Really wish I knew... Later on I began trading, specializing somewhat in food, but at this point I didn't and couldn't. Trading of course also means prices fluctuate, but not this badly.
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I probably should explain my inactivity.
Getting that... *eherm*... that minor detail out of the way, it seems that there exists a minor issue within the state! Hoping that the situation ails. Ahm... y...yes... most assuredly not... you know... panicking because I'm a control freak... no, no, sir, please!
...
I've been modding recently in my spare time, updating the Commonwealth of Pieridum and sub-factions with updated starting systems, name lists, spoofy new dialogue... and similar details. Have been having issues with the localisation that I need to fix, specifically with the empire name and AI personality. I would have fixed it, by now, but, guess who?
The quote's not mine due to the aformentioned issues with my general sanity. I do like the quote, but, so I'll post it here.
Recently, I've been fluctuating between phases of complete emptiness, sincere lacks of motivation despite having the most sensible and... err... alright, shall we say, ideas, and moments of hyperactivity and anxiety where my impulses seize control and I become an uncaring, useless freak. I have motivation, but my mind runs too quickly. I'm literally unable to coordinate myself in order to read or write.
I'm fine as I'm writing this now, a status quo having being reached. I swear but... it's coming, clawing desperately at my insides, begging me to give in and let it take control. How long is it until my mind finally breaks from the pressure? I can never entirely be sure. Comining this with the vast amount of things I have to and also those I wish to do, it isn't really aiding my general motivation and self-esteem.
I'm fine as I'm writing this now, a status quo having being reached. I swear but... it's coming, clawing desperately at my insides, begging me to give in and let it take control. How long is it until my mind finally breaks from the pressure? I can never entirely be sure. Comining this with the vast amount of things I have to and also those I wish to do, it isn't really aiding my general motivation and self-esteem.
Getting that... *eherm*... that minor detail out of the way, it seems that there exists a minor issue within the state! Hoping that the situation ails. Ahm... y...yes... most assuredly not... you know... panicking because I'm a control freak... no, no, sir, please!
...
I've been modding recently in my spare time, updating the Commonwealth of Pieridum and sub-factions with updated starting systems, name lists, spoofy new dialogue... and similar details. Have been having issues with the localisation that I need to fix, specifically with the empire name and AI personality. I would have fixed it, by now, but, guess who?
The quote's not mine due to the aformentioned issues with my general sanity. I do like the quote, but, so I'll post it here.
"I'd rather die in a swamp of a Greater Romania than a paradise of a Small Romania."
-Ion Antonescu. (controversial figure, I know, but the quote applies to the current situation. I hope! ^-u-^')
-Ion Antonescu. (controversial figure, I know, but the quote applies to the current situation. I hope! ^-u-^')
Oh gosh. Really, don't feel bad. I was merely joking due to the weekend coming and suddenly all the comments just vanished.
That sounds really bad, I'm sorry if my offhand comment hurt you in any way. I myself struggle with anxity, panic attacks and so on, and often feel pretty unaccomplished. I know it's no easy path. Wish you all well!
Chapter 7
“Curious.”
The Watcher hummed for himself.
“What now, my friend?”
The Creature looked up.
“The Nagyari. They have got control over their economy again, and have absorbed their vassals, one by one.”
The Watcher grinned.
“And their economy is booming. Almost 200 in surplus on all resources. Most interesting.”
The Creature laughed.
“How long will it last this time, I wonder?”
The Watcher furrowed his brow.
“Not long, it seems. A few months after the last vassal was absorbed, they went into a depression. Their economy is collapsing.”
The Creature sighed.
“Never rest for the wicked, eh? I’m sure they will get on top again, my friend.”
The Watcher sighed.
“They tried re-releasing the last vassal, in case it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. It was not.”
He gasped.
“And now they are at war. Their ally the Dynastic Union of Sabak got declared war on by the United Kalaxenan Stars.”
He frowned.
“Most disturbing for them, their enemy is stronger both military and technologically.”
The Creature shook his head.
“War. It is always war.”
He scoffed.
“It is the way of most civilizations.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Indeed. We will have to see how it turns out. Some tea while we wait, my friend?”
The Watcher hummed for himself.
“What now, my friend?”
The Creature looked up.
“The Nagyari. They have got control over their economy again, and have absorbed their vassals, one by one.”
The Watcher grinned.
“And their economy is booming. Almost 200 in surplus on all resources. Most interesting.”
The Creature laughed.
“How long will it last this time, I wonder?”
The Watcher furrowed his brow.
