LD: Cool. We'll be in between Lochlan and LeClerc then. Should be some hot and heavy action there. Sent you an email about a great many things including the FC.
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Actually MrT, there are several escape routes from Constantinople. Two main aqueducts built in the fourth century feed water to the city, along with several smaller ones. Historically they've served both Christian and Muslim faiths as a way to enter and leave the city in times of emergency. By controlling the flow in the main channels, the water could be diverted to fill the foss, or to 'flush' the larger of the 1000+ public cisterns and fountains. A link to a project that is mapping the main aqueduct and wall ruins is below if you have any interest.
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The aqueducts figure prominently in why Landen is in Constantinople. And his concern about the lack of people outside stems from the fact that he knows that there 'should be' workers trying to get back into the city from rerouting the water to the foss and the other defenses. He also has reason to suspect the Venetians of having sold out the Medici, and possibly the defenders of the city. So there is in fact a reason for his actions, although only the Captain knows the details.
Poor Lochlan just happened to get stuck with him.
LD: Still can't access the tactical map for some reason, but I'm following you regardless. Seeing the name Theodosius confirmed what I suspected, just was a bit slow to catch it. Kudos to EJ for following up with me in AIM too.
LLE
http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/long_walls/index.htm
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The aqueducts figure prominently in why Landen is in Constantinople. And his concern about the lack of people outside stems from the fact that he knows that there 'should be' workers trying to get back into the city from rerouting the water to the foss and the other defenses. He also has reason to suspect the Venetians of having sold out the Medici, and possibly the defenders of the city. So there is in fact a reason for his actions, although only the Captain knows the details.
Poor Lochlan just happened to get stuck with him.
LD: Still can't access the tactical map for some reason, but I'm following you regardless. Seeing the name Theodosius confirmed what I suspected, just was a bit slow to catch it. Kudos to EJ for following up with me in AIM too.
LLE
http://museums.ncl.ac.uk/long_walls/index.htm
All,
First in a series.
I apologize for not being more active. Short on time at the moment, and what I should've been spending here has been given over to MP.
I too was under the impression that the final battle would be at least a few weeks ahead in the IC timeline, though LD never suggested that. Suppose I just saw an idea and took a risk-it'll still work, but if some of the Constantine stuff in that last post seems a touch hasty, that's why.
By the way, the posting has been excellent.
First in a series.
I apologize for not being more active. Short on time at the moment, and what I should've been spending here has been given over to MP.
I too was under the impression that the final battle would be at least a few weeks ahead in the IC timeline, though LD never suggested that. Suppose I just saw an idea and took a risk-it'll still work, but if some of the Constantine stuff in that last post seems a touch hasty, that's why.
By the way, the posting has been excellent.
Hawk,
Unless you need me to do something else, I turn it over to you up to the discovery... If I could take it from there up to the Cypriot's realization (with Dimitris), I'd appreciate it. If you have something you want to do in that time frame, though, let me know.
And I got your e-mail-I'll reply in the morning.
LD,
On Plan H, shocking I haven't asked this before, in which section do you want it to happen?
SN,
I'll PM you in the morning. We'd better make sure the Plans are straight, now that it's happening.
T,
Good posts.
I'll have reaction from Syban tommorow, but can I assume that, otherwise, the Florence end is finished for Book IV?
Unless you need me to do something else, I turn it over to you up to the discovery... If I could take it from there up to the Cypriot's realization (with Dimitris), I'd appreciate it. If you have something you want to do in that time frame, though, let me know.
And I got your e-mail-I'll reply in the morning.
LD,
On Plan H, shocking I haven't asked this before, in which section do you want it to happen?
SN,
I'll PM you in the morning. We'd better make sure the Plans are straight, now that it's happening.
T,
Good posts.
I'll have reaction from Syban tommorow, but can I assume that, otherwise, the Florence end is finished for Book IV?
LLE, there was a reason I teamed you with RJ & EJ. The aquaduct entrances would be guarded, just like the many gates and the military gates. I've purposely downplayed the Foss for a reason
HG, the post was fine. I moved things ahead to prevent a lull after the chase and riot scenes. As to your question, I'll send you a PM. What is shocking is that I've known exactly where all along, but I never got around to divulging the whereabouts.
