Aggressive start, I thinks it's time to stop and to consolidate your gains, some industrial buildup would be handy too 
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I just get not the writing for the next update done. The pictures of Pt. VII are already created and loaded to imageshack but no acceptable stories to guide you through the pictures are coming to my mind.
Sorry folks, perhaps you'll get your update tomorrow.
Thanks for the translation. I guess the journalist of the Mensajero was a bit ahead of the events.
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Frigates: ARA Hercules, ARA Nestor, ARA Bellerophon, ARA Archilleus, ARA Menelaos, ARA Ajax, ARA Hektor, ARA Perseus, ARA Theseus
Man-O-War: [none]
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Commerce Raiders: like Frigates
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Monitors: [none]
Iron Clads: ARA Indepedencia, ARA Libertad, ARA Constitucion, ARA Republica, ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, ARA Nueve de Julio, ARA Seis de Juno, ARA Dignidad, ARA Federacion,
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Submarines: ???
Cruisers: (like Frigates)
Battleships: ARA Cacador, ARA Santiago, ARA Miranda
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Battle Cruisers: ARA San Martin, ARA Belgrano, ARA Rosas, ARA Almirante Brown, ARA Gutierrez, ARA Garibaldi, ARA Bouchard, ARA Paz, ARA Alvear
Dreadnoughts: (like iron clads)
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Sorry folks, perhaps you'll get your update tomorrow.
Thanks for the translation. I guess the journalist of the Mensajero was a bit ahead of the events.
I've done some research and and made a brief list for the nomenclature of naval vessels (suggestions of any kind to this list would be much appreciated):
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Frigates: ARA Hercules, ARA Nestor, ARA Bellerophon, ARA Archilleus, ARA Menelaos, ARA Ajax, ARA Hektor, ARA Perseus, ARA Theseus
Man-O-War: [none]
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Commerce Raiders: like Frigates
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Monitors: [none]
Iron Clads: ARA Indepedencia, ARA Libertad, ARA Constitucion, ARA Republica, ARA Veinticinco de Mayo, ARA Nueve de Julio, ARA Seis de Juno, ARA Dignidad, ARA Federacion,
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Submarines: ???
Cruisers: (like Frigates)
Battleships: ARA Cacador, ARA Santiago, ARA Miranda
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Battle Cruisers: ARA San Martin, ARA Belgrano, ARA Rosas, ARA Almirante Brown, ARA Gutierrez, ARA Garibaldi, ARA Bouchard, ARA Paz, ARA Alvear
Dreadnoughts: (like iron clads)
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Use states names, generals, battles, treaties, all is useful. And for the ships what does ARA means?
Garra-Ush said:
ARA means "Armada de la República Argentina" and the abbrevation shows that it is a vessel of the argentine navy, it's comparable to HMS for the british ships or USS for american ships.
Ok. I understand now.
In the AAR:
Are you planning any conquest in the out world or it's to early for that?
In the AAR:
Are you planning any conquest in the out world or it's to early for that?
Here you got:
http://www.ara.mil.ar/pnav_buques.asp#03
It's in spanish but i hope you could use it anyway.
If not, tell me and I could traslate it for you.
http://www.ara.mil.ar/pnav_buques.asp#03
It's in spanish but i hope you could use it anyway.
If not, tell me and I could traslate it for you.
Libertad o Muerte! Pt. VII - 1842
Commander Ruggero stood upon the foredeck of the civilian vessel "Cruzado" which had been armed with cannons for this blockaderunning mission. All six vessels of his flotilla were civilian riverboats a few days ago. But then Paraguay began with the blockade of the Rio Parana and Ruggero received the orders to organize a river born fleet to break the blockade. Along with his orders came the promotion to Commander. They were already sailing on the paraguayan part of the river and had been followed by a small fishing boat since. On the horizon he could spot several riverboats most likely paraguayan ones to interdict their enterprise. He hoped his men were ready for what has to come. Only a quarter of them were trained in ship to ship combat the rest were civilians till they were drafted together with their ships. The enemy boats were quite near now and they were paraguayan with out any doubt.
"Turnover! Turnover! The access to this river is interdicted for you!" An enemy officer shouted across the river with the assistance of a brazen bullhorn.
