FSTGOD1: A Cool Idea

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-09-26 10:46pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
SirNitram wrote:Enough to transport most of your troops, as well as engage some navies. That being said, my Home Guard parasite craft would tear you multiple new ones if you approached
I'm actually not going to be invading anyone, least of all Iceland. As a peaceful and self-sufficient trading nation I've got no obvious socio-economic causes for conflict. I do, however, want to keep a stranglehold on the western Mediterranean trade routes and the flexibility to engage most other Mediterranean nations if necessary.

Good luck on that stranglehold. You've got competition, me.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-09-26 10:47pm

Agent Fisher wrote:
Straha wrote:
Agent Fisher wrote: numbers do not assure victory.
No, but the righteousness of our cause, and our inevitable destiny do. BOW BEFORE THE THREE GODS AND ACCEPT THEM AS YOUR OWN!
one question, do you have a decent navy?

if not, then, come and spill your blood upon my defenses.

Yes, actually, yes I do. Not an Uber-Navy of doom, mind you, but a good navy nonetheless.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2004-09-26 10:47pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
SirNitram wrote:Enough to transport most of your troops, as well as engage some navies. That being said, my Home Guard parasite craft would tear you multiple new ones if you approached
I'm actually not going to be invading anyone, least of all Iceland. As a peaceful and self-sufficient trading nation I've got no obvious socio-economic causes for conflict. I do, however, want to keep a stranglehold on the western Mediterranean trade routes and the flexibility to engage most other Mediterranean nations if necessary.

It's a bit early to say, but I'd say 15 or 20 Regis worth might be best if you intend to wield that sort of might. Or an alliance with a far reaching power of aerial might. *dangle, hope, needs a Medi airbase*

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-09-26 10:48pm

Straha: HA, I say! HA! Try and storm the Halls and see where it gets you! *Plays In the Halls of the Mountain King.*

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-09-26 10:48pm

Rogue 9 wrote:Straha: HA, I say! HA! Try and storm the Halls and see where it gets you! *Plays In the Halls of the Mountain King.*

My people aren't that stupid, we can siege you out if we need to.

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » 2004-09-26 10:52pm

Agent Fisher wrote:um, it berserk.

The orginal word was Bearserks (bear shirt), has legend had them being able to pull a switch into werebear forms in the eld days of yore. Nitram gave me the idea honestly and well... Go look at my OOB

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-09-26 10:52pm

Straha wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:Straha: HA, I say! HA! Try and storm the Halls and see where it gets you! *Plays In the Halls of the Mountain King.*
My people aren't that stupid, we can siege you out if we need to.

Well given my location, you'll have thoroughly bled yourself before getting to me. I've got to be about last on your hit list.

Agent Fisher · Post by **Agent Fisher** » 2004-09-26 10:52pm

Straha wrote:
Agent Fisher wrote:
Straha wrote: No, but the righteousness of our cause, and our inevitable destiny do. BOW BEFORE THE THREE GODS AND ACCEPT THEM AS YOUR OWN!
one question, do you have a decent navy?

if not, then, come and spill your blood upon my defenses.
Yes, actually, yes I do. Not an Uber-Navy of doom, mind you, but a good navy nonetheless.

is it enough to invade my country?

and how many regiments are you dedicating to your navy?

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2004-09-26 10:54pm

SirNitram wrote:It's a bit early to say, but I'd say 15 or 20 Regis worth might be best if you intend to wield that sort of might. Or an alliance with a far reaching power of aerial might. *dangle, hope, needs a Medi airbase*

If it's going to cost me that many regiments and sour relations with an immediate neighbor who happens to be a fellow pseudo-republic, it's not worth the cost.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-09-26 11:01pm

Okay, beginnings of my OOB up. The dwarven subcultures are based heavily on the dwarven culture that I wrote for the Quentriandal roleplaying forums. Question: Would black powder be an unacceptable thing to have? (As I envision it, the blasting powder is considered sacred by the dwarves and is not used for combat/is dishonorable to use for combat, but rather for tunnelling, though I acknowledge that it could cause problems if someone somehow managed to steal some.)

Hotfoot · Post by **Hotfoot** » 2004-09-26 11:04pm

Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2004-09-26 11:04pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
I'm actually not going to be invading anyone, least of all Iceland. As a peaceful and self-sufficient trading nation I've got no obvious socio-economic causes for conflict. I do, however, want to keep a stranglehold on the western Mediterranean trade routes and the flexibility to engage most other Mediterranean nations if necessary.

