Out of character thread XV

[TinCow]

Got it. You've got a very good system going and it's a pleasure to watch. Do a lot of these mechanics come from table-top game systems you have played before or did you make them up?

[econ21]

I've come across some games with limits on commands and some randomisation - for example, players draw chits from a cup to see which formations they can move. But this we are basically improvising.

[deguerra]

If you dont mind me derailing your thread a bit :D

I have now read up on quite a few of the KotR threads, but I must ask: how exactly does it work? Who controls the game, the moves, and how much is added in? I mean presumably, for your (brilliant btw) civil war (or religious war, really) presumably there needed to be a lot of modding of savegames, no?

Also, is it possible to join in this foray of fun and madness at this point in time? If so, what exactly would be required/what does a lowly newbie do?

Sorry for the off-topic, thanks for any and all replies

cheers

-deguerra

[TinCow]

We are currently in an unusual phase of the game where the normal rules do not apply. We have dubbed it the 'cataclysm' and it has a total duration of 20 game turns. You can find instructions on how it works in the first post in this thread. However, we are only 4 turns away from the end of the cataclysm. When it is done, the game will go back to the old style of play, which is described in the first post in this thread. It is likely that the players will choose to modify some of the 'normal' rules to take into account what has happened during the cataclysm. That will occur at the next Diet session which will occur after the cataclysm is over in 1340.

All you need to do in order to join is pick a Duchy to start in. Franconia, Swabia, Austria, or Bavaria. The only major change we've made from the KOTR FAQ is that we now spawn recruitable generals for players rather than making them wait for a naturally created family member. Thus, you can join whatever Duchy you want whenever you want and you'll get an in-game avatar immediately.

[econ21]

Deguerra, in general terms the person elected Chancellor controls the game, the moves etc. At the moment, we have no Chancellor, so TC is doing that. He is also using the console cheats creatively.

What generals typically do is fight their own battles and vote for Chancellors + laws to direct Chancellors. At the moment, they also have the fun of picking their own move from a list of options provided by TC or conjured out of the ether by their own creativity.

You are welcome to join!

[Zim]

Welcome, Deguerra!
From what I've seen, you picked a good time to join any of the houses. There's a full blown rebellion in Swabia, and all of the houses have their hands full dealing with religious dissidents and attacks from enemy factions.

The Outremer is facing some extraordinary difficulties in the Middle East as well. A more experienced player will have to tell you if you can join them as easily as the real houses, though.

P.S. Go Team Dietrich!

[FactionHeir]

Becker could use an aide really I think or Peter.

[Privateerkev]

The Outremer is facing some extraordinary difficulties in the Middle East as well. A more experienced player will have to tell you if you can join them as easily as the real houses, though.

Outremer is a distinctly separate political entity yet not an actual House per se`. Joining is as easy as being present in the region. It would be up to the King of Outremer whether you get titles or things to do but I assume "soon to be King" Matthias will appreciate any assistance he can get at this point. Plus, Outremer will be a booming place to be after the cataclysm is over so if you want to get in on something from the "groundfloor", now is the time.

Also, be aware that TC's web of politics is only what is public knowledge in the game. Under the surface there is a vast web of alliances and scheming going on in both sides. I have found that this game is much more than "meets the eye" and there are many layers of political intrigue. But since so much of it happens through PM's, you won't know much about it until you get your avatar involved in some of the plots.

[AussieGiant]

Also, be aware that TC's web of politics is only what is public knowledge in the game. Under the surface there is a vast web of alliances and scheming going on in both sides. I have found that this game is much more than "meets the eye" and there are many layers of political intrigue. But since so much of it happens through PM's, you won't know much about it until you get your avatar involved in some of the plots.

Really?

...jeesh I'm going to have to find out what I'm missing out on.

[Privateerkev]

Really?

...jeesh I'm going to have to find out what I'm missing out on.

:P

Oh don't act all innocent...

;)

[Cecil XIX]

Really?

...jeesh I'm going to have to find out what I'm missing out on.

Same here. 'Course, Becker's not likely to care too much one way or the other.

[Privateerkev]

Same here. 'Course, Becker's not likely to care too much one way or the other.