"Hold the course!" Ruggero said to his Helmsman. A single cannon roar sounded across the river and a cannonball hit the water some meters in front of the "Cruzado". "Hold the course!" Ruggero shouted "And praise for impact!"
Then the air was filled with thunder. The "Cruzado" trembled. War had begun.
The paraguayan government thought that it was the right time to gamble for the precious sulfur mines. Argentina feced the new threat and war was declared.
It had become early evening but he finally could convince the spanish ambassador that Argentina will be no threat for the spanish trading interests in south america and that royal pretender Carlos V. wouldn't rise to power as long as President de Rosas could prevent it. For the last hour they talked about less important things like the health of the spanish queen. Arana didn't mention a possible accredition of argentine independence by the spanish government with a single word. It just would have ruined the situation and probably abborted the negotiations. It was time to leave. Arana's assistant paid the bills of the two statesmen and Arana left the little Café side by side with the spanish ambassador. A shot sounded through the street and the ambassador falled to the ground. Another shot. Arana knew that the bullet was destinated for him before it hit. Arana tumbled and hit the ground. He could hear the screams of the bystanding peoples as life spilled out of his body through a big hole in his breast.
Foreign minister Felipe Arana and the spanish ambassador to Argentine were both shot after some negotiations. The murderer was shot himself by Arana's assistant. Presumably the murderer was a royalist who would prevent an approximation towards christine spain.
Sarganto Colina was sitting in a little rowing boat with a couple of other handselected soldiers. Generalcaptain de Rosas personally selected them for their experience and bravery in the last war. Their mission was to sneak through the bay into the Harbour of Calama and seize the bolivian frigate "Santa Cruz" while the main body of the army would launch an assault from the south to conquer the city.. Everything worked as planned and they reached the frigate without being noticed. They climbed up a rope they had attached on the frigate railing. Colina was the first one on deck and checked the situation. One guard at the steering wheel and two at the gangway. He gave his comrades a sign to take out the guards at the gangway while he sneaked to thesteering wheel. A minute later he stood behind the guard and rammed his bayonnet which he was holding like a knife between the guards rips. Moments later the same fortune happened to the other guards. No more guards seemed to be on the ship and Colina ordered two of his comrades to dress in the enemy soldiers uniforms while he signaled the sailors to come aboard.
A secret operation covert by night and an assault on the city brought the last bolivian warship into argentine hands.
June 3rd. The campaign is going quite well. The enemy troops have been harrassed or are on the run. Their won't be any competition in this war anymore as the enemies are completely [unterlegen] against our superior numbers and the fine quality of our troops. This will be a lesson for the rebellious Governors of Bolivia and Paraguay, and a very bloody one.
After initial fighting, resistance was only met rudimentarily and argentine troops could make large territorial gains in a hurry.
Fernando Alvarez stood upon the Plaza de Notra Senora together with nearly 10.000 other volunteers and received blessing from the capitular of Goyaz. Many of them walked the entire way from Buenos Aires to the north, armed with the muskets and pistols of their fathers. Some came from Montevideo and La Rioja or from even smaller nearly unknown towns. Fernando himself joined the volunteers as they marched through his Hometown Rosario. He let himself be dragged with them in a wave of euphoria over the news of de Rosas great victories. Some of his new comrades feared that they will come to late and thus will not see any action on the battlefield, or as some calle it the fields of honour and glory. Fernando wasn't sure if he was so eager to see battle. He loved his country and was willing to protect it, but he also loved his live.
Masses of volunteers flocked to the recruiting stations in the summer of 1842. They were so many that an entire division could be formed.
Throughout the war President de Rosas powerbase dwindled due to the popularity of the royalists. In the late summer he was forced to seek an alliance with one of the two opposing parties. As a stark anty-monarchist he forged an alliance with the liberals. He granted freedom of press and assured to raise the importancce of the parliament. Further he promised to dissolute the Mazorca and to hold elections within a year.
Basic chemstical knowledge flowed from the University of Buenos Aires throughout the nation and soon the medical usage of this knowledge was researched.
