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Have I reduce quality in my screenies ?
Usually you use 72' resolutions and seen at 1000 pixels large it is not that nice. But if you reduce by half and pass the resolution from 72' to 300' it will be very fine...
I just tought the scots would be pleased to save some money ...
AAR part 2
James I (Part 2) 1422-1429
I eventually decided to put half my money (50D) into more money (promoting a bailiff in Lothian) and keep the other half for now. In September, one of James' daughters was sent to wed a young French prince.
Come the new year, my Census taxes are up from 14D to 34D
In February I promote a bailiff in Northumberband too.
At the start of March, I put all the rest of my money into 4000 new infantry in Northumberland, to give my army 9000 infantry and 9000 cavalry (more or less).
On November 30, I recieved bad news. England had siezed Piemonte from Savoy, and forced them to be a vassal
4 Days later, the English declared war on Eire. I thought of doing this also, but the English armies were such a pushover that it wouldn't be hard to take any more English possessions in Ireland.
Almost a year later, I arrange another Royal Marriage, this time with Lorraine.
On December 4th, Burgundy captured Savoy. This was good, as England had now lost their vassal.
At the start of 1424, I promoted yet another bailiff, this time in the Grampians. Our economy is doing much better than I thought.
(Gameshow buzzer noise) Wrong! On October 20, we finally get round to collecting a ransom for the King. I had just emptied my treasury on merchants, so I only had 1 ducat. To free the king, I needed 200. I regretfully took out a loan. But there were bonuses. The tax values in Lothians and Grampian went up by 1 each, the government was more centralized (+2), and the aristocracy had much less power (-2). James' Administration skill went up by 3 to 8. The people were unhappy though, and stability fell by 2 points, and the revlot risk went up by 3 for 156 months! That's 13 years, or until October 20 1437! Fortunately, this was not enough to spark any revolts at all
6 months later, the stability was up to +3 and the country was very well off. Except the loan.
In August, trade level 2 is reached, boosting the trade efficiency to 60%.
In March 1426, Orleans broke away from the English! The burgundians broke the alliance, but later re-joined.
In June, James orders an Army Reform, by putting 250 extra ducats into our research for stronger forts.
Next, in July, the French attack Orleans, and the rest of our alliance joins in. I won't send any troops, but my spirit is there!
In September, Orleans is captured by the French, and we are at peace again.
In March 1427, we reach Infrastructure level 2. We have only 29 ducats in the treasury, so I put all the money from land into the treasury, so it it is at 80%.
In June 1428, the nobles demanded a recovery of their former rights, from when James was freed, and I accept (Aritsocracy +1).
By January 1429, we have 183 ducats. Nearly there!
The loan is due in October.
Drat! In February, Joan of Arc causes the French to declare war on England. I join reluctantly. The question is, will I get my money on time?
James I (Part 2) 1422-1429
I eventually decided to put half my money (50D) into more money (promoting a bailiff in Lothian) and keep the other half for now. In September, one of James' daughters was sent to wed a young French prince.
Come the new year, my Census taxes are up from 14D to 34D
In February I promote a bailiff in Northumberband too.
At the start of March, I put all the rest of my money into 4000 new infantry in Northumberland, to give my army 9000 infantry and 9000 cavalry (more or less).
On November 30, I recieved bad news. England had siezed Piemonte from Savoy, and forced them to be a vassal
4 Days later, the English declared war on Eire. I thought of doing this also, but the English armies were such a pushover that it wouldn't be hard to take any more English possessions in Ireland.
Almost a year later, I arrange another Royal Marriage, this time with Lorraine.
On December 4th, Burgundy captured Savoy. This was good, as England had now lost their vassal.
At the start of 1424, I promoted yet another bailiff, this time in the Grampians. Our economy is doing much better than I thought.
(Gameshow buzzer noise) Wrong! On October 20, we finally get round to collecting a ransom for the King. I had just emptied my treasury on merchants, so I only had 1 ducat. To free the king, I needed 200. I regretfully took out a loan. But there were bonuses. The tax values in Lothians and Grampian went up by 1 each, the government was more centralized (+2), and the aristocracy had much less power (-2). James' Administration skill went up by 3 to 8. The people were unhappy though, and stability fell by 2 points, and the revlot risk went up by 3 for 156 months! That's 13 years, or until October 20 1437! Fortunately, this was not enough to spark any revolts at all
6 months later, the stability was up to +3 and the country was very well off. Except the loan.
In August, trade level 2 is reached, boosting the trade efficiency to 60%.
In March 1426, Orleans broke away from the English! The burgundians broke the alliance, but later re-joined.
In June, James orders an Army Reform, by putting 250 extra ducats into our research for stronger forts.
Next, in July, the French attack Orleans, and the rest of our alliance joins in. I won't send any troops, but my spirit is there!
In September, Orleans is captured by the French, and we are at peace again.
