Scotland, home of the brave, the strong and the free.
Normal Level – Vanilla Game
Start Date: 30 May 1453.
Goal:
• To Survive with no less than what I began with.
• The report will take on the feel of a history book (hopefully to stay away from mundane reports of the game itself.)
• At the close of the game to have the highest Prestige level and position that I can obtain.
The Guidelines:
• No Reloading of saved games and replaying dates for the purpose of changing results.
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The Scottish diary written by Range, the eternal sage.
30 May 1453
• In so much that a country grows not only through its people, but through the proper use of its resources I Range was set to guide Scotland toward its rightful place on the world stage.
• Initially, I made certain that all our funds were slotted toward our Government Economy (Forsaking all other economy advancements.)
• We had already recruited one of the finest Government advisors.
• Aware that we needed to accumulate funds, I recruited a Compete Chance Advisor as well.
• As for taking a loan, I did not think it was needed or a smart move to take. I did not want to have a loan hanging over my head, and Scotland's.
1 March 1455
• Scotland has grown and we have come up with a National Idea of Shrew Commerce Practices. Like all countries in Europe, Scotland needs ducats to exist and to grow.
• I only wish that everyone felt like I do regarding our initial national Idea. Angus, never fails to tell me that I made a mistake. “And, just what are we suppose to do when the English come and ask us for our country…just hand it over to them?”
• “Of course not,” I shot back. "We'll fight,"
• “And, with what army are we to fight with? Shrew Commerce Practices, indeed...we need to take a STRONG military stance...not to employ trade tactics as if we were the I-talians.
3 March 1455
• Knowing that Stability is a primary concern of any nation, I instituted a new directive for our nation. Our economy's funds would now be completely geared toward raising our nation's stability to its fullest extent.
9 March 1455
• I signed a Trade agreement with Norway.
1 February 1456
• Our Nation’s Stability has risen.
21 April 1458
• I arranged a royal marriage with Castille.
• Angus for one was not pleased about the marriage. What else is new?
• “Could you have found a suitor and ally any further from home?” Angus fumed.
• “Does anything make you happy Angus?” I asked.
• “Yes,” he replied without hesitation, “an army right about now would do me a world of good.”
• “How about an infantry unit?”
• “If you’d throw in some cavalry as well I’d grin from ear to ear.”
• “Done,” I said before we shook hands on it.
Angus:
• I had begun to consider him as friend, but it wasn't easy in the beginning.
• To many, he was irritating and they were right to consider him irritating.
• He was a military man and thus, he always believed that the army should be foremost in the hearts and minds of not only the people but also the people that governed Scotland.
• When I first met Angus he was about twenty-five years of age. He had a stocky build and he as brave as can be.
• He always carried a sword and was one of Scotland’s best swordsmen as well its best horsemen.
• He was a common man, a man that the common man and many nobleman would gladly stand beside him in battle.
1 December 1458
• My plan, no my prayers have been answered Scotland is now stable beyond belief.
• However, Norwegian Rebels on the island of Orkney (Norway) have caught our attention as they have taken over the island.
• Angus will not control his emotions as he flies into fits of rage. He constantly badgers me with his request. “We must send an army up to the Highlands...the rebels are sure to strike there next.”
17 December 1459
• To quiet Angus, I sent one army of infantry to defend the Highlands. I also sent a cog to Weskin Island off the Highlands.
24 November 1460
• Finally, maybe Angus will be satisfied. The enlistment of the First Lothian cavalry is under way.
10 March 1461
• "Another royal Marriage in Castile," exclaimed Angus. That Castellan goes through wives as quickly as I go through casks of Ale."
10 June 1461
• I have to listen to Angus more often. His prediction has come true. The Orkney rebels, more than 1800 strong have crossed over into the Highlands.
• I could have not thought of anyone better to lead the relief force than Angus. He will lead the newly formed Lothian’s 1st cavalry.