De Rosas got stuck in an ambush with a platoon of his best men. Gunpowder and the sound of bypassing bullets filled the scenery. The bolivian rebels were shooting at them from an old mission. Rosas gave orders to storm the enemy position and launched the assault. He ran as fast as he could toward s the enemy position. The corporal by his side was hitten and broke down. Rosas kneeled down and took the army's flag from his dead hands. As he stood up two bullets hit him in the back. He sank to the ground watching into the eyes of Maj. Lopez. "Why?" he whispered "Why have you done this?". "It was for the greater good. God knows I always loved you like a father but it had to be done to bring the true and rightful king onto his throne." Lopez answered in a somber voice and with tears in his eyes. "May the Lord take you to his pearly gates and give you redemption and may the Lord be with my poor soul." Lopez continued. "You should pray for your redemption, too." Rosas answered and pulled the trigger of his pistol.
On October 13th President Juan Manuel de Rosas lost his live in a firefight against bolivian rebels in the streets of La Paz. It is highly disputed if he was shot by a rebel or by one of his officers. The whole country mourned him. An provisional government was formed under Enrico Cardona the former private secretary of President de Rosas. General Gutierrez became the provisional head of the army and commanded the further operations of the war.
November 21st. The war is going smoothly now. Paraguay will be on their knees at the end of the year it's nothing more but a cleaning up operation. No signs of the remaining paraguayan troops yet. Bolivia looks quite the same but it will be much longer till we occupied the country completely. We repelled an attack on La Paz. The attackers have withdrawn to Ixiamas. We're on their heels to wipe them out.
In late December victory was already at hand. Paraguay as well as Bolivia were nearly complete occupied by argentine troops.
War Diary of General Gutierrez, provisional Chief of the Army
December 30th. Paraguay is nearly occupied. Only the provinces of Bahia Negra, Colonia Militar and San Pedro aren't yet occupied. Occupation is expected in early January. Paraguayan Army consists of less than 3000 soldiers and is stuck in the Corrientes Area. Nearly the same for Bolivia. The regular bolivian troops have been annihilated but were facing some minor partisan activity Chuquisaca. Only the southern and western parts of Bolivia are yet occupied. The northern and western parts won't be occupied soon due to brazilian declaration of war. Intelligence reports that the Imperial Brazilian Army consists of 3 Divisions each 10.000 soldiers strong. 2 brazilian Divisions are heading for Miranda. The 3rd Division is expected to guard Rio de Janeiro. I will move all available troops to defend Miranda as soon as they could be released from their engagement. I recommend peace deals with Bolivia and Paraguay so we can concentrate our efforts on the brazilian border.
By the end of the year Paraguay as well as Bolivia had been defeated, but wether Bolivians nor Paraguayans were willing to settle for a peace.
Riverboat "Cruzado" - Rio Parana
Commander Ruggero stood upon the foredeck of the civilian vessel "Cruzado" which had been armed with cannons for this blockaderunning mission. All six vessels of his flotilla were civilian riverboats a few days ago. But then Paraguay began with the blockade of the Rio Parana and Ruggero received the orders to organize a river born fleet to break the blockade. Along with his orders came the promotion to Commander. They were already sailing on the paraguayan part of the river and had been followed by a small fishing boat since. On the horizon he could spot several riverboats most likely paraguayan ones to interdict their enterprise. He hoped his men were ready for what has to come. Only a quarter of them were trained in ship to ship combat the rest were civilians till they were drafted together with their ships. The enemy boats were quite near now and they were paraguayan with out any doubt.
"Turnover! Turnover! The access to this river is interdicted for you!" An enemy officer shouted across the river with the assistance of a brazen bullhorn.
"Hold the course!" Ruggero said to his Helmsman. A single cannon roar sounded across the river and a cannonball hit the water some meters in front of the "Cruzado". "Hold the course!" Ruggero shouted "And praise for impact!"
Then the air was filled with thunder. The "Cruzado" trembled. War had begun.
The paraguayan government thought that it was the right time to gamble for the precious sulfur mines. Argentina feced the new threat and war was declared.
Café de Marco - Buenos Aires
It had become early evening but he finally could convince the spanish ambassador that Argentina will be no threat for the spanish trading interests in south america and that royal pretender Carlos V. wouldn't rise to power as long as President de Rosas could prevent it. For the last hour they talked about less important things like the health of the spanish queen. Arana didn't mention a possible accredition of argentine independence by the spanish government with a single word. It just would have ruined the situation and probably abborted the negotiations. It was time to leave. Arana's assistant paid the bills of the two statesmen and Arana left the little Café side by side with the spanish ambassador. A shot sounded through the street and the ambassador falled to the ground. Another shot. Arana knew that the bullet was destinated for him before it hit. Arana tumbled and hit the ground. He could hear the screams of the bystanding peoples as life spilled out of his body through a big hole in his breast.
