FSTGOD1: A Cool Idea

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-01 07:46pm

Rogue 9 wrote:Straha. They're dragons. I don't think they'll be overly worried by a couple dudes with scimitars.

Think:

These are two big burly dudes who haven't taken a bath in six months (don't worry, my diplomats have) have scary hair, are babbling at you in a foreign tongue, and come from a nation about five times your size. I'd imagine that the thought that there are many many more people that smell like this would scare me quite a bit. Wouldn't it scare you?

Post by **Beowulf** » 2004-10-01 07:54pm

Straha wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:Straha. They're dragons. I don't think they'll be overly worried by a couple dudes with scimitars.
Think:

These are two big burly dudes who haven't taken a bath in six months (don't worry, my diplomats have) have scary hair, are babbling at you in a foreign tongue, and come from a nation about five times your size. I'd imagine that the thought that there are many many more people that smell like this would scare me quite a bit. Wouldn't it scare you?

Not if I can breathe fire.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-10-01 07:56pm

Actually, with silver and bronze dragons, it'd be intense cold and a lightning bolt, respectively.

At least if Aly is using D&D dragons, which I'm fairly certain he is.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-10-01 07:59pm

That's it. Let's kill some peaceful envoys in public, in a country that isn't even our own. That's a LOVELY idea.

The Cleric · Post by **The Cleric** » 2004-10-01 08:03pm

Sorry, I didn't get home till right now.

Aly's dragons aren't being polite, but my guards aren't going to say too much. They are dragons afterall. And my guards are politely requesting you to follow them to a seperate wing, a more secure one.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-10-01 08:42pm

Thirdfain wrote:That's it. Let's kill some peaceful envoys in public, in a country that isn't even our own. That's a LOVELY idea.

Who's killing envoys?

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-10-01 08:44pm

Also, I just noticed that I'm not ratified...

darthdavid · Post by **darthdavid** » 2004-10-01 09:15pm

Umm, I'm not ratified yet. I would like to play and won't be able to if i'm not ratified soon, so if you have a problem with my OOB (other than the those that i've already fixed) I would appreciate being told what it is so It can be fixed.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-10-01 09:30pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:Pablo, that's brilliant!
He's actually well qualifed, speaking Andalusì, Masotani Elven, and a few other languages,

My people would speak mostly Sindarin Elvish or, in the case of the upper classes, Quenya.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-10-01 09:48pm

Darthdavid, your OOB still doesn't make much sense, and you aren't giving regiment values for your airship. 4 elite regiments? You clearly don't understand the point system.

Here.

Each nation type gets a certain amount of "Regiment Points" to spend on troops, ships or air forces. Grand Powers get 50, Medium Powers get 35, and Regional Powers get 15. As a new player, you'll get a Regional Power.

You can have as many as twice your "Regiment Point" cost in actual regiments, but they'll all be poorly organized barbarians or conscripts (Though having vast numbers can be useful in many situations.)

On average, a regiment consists of 1000 men, with cavalry and air force (Dragon riders, giant eagles, whatever you can imagine) regiments having considerably fewer, and barbarian/militia/skirmisher regiments having up to twice as many men.

An example OOB for a regional power might look like so:

10 Regiments of Imperial Conscript light infantry, 1000 light infantry with leather armor, wooden shields, crossbows and handweapons. Poorly trained, each regiment supported by a single combat wizard. (.5 points a peice, 5 points total)

2 Regiments of Imperial Elite heavy infantry in chain mail with tower shields, pikes, and seige bows. Includes a small contingent of fairly powerful combat wizards. (2 points a peice, 4 points total)

1 Regiment of Imperial Elite Ranger Cavalry. Light cavalry, 500 men with horse-bows, small shields, and handweapons. (1.5 points)

1 Regiment of Imperial Dragon Riders. Small, elite unit of dragon riders with arcane archer riders. 25 dragon/rider pairs with enchanted seige bows. (1.5 points)

20 Galleys, with ballistae and small contingents of boarding marines. (10 ships per point, total of 2 points)

5 Triremes, with greek fire mangonels and large marine contingents. (5 ships per point, total of 1 point.)

Total: 14 Regiments of troops, 25 ships.
15 regiment points spent.

This is just a sample to give you an idea of how the system works. You have 15 points to toss around, ok?

