I've had a hard drive die on me too... it sucks, absolutely it does.
Is it under warranty?
M
Is it under warranty?
M
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Ouch!
That's a bitter pill to swallow. Does this mean notes and history logs are lost as well?
That's a bitter pill to swallow. Does this mean notes and history logs are lost as well?
M,
Warranty? What's that. Too old.
Norgs,
No, I keep my notes on hard copy (anachronistic enough of me). And that odd practice is going to save this AAR from an abrupt end, as I have the notes I took for the rest of the game in a notebook still. It's just a matter of writing them up.
Warranty? What's that.
Too old. Norgs,
No, I keep my notes on hard copy (anachronistic enough of me). And that odd practice is going to save this AAR from an abrupt end, as I have the notes I took for the rest of the game in a notebook still. It's just a matter of writing them up.
This seems to be a trend, by the end of the year, all of us will have a new PC, I guess.
Yikes!
Harddrive breakdowns are not amusing!!
I feel very sorry for you
was it an IBM?
Harddrive breakdowns are not amusing!!
I feel very sorry for you
was it an IBM?
I'm on my way over to the bAAR to help you smash it some more. Here's hoping you get back up and running soon.
Hmmm... manual notes... thank God for that... now, I wish I could convince myself to do it... just in case...
Hmmm... manual notes... thank God for that... now, I wish I could convince myself to do it... just in case...
Ha! And you make fun of me for the spiral notebook I always use for taking manual notes...I could have my computer stolen and not lose a single thing of importance and still be able to finish my AAR. Of course God help me if I lose the spiral notebook...
Tough break Shawng1. I hope you're able to get back up and running in the not too distant future.
Damn! That sucks rather hard, doesn´t it? Oh well, as long as you can keep posting...
Definitely in the spiral notebook camp.
As an interesting sidenote a friend of mine had all his experimental notes for his PhD thesis in notebooks in the trunk of his car. Car was stolen. Six months down the tubes. So it COULD be worse!
As an interesting sidenote a friend of mine had all his experimental notes for his PhD thesis in notebooks in the trunk of his car. Car was stolen. Six months down the tubes. So it COULD be worse!
I do appreciate all the sympathy. I talked to the wife today, and we're just going to wait until we can afford a new computer we want. That's going to make this semester very hard on me. But I guess I have to be glad I didn't take an over-load like I normally do or I'd really be in trouble. Hopefully we'll have a new computer in a month or so. But I'd doubt it even being that soon, to be honest.
Originally posted by shawng1
My computer died the final death today.
Just got back into town to find this horrifying news! How old was your machine? I just replaced one from 98 the week before I bought this game (in fact, I restrained myself from buying the game until I had bought a new computer, which in turn depending on moving house, et cetera).
I keep extensive handwritten notes, too. Just crossed thirty pages of notes on my AAR, sometime in the late 1460s.
Did you lose the savegames with the screenies?So, deepest sympathies, amigo. How much will this affect your studies? Computer labs avail on campus, I assume...
wathombe,
The computer was barely 2 years old. But it's been giving me problems since February, most of which could be traced directly to having had Windows ME preinstalled on it. I tried to upgrade to XP, and then things really went haywire. Basically I've been doing damage control, hoping the computer would last until Christmas, when my wifey was planning to get me a new one, but no dice.
Everything that was on the computer is gone. Saved games, screenies, RL papers that I had not put on HD...everything. Fortunately, as I noted, semester had just started, so it's not too bad in terms of lost school materials. But it's going to be difficult. We do have a computer lab, but its only open when the library is open, and I work full time as well as going to seminary. So the computer lab is not always a viable option for me.
They say it's a Chinese curse to wish for one to live in interesting times. Unfortunately my life never ceases to be interesting.
The computer was barely 2 years old. But it's been giving me problems since February, most of which could be traced directly to having had Windows ME preinstalled on it. I tried to upgrade to XP, and then things really went haywire. Basically I've been doing damage control, hoping the computer would last until Christmas, when my wifey was planning to get me a new one, but no dice.
Everything that was on the computer is gone. Saved games, screenies, RL papers that I had not put on HD...everything. Fortunately, as I noted, semester had just started, so it's not too bad in terms of lost school materials. But it's going to be difficult. We do have a computer lab, but its only open when the library is open, and I work full time as well as going to seminary. So the computer lab is not always a viable option for me.