In March 1427, we reach Infrastructure level 2. We have only 29 ducats in the treasury, so I put all the money from land into the treasury, so it it is at 80%.
In June 1428, the nobles demanded a recovery of their former rights, from when James was freed, and I accept (Aritsocracy +1).
By January 1429, we have 183 ducats. Nearly there!
The loan is due in October.
Drat! In February, Joan of Arc causes the French to declare war on England. I join reluctantly. The question is, will I get my money on time?
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Good work. I always wanted to see some caber tossing in Buckingham Palace.
Another way to reduce the screenie size is to crop out the menu bar on the left side of the screen. For all intents and purposes it's useless for most shots. There's additional information and links in AARland, AARtiFAQs, OscAARs and the LibrAARy - Revised, Newcomers Please Read!, a site that ALL newcomers should visit.
Another way to reduce the screenie size is to crop out the menu bar on the left side of the screen. For all intents and purposes it's useless for most shots. There's additional information and links in AARland, AARtiFAQs, OscAARs and the LibrAARy - Revised, Newcomers Please Read!, a site that ALL newcomers should visit.
I infamous loan problem. It can be hell for a small country in the beginning. Have you moved your treasury slider all the way right? It causes inflation but it generate money which you really need fight now. Good luck to the Scots they're going to need it.
Joe
It can be hell for a small country in the beginning. Have you moved your treasury slider all the way right? It causes inflation but it generate money which you really need fight now. Good luck to the Scots they're going to need it. Joe
Yeah, it can get dicey at the beginning(voice of experience playing Scotland talking)... I was in hock a lot of the time in the early years.... if you don't make it, and have to renew the loan, don't sweat it overly much...
I think I am odd in the fact that I would rather renew a loan then really struggle to pay it back... I know there are longer term consequences to such an action, but if it is between advancing my army or trade level soon and paying the loan, I'd rather have the former....
M
I think I am odd in the fact that I would rather renew a loan then really struggle to pay it back... I know there are longer term consequences to such an action, but if it is between advancing my army or trade level soon and paying the loan, I'd rather have the former....
M
I think you shouldn't put your treasury slider too far on the right, because of the inflation problem it creates. And inflation really is the worst thing that could happen to your economy before you get governors. So instead, be patient and save a little longer. If need be, take a second loan to repay the first one when the banks ask for their money. That way the interest rate remains the same. But never, ever, renew a loan. It's way too expensive.
BTW: is it true what people say about Scots not..... You know... Under the kilts....
BTW: is it true what people say about Scots not..... You know... Under the kilts....
Originally posted by Eochaid
BTW: is it true what people say about Scots not..... You know... Under the kilts....
Well, you are meant to go 'True Scots', but we don't really
And don't worry about the loan, war taxes, remember!
If I were you, I'd snag whatever was left of Ireland. Ulster is probably still Independant, right? With the rest English? Ulster is the richest one anyways, and then you'll have a chance of revolting Irish in English territory joining you peacefully.
<edit> or since you're already at war w/ England, try to seize their Irish posessions in this war, then finish off the Irish later. Have they built fortresses yet?
<edit> or since you're already at war w/ England, try to seize their Irish posessions in this war, then finish off the Irish later. Have they built fortresses yet?
AAR Part 3
James I Part 3 (1429 - 1437)
So, at war with England, and with only 17 ducats to go until I have enough to repay the load, I raise the war taxes. This will bring in the dosh much faster.
My 18k army waits in Northumberland, ready to repel an English attack, and I sit tight until May, when I have 205 ducats. Phew!
On the 25th of this month, we defeat a 1k burgundian army who attacked us, and the County of Holland and Navarra, England and Burgundy's allies, sign a white peace with us.
On June 1st the stability is at max, and in september, we have 230 ducats. We are safe with the money and I move to invade England. First stop Lancashire.
On November 1st, the loan is finally paid back, and we put the treasury slider back down to 20%.
Over the new year, our siege force is attacked by many small English armies. They aren't going to beat us like that!
It takes until April to capture Lancashire, and we move to Yorkshire. On the same day, Burgundy accepts a white peace with us, so only England remains.
On May 24th, an 11k English army, lead by Beauchamp, besiege Lancashire.
On June 1st, we reach Land tech 2
On the 20th we detach a cover force, and move the army to Lancashire.
Both armies are decimated, and retreat. We only have 8 1/2k troops in total. we immediately order 4000 cavalry (all I can afford) and move the rest of the army back to the Yorkshire siege.
In August, we recieve news that Brabant has become a part of "great" Burgundy. Piffle!
In October, we move the new knights to aid in the siege, and in January 1431, we capture Yorkshire. We move down the coast to Lincoln.
On February 1st, however, the cities demanded old rights. We are forced to accept (cent. -1), or else stability would have dropped sharply (-3). Not good in the middle of a war!
By July, Beauchamp has a new 10k army, and attacks our 11k army.