• Shortly after Angus’s departure with his men, word arrived in Edinburgh that our Highland troops had been caught by surprise.
The Battle for the Highlands:
• After the initial battles, the situation appeared helpless for our infantry. They choose to retreat and the Rebels followed after them.
• Our Highland infantry continued to run from the advancing horde until the distance between the two armies shorten to an alarming measure.
• An order was given for our lads to set up a defensive position right in the open. A better location should have been chosen, as standing in the open was more than suicide.
• There were two much better positions that could have been easily reached. The first was up a slight ridge about a mile away.
• But, the best defensive position of all was less than a quarter mile away in a grove of trees that had a cool stream running through the middle of it.
• By one in the afternoon, carts were hastily overturned and crates were positioned for walls.
• Our lads, boys and old men really waited beneath the June’s sun that was proving not to be an ally to their cause.
• They were out of food and water, and they were exhausted.
• The Rebels quickly completely surrounded our lads and were prepared to wait for our troop’s surrender.
• When the rebels learned that Angus’ cavalry was quickly approaching their position, the order was given to immediately attack our boy’s position.
• The rapid cadence of the beating drums and pipes cued Angus to the fact that a battle was raging about the pass.
• “Onward boys, the enemy are upon our brothers,” cried Angus.
• The rebels quickly breached the makeshift walls and were pouring into the square.
• The hand to hand fighting was fierce on both sides. But, the beleaguered and outnumbered defenders were faltering and could not hold out for long.
• That when the youngest of corporals cried out, “Cavalry…it’s the relief force.”
• The carnage was great…not one rebel survived the battle.
• Angus’ cavalry had saved the day.
• Angus’ report from the Highlands spoke volumes of the state of our army there (and maybe our military as a whole. “The infantry sent here are little more than rabble – there’s no discipline and little morale. But, they are good men. They just need…find us a war that we can win.”
2 February 1462
• After the death of our Compete Advisor, I recruited a Reputation Advisor in his place. Not that the Compete Advisor was a great loss. To date we have not had a single merchant gain a seat at any market.
• Still, in signing this new Reputation Advisor, I could have hoped for better.
5 May 1463
• When I learned the news about what Angus had gone and done, as God is my witness, if the man was standing before me I would have drawn and quartered him.
• The man is mad. But, he did a great service to Scotland by going to Orkney and meeting with the remaining rebels on that island.
• The following morning, the rebels defected to Scotland and Orkney was ours.
• In Angus’ report concerning his escapade he explained his actions to me. “I knew you would never consider going behind one of our allies’ back and steal a province right from under their nose…so, I took the initiative…besides the bloody English had a ship in the area. I didn’t want them over-looking our backyard, too.”
15 November 1465
• I signed an alliance with Castille which thrilled Angus to no end.
• “What if they go to war and call for arms…you do know how far Castille is from Scotland?” He asked, fuming.
1466
• We still cannot get a merchant to market. We’ve sent four this year.
1 December 1467
• I threw my hand up and finally sacked our Reputation Adviser and replaced him with a far better one. The previous adviser was totally inept. It’s surprising we still have allies.
1 June 1469
• Angus nearly broke down my door this morning with some alarming news. France has sent 2,000 troops to support Ayrshire.
• Angus was outraged, “Range…tell them to go home!”
• I didn’t ask for them?”
• Well, who did?” He asked.
• Even though the old Reputation Adviser was long gone, there still were some lingering effects.
22 June 1469
• “I was afraid of this,” I confided to Angus. “France has issued a call of arms against Aragon.”
• “We can’t send them much,” said Angus. “…no more than a thousand men. And, they would have to be used strictly for defensive measures…be sure to make that point very clear to the French.”
• In sending the 1000 men I made it very clear they would be sent as merely as defensive units. Well, at least I had thought I made it very clear. But, something maybe in the translation got turned around. “…they are defend one of your coast provinces.”
• My orders were plainly stated. They were to be supports troops only (staying on the coast).