They say it's a Chinese curse to wish for one to live in interesting times. Unfortunately my life never ceases to be interesting.
Yikes! Having lost 2 (read: T-W-O) PCs in the last 18 months along with large amounts of data, I am right with you there.
I'm sorry your computer died on you.
But I hope it won't deter you from making a nice ending to the story of the van Doesburgs and Netherlands!
But I hope it won't deter you from making a nice ending to the story of the van Doesburgs and Netherlands!
Computer Troubles
Rule 1 when doing stuff like AAr or what not, save it to CD/DVD/Zip disk, back it up. Also if you lived in NJ, I'd of gotten your computer working, its kinda what I do, well I'm programmer, but I'd bet a real computer guy could do it for $300, and its basically putting on the computer a new HD and putting Windows 98 SE which is the most stable OS Microsucks makes. Its not that hard to switch a hard drive either way... but always back up, trust me I learned it the hardway. I was able to save my Congo game by doing it, 1750, got NA, SA, Africa, and SE Asia. Just got the European Mainland, and Asian left, when my computer got axed by a huge tree during a horrible storm. But the CD was unharmed, lucky me... now if only I was that lucky. 6 hours of rehab a day sucks, thank god for medical plans at work =)
Rule 1 when doing stuff like AAr or what not, save it to CD/DVD/Zip disk, back it up. Also if you lived in NJ, I'd of gotten your computer working, its kinda what I do, well I'm programmer, but I'd bet a real computer guy could do it for $300, and its basically putting on the computer a new HD and putting Windows 98 SE which is the most stable OS Microsucks makes. Its not that hard to switch a hard drive either way... but always back up, trust me I learned it the hardway. I was able to save my Congo game by doing it, 1750, got NA, SA, Africa, and SE Asia. Just got the European Mainland, and Asian left, when my computer got axed by a huge tree during a horrible storm. But the CD was unharmed, lucky me... now if only I was that lucky. 6 hours of rehab a day sucks, thank god for medical plans at work =)
Backing up games is kinda low on my priority list. OK, VERY low on my priority list. In any case, I've got the material to finish the AAR, and should have an installment up soon (within 24 hours). It's just this one is fairly long as well.
Chapter XXVIII- The Wilderness Years (1715-1742)
Ruud Van Doesberg had not known the years of authority his father has. He was well aware that the Oranje was now considered a "relic" of days gone by. But he hoped to reestablish the legitimacy of a Constitutional Monarchy in his days, and thus set about working to a restoration. If it did not happen in his days, than perhaps his son would accomplish the task. But he would not bow to the fatalism of his father.
That said, when a gift was sent to Prussia on November 28, , he openly questioned the Republicans as to why they would send funds to a "broken reed" that was merely a vassal state to the Swedes. He also forced the Republicans to spend more time and money on the military to ensure it could keep pace with the Austrian behemoth (land tech 34, January 1, 1716). However, all sides agree to the sending of missionaries to Transkei to encourage their conversion to the Dutch Reformed faith and the enlightenment of the pagan.
That said, the natives of Transkei were not as pleased with Dutch rule as the Dutch were to have acquired the land. They established this displeasure on New Year's Day 1717 with a revolt. It was quickly put down, and the missionaries were about the task of obedience to the Great Commission. Four weeks later, new land was claimed in Brabant (+2500 pop, +1 MP, +1 tax). The lure of gold in the Yukon had also established a colonial city there by the dawn of 1718, seemingly overcoming the forbidding climate.
In March, Kleves, newly acquired by Hannover from Prussia, revolted in an attempt to return to its former masters. We decide, after appointing a tax collector in Lorraine in November 1718, to take an active interest in the policies of the land. We inform the Elector of Hannover on December 7th that we are willing to move to "protect the rights of the oppressed citizens of Kleves." Not surprisingly, the response of Hannover, with her allies Scotland, England, the Danes and Holstein, is a declaration of war.
But we were prepared for this beforehand. We set up our supply trains (land tech 35). Then troops are landed in Kalimantan of England, while we defend our own holdings in North America. We also march 24000 on Kleves, and 12000 to Magedeburg. By Febraury 19th, Kalimantan is taken and Kleves and Magdeburg are besieged, as 10,000 troops of the elector are swatted aside in Kleves.