Foreign minister Felipe Arana and the spanish ambassador to Argentine were both shot after some negotiations. The murderer was shot himself by Arana's assistant. Presumably the murderer was a royalist who would prevent an approximation towards christine spain.
Harbour of Calama
Sarganto Colina was sitting in a little rowing boat with a couple of other handselected soldiers. Generalcaptain de Rosas personally selected them for their experience and bravery in the last war. Their mission was to sneak through the bay into the Harbour of Calama and seize the bolivian frigate "Santa Cruz" while the main body of the army would launch an assault from the south to conquer the city.. Everything worked as planned and they reached the frigate without being noticed. They climbed up a rope they had attached on the frigate railing. Colina was the first one on deck and checked the situation. One guard at the steering wheel and two at the gangway. He gave his comrades a sign to take out the guards at the gangway while he sneaked to thesteering wheel. A minute later he stood behind the guard and rammed his bayonnet which he was holding like a knife between the guards rips. Moments later the same fortune happened to the other guards. No more guards seemed to be on the ship and Colina ordered two of his comrades to dress in the enemy soldiers uniforms while he signaled the sailors to come aboard.
A secret operation covert by night and an assault on the city brought the last bolivian warship into argentine hands.
War Diary of Generalcaptain de Rosas, Chief of the Army
June 3rd. The campaign is going quite well. The enemy troops have been harrassed or are on the run. Their won't be any competition in this war anymore as the enemies are completely [unterlegen] against our superior numbers and the fine quality of our troops. This will be a lesson for the rebellious Governors of Bolivia and Paraguay, and a very bloody one.
After initial fighting, resistance was only met rudimentarily and argentine troops could make large territorial gains in a hurry.
Commissariat for Industrial Development - Buenos Aires
Plaza de Notra Senora - Goya
Fernando Alvarez stood upon the Plaza de Notra Senora together with nearly 10.000 other volunteers and received blessing from the capitular of Goyaz. Many of them walked the entire way from Buenos Aires to the north, armed with the muskets and pistols of their fathers. Some came from Montevideo and La Rioja or from even smaller nearly unknown towns. Fernando himself joined the volunteers as they marched through his Hometown Rosario. He let himself be dragged with them in a wave of euphoria over the news of de Rosas great victories. Some of his new comrades feared that they will come to late and thus will not see any action on the battlefield, or as some calle it the fields of honour and glory. Fernando wasn't sure if he was so eager to see battle. He loved his country and was willing to protect it, but he also loved his live.
Masses of volunteers flocked to the recruiting stations in the summer of 1842. They were so many that an entire division could be formed.
Fieldquarters of the "Ejercito de los Andes" - Near Uru-Uru Lake - Oruro Province
A middle aged man in a greatcoat entered the general's tent. "I've been waiting for you for days." Generalcaptain de Rosas said. "Excuse my delay but I had to take some minor roads to bypass enemy positions." the stranger answered. "Nothing to excuse for. I just feared you weren't coming at all. I guess you know my precarious situation very well?." Rosas asked. "Yes I do." the stranger answered in a mild voice. "We weren't never of the same political opinion but looking at the ongoing developments I'm not pleased to see you in a such weak position." "I think we have to change that." de Rosas mentioned. "The first thing you've mentioned is the key to solve the second. We have to stand for the same political course in the future and we will together stand for a strong Argentina." "You are trying to corrupt me, aren't you? Perhaps with money?" the stranger suspected. "I'm not trying to corrupt you. I'm convinving you with the things you ever wanted most. Liberty and Freedom." Rosas proclaimed. "You are kidding I suppose!" the stranger replied. "No. I'm offering you freedom of press, a more important role of the parliament and elections in the next year." Rosas said. "Add to this honest offer the dissolution of your ratpack and we'll have a deal." the stranger answered. "Well, Senor Alberdi I guess we have a deal."
