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It's getting to be about time for a new Showcase, and my current pick has been on my mind a while.
@Veldmaarschalk is yet another seasoned veteran with a fair few AARs under his belt, and honestly I could have picked any of them as a worthy addition to the list, but one in particular has always stuck with me: The true history of the house von Habsburg. At it's core it's a history book-style narrative, but there's an additional framing device involving one Karl-Friedrich von Lenzburg, a lowly Austrian army captain who, in the course of compiling his chronicle, stumbles upon tantalizing hints of an ancient conspiracy that would rock the very foundation of the empire he serves would word get out -- and there are others intent on making sure the secret dies with him before he can publish. All in all, I recall it being a tight, action-packed adventure with a rather shocking twist at the end that I'm not going to spoil here -- go read it yourself if you want to find out
@Veldmaarschalk is yet another seasoned veteran with a fair few AARs under his belt, and honestly I could have picked any of them as a worthy addition to the list, but one in particular has always stuck with me: The true history of the house von Habsburg. At it's core it's a history book-style narrative, but there's an additional framing device involving one Karl-Friedrich von Lenzburg, a lowly Austrian army captain who, in the course of compiling his chronicle, stumbles upon tantalizing hints of an ancient conspiracy that would rock the very foundation of the empire he serves would word get out -- and there are others intent on making sure the secret dies with him before he can publish. All in all, I recall it being a tight, action-packed adventure with a rather shocking twist at the end that I'm not going to spoil here -- go read it yourself if you want to find out
Ahh, @Veldmaarschalk wrote some absolute gems it is true. Perhaps we can coax another tale out of him one day
@Veldmaarschalk has been a valued member of this community for many, many years and I recall his first steps into AARland with great fondness. Of course, he is now a Supermoderator and too big for his britches these days.
Many congrats, old friend! I recall this work and so many others. A very well deserved Veterans Showcase for you!
Many congrats, old friend! I recall this work and so many others. A very well deserved Veterans Showcase for you!
I must admit I really loved the days that I spent in AARLand. It was, and still is, a great community. Sadly the last couple of years have been taken up by all kind of other things. And that isn't going to change soon.
Good to see several 'oldtimers' return to this part of the forum, like coz1 and stnylan.
And thanks Specialist290 for this award !
Good to see several 'oldtimers' return to this part of the forum, like coz1 and stnylan.
And thanks Specialist290 for this award !
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I need more time to read great old AARs, or even the forum. Sigh.
Congratulations to all the 'winners', and I hope you've all been well.
Congratulations to all the 'winners', and I hope you've all been well.
Can I just say, this is a great initiative to bring back into light some of the classics.
As a former LibAARian of the EU2 forum, in the process of cataloging some 1400+ AARs I got to see many great authors and storytelling. And while I didn't have time to read them all, the quality of the works were astounding.
Duke Of Wellington's work was one of the inspirations for me to get involved in AARland.
And it's great to see some of the old timers still around. Sadly I don't get to lurk here much anymore.
As a former LibAARian of the EU2 forum, in the process of cataloging some 1400+ AARs I got to see many great authors and storytelling. And while I didn't have time to read them all, the quality of the works were astounding.
Duke Of Wellington's work was one of the inspirations for me to get involved in AARland.
And it's great to see some of the old timers still around. Sadly I don't get to lurk here much anymore.
Well it is time to pick someone else and I quickly knew who I wanted to honour.
@Jestor with May Our Reign Be Green and Golden: County of Agder. Jestor had written some excellent AAR's and I really loved this one it is full of humor and enjoyable characters.
@Jestor with May Our Reign Be Green and Golden: County of Agder. Jestor had written some excellent AAR's and I really loved this one it is full of humor and enjoyable characters.
Congratulations @Jestor! I also have fond memories of The Beautiful Girl and the History Class (which I'm honestly surprised didn't get a mention earlier).
I also have fond memories of The Beautiful Girl and the History Class (which I'm honestly surprised didn't get a mention earlier).
So a week is gone, and I have had an AAR in mind to nominate for quite some time now for this Showcase.
There are many writAARs who have managed the quirky tale, or the insane objective. Few though, I think, have done so quite in the way Steele managed with Battleships for Bhutan - An AAR back in Hearts of Iron 1. The very concept is, of course, gloriously ridiculous, and the execution is hilarious. For those feeling a little down I recommend it as a way of lightening the mood.
Alas Steele is no longer active, his account still unmerged. He did, as I recall, do two other AARs of not dis-similar theme: Nukes for Nepal and El Submarines for El Salvador. Worthy enough entries, but to the original idea goes the awAARd.
There are many writAARs who have managed the quirky tale, or the insane objective. Few though, I think, have done so quite in the way Steele managed with Battleships for Bhutan - An AAR back in Hearts of Iron 1. The very concept is, of course, gloriously ridiculous, and the execution is hilarious. For those feeling a little down I recommend it as a way of lightening the mood.
Alas Steele is no longer active, his account still unmerged. He did, as I recall, do two other AARs of not dis-similar theme: Nukes for Nepal and El Submarines for El Salvador. Worthy enough entries, but to the original idea goes the awAARd.
Now this is a very worthy winner, it is a shame Steele is no longer with us be he did leave us behind those feats of magnificence.