“Not long, it seems. A few months after the last vassal was absorbed, they went into a depression. Their economy is collapsing.”
The Creature sighed.
“Never rest for the wicked, eh? I’m sure they will get on top again, my friend.”
The Watcher sighed.
“They tried re-releasing the last vassal, in case it was the straw that broke the camel’s back. It was not.”
He gasped.
“And now they are at war. Their ally the Dynastic Union of Sabak got declared war on by the United Kalaxenan Stars.”
He frowned.
“Most disturbing for them, their enemy is stronger both military and technologically.”
The Creature shook his head.
“War. It is always war.”
He scoffed.
“It is the way of most civilizations.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Indeed. We will have to see how it turns out. Some tea while we wait, my friend?”
As it happens, am drinking tea right now, wondering how it will turn out
Still perplexed by your economic travails. I mean, you're being over nav cap would account for some of the energy deficit sure, but not the rest. I am left considering what is actually on those planets in terms of buildings and population.
In the end, I had to resort to having no sectors at all and diving through the troubles, slowly buillding an export economy of mainly food. Then I managed to get an economy that is going in surplus MOST OF the time. I really don't get this newish economy nonsense. Of course, as soon as the economy went better, I had problems with speed. 20++ seconds for a month at the quickest, by the time I am in now, mid 2400s, it's probably the double.As it happens, am drinking tea right now, wondering how it will turn out
Still perplexed by your economic travails. I mean, you're being over nav cap would account for some of the energy deficit sure, but not the rest. I am left considering what is actually on those planets in terms of buildings and population.
As for naval cap, most of the time I've been at - at most - 2/3rds of it.
What a mess... the Nagyari Empire is either en route to become a consummate survivor, or they're just buying time before the castle of glass comes apart at the seams.
Ah... I see the complimentary meals have been supplied to our eager observers once more!
The economy issues are incredibly odd to deal with, I agree with you. I enjoy striving for self-reliance when playing as most empires, as it allows you then to fund programs and witness the merits of prosperity. Research, megastructures, colony initiatives... there really should be more to do with your left over energy credits as an isolationist, shouldn't there? Prosperity should bring interesting, enriching events that warmongering couldn't, internal management should be made... more interesting! Regardless, the Nagyari only seem to be digging themselves into a larger hole, and it won't be long until they aren't able to climb out.
It's fine, Nikolai. I get that it was a joke, and I'm incredibly sorry if I troubled you in any way with my reply. ^u^
The economy issues are incredibly odd to deal with, I agree with you. I enjoy striving for self-reliance when playing as most empires, as it allows you then to fund programs and witness the merits of prosperity. Research, megastructures, colony initiatives... there really should be more to do with your left over energy credits as an isolationist, shouldn't there? Prosperity should bring interesting, enriching events that warmongering couldn't, internal management should be made... more interesting! Regardless, the Nagyari only seem to be digging themselves into a larger hole, and it won't be long until they aren't able to climb out.
It's fine, Nikolai. I get that it was a joke, and I'm incredibly sorry if I troubled you in any way with my reply. ^u^
One thing is certain; it is a long road ahead.
Why, of course.
Yeah, I have no idea how to balance this. I often have problems after the new economy came with the tile removal. Never manage to properly balance the economy. But seldom has it been this bad.
No problem.
I just was afraid I troubled you!
Chapter 8
“Ah, that was a surprising turn of events.”
The Watcher smiled.
“What now, my friend?”
The Creature turned.
“The Nagyari. Their economic problems are still bad, but after the status quo peace with the Kalexenans, parts of it has improved. Their allies even won some territory, while they kept theirs, barely. But…”
The Watcher shook his head.
“They got a rebellion on their hands. One of their planets decided to go independent due to the lack of consumer goods. The Nagyari is invading.”
He gasped.
“Look at that. The Kalexenans are back at it. Declared war on the Nagyari directly.”
The Creature scoffed.
“Are they alone?”
The Watcher turned and smiled.
“No. No my friend. They have their allies with them. And what’s better, the war seems to have reinvigorated their economy. Just look at this. Most curious…”
The Creature laughed.
“Seems like they have a fighting chance then?”
The Watcher winked.
“Indeed. Their allies took the brunt of the fighting and did well. Ended up with some planets and systems”
He pointed.
“And the Nagyari themselves managed to gain several star systems themselves. Most impressive. A much larger navy certainly helped, they beat the enemy in direct battle several times, opposed to last time when they did not engage them directly.”
The Creature took a sip of his tea.
“And look at that; a new civilization rose on their borders during the war and is now getting the offer to become a protectorate of the Nagyari.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Most wise of them. They would not stand a chance alone. And,”
He pointed.
