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comagoosie: they do. So far, I like how they operate...it seems true to the era.
Chief Ragusa: Thanks for the tip - the last thing Sparta needs is to anger the gods! And yes, the royal family cuts a pretty sorry scene at the helm of the armies.
hjarg: I guess it could have been argued either way - I think I remember reading somewhere that Sparta had only 700 Citizens by this time period. And Thanks!
Berrie: I'm glad you like it, hopefully it continues to amuse!
Murmurandus: Hooray! Murmurandus! I am now assured of at least one comment per update!
English Patriot: Thanks! and welcome aboard! Hopefully this is more action packed than Hawaii!
And now, since Tuesday morning will be busy at work, I give you the Tuesday Update 10 hours early!
Chief Ragusa: Thanks for the tip - the last thing Sparta needs is to anger the gods! And yes, the royal family cuts a pretty sorry scene at the helm of the armies.
hjarg: I guess it could have been argued either way - I think I remember reading somewhere that Sparta had only 700 Citizens by this time period. And Thanks!
Berrie: I'm glad you like it, hopefully it continues to amuse!
Murmurandus: Hooray! Murmurandus! I am now assured of at least one comment per update!
English Patriot: Thanks! and welcome aboard! Hopefully this is more action packed than Hawaii!
And now, since Tuesday morning will be busy at work, I give you the Tuesday Update 10 hours early!
478 - 481. I have no idea when this is "BC"-wise.
Barbarians repelled! Alliances formed! Triumphs given! Kings whined! Action was everywhere and yet precious little happened. Will Archidamus continue to push for Spartan Glory or will he die of old age? Find out on the next exciting episode of The Adventures of House Eurpontid!
Archidamus Eurpontid
King of Sparta
Triumphs for Others, 28 November 478 AUC to 27 August 481 AUC
Well, the conquest of Thracia is not exactly the financial bonanza I was hoping for. I can’t cut the military budget while those damn Barbarians are still running about and the Spartan Citizens, rather than being all excited that we are finally movers and shakers on the international warfare scene again, just want to whine and complain about me leaving the city defenseless. Also they really got upset that we conquered those Thracians for no reason, claiming that “because we can” doesn’t count. Oh yeah, and it turns out there are even less slaves in Thracia than there are in Sparta, so “because we needed more slaves” isn’t working as an excuse either.
Come on people. Doesn’t anyone remember Platea? What about that time we burned Athens? Or when we burned the whole army of Argos to death inside their Sacred Grove? “Because we can” used to be a perfect rational for Spartan Violence!
I did get some satisfaction from telling the Aeotlian League that Sparta Pays Tribute to No One! I left out the part about how paying tribute would quickly bankrupt us. It’s none of his business. Gods, I hope they don’t attack us.
Macedon sure moves quick. The Maedian Barbarians had barely been crushed when all of a sudden Macedonians move into the neighborhood.
I wanted that land. I hope they all die. Of course, I still offered to sell them grain from Thracia.
Barbarians have returned to Thracia. I was going to question Apollonides’ decision to place his militia in the center, leaving the heavy infantry on the wings. Then I remembered how well my battle planning panned out and decided to save myself the embarrassment.
See. I’m glad I kept my mouth shut.
Wait…they can do that? Oh man. Thracia is going to get expensive.
On the plus side: Apollonides has massacred a tribe of barbarians, bringing gold and sweet, sweet helots.
On the negative side: Apollonides has won like 10 battles now and is far more liked than I am. It is time for me to leave this place and Apollonides is coming with me.
I also had to throw the guy a Triumph. I tried to mumble through the part where he brilliantly converts my ignominious defeat into a thunderous victory, but I doubt anyone was fooled.
I think “weak willed” is an excellent trait for the powerful courtiers to have.
I am also thinking that Acrotatus The Traitor might not be the best liaison between Sparta and the gods. Seriously, that is his nickname.
