Out of character thread XVI

[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.

[FactionHeir]

Ah, so you want people to disobey Elberhard? It would portray his low authority nicely, although that may impact how he is viewed at the next diet.
Its actually a major handicap to be emperor and only have 2 authority, compared to Heinrich and Henry, eh?

[TinCow]

I am going to advance to 1332 this evening, with the 1332 report done by Monday evening. Thus, I am setting a HARD DEADLINE of 3pm EST TODAY for the remaining two battles. These are for Fritz von Kastilien (Tamur) and Péter von Kastilien (gibsonsg91921). There has been more than enough time for these to be fought before now and there will be no more extensions. See here for details on the battles.

If Peter's is not done by 3pm, I will fight it myself, since I originally said I would. I will simply skip Fritz's battle and Stettin will fall.

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

Keeping the game moving is important, especially since I expect a battle during the AI turn.

[Zim]

I don't know about Deguerra, but after looking at the save and seeing all those horrible French and Danish armies in and around Swabia, I'm not sure I'm chomping at the bit for something that will lower my character's life expectancy even further.

Of course, it's up to Prinz Hummel and von Salza, not lowly grunts like my character.

P.S. Duchy of Flanders, Warluster?

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.

[Ignoramus]

Austria's gotten off lightly; they haven't even lost Budapest yet.

[Warluster]

P.S. Duchy of Flanders, Warluster?

Well seeing as it can't be Principility of Swabia, has to be something else. I've heard it called that a few times as before as well.

EDIT: Just remembered, I saw the name on a PM sent to me by someone.

[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

[Privateerkev]

Hi Tamur. Sorry to hear your leaving. Have you considered just taking a "generic elector" so you can keep voting and talking in the Diet? Just a thought. ^_^

[FactionHeir]

Its almost looking as if Austria would be the most active house soon

Sorry to hear you will be leaving us Tamur! I suppose since one of the new ones will be joining Franconia, they could take Fritz?