On March 2nd, Holstein and the Danes bail out of the war and on the 12th Kleves falls and we march on Hannover itself. On April 18th England surrenders Kalimantan to us, and we increase our Indonesian holdings to our pleasure. In June 16th, our miners in Wewak discover a new vein of gold in the province (+5 income). 14 days later, our allies from Pfalz arrive to join us in Kleves, as a result we deem ourselves strong enough to attempt an assault on her works. It fails, but an assault launched on Magdeburg has more success. The result is that Hannover has had enough. On August 21st, they surrender to us and we gain Kleves at the peace table. It marks the most decisive European victory against a major foe in the last century, and the mood of the land is once again jubilent.
Ruud Van Doesberg had not known the years of authority his father has. He was well aware that the Oranje was now considered a "relic" of days gone by. But he hoped to reestablish the legitimacy of a Constitutional Monarchy in his days, and thus set about working to a restoration. If it did not happen in his days, than perhaps his son would accomplish the task. But he would not bow to the fatalism of his father.
That said, when a gift was sent to Prussia on November 28, , he openly questioned the Republicans as to why they would send funds to a "broken reed" that was merely a vassal state to the Swedes. He also forced the Republicans to spend more time and money on the military to ensure it could keep pace with the Austrian behemoth (land tech 34, January 1, 1716). However, all sides agree to the sending of missionaries to Transkei to encourage their conversion to the Dutch Reformed faith and the enlightenment of the pagan.
That said, the natives of Transkei were not as pleased with Dutch rule as the Dutch were to have acquired the land. They established this displeasure on New Year's Day 1717 with a revolt. It was quickly put down, and the missionaries were about the task of obedience to the Great Commission. Four weeks later, new land was claimed in Brabant (+2500 pop, +1 MP, +1 tax). The lure of gold in the Yukon had also established a colonial city there by the dawn of 1718, seemingly overcoming the forbidding climate.
In March, Kleves, newly acquired by Hannover from Prussia, revolted in an attempt to return to its former masters. We decide, after appointing a tax collector in Lorraine in November 1718, to take an active interest in the policies of the land. We inform the Elector of Hannover on December 7th that we are willing to move to "protect the rights of the oppressed citizens of Kleves." Not surprisingly, the response of Hannover, with her allies Scotland, England, the Danes and Holstein, is a declaration of war.
But we were prepared for this beforehand. We set up our supply trains (land tech 35). Then troops are landed in Kalimantan of England, while we defend our own holdings in North America. We also march 24000 on Kleves, and 12000 to Magedeburg. By Febraury 19th, Kalimantan is taken and Kleves and Magdeburg are besieged, as 10,000 troops of the elector are swatted aside in Kleves.
On March 2nd, Holstein and the Danes bail out of the war and on the 12th Kleves falls and we march on Hannover itself. On April 18th England surrenders Kalimantan to us, and we increase our Indonesian holdings to our pleasure. In June 16th, our miners in Wewak discover a new vein of gold in the province (+5 income). 14 days later, our allies from Pfalz arrive to join us in Kleves, as a result we deem ourselves strong enough to attempt an assault on her works. It fails, but an assault launched on Magdeburg has more success. The result is that Hannover has had enough. On August 21st, they surrender to us and we gain Kleves at the peace table. It marks the most decisive European victory against a major foe in the last century, and the mood of the land is once again jubilent.
On January 7, 1720, we appoint a Governor for Kleves, and we also are told to expect an exceptional year economically (+300d, -15inf). We use the profit to improve the fortifications in Koln (lvl2). We also hear that the Admiral-General has continued working on the line tactics for the new manual (naval tech 25). 19 days later we build a fortress in Kalimantan. However, soon after the celebratory mood is ruined by a series of English diplomatic victories in October.
First the English annex Holstein on the 4th. 12 days later they make the Danes vassals as well. Furthermore they added Memel and Kourland to their realm via victory over Prussia in war. Finally, they restore Wales to the realm by the Welsh Act of Union on the 24th. The Republicans decide that pacification is the best solution and restore royal ties with the English on November 7th.
