My next AAR

[Cockney]

Well as the semi famous () author of the knights AAR (which will be updated tomorrow) and my new "gawd blimy game", I was wondering about my next AAR. I have several games which I have notes from and can't really deicide which one I will post next so I would like you guys to decide for me

heres how it works, I will post the list of AARs and you choose the one you would like to see

1. Naples
2. A 3rd Knights game
3. Askrakhan
4. Hasifd Empire
5. Lorraine
6. Saxony
7. Ethiopa (this ones is quite broing though)
8. Oman (this takes a while to get started)
9. China (which is very boring for most of the time)
10. Holland (IGC Holland)

 

[iBaLkiD]

I would love to see how you holland campaign is shaping up




HAVE AT

 

[unmerged(2351)]

A minor one would be good......Saxony or Lorraine IMHO

 

[unmerged(2907)]

As well being the author of the infamous Viti Levu aar (infamous cos nothing happened) I have comprehensive notes on several other games, some of which were played with minor nations.

1. England
2. France
3. Grand Duchy of Basingstoke
4. Kingdom of Yeovil
5. The Solihull Empire
6. The Hemel Hempstead Khanates

please let me know which one you want to read

 

[unmerged(3465)]

I'd like to see your Dutch aar (obviously)

 

[BiB]

Hafsids.

 

[unmerged(2496)]

Holland

 

[Cockney]

hmm looks you will be hearing about my adventures as Holland then

 

[Vulture]

Well you ppl can always check my Holland AAR on this board
It's not written as well as Cockney's AAr's

I would love to see Naples actually, or Lorraine

 

[unmerged(3245)]

My vote goes for Lorraine.

 

[Alex Gariepy]

Originally posted by Cockney

1. Naples

As one who played Naples myself and writing an AAR (which reminds me, I'll have to continue it sometime), I would advise caution. Oh sure, at first it's fun trying to break free of the Spanish yoke and trying to unify Italy, but your army costs too much, inflation is rampant, and winning takes luck more than anything. Hmm, just like the Knights, but anyway... just be careful if you DO decide to pick them.

Of the other choices, Lorraine and Saxony are interesting. Holland's most likely gonna be done so many times because of the potential economic power. (I played an IGC myself, and found myself on the offensive in both the Old and New Worlds.) However, if you're interested, it's okay. You've done Knights already. (Loved the AARs) China is too boring until the Europeans start coming. With Ethiopia you can't do much (map's restricted). Askrakhan's interesting but you have to worry about the basically everyone, including the big Russian Bear. As for Oman and the Hasifd, they're a wee bit tough, but hey, if you claim the Holy Land with the Knights...

One thing I do suggest, keep up the hilarious commentary!

Until then,
Alex Gariepy

 

[Cockney]

Hi Alex,

I am really enjoying your AAR too When I played Naples I decided not to break with Spain for a while to make a little more easy, anyway I can't too much away

Hmmm looks like a dead heat between Lorraine and Holland, ooooh the tension

 

[Deaghaidh]

I vote astrakhan, just to contradict everyone else

 

[das]

Hungary.

I had here one that you not included to the list. I don't seen here any Hungary AAR.

 

[unmerged(3569)]

You know, what I'd *really* like to see is an AAR made using the random scenario generator: http://www.geocities.com/moctezumaiam
No one talks about it on this board & I'm wondering if that's because no one's using it! It's very versatile and can be set to generate anything from a traditional Grand Campaign with the New World slightly scrambled (you have to admit "exploration" starts to get dull as hell about the third time around) to a complete random universe where nations are scattered across the globe and spices and chinaware are found in The Grampians.
I've tried a few abortive games myself and with the right settings it can be true entertainment (those Mamelukes can sure kick Spain's ass...) The experience of expanding from a single province into an unknown world is like playing a detailed version of Civ with real diplomacy, and is *completely* different from the lame "Fantasia" alternative. I'd write an AAR myself, but, I'm a lazy bastard and have little time and less writing talent. The best AARs on this board are those like the Knights that have an interesting and unexpected outcome; I'm sure an Alternate History AAR would exceed all expectations on these points!
Anyway, here's hoping some poor sod will give it a try. From my (limited) experience I've found these settings to give a playable result; you can rerun the generator or muck about with its manual GUI editor if you don't like the world:

Fantasia Mode OFF
Colonial Dynamism - Equal, 3, variable
Quick Start - Equal, 3 provinces
Trade - continent specificity OFF
Major Power Advantage 50%
Force COTs to Major Powers
Edict of Tolerance ON


regards,
4fold

 

[unmerged(1996)]

Re: rsg. Hmmm. Tempted...

Cockney - I'd like to see Holland or Saxony, but probably the latter...

 

[unmerged(3310)]

I'll second the call for a Saxony AAR. They get no respect.

 

[Cockney]

Thanks for all your input guys

It great to see so many people interested in my next piece of work

However I lookeed over my notes for the games and the Hasifid empire actually (IMO) turns out best, for interest, so I will get started on that soon

 

[unmerged(3518)]

Well, if you change your mind I vote for Holland, Lorraine, or Saxony -- in that order.

 

[eslomski]

I want to see an AAR from lorraine in IGC 2.0 (1 province) and big enemies or Cologne