• When I learned of the massacre of our troops at Toulouse I was devastated.
• When Angus read the communiqué, he asked, “And, where were the blasted French? They were supposed to be marching with ours boys toward Toulouse.”
• I sighed, shaking my head, and said, “At the last minute the French turned right and headed for the coast and didn’t bother to tell our boys to turn with them. Our lads walked straight into 15,000 Aragon troops.”
7 November 1470
• A little late for our lads in Toulouse Aragon has graciously offered White Peace. Of course we accepted graciously. In retrospect though, we have been out this war from the moment we learned that our lads had been massacred in Toulouse.
1 October 1471
• My quest for trading knowledge continues as we have gained ground..
1 December 1471
• We continue to fail in sending Merchants to market…two more have failed. It appears to be a lost cause and I’m at a loss to explain our failures.
26 May 1472
• Angus and I travel to a nearby land for another Royal Arranged Marriage ceremony.
• Angus was not in the best of moods in attending the ceremony. Turning his head he whispered asking me, “What are we doing here?”
• You asked me why I didn’t arrange a marriage close to home…now, I do and you still complain.”
• “Arranged marriages are one thing,” he murmured. “…but to the English?”
14 April 1473
• Another Call to Arms, this time by Castille’s against Morocco brings a special cause to light – religion.
• “Maybe this time we’ll be better prepared,” I told Angus.
• Angus’ reply was something that I expected. “Better suited…or, the better leader…Send me to lead them,” he said.
• The following morning Angus embarked with 1000 infantry for Morocco to join Castille’s invasion force.
• Moments after reaching the Moroccan shore, Angus learned that Algiers had joined Morocco’s side.
• Not far from the beach the sound of battle rang out. Some 15,000 combined enemy troops had joined in battle against Castille’s armies. Truthfully they were chasing the Castille’s troops back to their transports when we arrived.
• Surmising the situation quickly, “Angus immediately ordered him men back into their transports as Castille’s panic filled troops streamed onto the beach in full retreat.
• After a couple of ridiculous demands for peace from Morocco (180 and 200 ducats), I had enough.
• On 21st of February 1474, I got my peace at a price I thought was reasonable.
• Back in Cordoba, during the middle of the nightt, Angus and his men were abruptly ordered to leave Cordoba.
• Angus had been told that he and his men could not stay in Castille now that the war was over.
• “All right,” snarled Angus, “we’ll go. But, could someone kindly tell us who won?” He received no reply.
• Their transport had been badly damaged in battle. They were barely at 50%.when they set sail for Scotland.
22 April 1474
• Our battered transports (37% strength) arrived safely at Aryshire.
• On his arriving Angus angrily stormed toward the chambers of the council meeting that was in session.
• “Now, about the 25 ducats we received from Morocco in ending the war…” I began to explain as Angus stepped through the doorway.
• “What 25 ducats?” Angus asked angrily.
• “Oh, Angus,” I said smiling, glad to see my friend was safe. “You’re back!”
• “And, just what 25 ducats were you just referring to?” Angus demanded to know.
• “Well, the 25 ducats we got from Morocco to bring the war to an end, of course.”
• “We won?” Angus asked bewildered.
5 August 1474
• It would seem to Angus we were doing everything but building an army. Our recent finished project had us researching Production Techniques.
• What Angus didn’t seem to understand, there were basic steps Scotland had to take to be able to afford a sizable army.
• To lead our intuitive, we would first look to the trading market of Lubeck. I proposed that we send three merchants immediately to its market.
• Step was we would take full advantage of our resources and begin building workshops in Lothian and Ayrshire.
• Angus hadn’t said much as he listened. But, his silence and with our knowing him so well we knew what the man was thinking, and, what about an army…when are we going to explore the issue of military knowledge.
• Looking to my good friend Angus, I added in closing, “And, now to our army needs…I think it’s time we explore military knowledge.”
• The only thing that Angus could think of to say was “Hallelujah!”