Who says you get to simply declare a stranglehold on Mediterranean trade? The only way to do that is to control all of the associated ports directly. A galley fleet does not have the endurance to conduct a blockade or exercise control of the sea in the traditional sense.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-09-26 11:06pm

Hotfoot wrote:Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?

Looks good. I have more land than I thought, but hey, I'm not complaining.

The Cleric · Post by **The Cleric** » 2004-09-26 11:06pm

Hotfoot wrote:Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?

I see me!!!

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-09-26 11:07pm

Hotfoot wrote:Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?

Yeah, is anyone taking Turkey, because the only reason I dropped my claim to it is because Ithought someone would takeit.

Of course its going to be mine either way now...

darthdavid · Post by **darthdavid** » 2004-09-26 11:07pm

I'd just like to point out that I've asked to have a small portiorn of north eastern siberia and as such no one else can have it. Because it's mine. HA!!!

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-09-26 11:08pm

Hotfoot wrote:Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?

If I'm the gray I'd rather cut off at the Spanish land bridge and extend further into France.

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2004-09-26 11:08pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:Who says you get to simply declare a stranglehold on Mediterranean trade? The only way to do that is to control all of the associated ports directly. A galley fleet does not have the endurance to conduct a blockade or exercise control of the sea in the traditional sense.

As I said 20 minutes ago, I wasn't going to try it anyway. But we're all glad you're here, Professor. I was afraid that we would be able to use non-literal language and get away with it.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-09-26 11:09pm

Pablo Sanchez wrote:
Sea Skimmer wrote:Who says you get to simply declare a stranglehold on Mediterranean trade? The only way to do that is to control all of the associated ports directly. A galley fleet does not have the endurance to conduct a blockade or exercise control of the sea in the traditional sense.
As I said 20 minutes ago, I wasn't going to try it anyway. But we're all glad you're here, Professor. I was afraid that we would be able to use non-literal language and get away with it.

All hail THE GREAT LEADER!

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2004-09-26 11:09pm

Hotfoot wrote:Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?

[1] My power should have only limited coastal holdings in Spain
[2] Tripolitania is part of my empire. That is the deal I gave Straha

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2004-09-26 11:11pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:
Hotfoot wrote:Rough Political Map

Any questions/comments?
[1] My power should have only limited coastal holdings in Spain
[2] Tripolitania is part of my empire. That is the deal I gave Straha

I said I'd have everything east of modern day Tunisia. That's what it looks like to me.

Post by **Beowulf** » 2004-09-26 11:11pm

Rogue 9 wrote:Okay, beginnings of my OOB up. The dwarven subcultures are based heavily on the dwarven culture that I wrote for the Quentriandal roleplaying forums. Question: Would black powder be an unacceptable thing to have? (As I envision it, the blasting powder is considered sacred by the dwarves and is not used for combat/is dishonorable to use for combat, but rather for tunnelling, though I acknowledge that it could cause problems if someone somehow managed to steal some.)

Judging by the response I got from Thirdfain, yes. You either cannot use it to propel something, or can't have magic. And it'll probably be rather expensive...

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-09-26 11:13pm

Beowulf wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:Okay, beginnings of my OOB up. The dwarven subcultures are based heavily on the dwarven culture that I wrote for the Quentriandal roleplaying forums. Question: Would black powder be an unacceptable thing to have? (As I envision it, the blasting powder is considered sacred by the dwarves and is not used for combat/is dishonorable to use for combat, but rather for tunnelling, though I acknowledge that it could cause problems if someone somehow managed to steal some.)
Judging by the response I got from Thirdfain, yes. You either cannot use it to propel something, or can't have magic. And it'll probably be rather expensive...

Well I don't want to use it for combat, so if it's going to cost me combat regiments, it's not worth it.

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2004-09-26 11:14pm

Sea Skimmer wrote:[1] My power should have only limited coastal holdings in Spain

That isn't you in the red. That's me. You have to PM Thirdfain to register your nation. You have not done this, so you are not on the map. Also, I never asked for Tunisia, the map is in error giving it to me.

If you want to control more of North Africa, I would be perfectly willing to simply occupy the north of Spain instead.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-09-26 11:15pm

Anyone have an objection to me using Wheel of Time type magic?