The aquaduct entrances would be guarded, just like the many gates and the military gates. I've purposely downplayed the Foss for a reason HG, the post was fine. I moved things ahead to prevent a lull after the chase and riot scenes. As to your question, I'll send you a PM. What is shocking is that I've known exactly where all along, but I never got around to divulging the whereabouts.
I think so...I couldn't come up with any plausible way to get Florentine forces there in the time frame available. We'll just have to save it for Book V.
LLE: Ah...okay. Interesting link indeed.
Hi everyone. This looks like it'll be .. interesting. Good work all round.
HG - PM away. I'll have a post up either tonight or tomorrow morning.
HG - PM away. I'll have a post up either tonight or tomorrow morning.
T,
That we will...
LD,
Got your PM. All clear-thanks.
As for moving ahead after the riot/chase, I meant I expected we'd be moving further... For absolutely no reason at all beyond how nicely it'd complement my own plans.
Looking back, the sequence with the cannon and so forth made it rather obvious.
Hawk,
Got your PM-replied. Hope that clears things up a bit.
SN,
Look for it in a few...
That we will...
LD,
Got your PM. All clear-thanks.
As for moving ahead after the riot/chase, I meant I expected we'd be moving further... For absolutely no reason at all beyond how nicely it'd complement my own plans.
Looking back, the sequence with the cannon and so forth made it rather obvious.
Hawk,
Got your PM-replied. Hope that clears things up a bit.
SN,
Look for it in a few...
OH CRAP!
Sorry. I just accidentally deleted a PM from someone looking for a clarrification about something. I *think* it was T_H but I can't remember now. Could whoever it was please just send me a quick "it was me" PM and I'll reply forthwith.
*bangs head on desk*
Sorry. I just accidentally deleted a PM from someone looking for a clarrification about something. I *think* it was T_H but I can't remember now. Could whoever it was please just send me a quick "it was me" PM and I'll reply forthwith.
*bangs head on desk*
LD great writing
LLE, nice start, nothing like tangling with the ever present Lochlan, first thing in the morning
RJ, like your fancy silken shirt? I can't remember the color, hopefully it isn't too much of an easy mark
V
LLE, nice start, nothing like tangling with the ever present Lochlan, first thing in the morning
RJ, like your fancy silken shirt?
I can't remember the color, hopefully it isn't too much of an easy mark V
LD,
We had never discussed where to put Tomas in this battle. I put Tomas and his Romans in the Reserve for this battle. They have been acting as a reserve in the earlier battles so this seemed most appropriate. If they are supposed to be anywhere else, let me know and I will alter the post.
Stroph
We had never discussed where to put Tomas in this battle. I put Tomas and his Romans in the Reserve for this battle. They have been acting as a reserve in the earlier battles so this seemed most appropriate. If they are supposed to be anywhere else, let me know and I will alter the post.
Stroph
I'm kind of hazy about time here, and about how future timings are going to work out. So it might be that my post happened a little 'earlier' than it was placed, but I don't really think that is much a problem.
Nothing much to add to the story, but I make sure every landmark post is in this thread and this is my 800th!
Stroph, congrats on your 800th. Has it been that long? Actually I assumed you would have returned to your old command, but having the reserves is fine. I think we'll be needing them before long...
Stnylan, the post is just fine. I sent you a PM.
All,
A warning, from now until the end the action will be relentless.
Actually I assumed you would have returned to your old command, but having the reserves is fine. I think we'll be needing them before long... Stnylan, the post is just fine. I sent you a PM.
All,
A warning, from now until the end the action will be relentless.
Do you mean as opposed to before when they were just throwing rocks or something?
RJ
RJ
LD,
Damn straight. So begins my entry into plot-thickening.
HG,
Hope that was up to snuff.
SN,
Will drop you a PM about yours. As you might expect, my latest changes the equation somewhat.
Damn straight. So begins my entry into plot-thickening.
HG,
Hope that was up to snuff.
SN,
Will drop you a PM about yours. As you might expect, my latest changes the equation somewhat.
No they won't. And then come the janissaries and a certain insane Russian who would love to make your aquaintance.
Hawk: Is this the begining of the infamous Plan H? If so, you gave it a great start.
Did you get my email Bruce?
Hawk: Is this the begining of the infamous Plan H? If so, you gave it a great start.
Did you get my email Bruce?
Yes I did. I've been a touch too busy to compose a proper answer. Suffice to say, I'm glad things look better. Tomorrow for sure.
T_H, those were a couple of really good posts.