Normal Level – Vanilla Game
Start Date: 30 May 1453.
Goal:
• To Survive with no less than what I began with.
• The report will take on the feel of a history book (hopefully to stay away from mundane reports of the game itself.)
• At the close of the game to have the highest Prestige level and position that I can obtain.
The Guidelines:
• No Reloading of saved games and replaying dates for the purpose of changing results.
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The Scottish diary written by Range, the eternal sage.
30 May 1453
• In so much that a country grows not only through its people, but through the proper use of its resources I Range was set to guide Scotland toward its rightful place on the world stage.
• Initially, I made certain that all our funds were slotted toward our Government Economy (Forsaking all other economy advancements.)
• We had already recruited one of the finest Government advisors.
• Aware that we needed to accumulate funds, I recruited a Compete Chance Advisor as well.
• As for taking a loan, I did not think it was needed or a smart move to take. I did not want to have a loan hanging over my head, and Scotland's.
1 March 1455
• Scotland has grown and we have come up with a National Idea of Shrew Commerce Practices. Like all countries in Europe, Scotland needs ducats to exist and to grow.
• I only wish that everyone felt like I do regarding our initial national Idea. Angus, never fails to tell me that I made a mistake. “And, just what are we suppose to do when the English come and ask us for our country…just hand it over to them?”
• “Of course not,” I shot back. "We'll fight,"
• “And, with what army are we to fight with? Shrew Commerce Practices, indeed...we need to take a STRONG military stance...not to employ trade tactics as if we were the I-talians.
3 March 1455
• Knowing that Stability is a primary concern of any nation, I instituted a new directive for our nation. Our economy's funds would now be completely geared toward raising our nation's stability to its fullest extent.
9 March 1455
• I signed a Trade agreement with Norway.
1 February 1456
• Our Nation’s Stability has risen.
21 April 1458
• I arranged a royal marriage with Castille.
• Angus for one was not pleased about the marriage. What else is new?
• “Could you have found a suitor and ally any further from home?” Angus fumed.
• “Does anything make you happy Angus?” I asked.
• “Yes,” he replied without hesitation, “an army right about now would do me a world of good.”
• “How about an infantry unit?”
• “If you’d throw in some cavalry as well I’d grin from ear to ear.”
• “Done,” I said before we shook hands on it.
Angus:
• I had begun to consider him as friend, but it wasn't easy in the beginning.
• To many, he was irritating and they were right to consider him irritating.
• He was a military man and thus, he always believed that the army should be foremost in the hearts and minds of not only the people but also the people that governed Scotland.
• When I first met Angus he was about twenty-five years of age. He had a stocky build and he as brave as can be.
• He always carried a sword and was one of Scotland’s best swordsmen as well its best horsemen.
• He was a common man, a man that the common man and many nobleman would gladly stand beside him in battle.
1 December 1458
• My plan, no my prayers have been answered Scotland is now stable beyond belief.
• However, Norwegian Rebels on the island of Orkney (Norway) have caught our attention as they have taken over the island.
• Angus will not control his emotions as he flies into fits of rage. He constantly badgers me with his request. “We must send an army up to the Highlands...the rebels are sure to strike there next.”
17 December 1459
• To quiet Angus, I sent one army of infantry to defend the Highlands. I also sent a cog to Weskin Island off the Highlands.
24 November 1460
• Finally, maybe Angus will be satisfied. The enlistment of the First Lothian cavalry is under way.
10 March 1461
• "Another royal Marriage in Castile," exclaimed Angus. That Castellan goes through wives as quickly as I go through casks of Ale."
10 June 1461
• I have to listen to Angus more often. His prediction has come true. The Orkney rebels, more than 1800 strong have crossed over into the Highlands.
• I could have not thought of anyone better to lead the relief force than Angus. He will lead the newly formed Lothian’s 1st cavalry.
• Shortly after Angus’s departure with his men, word arrived in Edinburgh that our Highland troops had been caught by surprise.