Throughout the war President de Rosas powerbase dwindled due to the popularity of the royalists. In the late summer he was forced to seek an alliance with one of the two opposing parties. As a stark anty-monarchist he forged an alliance with the liberals. He granted freedom of press and assured to raise the importancce of the parliament. Further he promised to dissolute the Mazorca and to hold elections within a year.
Basic chemstical knowledge flowed from the University of Buenos Aires throughout the nation and soon the medical usage of this knowledge was researched.
Avenue Arce - La Paz
De Rosas got stuck in an ambush with a platoon of his best men. Gunpowder and the sound of bypassing bullets filled the scenery. The bolivian rebels were shooting at them from an old mission. Rosas gave orders to storm the enemy position and launched the assault. He ran as fast as he could toward s the enemy position. The corporal by his side was hitten and broke down. Rosas kneeled down and took the army's flag from his dead hands. As he stood up two bullets hit him in the back. He sank to the ground watching into the eyes of Maj. Lopez. "Why?" he whispered "Why have you done this?". "It was for the greater good. God knows I always loved you like a father but it had to be done to bring the true and rightful king onto his throne." Lopez answered in a somber voice and with tears in his eyes. "May the Lord take you to his pearly gates and give you redemption and may the Lord be with my poor soul." Lopez continued. "You should pray for your redemption, too." Rosas answered and pulled the trigger of his pistol.
On October 13th President Juan Manuel de Rosas lost his live in a firefight against bolivian rebels in the streets of La Paz. It is highly disputed if he was shot by a rebel or by one of his officers. The whole country mourned him. An provisional government was formed under Enrico Cardona the former private secretary of President de Rosas. General Gutierrez became the provisional head of the army and commanded the further operations of the war.
War Diary of General Gutierrez, provisional Chief of the Army
November 21st. The war is going smoothly now. Paraguay will be on their knees at the end of the year it's nothing more but a cleaning up operation. No signs of the remaining paraguayan troops yet. Bolivia looks quite the same but it will be much longer till we occupied the country completely. We repelled an attack on La Paz. The attackers have withdrawn to Ixiamas. We're on their heels to wipe them out.
In late December victory was already at hand. Paraguay as well as Bolivia were nearly complete occupied by argentine troops.
On the 23rd of December Brazil entered a military alliance with Bolivia and joined the war on their behalf.
War Diary of General Gutierrez, provisional Chief of the Army
December 30th. Paraguay is nearly occupied. Only the provinces of Bahia Negra, Colonia Militar and San Pedro aren't yet occupied. Occupation is expected in early January. Paraguayan Army consists of less than 3000 soldiers and is stuck in the Corrientes Area. Nearly the same for Bolivia. The regular bolivian troops have been annihilated but were facing some minor partisan activity Chuquisaca. Only the southern and western parts of Bolivia are yet occupied. The northern and western parts won't be occupied soon due to brazilian declaration of war. Intelligence reports that the Imperial Brazilian Army consists of 3 Divisions each 10.000 soldiers strong. 2 brazilian Divisions are heading for Miranda. The 3rd Division is expected to guard Rio de Janeiro. I will move all available troops to defend Miranda as soon as they could be released from their engagement. I recommend peace deals with Bolivia and Paraguay so we can concentrate our efforts on the brazilian border.
By the end of the year Paraguay as well as Bolivia had been defeated, but wether Bolivians nor Paraguayans were willing to settle for a peace.
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Just read this AAR, very nice. I like your events did you write most of them yourself or are they VIP? Are you looking to establish the state of La Plata as Davies says?
Not Rosas!
Big man has fallen...but the question is, when some industralization?
And when done i want you to send me all your events! =D
Big man has fallen...but the question is, when some industralization?
And when done i want you to send me all your events! =D
Congo said:Not Rosas!
Big man has fallen...but the question is, when some industralization?
And when done i want you to send me all your events! =D
Yeah i would also like to have those events =D
This AAR is my faborite one! Unfortunally i haven't got many time to read and post.
Good AAR. You have clearly put a lot of time and effort into it, especially with the events, and it shows.
Edzako: Welcome. Perhaps it's already too late to consolidate my gains. Soon I'll have the necessary resources to start industrialization big.
Ahura Mazda: Did you mean the assassination or the declaration of war from Brazil?
Robou: This "Big Guy" has exactly three divisions of infantry which are quite suicidal to say the least. Maybe I even have to help Brazil per events to get this one interesting. It would be kind of ridiculous to steamroll them while at war with Bolivia and Paraguay, wouldn't it?
