OOC Thread

[Ibn-Khaldun]

This is the OOC Thread for Kings of the Nile. This thread is designed to be a simple chatroom for KotN players. This thread does not count as a "public thread" for the purposes of the KotN rules. No information posted in this thread will be considered as binding on the Officials. In short, this thread has no official relationship to KotN in any capacity. It is simply a chatroom.

Also, I want to remind you to follow Org Rules and to be kind and helpful to your fellow players.

[johnhughthom]

When do you think we'll be under way I-K?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I'm waiting a message from someone. If I receive it then I can set up the Royal Council and the Agoraa threads. Those will be main IC threads. Once they are up I can open the First Council Session and we can properly start the game.
However, you can already write stories about your characters. If those people who took FM's want to know what I did with their characters from 272 to 269 then PM me.

[Myth]

I've set the game modding files up on my PC and I'm waiting. I'll read everything as we go. So what's the best way to make money early on? Beat on enemies? BTW why isn't the campaign VH?

[johnhughthom]

A lot of people don't like EB VH, it gives the AI very large cash bonuses every turn. I play on Hard myself.

[LeoCordis]

Looking good. I think I'll write an origins story for my character, though at only 17 and his only real vice being that he is a little lazy it'll be hard to develop a character for him until we start playing.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I've set the game modding files up on my PC and I'm waiting. I'll read everything as we go. So what's the best way to make money early on? Beat on enemies? BTW why isn't the campaign VH?

VH would make running a game like this a bit difficult.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Btw, I have to ask this but do all of you have these requirements fulfilled?

Europa Barbarorum v1.2 + 1.2 fixes + Force Diplomacy + PBM mod

[LeoCordis]

We need force diplomacy?

[GenosseGeneral]

So, a question: In the signu-up thread have been posted some rules for 'private finances' and ways to spend them. I also read somewhere something about private units, but they are not listed as way of spending. Am I then right, if I assume that private money has nothing to do with in-game money (the M'nai spent on buildings, troops and diplomacy)?

Edit: What is PBM mod?
[PBM is Play by mail I guess, but where to download it and what does it change?]

[strategos roma]

I dont have PBM mod or FD. Do I really need them?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

We need force diplomacy?

Yes, it's mainly needed for the Chancellor(and for me as the GM) though. I am sure it is save game compatible if someone don't have it but to minimize the difference between peoples game files it would be nice if everybody have it.

So, a question: In the signu-up thread have been posted some rules for 'private finances' and ways to spend them. I also read somewhere something about private units, but they are not listed as way of spending. Am I then right, if I assume that private money has nothing to do with in-game money (the M'nai spent on buildings, troops and diplomacy)?

Edit: What is PBM mod?
[PBM is Play by mail I guess, but where to download it and what does it change?]

I will set up the Rules thread and will give the link to the mod as well. With it comes the EBBS script we will use. There are also EDU and EDB files wich allow us to recruit RBG's if needed. They are basically needed for the Chancellor and me only.

And yes, Private Funds are out of the game money you can use on various things. One of the most important ones is the ability to buy Private troops. You have to say what unit you want to recruit and it's recruitment cost will be taken from your Private funds. It's upkeep will also deducted from the Private funds. This means that the Royal Treasurer or the Chancellor must add the exact ammount of mnai to the in-game treasury to create a balance. Otherwise the kingdom would pay for the recruitment and upkeep of your private units.

I dont have PBM mod or FD. Do I really need them?

You need the EBBS script from the PBM mod. I answered to Leo about FD.

[Ashurnasirpal II]

I took it upon myself to incorporate a bit of wikipedia through links in my character profile. His background was interesting so I opted to bring some out-of-game elements in his past. Hope this is alright with everyone as it does not 100% reflect on the in-game family tree. Not sure if I'll manage to roleplay all that stuff! But I sure as hell will try!

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Of course it is!

Also, if anyone would like to use his private funds for building estates then let me know. I will build them and man them(spawn unit there). If you have a specific location in mind then let me know. Since we just started the game then I allow this.

[Myth]

So, if the Council meetings are held in Alexandria would it not be better for all of our avatars to have been beamed there? I would RP it out via messengers but I see others posting as if they are there, even if in-game they are not.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Since one turns last 3 months then it's not impossible for people to travel to Alexandria and then back to where they are in-game.

[LeoCordis]

I thought it was customary just to imagine our avatars took a long ride to Alexandria, considering turns last 3 months and the council session only a few days, then it is realistic to believe that the player characters moved to and from Alexandria in a turn.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I will create the Library and Status threads soon. After that, main threads should all be created.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

May I ask that all of you add the name of your character into your sig or something like this? Perhaps I can't remember all of the avatar names just because we started..

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Ashurnasirpal II - Thank you for taking time to gather all the Edicts. This made my work a bit easier.

[Ashurnasirpal II]

You're welcome! It's my first such game, I'm excited

[Ibn-Khaldun]

The Royal Library is updated with most of the information. There will be some small changes but most of it is there.

[Skullheadhq]

The first major hotseat since WotB ended two years ago, and hosted by the same sa who hosted WotB. I never participated in that, but wont let this chance go. I'm in.

[The Celtic Viking]

Good to have you onboard, Skullhead.

[Skullheadhq]

Good to have you onboard, Skullhead.

Thanks, I hope to see some more familiar faces here.

[LeoCordis]

Skullheadhq I don't think your character owns Sidon.

[Skullheadhq]

Skullheadhq I don't think your character owns Sidon.

Oh very well, where do I apply for that position?

[LeoCordis]

I think you should read the rules fully to understand the different ranks.

[johnhughthom]

Don't worry Skullheadq, you've a way to go to make as many mistakes as I have so far!

[Skullheadhq]

Don't worry Skullheadq, you've a way to go to make as many mistakes as I have so far!

This made me feel a little better, thanks.