The Battle for the Highlands:
• After the initial battles, the situation appeared helpless for our infantry. They choose to retreat and the Rebels followed after them.
• Our Highland infantry continued to run from the advancing horde until the distance between the two armies shorten to an alarming measure.
• An order was given for our lads to set up a defensive position right in the open. A better location should have been chosen, as standing in the open was more than suicide.
• There were two much better positions that could have been easily reached. The first was up a slight ridge about a mile away.
• But, the best defensive position of all was less than a quarter mile away in a grove of trees that had a cool stream running through the middle of it.
• By one in the afternoon, carts were hastily overturned and crates were positioned for walls.
• Our lads, boys and old men really waited beneath the June’s sun that was proving not to be an ally to their cause.
• They were out of food and water, and they were exhausted.
• The Rebels quickly completely surrounded our lads and were prepared to wait for our troop’s surrender.
• When the rebels learned that Angus’ cavalry was quickly approaching their position, the order was given to immediately attack our boy’s position.
• The rapid cadence of the beating drums and pipes cued Angus to the fact that a battle was raging about the pass.
• “Onward boys, the enemy are upon our brothers,” cried Angus.
• The rebels quickly breached the makeshift walls and were pouring into the square.
• The hand to hand fighting was fierce on both sides. But, the beleaguered and outnumbered defenders were faltering and could not hold out for long.
• That when the youngest of corporals cried out, “Cavalry…it’s the relief force.”
• The carnage was great…not one rebel survived the battle.
• Angus’ cavalry had saved the day.
• Angus’ report from the Highlands spoke volumes of the state of our army there (and maybe our military as a whole. “The infantry sent here are little more than rabble – there’s no discipline and little morale. But, they are good men. They just need…find us a war that we can win.”
2 February 1462
• After the death of our Compete Advisor, I recruited a Reputation Advisor in his place. Not that the Compete Advisor was a great loss. To date we have not had a single merchant gain a seat at any market.
• Still, in signing this new Reputation Advisor, I could have hoped for better.
5 May 1463
• When I learned the news about what Angus had gone and done, as God is my witness, if the man was standing before me I would have drawn and quartered him.
• The man is mad. But, he did a great service to Scotland by going to Orkney and meeting with the remaining rebels on that island.
• The following morning, the rebels defected to Scotland and Orkney was ours.
• In Angus’ report concerning his escapade he explained his actions to me. “I knew you would never consider going behind one of our allies’ back and steal a province right from under their nose…so, I took the initiative…besides the bloody English had a ship in the area. I didn’t want them over-looking our backyard, too.”
15 November 1465
• I signed an alliance with Castille which thrilled Angus to no end.
• “What if they go to war and call for arms…you do know how far Castille is from Scotland?” He asked, fuming.
1466
• We still cannot get a merchant to market. We’ve sent four this year.
1 December 1467
• I threw my hand up and finally sacked our Reputation Adviser and replaced him with a far better one. The previous adviser was totally inept. It’s surprising we still have allies.
1 June 1469
• Angus nearly broke down my door this morning with some alarming news. France has sent 2,000 troops to support Ayrshire.
• Angus was outraged, “Range…tell them to go home!”
• I didn’t ask for them?”
• Well, who did?” He asked.
• Even though the old Reputation Adviser was long gone, there still were some lingering effects.
22 June 1469
• “I was afraid of this,” I confided to Angus. “France has issued a call of arms against Aragon.”
• “We can’t send them much,” said Angus. “…no more than a thousand men. And, they would have to be used strictly for defensive measures…be sure to make that point very clear to the French.”
• In sending the 1000 men I made it very clear they would be sent as merely as defensive units. Well, at least I had thought I made it very clear. But, something maybe in the translation got turned around. “…they are defend one of your coast provinces.”
• My orders were plainly stated. They were to be supports troops only (staying on the coast).
