ToH2: The Olympian Rebirth - Discussion Thread

[Hyzhenhok]

It is quite simple that Poseidon's appreciation will be directed at the sponsor of the temple. Out of the ordinary, in this situation the sponsor is building the temple on Midas' territory. Even if Perseus wastes a small fortune on this project, I doubt Midas' situation will change. Poseidon's influence will increase, but he will be grateful to the hero paying for it - Perseus - and not the one controlling the land upon which it is built.

The gods are not stupid. I doubt they will be appeased until Midas can part with a small part of his fortune to appease them. Perseus' money cannot buy Midas' redemption.

It matters not to Bellerophon what Midas and Pelops say to these assertions - mainly they are intended for Perseus. While his intentions are honorable, Midas is not the only one who does not like to see wealth spent in futile measures.

OOC: Of course maybe Poseidon is stupider than Bellerophon thinks, and thus Bellerophon would be completely wrong. Only time will tell, eh?

 

[Avernite]

Ahh, Bellerophon has made a much better explanation.

And it might seem Poseidon could reject Midas' attempt, then.

 

[unmerged(18425)]

In addition to the temple building in honour of Poseidon, the worshipping of Poseidon, Hera and Zeus will start again in Phrygia.

In additon to that, Midas will no longer oppose them who worhsip the three gods.

In addition to that, Midas will publicly ask for forgiviness. Oh, he will cry out that he was wrong and that the gods were right!*. He never shall do it again!

I hope everyone realises all of this is a bit more than just building a temple with Perseus' funds. It's an attempt to get on terms with the gods again and Perseus benevolently provided the funds to start this progress.

*it's free of charge

 

[Wyvern]

Oh what a sight to see Midas grovel. I'm sure Hera will be amused :rofl:

 

[Peter Ebbesen]

Wonder of the World Revealed!
- Great Tapestry of Ithaca leaves world stunned -
- Admission fees waived for invading armies -​

This year, priests of Athena revealed a great work of art created by the best weavers of Ithaca over generations and blessed by the Goddess Pallas Athena herself. Depicting the swell, or even, one might say, the tides, of history in ever changing patterns, the tapestry is nothing less than a tool of inspiration for the ruler, wily Odysseus, champion of Athena.

"I am very nearly pleased, and I will not whine all that much about the inferior effects compared to the enormous price I have paid", King Odysseus is said to have told an inquisitive passer-by.


Effects: The Great Tapestry of Ithaca grants the owner +2 DIP, +2 ADM, +2 MIL (up to a max of 9) and +4 XP/turn. It is under the protection of Athena throughout the first session after creation (March 20), but after that session, it can be demanded by any visiting horde, which manages to hold Ithaca's capital, has a 99% victory score, and takes the Tapestry instead of any other gains (alliance-wide!).


EDIT: Clarification. Example: A holds the tapestry. B attacks A. Whenever B reaches 99% and holds A's capital, B can on the sport demand the Tapestry in stead of any other peace terms. (This must be done publicly!) The war is then brought to an end immediately (pause, white peace alliance-wide with A) and the tapestry is considered handed over. A cannot refuse the demand.

 

[Avernite]

now that is one sick item! If it weren't under Athena's protection, I'd sail there straightaway

 

[Peter Ebbesen]

Session Delayed Until 18:15 CET
- due to slight technical problems -
- i.e. a delay of 15 minutes -
Wyvern will notify as soon
as download is ready
- tired of center-justification yet? -​

 

[ForzaA]

Session Delayed Until 18:15 CET
- due to slight technical problems -
- i.e. a delay of 15 minutes -
Wyvern will notify as soon
as download is ready
- tired of center-justification yet? -​

technical problems, eh?
*nods sagely*​

 

[unmerged(11031)]

An interesting session... Finally rebuilt the Centuari economy, and managed to rebuild my lost 5th temple. A long way to go though Before Centuari has been restored.

 

[unmerged(18425)]

Nice, fun session for Midas. We build the temple Perseus funded us and dedictated it towards Poseidon.

Midas no longer has a quarrel with the gods.

We interverned, together with Perseus, on behalf of Sparta when Rome tried to interverne in their internal affairs. We won and Midas secured a goldmine in the province of Roma for a short time.

