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Lord have mercy!I can only dream of having a monarch like that.
Joe
Paradox in all its glory!
This AAR will be taking a break for the next two and a half weeks or so as I head off for a break over Christmas and a spot of mountain climbing in the Southern Alps. Merry Christmas to everyone and a happy new year!
Meh...she's a chick. She won't be a leader on the field.
That's what I've come to, Duke...my green envy at your leaders and monarchs...insults.
Well done, to say the least. Nice work getting Hanover to control the war somewhat in the Netherlands. How much interest do you have at all on the other side of the Baltic? Any Atlantic desire?
Enjoy the trip and the time off.
That's what I've come to, Duke...my green envy at your leaders and monarchs...insults.
Well done, to say the least. Nice work getting Hanover to control the war somewhat in the Netherlands. How much interest do you have at all on the other side of the Baltic? Any Atlantic desire?
Enjoy the trip and the time off.
Come on Wellington! Sweden must expand! And if your task to creat your baltic empire is completed to fast, crush russia
I must admit this had slipped my mind after my break and the return to work after the holiday. I will take it back up but due to some busy times you will have to wait until next week for it to be rejuvenated.
I figured I'd wander over and take a look at your new AAR...nice work crushing everyone around you.
I had forgotten how uberpowerful Sweden was in EUII. At least in EUIII they occasionally lose, since they don't get historical leaders...
I had forgotten how uberpowerful Sweden was in EUII. At least in EUIII they occasionally lose, since they don't get historical leaders...
I hadn't played them before in earnest and so although I heard they were overpowered I didn't quite know it was so much.
OK, it’s been quite a while since I last updated so first a little referesher. I’m Sweden. Right, that’s probably starting things a little too early and I think you’re aware of that. Last time I had just concluded successful wars with Brandenburg, Poland and their allies giving me unbroken control of the north Baltic from Skane to Danzig. Mecklenburg, my staunch little ally had also just agreed to be subsumed within the growing Swedish empire.
The region in question.
The next target is naturally Pommern. Two juicy provinces that will give me a land connection to Mecklenburg. To make things easy they’ve even got themselves into an odd and useless alliance.
Seriously, how are these guys going to help? Why would they help?
I’m hated pretty solidly the world over. So obviously I’m doing well. Technically I’m at war with England and Sicily, but since neither offers gains worth the effort I immediately send a white peace offer which is accepted.
Tall poppy syndrome strikes.
I soon get this event.
I opt for the first option. The loss of base tax isn’t good but the other option loses 3 stability and I could do with shifting to aristocracy and reducing serfdom for the reduced cavalry and stability costs respectively. If you want to do an economic analysis it mightn’t be entirely worthwhile. I on the other hand want to play the game and I don’t like -3 stability.
My old enemies decide to duke it out completing a nice war triangle. It’s a bit like a love triangle except less messy. I guess I will take on the winner, or loser, or maybe both.
Just what I needed another leader. This is actually getting a bit ridiculous. I have four armies and seven good leaders. I just can’t use them all.
I soon get this event pop up. A stability hit for a CB on Poland. Seems fair to me. Poland and Brandenburg still haven’t sorted out their war. Looks like I won’t even need to wait to see who wins, I’ll simply take on Poland now.
Well I couldn’t take that stability hit and do nothing about it could I?
So the war begins with a quick invasion to make use of the spring and summer before the winter snows arrive. Green arrows indicate future paths once the first forts have fallen.
The region in question.
The next target is naturally Pommern. Two juicy provinces that will give me a land connection to Mecklenburg. To make things easy they’ve even got themselves into an odd and useless alliance.
Seriously, how are these guys going to help? Why would they help?
I’m hated pretty solidly the world over. So obviously I’m doing well. Technically I’m at war with England and Sicily, but since neither offers gains worth the effort I immediately send a white peace offer which is accepted.
Tall poppy syndrome strikes.
I soon get this event.
I opt for the first option. The loss of base tax isn’t good but the other option loses 3 stability and I could do with shifting to aristocracy and reducing serfdom for the reduced cavalry and stability costs respectively. If you want to do an economic analysis it mightn’t be entirely worthwhile. I on the other hand want to play the game and I don’t like -3 stability.
My old enemies decide to duke it out completing a nice war triangle. It’s a bit like a love triangle except less messy. I guess I will take on the winner, or loser, or maybe both.
Just what I needed another leader. This is actually getting a bit ridiculous. I have four armies and seven good leaders. I just can’t use them all.
I soon get this event pop up. A stability hit for a CB on Poland. Seems fair to me. Poland and Brandenburg still haven’t sorted out their war. Looks like I won’t even need to wait to see who wins, I’ll simply take on Poland now.
Well I couldn’t take that stability hit and do nothing about it could I?
So the war begins with a quick invasion to make use of the spring and summer before the winter snows arrive. Green arrows indicate future paths once the first forts have fallen.
Yay, it's back!
And the start was certainly hilarious, I like the self-irony :rofl:
What a brilliant philosophy
Looks like a good plan for the war. And I second Enewald's question - what are you seeking to gain in Poland?
And the start was certainly hilarious, I like the self-irony :rofl:
What a brilliant philosophy
Looks like a good plan for the war. And I second Enewald's question - what are you seeking to gain in Poland?
To Poltava!
What is your aim in Poland?
The Polish of course. Who else should he aim at?
*ducks*