And Epirus has come seeking an alliance. Of course, I said yes. They will come in handy someday when we get to exact revenge on the hated Achaeans.
That oh so distant day.
King of Sparta
Triumphs for Others, 28 November 478 AUC to 27 August 481 AUC
Well, the conquest of Thracia is not exactly the financial bonanza I was hoping for. I can’t cut the military budget while those damn Barbarians are still running about and the Spartan Citizens, rather than being all excited that we are finally movers and shakers on the international warfare scene again, just want to whine and complain about me leaving the city defenseless. Also they really got upset that we conquered those Thracians for no reason, claiming that “because we can” doesn’t count. Oh yeah, and it turns out there are even less slaves in Thracia than there are in Sparta, so “because we needed more slaves” isn’t working as an excuse either.
Come on people. Doesn’t anyone remember Platea? What about that time we burned Athens? Or when we burned the whole army of Argos to death inside their Sacred Grove? “Because we can” used to be a perfect rational for Spartan Violence!
I did get some satisfaction from telling the Aeotlian League that Sparta Pays Tribute to No One! I left out the part about how paying tribute would quickly bankrupt us. It’s none of his business. Gods, I hope they don’t attack us.
Macedon sure moves quick. The Maedian Barbarians had barely been crushed when all of a sudden Macedonians move into the neighborhood.
I wanted that land. I hope they all die. Of course, I still offered to sell them grain from Thracia.
Barbarians have returned to Thracia. I was going to question Apollonides’ decision to place his militia in the center, leaving the heavy infantry on the wings. Then I remembered how well my battle planning panned out and decided to save myself the embarrassment.
See. I’m glad I kept my mouth shut.
Wait…they can do that? Oh man. Thracia is going to get expensive.
On the plus side: Apollonides has massacred a tribe of barbarians, bringing gold and sweet, sweet helots.
On the negative side: Apollonides has won like 10 battles now and is far more liked than I am. It is time for me to leave this place and Apollonides is coming with me.
I also had to throw the guy a Triumph. I tried to mumble through the part where he brilliantly converts my ignominious defeat into a thunderous victory, but I doubt anyone was fooled.
I think “weak willed” is an excellent trait for the powerful courtiers to have.
I am also thinking that Acrotatus The Traitor might not be the best liaison between Sparta and the gods. Seriously, that is his nickname.
And Epirus has come seeking an alliance. Of course, I said yes. They will come in handy someday when we get to exact revenge on the hated Achaeans.
That oh so distant day.
Barbarians repelled! Alliances formed! Triumphs given! Kings whined! Action was everywhere and yet precious little happened. Will Archidamus continue to push for Spartan Glory or will he die of old age? Find out on the next exciting episode of The Adventures of House Eurpontid!
No money, almost out of territories to colonize and your neighbours appear to be stronger... You're doing great! 
Sounds like Apollonides is holding well to the old Spartan traditions. Let's just hope the other Greek alliances don't decide to rush in to have Sparta for dinner...
I think it's time Macedonia declares war on the Traitors League so you can backstab them...
Macedonia is not coping very well with those barbarians. Historically, they reached Delphi, sacked it and were a huge horde. They could reach Sparta. Apollonides might have to lead one final glorious battle. Then. Oh for the chance to ally with Epirus, Aetolia, Illyria and Achaea and carve up Macedonia.
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I find it weird that Epirus is still alive, normally they lose a province to carthage and get annexed by Rome.
Berrie: Alfred Packer you're a genius!
General_BT: So far, so good, but those 19 Regiments in Achaea have me constantly nervous
Murmurandus: Oh, there is always time for Spartan Treachery!
English Patriot: They are persistant buggers
Cheif Ragusa: Macedonia is having serious problems this game with barbarians...having frontier territories can get really expensive
comagoosie: thats fine with me - Since the Romans won't deal with me, I'd rather have little Epirus than another big power in Greece
General_BT: So far, so good, but those 19 Regiments in Achaea have me constantly nervous
Murmurandus: Oh, there is always time for Spartan Treachery!