• When I learned of the massacre of our troops at Toulouse I was devastated.
• When Angus read the communiqué, he asked, “And, where were the blasted French? They were supposed to be marching with ours boys toward Toulouse.”
• I sighed, shaking my head, and said, “At the last minute the French turned right and headed for the coast and didn’t bother to tell our boys to turn with them. Our lads walked straight into 15,000 Aragon troops.”
7 November 1470
• A little late for our lads in Toulouse Aragon has graciously offered White Peace. Of course we accepted graciously. In retrospect though, we have been out this war from the moment we learned that our lads had been massacred in Toulouse.
1 October 1471
• My quest for trading knowledge continues as we have gained ground..
1 December 1471
• We continue to fail in sending Merchants to market…two more have failed. It appears to be a lost cause and I’m at a loss to explain our failures.
26 May 1472
• Angus and I travel to a nearby land for another Royal Arranged Marriage ceremony.
• Angus was not in the best of moods in attending the ceremony. Turning his head he whispered asking me, “What are we doing here?”
• You asked me why I didn’t arrange a marriage close to home…now, I do and you still complain.”
• “Arranged marriages are one thing,” he murmured. “…but to the English?”
14 April 1473
• Another Call to Arms, this time by Castille’s against Morocco brings a special cause to light – religion.
• “Maybe this time we’ll be better prepared,” I told Angus.
• Angus’ reply was something that I expected. “Better suited…or, the better leader…Send me to lead them,” he said.
• The following morning Angus embarked with 1000 infantry for Morocco to join Castille’s invasion force.
• Moments after reaching the Moroccan shore, Angus learned that Algiers had joined Morocco’s side.
• Not far from the beach the sound of battle rang out. Some 15,000 combined enemy troops had joined in battle against Castille’s armies. Truthfully they were chasing the Castille’s troops back to their transports when we arrived.
• Surmising the situation quickly, “Angus immediately ordered him men back into their transports as Castille’s panic filled troops streamed onto the beach in full retreat.
• After a couple of ridiculous demands for peace from Morocco (180 and 200 ducats), I had enough.
• On 21st of February 1474, I got my peace at a price I thought was reasonable.
• Back in Cordoba, during the middle of the nightt, Angus and his men were abruptly ordered to leave Cordoba.
• Angus had been told that he and his men could not stay in Castille now that the war was over.
• “All right,” snarled Angus, “we’ll go. But, could someone kindly tell us who won?” He received no reply.
• Their transport had been badly damaged in battle. They were barely at 50%.when they set sail for Scotland.
22 April 1474
• Our battered transports (37% strength) arrived safely at Aryshire.
• On his arriving Angus angrily stormed toward the chambers of the council meeting that was in session.
• “Now, about the 25 ducats we received from Morocco in ending the war…” I began to explain as Angus stepped through the doorway.
• “What 25 ducats?” Angus asked angrily.
• “Oh, Angus,” I said smiling, glad to see my friend was safe. “You’re back!”
• “And, just what 25 ducats were you just referring to?” Angus demanded to know.
• “Well, the 25 ducats we got from Morocco to bring the war to an end, of course.”
• “We won?” Angus asked bewildered.
5 August 1474
• It would seem to Angus we were doing everything but building an army. Our recent finished project had us researching Production Techniques.
• What Angus didn’t seem to understand, there were basic steps Scotland had to take to be able to afford a sizable army.
• To lead our intuitive, we would first look to the trading market of Lubeck. I proposed that we send three merchants immediately to its market.
• Step was we would take full advantage of our resources and begin building workshops in Lothian and Ayrshire.
• Angus hadn’t said much as he listened. But, his silence and with our knowing him so well we knew what the man was thinking, and, what about an army…when are we going to explore the issue of military knowledge.
• Looking to my good friend Angus, I added in closing, “And, now to our army needs…I think it’s time we explore military knowledge.”
• The only thing that Angus could think of to say was “Hallelujah!”
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