“They are excellent for colonizing the planets not suitable for the Nagyari or the Yldar.”
The Creature smirked.
“A match made in heaven, then. Biscuits?”
The Watcher smiled.
“What now, my friend?”
The Creature turned.
“The Nagyari. Their economic problems are still bad, but after the status quo peace with the Kalexenans, parts of it has improved. Their allies even won some territory, while they kept theirs, barely. But…”
The Watcher shook his head.
“They got a rebellion on their hands. One of their planets decided to go independent due to the lack of consumer goods. The Nagyari is invading.”
He gasped.
“Look at that. The Kalexenans are back at it. Declared war on the Nagyari directly.”
The Creature scoffed.
“Are they alone?”
The Watcher turned and smiled.
“No. No my friend. They have their allies with them. And what’s better, the war seems to have reinvigorated their economy. Just look at this. Most curious…”
The Creature laughed.
“Seems like they have a fighting chance then?”
The Watcher winked.
“Indeed. Their allies took the brunt of the fighting and did well. Ended up with some planets and systems”
He pointed.
“And the Nagyari themselves managed to gain several star systems themselves. Most impressive. A much larger navy certainly helped, they beat the enemy in direct battle several times, opposed to last time when they did not engage them directly.”
The Creature took a sip of his tea.
“And look at that; a new civilization rose on their borders during the war and is now getting the offer to become a protectorate of the Nagyari.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Most wise of them. They would not stand a chance alone. And,”
He pointed.
“They are excellent for colonizing the planets not suitable for the Nagyari or the Yldar.”
The Creature smirked.
“A match made in heaven, then. Biscuits?”
A most fortunate turnaround, especially with the new client state filling a colonization niche for the Nagyari.
Slowly getting their feet back into a stable position...
Indeed, that was lucky.
Chapter 9
“Ah, look at that.”
The Watcher smiled.
“What now, my friend?”
The Creature looked up.
“The lithoids have joined the Great Nagyari Empire fully.”
The Watcher pointed.
“They have already been tasked with colonizing no less than six planets.”
The Creature grinned.
“Their future looks bright, then.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Ah, but the Nagyari troubles are not over. The Kenjodan Union and their allies the Prime Wardens have declared war.”
The Creature tilted his head.
“The Prime Wardens… The custodians of Earth, no?”
The Watcher sighed.
“Yes. Poor humans… At least a better fate than what befell them in the nuclear fire in galaxy T19563-12, dimension R555-21. I wonder…”
The Watcher stood in silence.
“This war is looking to go pretty well for the Nagyari though, isn’t it my friend?”
The Creature smiled.
“Yes, yes it does.”
The Watcher raised his brow.
“But their allies are losing territory. Barely holding the Prime Wardens at bay. Most curious…”
He gasped.
“But now it is over. The Nagyari gained a lot of territory, but their allies lost much too.”
The Creature looked over.
“That must have hurt. Hopefully they will regain their strength before the next time they meet.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Yes, hopefully. The Nagyari is speeding forward in technology now, really lightening speed. And their economy is most impressive. I wonder…”
The Creature shaked his head.
“Time will tell, my friend. May I offer you some salad? I made it myself.”
The Watcher smiled.
“What now, my friend?”
The Creature looked up.
“The lithoids have joined the Great Nagyari Empire fully.”
The Watcher pointed.
“They have already been tasked with colonizing no less than six planets.”
The Creature grinned.
“Their future looks bright, then.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Ah, but the Nagyari troubles are not over. The Kenjodan Union and their allies the Prime Wardens have declared war.”
The Creature tilted his head.
“The Prime Wardens… The custodians of Earth, no?”
The Watcher sighed.
“Yes. Poor humans… At least a better fate than what befell them in the nuclear fire in galaxy T19563-12, dimension R555-21. I wonder…”
The Watcher stood in silence.
“This war is looking to go pretty well for the Nagyari though, isn’t it my friend?”
The Creature smiled.
“Yes, yes it does.”
The Watcher raised his brow.
“But their allies are losing territory. Barely holding the Prime Wardens at bay. Most curious…”
He gasped.
“But now it is over. The Nagyari gained a lot of territory, but their allies lost much too.”
The Creature looked over.
“That must have hurt. Hopefully they will regain their strength before the next time they meet.”
The Watcher nodded.
“Yes, hopefully. The Nagyari is speeding forward in technology now, really lightening speed. And their economy is most impressive. I wonder…”
The Creature shaked his head.
