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Slargos said:Regarding the fortress issue. I had a chat with HG about it, and I've decided to take a crack at writing a parser to check the savefile for any fortresses breaking the rule and possibly editing them automatically.
Since Peter is too afraid of putting in the miniscule amount of time it would take him to code a tool like that, I will have to put in the gargantuan and ineffective work it will take me to do it.
Nevertheless, enthusiasm for the game will prevail. If I have the tool ready by sunday, we will use it. If not, we will wait and see. I don't expect we will see many large fortresses the first session anyway, aside from those that are legal by the fortress-rule.
I think this will be of great value to the game.
The military alliance being restricted to two nations will have the greatest boon. No more stupid sixteen nation alliances where one member has a CB that the others benefit from.
I was thoroughly disgusted with myself when I forced one of my weaker allies in a recent game to declare war for the rest of the 'team'. I was so sick that I could barely take advantage of the free dow. But somehow, I managed.
Damocles said:
Hmm... maybe... depends on whether they get a penalty in both tech and tax imo.
Damocles said:
I thought we agreed on 3 nations, so eg. Portugal could ally Spain and Austria?
Hive said:
Only for short durations and temporary. Wasn't fully fleshed out. If its just to join a war, it kind of defeats the original purpose.
Portugal shouldn't ally with Spain and Austria, regardless.
In addition, I am much enamored of the fortress rule. It's especially annoying to be fighting in 2500-pop colonies with mighty fortresses and supply limits of, like, 4.
If we don't accept this rule totally, we should at least limit fortresses in colonies to small.
In addition, I am much enamored of the fortress rule. It's especially annoying to be fighting in 2500-pop colonies with mighty fortresses and supply limits of, like, 4.
If we don't accept this rule totally, we should at least limit fortresses in colonies to small.
Well, if you go with the max level 4 rule - which is much the simplest and best in my estimation, you only need to search and replaceSlargos said:
fortress = { level = 5.000 } and fortress = { level = 6.000 } with fortress = { level = 4.000 } after each session. Making a script to perform those two operations is nearly overkill.
Peter Ebbesen said:Well, if you go with the max level 4 rule - which is much the simplest and best in my estimation, you only need to search and replace
fortress = { level = 5.000 } and fortress = { level = 6.000 } with fortress = { level = 4.000 } after each session. Making a script to perform those two operations is nearly overkill.
If it can be scripted, it is a crime not to.
Dutch revolts simulation:
- Holland shall be vassalized after the triggering of the General Estates event. (Random between 1560 - 1571)
- Vassalization will be edited out before placing player in Holland.
- Holland must declare war against Spain within 10 years of Independence.
- Holland shall receive starting resources of: 1000d, 20 warships, 10/10/5 army. 6 traders/6 colonists/6 diplomats
- Spanish player is encouraged to play it historically and only fight the dutch with troops raised in the low countries. This is not mandatory.
The General States Event is a spanish event? In wich i must choose the option that gives independence to the dutch as vassals?
- Portugal will get a core in Brazil (since it already has one off-shore)
I would sugest Salvador/Bahia (dont remember how is it named in the game) as it was the capital and the most importan city till 17and something (1763 i think).
And by fighting the dutch with troops raised locally, I think it could also be used a naval fleet if no ones oposes to it... I believe the motive that it was not used was that in real life the dutch and english fleets would opposed such operation. I can also send troops by the spanish road, most for flavor, hehe
- Holland shall be vassalized after the triggering of the General Estates event. (Random between 1560 - 1571)
- Vassalization will be edited out before placing player in Holland.
- Holland must declare war against Spain within 10 years of Independence.
- Holland shall receive starting resources of: 1000d, 20 warships, 10/10/5 army. 6 traders/6 colonists/6 diplomats
- Spanish player is encouraged to play it historically and only fight the dutch with troops raised in the low countries. This is not mandatory.
The General States Event is a spanish event? In wich i must choose the option that gives independence to the dutch as vassals?
- Portugal will get a core in Brazil (since it already has one off-shore)
I would sugest Salvador/Bahia (dont remember how is it named in the game) as it was the capital and the most importan city till 17and something (1763 i think).
And by fighting the dutch with troops raised locally, I think it could also be used a naval fleet if no ones oposes to it... I believe the motive that it was not used was that in real life the dutch and english fleets would opposed such operation. I can also send troops by the spanish road, most for flavor, hehe
TheArchduke said:Sounds like this is getting a special rules smashfest like Mach.
Have you seen the rule list for Mach 3?
I don't think adding a couple of Very Special houserules will hurt us too badly.
Camisa 10 said:
I think you have to release them manually. Event choice doesn't affect anything.
As far as fighting the dutch, it's entirely up to you. Fighting with low countries troops was merely a suggestion, not a rule..
FAL said:
No. Latest draft is the last one I posted where Damocles is OE and HG is Poland, while Robertus is BRAndenburg.
I want Damo in BB, then I can annex him together with Robertus, Hive and all the others who love to do so
FAL said:I want Damo in BB, then I can annex him together with Robertus, Hive and all the others who love to do so
I will try to accomodate you in some game..
Slargos said:
Is Robertus Ok with that?
But let's see, the shuffling began because some of the newer players were surrounded by veterans. Let's see if the situation is better for Austria.
Original setup:
Austria: FAL
BB: Damo
Poland: HG
France: Ganja
Venice: Slargos
Ottoman Empire: Melchior
Everyone agreed this Austria was bound to be destroyed. So we began shuffling. And now we end up with this:
Austria: FAL
BB: Robertus
Poland: HG
France: Ganja
Venice: Slargos
Ottoman Empire: Damocles
Is there anyone who thinks Austria is better off now?
FAL said:Is Robertus Ok with that?
But let's see, the shuffling began because some of the newer players were surrounded by veterans. Let's see if the situation is better for Austria.
Original setup:
Austria: FAL
BB: Damo
Poland: HG
France: Ganja
Venice: Slargos
Ottoman Empire: Melchior
Everyone agreed this Austria was bound to be destroyed. So we began shuffling. And now we end up with this:
Austria: FAL
BB: Robertus
Poland: HG
France: Ganja
Venice: Slargos
Ottoman Empire: Damocles
Is there anyone who thinks Austria is better off now?
nope you are still screwed, or should I say even more screwed GOOD LUCK
devil said:nope you are still screwed, or should I say even more screwed GOOD LUCK
That is what I meant