AllmyJames: Yes I like the look of Lombardy. I've never really done much in this region before which makes it interesting. Incidentally I don't have any special goals for this game (seeking the Imperial Crown for example). I've come to the conclusion that by far the best way to play CK is just to go with the flow, and best of all to write up the story in an AAR as you do so. Of course the title does anticipate a crown of some sort, but I'm not fussy which - Italy maybe, who knows?
stnylan: Yes far too long - especially since I actually
finished an AAR...
o But I have a good feeling about this one.
coz1: Thanks, great to have you reading! I'll try to keep this one going for a change.
Tommy4ever: Well I hope so, but as I say, I'm just taking things as they come. I certainly didn't expect to be moving into Italy so soon.
Deamon: As soon as I saw the Duke of Lombardia I could imagine him as this aging Godfather type. The sad thing is, he probably won't be with us for long...
dublish: Cozy with the Pope?
I don't think so. But you know what they say - keep your friends close and your enemies closer. And note how I'm getting there - by stomping on a Bishop.
The_Guiscard: As I said, the saddest thing about Azzo is that he'll be pegging out pretty soon - may his memory live on! And btw, you've got the accent better than I did. I think I'll rewrite it a bit.
jordarkelf: Yes, we're now officially departing from Real History. That's when the story gets interesting!
Laur: What Friedrich Barbarossa lacked was a power base in Northern Italy. Perhaps my Hohenstaufens will be able to do the job properly...
Murmurandus: Yes, I'm almost embarrased to be doing so well up to this point. I've resolved to play carefully but not do any reloads. That means I live with my mistakes then have the fun of writing them up after!
OK well I've played a few more years but haven't written anything up yet. Next update might be tomorrow.