English Patriot: They are persistant buggers
Cheif Ragusa: Macedonia is having serious problems this game with barbarians...having frontier territories can get really expensive
comagoosie: thats fine with me - Since the Romans won't deal with me, I'd rather have little Epirus than another big power in Greece
481-488 Time Flies
So Archidamus did not die, but he also did not push for Spartan Glory. He did, however, push for Spartan bankruptcy by actually paying the army. Join us next time when Eudamidas gets a new job and Stuttering Ephron gets the shaft on the next exciting episode of The Adventures of House Eurpontid!
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Unrelated Note: Next update I will begin editing pictures, rather than using the whole screen shot. My reasoning till now has been that, since Rome is a new game, people might be interested in seeing the whole screen, but really, I think I'm just being lazy.
Archidamus Eurpontid
King of Sparta
Spinning Wheels and Insulting Children, 27 August 481 AUC to 31 March August 488 AUC
We finally have enough gold to make a proper sacrifice to the gods!
My devout five year old son Alcetus felt that the proper way to honor the gods would be to sacrifice 100 virgins. Kid, in about 15 years you will feel pretty stupid for suggesting that.
The new Chief Priest Areus, The Not Nearly As Traitorous As His Father Acrotatus, instead insisted on a massive and elaborate ceremony with games, prizes, feasting, tons of public speeches and finally, I had to personally sacrifice 10 White Bulls to appease Zeus. It was disgusting.
Next time, I’ll just throw the money in the ocean. Poseidon will know who it’s for.
Our Auxiliaries think a little too highly of themselves. And apparently a little too highly of the Spartan treasury.
They won’t be missed.
I was talking to the Chief Priest today and he kept going on and on about what a bright young boy Alcetus is and what an asset he’d make to the priesthood.
This all came as a surprise to me. I’d written him off as a total dunderhead after the whole “let’s sacrifice the pretty young women” thing.
I have given myself command of the newest army of Hoplites. This is for two reasons. First – I need to redeem myself over that whole Barbarian War thing. Second – and I kid you not – the only person more qualified than me to lead the new army was Acrotatus The Traitor, the guy I fired as Chief Priest.
Stuttering Ephron sent me some interesting information today. He claims that Bithynia used to be part of Thracia and, since we own Thracia, Bithynia should be ours.
Of course, since the current owners of Bithynia are allied with mighty Pontus, nothing will probably come from this. Why couldn’t Achaia have been part of Thracia?
As Alcetus shows himself to be a bigger and bigger fool and tool every day, I am starting to worry about the evil Agiad family’s interest in him. Alcetus will have to be sent away as soon as he is old enough. Maybe I’ll let him command the boat for a while.
The Thracians are rebelling. I am starting to regret not paying any money to the soldiers for so long.
Unsurprisingly, the army ran away. At least Xanthippus got the blame for it all. Hopefully, Stuttering Ephron can hold the city until the soldiers can be bribed back into battle.
Well, that actually turned out pretty well.
King of Sparta
Spinning Wheels and Insulting Children, 27 August 481 AUC to 31 March August 488 AUC
We finally have enough gold to make a proper sacrifice to the gods!
My devout five year old son Alcetus felt that the proper way to honor the gods would be to sacrifice 100 virgins. Kid, in about 15 years you will feel pretty stupid for suggesting that.
The new Chief Priest Areus, The Not Nearly As Traitorous As His Father Acrotatus, instead insisted on a massive and elaborate ceremony with games, prizes, feasting, tons of public speeches and finally, I had to personally sacrifice 10 White Bulls to appease Zeus. It was disgusting.
Next time, I’ll just throw the money in the ocean. Poseidon will know who it’s for.
Our Auxiliaries think a little too highly of themselves. And apparently a little too highly of the Spartan treasury.
They won’t be missed.
