Out of character thread XVII

[gibsonsg91921]

this will go right down to the wire.

[Ignoramus]

So the loyalists are the defenders, right?

[FactionHeir]

Yep.

[Ramses II CP]

None of my forces are at stake, but if he's actually started the battle I'd be inclined to be lenient to some extent on the time...

[Zim]

None of my forces are at stake, but if he's actually started the battle I'd be inclined to be lenient to some extent on the time...

I think they are being lenient, since the 35 minutes was over 20 minutes ago. I hope they let him finish, too. It will make things much more interesting for the game.

[Ignoramus]

In case anyone's wondering, the battle has been fought, but econ is thinking about what to do about a consequence of the battle. Hence, I'm not going to reveal what the result was yet.

[FactionHeir]

Because you captured all the routers too?

[gibsonsg91921]

probably. he probably kicked too much butt than was realistically possible. we'll see. we'll also see how peter reacts to the outcome of this battle.

[Ramses II CP]

Poor Hummel, ambitious to the end.

[Zim]

Sorry, Ignoramus, I guess there's a curse on Rebel generals fighting A.I.

[econ21]

I guess TinCow will be moving on to the last year of the cataclysm, 1338, in the next day or two. I think it may be a quick one and then we can open the Diet.

I realise quite a few players are without avatars right now. To bring the cataclysm to a smooth end, my suggestion is that they sit out the next turn, but think hard about who they want as a future avatar. They can look at the list of maturing sons on the family tree and also think about getting a recruitable general.

I would like all players should be assigned as Electors of a specific House for the Diet so that everyone has a vote. If you want a recruitable general, let me know and I'll arrange with TinCow that one is recruited for you in 1338, arriving in 1340 in time for the Diet. Players who are waiting for someone on the family tree can still role-play nameless electors in the Diet (eg 4th Austrian Elector, etc) until their picks mature.

[Ignoramus]

It's a rotten way to die. And now there's very few Swabian avatars left.

[TinCow]

I will try to get the 1338 turn done and posted tomorrow. For clarification of econ21's previous post, I will be spawning a recruitable general for Zin which will appear in 1338. If anyone else wants an avatar to appear in 1338, you need to tell me in the next 12 hours or so.

[Northnovas]

It's a rotten way to die. And now there's very few Swabian avatars left.

That's too bad Ig. At least you are having interesting ways for your avatars to die off in the game. However, I am glad to see you could get the mod working and try the battle in a different format. Good Show!

[Cecil XIX]

Sorry about your loss, Hummel.

I must say, I'm dissapointed that the Reich has survived the Cataclysm with no changes to it's structure. It's irritated me how static this four house system is.

[deguerra]

hey you chckened out too

more seriously though, i mentioned earlier that ludwig might propose a strictly IC reichs court. perhaps that could deal better with matters like secession from houses and forming of new ones, making it less violent and potentially easier

[Ignoramus]

Sorry about your loss, Hummel.

I must say, I'm dissapointed that the Reich has survived the Cataclysm with no changes to it's structure. It's irritated me how static this four house system is.

I did my best. It's just that Franconia, Austria, or Bavaria didn't have any rebellions.

[AussieGiant]

Getting killed is the more traditional way of ending a rebellion...so kudos to Igno for following historical form.

I must also say good work Igno, your rebellion was certainly one of the most dramatic.

Keep in mind when it comes to "separation"...what has not been accomplished by force of arms and "stand off" tactics, can be done politically.

[Cecil XIX]

hey you chckened out too

Actually, Becker demanded everything he ever wanted in exchange for everything he never cared about. A fair part of me wishes Arnold hadn't agreed, but Becker certainly could have done worse. 'Course, worse would have been fun it's own well. Ah well, no use looking back now.

[AussieGiant]

Actually, Becker demanded everything he ever wanted in exchange for everything he never cared about. A fair part of me wishes Arnold hadn't agreed, but Becker certainly could have done worse. 'Course, worse would have been fun it's own well. Ah well, no use looking back now.

Yes unfortunately we managed to negotiate so well that there was very little difference in what we wanted from each other.

[OverKnight]

From what I understand rebellions and PvP will be an option even after the Cataclysm. But, I wouldn't rebel just for the hell of it. As past events have shown, the results are quite dire.

[Northnovas]

From what I understand rebellions and PvP will be an option even after the Cataclysm. But, I wouldn't rebel just for the hell of it. As past events have shown, the results are quite dire.

How true the rebels have not fared well at any point in the history of the game.

[Warluster]

Sorry for your loss Ig...

Though I hope you stay in Swabia (Swabia area)

[Stuperman]

although I wasn't privy to all the behind the scenes stuff, from what was posted in the IMS it sounds like Hummel could have negotiated his way into his own duchy/principality had he known when to quit. Still it was entertaining while it lasted.

[AussieGiant]

although I wasn't privy to all the behind the scenes stuff, from what was posted in the IMS it sounds like Hummel could have negotiated his way into his own duchy/principality had he known when to quit. Still it was entertaining while it lasted.

I definately think Hummel had the best chance of success. The others for various reasons did not seem to gain the right amount of luck and momentum as his.

And yes it has been clearly stated that the ability to rebel will be available and handled by Econ and TC once we get back to "normal". That will certainly add a degree of background pressure to the various relationships.

[Privateerkev]

Around the beginning of this cataclysm, I was worried that it would be too easy and no avatars would die. But now we've lost quite a few avatars. This has certainly shaken things up. The next diet will be quite interesting.

[AussieGiant]

Around the beginning of this cataclysm, I was worried that it would be too easy and no avatars would die. But now we've lost quite a few avatars. This has certainly shaken things up. The next diet will be quite interesting.

I was of the same opinion also...turns out it was quite the opposite.

[Privateerkev]

I was of the same opinion also...turns out it was quite the opposite.

Does Arnold miss his nemesis?

[AussieGiant]

Does Arnold miss his nemesis?

mmmm...interesting question. I'm not sure he was Arnold nemesis, plus, is he really dead or living on in others?

Jans death certainly removed a few pages of prepared Diet material...so that is a shame.

It was going to be a blood bath of fairly entertaining proportions.

[Privateerkev]

mmmm...interesting question. I'm not sure he was Arnold nemesis, plus, is he really dead or living on in others?

Jans death certainly removed a few pages of prepared Diet material...so that is a shame.

It was going to be a blood bath of fairly entertaining proportions.

Oh he is quite dead. It's just that his wife was carrying on his agenda since I wanted something to do while I waited for an avatar. Playing Alfgarda lets me take a slightly less involved roll so I can finish the semester, yet is still fun since there is an established character that is tied in to established plots. I admit it seems like the "easy way out" but I never have intended to play her for long. Just something to fill the time.

I was looking forward to the next Diet session with Jan and Arnold going at it. I was also planning on having Jan support Becker but that seems to be all sorted out anyways. Basically, this cataclysm has gone nothing like how I thought it would go but I sure had a lot of fun.