We lose, and our army is completely eliminated!
We recruit 2000 infantry and 1000 cavalry in Northumberland, as that is all we can afford.
We offer peace. We have +22%, so demand only Yorkshire (12%) and the English accept (even though they could easily have beaten us).
Phew!
In January, the census tax is up to 48D
We immediately promote a bailiff in Yorkshire.
We notice that England are STILL at war with Eire, and no controlled provinces either way. Wierd!
In December, England vassalizes Burgundy. Drat. England is getting stronger.
In February, we order 1000 infantry and 3000 cavalry in Yorkshire, to join our 2/1.
In April, Burgundy annexes County of Holland. Darn it!!!
Then, the Cities want even more rights. I accept again for -1 Cent.
On June 1st, England has a Civil war!
On April 1st, rebels break the English government, and Normandy, Savoy, and Wales are free.
In July, 4000 more cavalry are ordered, and the following January, we promote a bailiff in the Highlands.
On October 18th, we have an Excellent minister, and we arrange a royal marriage with Normandy.
In January 1436, we promote our final bailiff, in Strathclyde.
In January 1437, we proclaim the independance of Wales. This is another anti-English move.
February 11, James I is assassinated. Stability and Centralization go down by 2 each. The end of a good reign. Scotland is slowly rising to be a great world power.
James I Part 3 (1429 - 1437)
So, at war with England, and with only 17 ducats to go until I have enough to repay the load, I raise the war taxes. This will bring in the dosh much faster.
My 18k army waits in Northumberland, ready to repel an English attack, and I sit tight until May, when I have 205 ducats. Phew!
On the 25th of this month, we defeat a 1k burgundian army who attacked us, and the County of Holland and Navarra, England and Burgundy's allies, sign a white peace with us.
On June 1st the stability is at max, and in september, we have 230 ducats. We are safe with the money and I move to invade England. First stop Lancashire.
On November 1st, the loan is finally paid back, and we put the treasury slider back down to 20%.
Over the new year, our siege force is attacked by many small English armies. They aren't going to beat us like that!
It takes until April to capture Lancashire, and we move to Yorkshire. On the same day, Burgundy accepts a white peace with us, so only England remains.
On May 24th, an 11k English army, lead by Beauchamp, besiege Lancashire.
On June 1st, we reach Land tech 2
On the 20th we detach a cover force, and move the army to Lancashire.
Both armies are decimated, and retreat. We only have 8 1/2k troops in total. we immediately order 4000 cavalry (all I can afford) and move the rest of the army back to the Yorkshire siege.
In August, we recieve news that Brabant has become a part of "great" Burgundy. Piffle!
In October, we move the new knights to aid in the siege, and in January 1431, we capture Yorkshire. We move down the coast to Lincoln.
On February 1st, however, the cities demanded old rights. We are forced to accept (cent. -1), or else stability would have dropped sharply (-3). Not good in the middle of a war!
By July, Beauchamp has a new 10k army, and attacks our 11k army.
We lose, and our army is completely eliminated!
We recruit 2000 infantry and 1000 cavalry in Northumberland, as that is all we can afford.
We offer peace. We have +22%, so demand only Yorkshire (12%) and the English accept (even though they could easily have beaten us).
Phew!
In January, the census tax is up to 48D
We immediately promote a bailiff in Yorkshire.
We notice that England are STILL at war with Eire, and no controlled provinces either way. Wierd!
In December, England vassalizes Burgundy. Drat. England is getting stronger.
In February, we order 1000 infantry and 3000 cavalry in Yorkshire, to join our 2/1.
In April, Burgundy annexes County of Holland. Darn it!!!
Then, the Cities want even more rights. I accept again for -1 Cent.
On June 1st, England has a Civil war!
On April 1st, rebels break the English government, and Normandy, Savoy, and Wales are free.
In July, 4000 more cavalry are ordered, and the following January, we promote a bailiff in the Highlands.
On October 18th, we have an Excellent minister, and we arrange a royal marriage with Normandy.
In January 1436, we promote our final bailiff, in Strathclyde.
In January 1437, we proclaim the independance of Wales. This is another anti-English move.
February 11, James I is assassinated. Stability and Centralization go down by 2 each. The end of a good reign. Scotland is slowly rising to be a great world power.
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Yeah, just nibble away at England... for soon you may be able to take bigger bites...
Excellent update... and I like the improvement of the picture sizes...
M
Excellent update... and I like the improvement of the picture sizes...
M
Sigh, I had great things planned for that war, but I suddenly find myself without an army!
Thanks for all the good feedback.
Thanks for all the good feedback.
Oh trust me N644, we've all had wars like that... disappointing, yes it is, but you did nonetheless profit from it... and you have weakened the enemy a bit more.... so you are doing ok...
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Now snag Ireland, damnnit! Should be easy pickings from that screenshot, still no forts.
Should be easy pickings from that screenshot, still no forts.