I was talking to the Chief Priest today and he kept going on and on about what a bright young boy Alcetus is and what an asset he’d make to the priesthood.
This all came as a surprise to me. I’d written him off as a total dunderhead after the whole “let’s sacrifice the pretty young women” thing.
I have given myself command of the newest army of Hoplites. This is for two reasons. First – I need to redeem myself over that whole Barbarian War thing. Second – and I kid you not – the only person more qualified than me to lead the new army was Acrotatus The Traitor, the guy I fired as Chief Priest.
Stuttering Ephron sent me some interesting information today. He claims that Bithynia used to be part of Thracia and, since we own Thracia, Bithynia should be ours.
Of course, since the current owners of Bithynia are allied with mighty Pontus, nothing will probably come from this. Why couldn’t Achaia have been part of Thracia?
As Alcetus shows himself to be a bigger and bigger fool and tool every day, I am starting to worry about the evil Agiad family’s interest in him. Alcetus will have to be sent away as soon as he is old enough. Maybe I’ll let him command the boat for a while.
The Thracians are rebelling. I am starting to regret not paying any money to the soldiers for so long.
Unsurprisingly, the army ran away. At least Xanthippus got the blame for it all. Hopefully, Stuttering Ephron can hold the city until the soldiers can be bribed back into battle.
Well, that actually turned out pretty well.
So Archidamus did not die, but he also did not push for Spartan Glory. He did, however, push for Spartan bankruptcy by actually paying the army. Join us next time when Eudamidas gets a new job and Stuttering Ephron gets the shaft on the next exciting episode of The Adventures of House Eurpontid!
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Unrelated Note: Next update I will begin editing pictures, rather than using the whole screen shot. My reasoning till now has been that, since Rome is a new game, people might be interested in seeing the whole screen, but really, I think I'm just being lazy.
Xanthippus gained +1 popularity after that running away/crush them ploy. Sneaky. He needs watching.
I'm wondering who is the most incompentent... There are really a lot of contenders... I also think it's time to loot some rich country...
Yes, Alfred Packer bringing his customary CK humour and wit to Rome! Very much looking forward to this. And this is a great start:
:rofl:
Alfie! You're supposed to tell your faithful Crovan-readers explicitly when you start a new AAR
This also gives a very good insight into how the game mechanics work... Which is of high interest for me, since I might buy the game.
This guy seems normal though, for a Crovan. Or wait... what was I talking about?
This also gives a very good insight into how the game mechanics work... Which is of high interest for me, since I might buy the game.
This guy seems normal though, for a Crovan. Or wait... what was I talking about?
What happened to:
We Spartans are the descendents of Hercules, taught never to retreat, never to surrender... ?
We Spartans are the descendents of Hercules, taught never to retreat, never to surrender... ?
"My devout five year old son Alcetus felt that the proper way to honor the gods would be to sacrifice 100 virgins. Kid, in about 15 years you will feel pretty stupid for suggesting that."
Thank god he didn't do that. ... How could anyone do that...?
Thank god he didn't do that. ... How could anyone do that...?
comagoosie: I know...I don't think I could ever forgive the lad!
Nimismies: They didn't retreat: They attacked backwards!
Snugglie: Welcome over! I highly recommend this game - it is awesome...this afternoon when I do the Crovan update, I will add a link over here!
Berrie: It removes the temptation to embezzle
safferli: yeah, that was a good line
Murmurandus: I'm guessing the player!
Chief Ragusa: he is a crafty one...I think I know how to neutralize that though!
Nimismies: They didn't retreat: They attacked backwards!
Snugglie: Welcome over! I highly recommend this game - it is awesome...this afternoon when I do the Crovan update, I will add a link over here!
Berrie: It removes the temptation to embezzle
safferli: yeah, that was a good line
Murmurandus: I'm guessing the player!
Chief Ragusa: he is a crafty one...I think I know how to neutralize that though!