Aethis: Welcome, comfort yourself, take a cup of tea and wait for the action to continue. I'm glad you like it. The answer to your question concerning the foundation of "La Plata" is Yes and No.
Congo: Soon will either laissez faire capitalists or state capitalists be in charge of economical decisions and you can bet that they will industrialize.
asd21593: I feel very honoured by your statement because I think that I'm better with making up some graphics than with writing a narrative frame.
Juan_chaca: Thanks a lot. It's kind of astonishing to hear that. I'll try the best I can to keep you satisfied
El Basto: Please look again at the updates I'm mentioning now which events are selfmade.
Davis3xm:I hope your questions have already been answered.
stnylan:Wow I've got a compulsive commentAARy. Now I'm baffled. Thanks for the recognition. I'll try to keep selfmade events as an important part of this AAR.
Garra-Ush: First of all thank you for the link referring to argentine naval vessels. I think Icould figure out the important stuff myself. I bought 2 Osprey books about the Argentine Navy and the "Superentendards" airplanes. Maybe that helps a bit, too.
I considered to annex Tahiti and/or other minor uncivilized nations in southeastern asia but in VIP you have an automatic peace treaty till 1885 with almos all uncivilzed countries. Which hinders me a lot, but I'm not willing to take huge prestige and badboy hit for a single island. I just considered to bring the true blue-white-blue flag to the USCA revolters (once they revolt).
I'm not very fond of the idea to make a mod out of this because I'm not a pro at event scripting and most of my events just have inadequate triggers and so forth. I guess I'm not skilled enough to do that.
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I added author's notes to the updates. In these notes I mention which events are selfmade.
When this one is over I'll gladly share my events with you all but it's still a long way to go.
I'm thinking about a new update category. Something like "Well renowned men" or "People of interest". In that category every update will be devoted to a single person and commemorates their deeds and merits. So watch out maybe the next update will be one of those.
Ahura Mazda: Did you mean the assassination or the declaration of war from Brazil?
Robou: This "Big Guy" has exactly three divisions of infantry which are quite suicidal to say the least. Maybe I even have to help Brazil per events to get this one interesting. It would be kind of ridiculous to steamroll them while at war with Bolivia and Paraguay, wouldn't it?
Aethis: Welcome, comfort yourself, take a cup of tea and wait for the action to continue. I'm glad you like it. The answer to your question concerning the foundation of "La Plata" is Yes and No
.Congo: Soon will either laissez faire capitalists or state capitalists be in charge of economical decisions and you can bet that they will industrialize.
asd21593: I feel very honoured by your statement because I think that I'm better with making up some graphics than with writing a narrative frame.
Juan_chaca: Thanks a lot. It's kind of astonishing to hear that. I'll try the best I can to keep you satisfied
El Basto: Please look again at the updates I'm mentioning now which events are selfmade.
Davis3xm:I hope your questions have already been answered.
stnylan:Wow I've got a compulsive commentAARy. Now I'm baffled.
Thanks for the recognition. I'll try to keep selfmade events as an important part of this AAR.Garra-Ush: First of all thank you for the link referring to argentine naval vessels. I think Icould figure out the important stuff myself. I bought 2 Osprey books about the Argentine Navy and the "Superentendards" airplanes. Maybe that helps a bit, too.
I considered to annex Tahiti and/or other minor uncivilized nations in southeastern asia but in VIP you have an automatic peace treaty till 1885 with almos all uncivilzed countries. Which hinders me a lot, but I'm not willing to take huge prestige and badboy hit for a single island. I just considered to bring the true blue-white-blue flag to the USCA revolters (once they revolt).
I'm not very fond of the idea to make a mod out of this because I'm not a pro at event scripting and most of my events just have inadequate triggers and so forth. I guess I'm not skilled enough to do that.
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I added author's notes to the updates. In these notes I mention which events are selfmade.
When this one is over I'll gladly share my events with you all but it's still a long way to go.
I'm thinking about a new update category. Something like "Well renowned men" or "People of interest". In that category every update will be devoted to a single person and commemorates their deeds and merits. So watch out maybe the next update will be one of those.
The Super Etandard book may be useful when paradox takes out a game that covers the Cold War Era =D