We begin 1723 by sending diplomats about Europe. Once again it seems that the Republicans wish to placate Prussia, as they are sent a gift, and so is Pfalz, they also send a letter to Austria. We think these monies are ill-spent in two of these occasions. Our allies are worthy, but the other are not. Furthermore, we have heard ominous news from Transkei, which is confirmed in June. Our brave missionaries are put to the spear by the natives of Transkei and martryred for the faith on June 2nd. But the Dutch Reformed Church refuses to give up on its efforts to see the pagan converted. But the government decides that more care will be taken before they are returned. First of all, we appoint a Governor in Transkei on August 13th. Then we improve our supply train to ensure that our army can protect the mission stations is needed (land tech 37). Finally on March 4th, the second missionary venture to Transkei is undertaken, in obedience to the Lord's commands.
On March 8, 1725, we reestablish Royal Ties with Scotland, and in July we crush a revolt on Koln. Furthermore we hear that our colonists in Wewak, ever-industrious, have improved the fortifications protecting our gold supply there (lvl2, fortification event). In 1727, we establish fortifications to defend Ciskei as well, as we entrench our burgeoning South African holdings. We also have continued to be busy improving our logistics and enlistment practices (land tech 38 in Sept 1726, 39 in May 1728). We also appoint Governors in Kalimantan and Yukon on January 1 1728. But 1729 begins with much less joyful news. Another of the Oranje nobles has been murdered, this time the Duke of Freisen. The Republicans promise to investigate theis, but we see they have little real concern. We mark this, and point out the lack of action to our increasingly disturbed citizens. We are beginning to retake political ground lost by my father.
First the English annex Holstein on the 4th. 12 days later they make the Danes vassals as well. Furthermore they added Memel and Kourland to their realm via victory over Prussia in war. Finally, they restore Wales to the realm by the Welsh Act of Union on the 24th. The Republicans decide that pacification is the best solution and restore royal ties with the English on November 7th.
We begin 1723 by sending diplomats about Europe. Once again it seems that the Republicans wish to placate Prussia, as they are sent a gift, and so is Pfalz, they also send a letter to Austria. We think these monies are ill-spent in two of these occasions. Our allies are worthy, but the other are not. Furthermore, we have heard ominous news from Transkei, which is confirmed in June. Our brave missionaries are put to the spear by the natives of Transkei and martryred for the faith on June 2nd. But the Dutch Reformed Church refuses to give up on its efforts to see the pagan converted. But the government decides that more care will be taken before they are returned. First of all, we appoint a Governor in Transkei on August 13th. Then we improve our supply train to ensure that our army can protect the mission stations is needed (land tech 37). Finally on March 4th, the second missionary venture to Transkei is undertaken, in obedience to the Lord's commands.
On March 8, 1725, we reestablish Royal Ties with Scotland, and in July we crush a revolt on Koln. Furthermore we hear that our colonists in Wewak, ever-industrious, have improved the fortifications protecting our gold supply there (lvl2, fortification event). In 1727, we establish fortifications to defend Ciskei as well, as we entrench our burgeoning South African holdings. We also have continued to be busy improving our logistics and enlistment practices (land tech 38 in Sept 1726, 39 in May 1728). We also appoint Governors in Kalimantan and Yukon on January 1 1728. But 1729 begins with much less joyful news. Another of the Oranje nobles has been murdered, this time the Duke of Freisen. The Republicans promise to investigate theis, but we see they have little real concern. We mark this, and point out the lack of action to our increasingly disturbed citizens. We are beginning to retake political ground lost by my father.
It's true, you're gaining new techs very fast. Of course, with the rich and industrious Dutch...
Prussia doesn't seem to make it off the ground, it could have been a nice counterweight to Austria.
Glad you found the time for an update, I couldn't have waited any longer...OK, I could have, but...you know what I mean.
Prussia doesn't seem to make it off the ground, it could have been a nice counterweight to Austria.
Glad you found the time for an update, I couldn't have waited any longer...OK, I could have, but...you know what I mean.
On May 8th, Serbia surrenders Transylvania to Hungary. And in August we are given more fodder to attack the Republicans over. An alliance is formed with Pfalz, Navarra, the Puritans, and Provence. Shockingly, the Republicans have forsaken our Swiss brethren for the Catholics in Provence. Are they to be sold out to Austria?
The Republicans counter by pointing to the economy, which is "exceptional" (+200d, -15inf). But we argue that they do a disservice by taking credit for the labor of our people. Furthermore we note that the eyes of Austria are once again turned to the West as they devour Milan.