Autolycos later attacked to gain it back. Midas twice attacked him with a larger army, morale advantage, better technology and he wore the shining golden armour, but twice he was driven back.

His honour in tatters, Midas decided this had to be an act of the gods and returned Roma to Autolycos. During the voyage at home something interesting happened...

Which will be covered in an AAR.

 

[Wyvern]

Nice session and despite the initial technical problems we still covered 27 years! Consider that +3 xp everyone.

On another note I'd just like to remind everyone that Peter is fully taking on the role of Special Prayer GM to lighten my load. Please copy any such requests in your orders to me but also direct them and expect a response from Peter.

 

[BlkbrryTheGreat]

Nice session and despite the initial technical problems we still covered 27 years! Consider that +3 xp everyone.

Does that include me- since Odysseus died due to a bug?

 

[unmerged(18425)]

Does that include me- since Odysseus died due to a bug?

Looks fair to me.

 

[Wyvern]

Does that include me- since Odysseus died due to a bug?

The policy we run with and always have - for to do otherwise goes places I as a GM don't want to - is that if a leader dies in game he's dead regardless of how mysterious the death appears to you the player, and for this purpose one always goes off the hosts file as the veritable manual of truth.

It may be that there is a bug that caused your leader to die, but either way it is clearly an act of God () and as such the normal consequences of losing your leader stand....

 

[Avernite]

Interesting session, built a colonial empire in New Elysium from scratch. Now to work on my conversion ratio game-time to real time, as I had fully expected my temple to finish before 22:15, which it didn't

And to find a cure for the pestilence, just have some questions about it:
-As I would assume, does the infected land include the islands, Isle Royale, Placentia, Wabana, and that other province there?
-How bad is the plague? only officials hit? 10% of the population? 50%?

And last but not least: if you ever seek trouble with Pelops, expect a ship from Xo-land to come visiting you!

 

[smn_]

Being a spineless pacifist sure is beneficial to a country, but it also grows very old and boring quickly.

In a short summarum, Gaul and/or Theseus managed to do the following:
- Theseus made his peace with Hera, making great sacrifices to her.
- Theseus also sailed back east to apologise in person for the dagger incident.
- Perseus finances a symbolical half of a temple built to Hera. Theseus will remember this noble deed
- Theseus then built 3 more temples for Poseidon, bringing up the number of temples in Gaul to 16
- Trade 4 was finally reached, making trade embargoes an effective peaceful weapon to protest certain activities
- Lots and lots of futile anti-war demonstrations and rallies were organised
- Theseus also whined a whole lot
- Finally, no longer being able to stand his guilt-ridden existence, he packed his stuff and sailed west, stopping to pray for Poseidon until his ship sank

Thus, the fate of Theseus is currently in the hands of Poseidon or Hades, and nobody knows what he will be when he comes back (or even if he comes back). Cast a prayer or two for his sake for Poseidon, folks

 

[Rezag]

Chapter XXIV Dream, Hallusination or Reality Zeus Quest for Thalia Carthages AAR in Perseus Journals Under Contruction.

OOC: I know what it truth here its just how its writen in Perseus Journals maybe Zeus one day tells all whats the truth but untill then its up to Champions make their own assumptions .

 

[Avernite]

Thus, the fate of Theseus is currently in the hands of Poseidon or Hades, and nobody knows what he will be when he comes back (or even if he comes back). Cast a prayer or two for his sake for Poseidon, folks

Surely, it is much more in the spirit of Theseus to spend these prayers asking Apollo for a cure to the plague in the lands of the Xo? It can save many more lives...

 

[smn_]

Surely, it is much more in the spirit of Theseus to spend these prayers asking Apollo for a cure to the plague in the lands of the Xo? It can save many more lives...

Unfortunately, Theseus is gone now. Should he return safely, I am sure he will start tackling the plague problem. He has lots of experience of plagues, you know

 

[smn_]

And last but not least: if you ever seek trouble with Pelops, expect a ship from Xo-land to come visiting you!

In other words, Pelops possesses biological weapons, is able to hit anywhere within 45 months, _and_ seems to be keen to use them! Shock and Horror!