Well, PK posted his general comments (as did FH) so I should too.

First of all, thanks to Stuperman, FH, PK, and of course, econ, for making the battle great.

Second of all... wow, just wow. I highly look forward the posting of all the orders PMs to get a general idea of what everyone's strategy was. I know there were some moments when I was torn about what to do (in case the bit in the Stories Thread didn't give you the hint ) and others when I was angry about econ and his dreaded dice.

Thirdly, the end. FH, I hope you're not too mad about me executing Hans. I did have a decision but I did kind of want to avenge the death of Jens Hummel all those years ago and if I didn't kill you I was afraid the battle would have been a total loss. I was actually banking on being taken prisoner, by men under the command of Jan the Merciful and all. Heh.

Fourthly... moving on. I would like to take Hermann Steffen (Lothar's eldest son) when he comes of age. This guy will be #5 and I hope he lives longer than the most recent two. I could take a recruitable general but I don't want to oversaturate the game with those guys and this will be my self-imposed punishment for not managing the Cataclysm and battle better. The rest of you guys who are still living, good luck.

Finally, this is my second "Epic Civil War PvP Battle" and I suppose that makes me the resident authority on the things (although Tamur is up there too). With that in mind, I advise you guys not to get in these things as they're pretty much only good for rapidly reducing the strength of armies that could be put to much better use. When looking at the results of all the PvP battles, the conclusion seems to be that unless you have killer tactics at your disposal the result will either be a bloody draw (Bern) or depend on who has the numerical edge (Rome). That said, I'd love to get in another one but not until the end of next PBM. Heh.