Then I guess you don't want to know about how Jan and Arnold are actually secret lovers and plan on taking Prague together at the earliest opportunity so they can turn it into their "love den". ^_^

[Zim]

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[AussieGiant]

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LMAO!!

PK, Cecil...I'm shocked...really, truly I am. I've got way to much real work on my plate to get too involved in the back room stuff.

Who or where is the latest save...I need to murder...sorry suppress some rebels.

[Zim]

New announcement on the "Dietrich Supporter" Pin product:
The product is now available in a smaller, handier, albiet slightly more crudely done version for sig usage. Show your support to Dietrich, buy a badge today!



Just copy this url into your sig with the IMG brackets around it.

https://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5/dietrichpinqm8.jpg

[FactionHeir]

Its nice you support Dietrich and all, but no reason to spam the OOC thread with such things.

[TinCow]

Who or where is the latest save...I need to murder...sorry suppress some rebels.

"Rebels" is not the proper PC term. I believe you meant "People of religious faith who use proactive methods to advance the interests of small business owners, including undertakers, construction workers, and blacksmiths."

[AussieGiant]

Its nice you support Dietrich and all, but no reason to spam the OOC thread with such things.

Oh dear

[AussieGiant]

"Rebels" is not the proper PC term. I believe you meant "People of religious faith who use proactive methods to advance the interests of small business owners, including undertakers, construction workers, and blacksmiths."

Riiight, that's what I meant

Now where is the save? Anyone...Bueller...anyone.

[Zim]

Not planning to. Now that I have managed to get an image with a small enough file size to fit into a sig, I doubt I'll be making any more posts on the subject.

And I'm not sure how two posts like that are "spam" on a thread that's seen such serious posts as jokes about betting on the battle and King Jan's secret love affair with Arnold.

Its nice you support Dietrich and all, but no reason to spam the OOC thread with such things.

[AussieGiant]

Not planning to. Now that I have managed to get an image with a small enough file size to fit into a sig, I doubt I'll be making any more posts on the subject.

And I'm not sure how two posts like that are "spam" on a thread that's seen such serious posts as jokes about betting on the battle and King Jan's secret love affair with Arnold.

Zim my man excellent response...you're going to do just fine here fella...carry on posting leisurely on what ever you like my friend

edit:

I'm taking the save!!

[GeneralHankerchief]

Love the badges Zim.

[AussieGiant]

Rogue two, rogue two; this is gold leader.

The rebels threat has been eliminated, you may commence your landing.


http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/kotr1330-7.zip

[Stuperman]

I like the sign Zim

Hans is the one who will need the support after the battle, MUAHAHAHAhaha.

[Zim]

Thanks, AG. When I was younger I would have responded to a challenge like that by backing down or with undue aggression. Now that I'm an old man in my twenties I've found a happy medium in being crotchety.

Thanks GH and Stuperman, I'm glad you like them.

I probably won't be posting anymore "advertisements" unless some less graphically challenged person designs a better looking badge for sigs.

[gibsonsg91921]

hey deguerra, join franconia as a recruitable general so we wont be ed

[Zim]

hey deguerra, join franconia as a recruitable general so we wont be ed

I second that. From what I've seen, the Principality is equally worried about the Danish menace, and equally ed if they do too well..

[gibsonsg91921]

btw, i am on reserve duty during the week, TC. if anyone wants to fight my battle for me, that would be swell! just PM me if u want to fight it and ill probably say yes - DONT GET ME KILLED! keep peter alive at all costs, even if u have to keep him away from the action. he's like 10 hitpoints and 9 dread, so he should live pretty well but beware. i do not want a dead peter. or eternal vengeance shall be mine!

[TinCow]

I suspect that the Battle for Bern will last through the weekend, so you can still fight the battle yourself. If Bern somehow ends before the weekend, I will fight your battle for you if you want.

[gibsonsg91921]

ok thank you very much! i know how busy you are though. if someone else wants to fight it to take the workload off, they can

btw - i announced my heir(s) in the franconia thread. ill messenger service it while im at it. fritz is the steward if im unable to do stuff before im dead, and dieter bresch takes over as duke when i die.