We futher our South African holdings during this season by establishing a city in the province of "Bushman" north of Table. Our Navy continues to reorganize itself to meet the needs of modern combat (naval tech 27). In May we crush a revolt in Kalimantan, but in October we discover that the English are also about increasing their lands as they annex the Danes on the 6th.
24 days later, on October 30, 1731, the nobles request the reinstitution of former privileges before the States-General. Of course the Republicans will have nothing to do with it (+2revolt risk for 24 months). On January 28, 1732, after improving the quality of our munitions for the army (land tech 40), we are informed that our missions have succeeded in establishing an indigenous church amongst the people of Transkei, to the triumph of the Gospel of God and His grace.
On the 28th of July, a war breaks out in the South with Venice waging war against Austria and the Papacy. In December, we decide to unveil the developments that our recent logistical efforts have gained us, they are the ability to form conscription centers and massive new fortifications virtually invulnerable to artillery fire (land tech 41, lvl6 fortresses).
On January 1, 1734, a city is established in Sarewak and the province is fortified against aggression by our enemies. In February, the medical profession is regulated in Anticosti, a great accomplishment in the rugged colonial holdings (+1500 pop). On MAy 4th, the first conscription center for the realm is established in Arnhem. A month later a tax collector is established in Jambi as well, and on the 22nd of July a Governor in Wewak. But the year's activity is not yet completed, on September 30th, we reform our Army to take advantage of the new conscription processes (+250), and we reestablish royal ties with Pfalz on December 19th.
1735 is also marked by considerable activity. An internal tax ordinance is passed in Mainz (+1 tax). In August a scandal breaks out with England as a member of the former Stadtholder's family tells us that we do not know how to brew beer nearly as well as the English do. We focus ourselves on increasing our Empire overseas however, as we establish the city of "Orlando" in Seminole province and fortify it in July. Also, on January 1, 1737, we continue to implement new tactics for our army. In this case how to hold the enemy until our conscription efforts can swell the ranks (land tech 42). Furthermore we appoint a Governor in Orlando on the same day.
The Republicans counter by pointing to the economy, which is "exceptional" (+200d, -15inf). But we argue that they do a disservice by taking credit for the labor of our people. Furthermore we note that the eyes of Austria are once again turned to the West as they devour Milan.
We futher our South African holdings during this season by establishing a city in the province of "Bushman" north of Table. Our Navy continues to reorganize itself to meet the needs of modern combat (naval tech 27). In May we crush a revolt in Kalimantan, but in October we discover that the English are also about increasing their lands as they annex the Danes on the 6th.
24 days later, on October 30, 1731, the nobles request the reinstitution of former privileges before the States-General. Of course the Republicans will have nothing to do with it (+2revolt risk for 24 months). On January 28, 1732, after improving the quality of our munitions for the army (land tech 40), we are informed that our missions have succeeded in establishing an indigenous church amongst the people of Transkei, to the triumph of the Gospel of God and His grace.
On the 28th of July, a war breaks out in the South with Venice waging war against Austria and the Papacy. In December, we decide to unveil the developments that our recent logistical efforts have gained us, they are the ability to form conscription centers and massive new fortifications virtually invulnerable to artillery fire (land tech 41, lvl6 fortresses).
On January 1, 1734, a city is established in Sarewak and the province is fortified against aggression by our enemies. In February, the medical profession is regulated in Anticosti, a great accomplishment in the rugged colonial holdings (+1500 pop). On MAy 4th, the first conscription center for the realm is established in Arnhem. A month later a tax collector is established in Jambi as well, and on the 22nd of July a Governor in Wewak. But the year's activity is not yet completed, on September 30th, we reform our Army to take advantage of the new conscription processes (+250), and we reestablish royal ties with Pfalz on December 19th.
1735 is also marked by considerable activity. An internal tax ordinance is passed in Mainz (+1 tax). In August a scandal breaks out with England as a member of the former Stadtholder's family tells us that we do not know how to brew beer nearly as well as the English do. We focus ourselves on increasing our Empire overseas however, as we establish the city of "Orlando" in Seminole province and fortify it in July. Also, on January 1, 1737, we continue to implement new tactics for our army. In this case how to hold the enemy until our conscription efforts can swell the ranks (land tech 42). Furthermore we appoint a Governor in Orlando on the same day.