“Time will tell, my friend. May I offer you some salad? I made it myself.”
"The future looks bright" is an understatement: the Nagyari are surging forward and the only thing holding them back is a lackluster ally.
Pretty much.
The Air-Heads are quite benevolent, giving me gifts that looks shady (ERROR ERROR...) but so far has been good to me. The teddy bears just are there. But both are uberpowerful.Let's hope it continues, shall we.
All: I have played out five more updates, but right now it goes so slow that one session of almost 3 hours gave less than one update's worth of content. So at some point after these five updates I might have to just end it. I have no idea how ironman works with the next patch that will fix the speed issues, but I suspect not well.
Chapter 10
“Now, why would you do that, you silly Nagyari…”
The Watcher shook his head.
“Trouble in paradise, my friend?”
The Creature looked up.
“Yes. The Nagyari met a space dragon, guarding what it calls a Rubricator.”
He sighed.
“The Nagyari tried to take it by killing the dragon. With both their fleets.”
The Creature cocked his head.
“Not a wise thing if they didn’t have superior firepower.”
The Watcher nodded.
“And they did not. At least they did two wise things. First, they retreated before it all was lost. Secondly, they rebuilt fast with their saved resources.”
He tsk’ed.
“And there it goes, a tough choice they had to make.”
The Creature raised his brow.
“What choice might that be?”
The Watcher looked up.
“War. Their allies the Dynastic Union of Sabak wanted war with their common enemy the United Kalaxenan Stars.”
The Creature frowned.
“And they did what, exactly?”
The Watcher smiled.
“Supported their allies. They are a honorbound lot. Together, they stand a chance. Alone, they do not.”
He gasped.
“Oh, what an interesting development! During the war, the Nagyari decided to reform their government to be more nationalistic. Means more claims for them. Seems like they have planned to expand.”
The Creature laughed.
“And look at that. They are sweeping the floor with the enemy. Seems like their gamble paid off.”
The Watcher grinned.
“Indeed. Just look at this map, they dominate the galactic north together with their allies.”
He gasped.
“Oh dear…”
The Creature’s smile vanished.
“What now, my friend?”
The Watcher turned.
“Their main navy and army flotillas…they are trapped within the enclave made by their allies when peace was made. The Kalaxenans in the north, the Prime Wardens to the south. There is no way for them to get back to their own territory. And what’s worse, the navy is severely damaged.”
The Creature nodded.
“And that fleet is almost 18k strong, with their other navy being only slightly below 4k. I see the problem.”
The Watcher pursed his brow.
“They will need to build a new navy fast.”
The Watcher shook his head.
“Trouble in paradise, my friend?”
The Creature looked up.
“Yes. The Nagyari met a space dragon, guarding what it calls a Rubricator.”
He sighed.
“The Nagyari tried to take it by killing the dragon. With both their fleets.”
The Creature cocked his head.
“Not a wise thing if they didn’t have superior firepower.”
The Watcher nodded.
“And they did not. At least they did two wise things. First, they retreated before it all was lost. Secondly, they rebuilt fast with their saved resources.”
He tsk’ed.
“And there it goes, a tough choice they had to make.”
The Creature raised his brow.
“What choice might that be?”
The Watcher looked up.
“War. Their allies the Dynastic Union of Sabak wanted war with their common enemy the United Kalaxenan Stars.”
The Creature frowned.
“And they did what, exactly?”
The Watcher smiled.
“Supported their allies. They are a honorbound lot. Together, they stand a chance. Alone, they do not.”
He gasped.
“Oh, what an interesting development! During the war, the Nagyari decided to reform their government to be more nationalistic. Means more claims for them. Seems like they have planned to expand.”
The Creature laughed.
“And look at that. They are sweeping the floor with the enemy. Seems like their gamble paid off.”
The Watcher grinned.
“Indeed. Just look at this map, they dominate the galactic north together with their allies.”
He gasped.
“Oh dear…”
The Creature’s smile vanished.
“What now, my friend?”
The Watcher turned.
“Their main navy and army flotillas…they are trapped within the enclave made by their allies when peace was made. The Kalaxenans in the north, the Prime Wardens to the south. There is no way for them to get back to their own territory. And what’s worse, the navy is severely damaged.”
The Creature nodded.
“And that fleet is almost 18k strong, with their other navy being only slightly below 4k. I see the problem.”
The Watcher pursed his brow.
“They will need to build a new navy fast.”
Got a good session going this weekend; now I have 8.5 chapter left before I am current. Will play some more tonight I think.
The Nagyari are doing quite nicely, but still with plenty of potholes in the path of progress.