Clash of Civilization - Forum Game

[The Celtic Viking]

Remember without a barracks you are limited to building one army per turn.

No, that's not quite true. You are confusing armies with units here and the actual limit depends on your government type. For example, tribal chiefdoms can recruit 2 units and 1 mercenary per province per turn, while Republics can recruit 1 unit and 2 mercs per province per turn. Having barracks in a province means that you get an extra unit creation slot from that province per turn. So if you have 3 provinces and are a republic, you can create 3 units and 6 mercs per turn with no barracks; with barracks in one province, you can get 4 units and 6 mercs. The number of armies you are allowed depends on how many provinces you control.

[Beskar]

I am not in as I have my own other commitments, but for game design, make NPC 'buffer expansion zones' not be so formidable as other people had theirs. There was nothing worse then wasting turns trying to attack a measily province with a force which overpowers it, losing so badly. It just seemed that Host was punishing players unnecessarily.

[Jolt]

Well, as some sort of "mentor" of this game, I must say that I don't really have the time to play the game. I do wish everyone the best of luck, and I'll be watching from the sidelines.

I am not in as I have my own other commitments, but for game design, make NPC 'buffer expansion zones' not be so formidable as other people had theirs. There was nothing worse then wasting turns trying to attack a measily province with a force which overpowers it, losing so badly. It just seemed that Host was punishing players unnecessarily.

As I believe I had told you in our old game, Beskar, there wasn't that much wrong with your attacks. You were just having tremendous continued bad luck. :)

I do also hope this game will have bad luck to some of the players.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Deadline for orders is up. I hope to post the write up in Saturday evening.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Kagemusha had to drop out of the game so this means 1 player slot is open. If someone wants to join then I would prefer if he picks Karthadastim. However, all other NPC factions are open as well.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

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The map

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In the north-west corner of Europe the Casse is showing their power over surrounding territories. After years of cultural influence the people in Corieltauvae decide to join the mighty Casse. King Barae, wanting to show himself as a great warrior as well, attacks Cornovae. After a long battle in the main settlement of the province, Ictis, he is forced to retreat.

Gallic and Iberian tribes have been in peace for years now. This peaceful time have allowed few of them to gather enough power to become dominant tribes in the region. However, this may spark a war between Aedui and Arverni who both want to become undisputed rulers of Gallia.

South of them, Romani conquered Liguria. This brings them closer to the problems of Gallia. However, with the Gold they received from the Ptolemaioi in return of their Iron, they are in a better position than any of the Gallic tribes. As the Romani gain influence over territories in Gallia their southern neighbor, Karthadastim, is doing the same thing in North Africa.

The situation in Greece is getting more tense every year and now a war between Koinon Hellenon and Epeiros could start. Koinon Hellenon offered protection to the Aitolians but only few month later Epirote forces raided Aitolia. It's up to the Archons of the Hellenes to decide whether they honor their pact or not. In the same time Makedonia conquered Chersonesos Thraikia. They are now in a position to stop all trade routes that go from Aegean Sea to the Black Sea when ever they want.

In the steppes the Sauromatae showed their strength by influencing the Bosporan Kingdom to become his Client State. This is the first time in recent years when steppe people have managed to force settlers become their serfs. If Sauromatae managed to do this then tribes and kingdoms near the Black Sea should be very careful.

Pontos attacked and conquered Trapezous(Pontos Paralios) and thus they gained access to the sea. Their success was not unnoticed by the Arche Seleukeia but they had problems of their own to do something about the rise of Pontic power in Mikra Asia. Far far from the Mediterranean, several provinces revolted against the Seleucid king Antiochus I and gained independence. How long their freedom lasts is a big question since both Baktria and Pahlava have set their eyes on Seleucid eastern provinces. Through extreme luck Pahlava managed to captured Kangha. They are now in a position to split the remaining Seleucid province in the East from the rest of the kingdom. Phrapates, knowing that one should keep his friends close but enemies even closer, sent gift of powerful Pahlavan war horses to Baktria hoping to establish prolong trade with them. However, Seleucid problems were not over. Ptolemaios I, using his large wealth, finally turned his eyes towards upgrading his military strength. This can only mean that a war between the two superpowers in east is just around the corner.

Notes:
I will send out PM's as soon as possible.
If some of you wonder why you are low on Gold then it's the upkeep of these large armies that eats away your Gold income.

[Double A]

How much did everyone bid on the Roman iron? I bid 21 or 22 gold, can't remember which.

And I might as well ask this here: How much do generals cost to recruit? I can't find it in the rules (very possible that I just missed it).