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2004-10-01 10:18pm

Stormbringer wrote:My people would speak mostly Sindarin Elvish or, in the case of the upper classes, Quenya.

Quenya then. I wasn't sure of what precisely was the language.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-10-01 10:46pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
Stormbringer wrote:My people would speak mostly Sindarin Elvish or, in the case of the upper classes, Quenya.
Quenya then. I wasn't sure of what precisely was the language.

Okay, though I will warn you that's not a working language for much aside from formal government papers, state and and religious functions.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-01 11:26pm

You know, I'm going to sic whatever form of the ACLU is around on all your rear ends should you try to invade my land for my religious beliefs alone!

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-10-01 11:30pm

Straha wrote:You know, I'm going to sic whatever form of the ACLU is around on all your rear ends should you try to invade my land for my religious beliefs alone!

*Has the ACLU shot*

Next.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-01 11:32pm

SirNitram wrote:
Straha wrote:You know, I'm going to sic whatever form of the ACLU is around on all your rear ends should you try to invade my land for my religious beliefs alone!
*Has the ACLU shot*

Next.

I'm pretty sure that most of your countries PETA like organizations would support me!

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-10-01 11:33pm

Straha wrote:
SirNitram wrote:
Straha wrote:You know, I'm going to sic whatever form of the ACLU is around on all your rear ends should you try to invade my land for my religious beliefs alone!
*Has the ACLU shot*

Next.
I'm pretty sure that most of your countries PETA like organizations would support me!

*Has them thrown into a volcanic vent*

Anyone else?

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-01 11:35pm

SirNitram wrote:
Straha wrote:
SirNitram wrote: *Has the ACLU shot*

Next.
I'm pretty sure that most of your countries PETA like organizations would support me!
*Has them thrown into a volcanic vent*

Anyone else?

Er...

Your version of Al Sharpton?

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-10-01 11:37pm

Straha wrote:
SirNitram wrote:
Straha wrote: I'm pretty sure that most of your countries PETA like organizations would support me!
*Has them thrown into a volcanic vent*

Anyone else?
Er...

Your version of Al Sharpton?

Killed him years ago.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-01 11:40pm

SirNitram wrote: Killed him years ago.

You can't kill someone who has no soul!

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-10-01 11:41pm

Straha wrote:
SirNitram wrote: Killed him years ago.
You can't kill someone who has no soul!

Sure you can. It's called Etheric Shock Implosion.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-01 11:44pm

SirNitram wrote:
Straha wrote:
SirNitram wrote: Killed him years ago.
You can't kill someone who has no soul!
Sure you can. It's called Etheric Shock Implosion.

But Al Sharpton always comes back! Tawana Brawley proves that!

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2004-10-02 12:00am

Stormbringer wrote:Okay, though I will warn you that's not a working language for much aside from formal government papers, state and and religious functions.

You said it yourself: state functions. Diplomacy fits that bill, doesn't it?

Straha:
There is no court of public opinion at this stage of history. You will find little sympathy by appealing to the masses.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-10-02 12:05am

Pablo Sanchez wrote: There is no court of public opinion at this stage of history. You will find little sympathy by appealing to the masses.

It's called humour. Of course the one thing I find so fascinatingly funny is that you're all just going to go to war with me, before I get to play an aggressive move deliberatley against any of you. It just strikes me as odd, especially for you 'peaceful' folk. But then again, that's just me.

I'll be waiting for you with drawn arms, let the good times commence.

Agent Fisher · Post by **Agent Fisher** » 2004-10-02 12:32am

Straha wrote:
Pablo Sanchez wrote: There is no court of public opinion at this stage of history. You will find little sympathy by appealing to the masses.
It's called humour. Of course the one thing I find so fascinatingly funny is that you're all just going to go to war with me, before I get to play an aggressive move deliberatley against any of you. It just strikes me as odd, especially for you 'peaceful' folk. But then again, that's just me.

I'll be waiting for you with drawn arms, let the good times commence.

I am not going to war with you yet.

You would have to fight all those others and then work you way around on land to become a threat.

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-10-02 12:40am

Admiral DanielsBen, first it's WoLGar, not WolFGar, no F.

Second I don't have cities, I have one large town inland in the middle of the hills. So you'll be landing at a village.

Look at the maps and read the OOBs a little. Granted you don't need to know everything about everyone, but if you intend to deal with folks at least make sure you get the name right okay?