the tavern, have a round(preferably a shot of vodka) and get to telling epic stories of great generals and fantastic battles!

[keravnos]

Heh, yeah....I know, Latin for Baktria is a little strange.

If you would be interested in helping me with some accurate chapter names in greek, that would be pretty sweet.

I know I said update yesterday, but real life rears it's ugly head from time to time. I have been working on it in my spare time, and it should be up today.

Missed that one...
Chapter=Kefalaion

Chapter 1 = Kefalaion 1

Is this what you had in mind?

[Bootsiuv]

Yes, and help with the actual name of the chapter....like the reign of diodotus I. I'm also fairly clueless when it comes to accessing the greek alphabet on my keyboard. I thought I heard it was a simple font change, but I'm not sure which one (or if it's really that simple.

Thanks for the chapter 1 part though....hmmm, I wonder if it would look silly to have Kefalaion 1: Theodotus, mille urbium bactrianum praefectus.

[schlappi]

Hi, i just made an account to tell you how much i appreciate your and other people's work to create such wonderful AAR stories. Keep up the spirits and the good work.

[Bootsiuv]

Thanks schlappi.

The last part should be up in the next few days....late at night is usually the only time I have peace and quiet to write.

[Sassem]

I'm so eager to read this that i forced myself to check this thread only once a week so i'm sure there is a update. really excellent

I posted This messages in the "The Sands Of Africa" AAR of Chirurgeon a while ago

and this applies to your AAR as well. ok and sometimes i will have a midweek peek

[Nikolaus]

i just want to say that you should definitely keep writing, people porbably are just dealing with going abck to school, university in my case, and I'm still balancing my schedules. I like the history book style alot, especially if oyu don't try to just follow history, but go how the game takes you.

[Treverer]

<at a campfire in the land of the Treveri>
- "M'lord, a new storyteller has arrived ..."
- "Give him food and drink, let him rest if needed."
- "I've already given the orders."
- "Good, my friend. Tonight we may hear another story from lands far away ..."
___
Do keep writing ... and do not forget all the lurkers who read without giving feedback. They are your audience ...

Yours,
Treverer

[Bootsiuv]

This aar is still alive....I've just been busy with work and I also received M2:TW as an early birthday present, so I've been screwing around with the Venetian campaign.

After playing M2:TW with everything on high (thanks to my new video card ), it's hard to go back to Rome to be honest. The battlefield graphics in M2:TW are amazing, and the sound effects are much more intense than R:TW.

In short, I can't wait for EB2, but I will be continuing this campaign shortly.

It looked like this aar was going to be very short for a few years, but a delightful surprise may have extended the life of the Baktrian Empire....I won't give away any more details, but look for an update within the next few days.

[keravnos]

Now, that's GREAT news!

[Chirurgeon]

This aar is still alive....I've just been busy with work and I also received M2:TW as an early birthday present, so I've been screwing around with the Venetian campaign.

After playing M2:TW with everything on high (thanks to my new video card ), it's hard to go back to Rome to be honest. The battlefield graphics in M2:TW are amazing, and the sound effects are much more intense than R:TW.

In short, I can't wait for EB2, but I will be continuing this campaign shortly.

It looked like this aar was going to be very short for a few years, but a delightful surprise may have extended the life of the Baktrian Empire....I won't give away any more details, but look for an update within the next few days.

Back from the ashes eh?

[The Errant]

This aar is still alive....I've just been busy with work and I also received M2:TW as an early birthday present, so I've been screwing around with the Venetian campaign.

After playing M2:TW with everything on high (thanks to my new video card ), it's hard to go back to Rome to be honest. The battlefield graphics in M2:TW are amazing, and the sound effects are much more intense than R:TW.

In short, I can't wait for EB2, but I will be continuing this campaign shortly.

It looked like this aar was going to be very short for a few years, but a delightful surprise may have extended the life of the Baktrian Empire....I won't give away any more details, but look for an update within the next few days.

This is fine AAR. This from a lurker perspective.

M2TW has some awesome animations and graphics. But EB has something it dosen't have. Content and authenticity.
Granted EB 2 will look a lot better than EB 1. But with the next release. And all the goodies in store. I seriously doubt you will waste much time on M2TW.

Keep up the AAR. We lurkers need them.

[Frodge]

C'mon Bootsiuv continue this it's really good

[Vred var VingTor]

I hope this AAR continues. Otherwise the Counsil Of Lurkers would be very angry
Now... make great story The Counsil demands it.

[Admetos]

Originally Posted by Bootsiuv
It looked like this aar was going to be very short for a few years, but a delightful surprise may have extended the life of the Baktrian Empire....I won't give away any more details

WHY, why do you have to tease us like this

Seriously though, great aar Bootsiuv, really looking forward to the next installment, keep it up.