Out of character thread XVI

[econ21]

Post-Bern save:

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/kotr1330-13.zip

I rolled for each loyalist unit eliminated in the battle. On a roll of "6", they come back - representing the wounded, the lost etc. Three of Hans' regiments came back - two knights and a sergeant. The survival of the knights could be interpreted as the hardcore veterans of the loyalist victory.

I disbanded all the rebels - after the Flemish crossroads, I figured the loyalists would be leery of accepting any "turncoat" regiments. However, I did keep the bombard - as presumably, the loyalists could seize it and recrew it with reliable men.

All three dead generals had unpleasant vacations on Crete.

Factionheir asked me to save the Holy Grail, by sending it to Elberhard or Ruppel. I figure the Catholic crusaders will have been careful with it.I have passed it on to Elberhard. It seems one of the most useful relics (increasing healing rates), so I will make sure it does not die with Elberhard - perhaps passing it on from Kaiser to Kaiser?

TinCow can overrule any of these decisions.

[deguerra]

hey guys,

not to be naggy :D, but whats the news on me getting a character? Take my insolent impatience as a compliment regarding the awesomeness of this game. that being said, if you still need some time to think about it, no worries.

deguerra

[Ferret]

characters take an in-game turn to recruit and there are still a few more battles to be fought this turn so you should have one soon.

Oh and great stuff on the battle of Bern, it's gonna be hard RPing how Dieter will take this.

[FactionHeir]

Have him chase Luther

Part 1 and 2 of the story are up. Part 3 and 4 (quite a bit shorter) to follow in a few minutes.

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All parts are up.

[econ21]

Regarding Elberhard's post in the IMS: it is very much an in character thing. He has the grand total of 2 authority, so if players want to ignore it and continue fighting, be my guest. OOC I will help implement such PvP battles as before. Elberhard will not be happy, though.

[FactionHeir]

If Authority is any indicator, people won't stop. Hans' 6 Influence (and about 5 or so Authority) didn't stop anyone either

But I think people will stop because no-one wants to have a character dislike you, especially if that character is the gamemaster's avatar (not that econ is that mean though)

[econ21]

But I think people will stop because no-one wants to have a character dislike you, especially if that character is the gamemaster's avatar

That's why I made my last post - I don't want anyone stop fighting just because the gamemaster's avatar says so. We have had two new players join Hummel and they may be chewing at the bit to continue the civil war. Ignoramus may also want to take advantage of Bern. That's fine.

Elberhard's proclamation is just in character stuff - he would try to call a pause at this point (he could not do so before, as Hans had the harsh justice trait and so wanted to prosecute the civil war).

The proclamation is also aimed at Prague, where another internal conflict is brewing.

[Tamur]

hi all,

Thanks for the excellent writeup of the Bern battle, econ21. What a thrilling ending!

Sadly, I have to withdraw from the game. I'm obviously hamstringing Fritz with my life, which currently gives me about two hours a week to devote towards KotR. I spend most of that reading, and very little of it playing.

I'll continue to use my couple of hours a week to read though. The Diet session should be truly phenomenal.

Cheers,
Tamur