VIP - North America - Canada, Mexico, USA, + Revolters

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

The Caribbean Alliance

Just trying to help out our friends on the Carib board. The idea of this one came earlier in a previous post. Just a rough event right now, so I'd love any comments. Basically, this one is to reward a peaceful USA.

#### The Caribbean Alliance by Aragos ####
#This event is predicated on a friendly USA and is perfect for the player who likes playing a peaceful game vs. a conquest game in the Caribbean basin.
event = {
id = 304530
trigger = {
event = 304531 #US Buys Cuba and Puerto Rico from Spain
NOT = {
war = { country = USA country = SPA }
war = { country = USA country = HOL }
war = { country = USA country = ENG }
war = { country = USA country = FRA }
war = { country = USA country = MEX }
war = { country = USA country = UCA }
war = { country = USA country = HON }
war = { country = USA country = ELS }
war = { country = USA country = NIC }
war = { country = USA country = DAN }
war = { country = USA country = HAI }
war = { country = USA country = DOM }
war = { country = USA country = COS }
}
relation = { country = SPA data = 25 }
relation = { country = HOL data = 25 }
relation = { country = ENG data = 25 }
relation = { country = FRA data = 25 }
relation = { country = MEX data = 180 }
relation = { country = UCA data = 180 }
relation = { country = HON data = 180 }
relation = { country = ELS data = 180 }
relation = { country = NIC data = 180 }
relation = { country = DAN data = 180 }
relation = { country = HAI data = 180 }
relation = { country = DOM data = 180 }
relation = { country = COS data = 180 }
}

random = no
country = USA

name = "The Caribbean Alliance"
desc = "The combination of excellent American relations in the Caribbean and the peaceful acquistion of Cuba and Puerto Rico, has presented a singular opportunity. We can form the first Alliance of New World Countries to guaranttee freedom in the region."
style = 0

date = { year = 1885 month = january day = 1 }
offset = 300
deathdate = { year = 1900 month = december day = 30 }

action_a = {
name = "Let Us Come Together in Freedom"
command = { type = prestige value =50 } #this is a diplomatic victory for a paper agreement among all the involved nations
command = { type = relation which = HAI value = 100 }
command = { type = relation which = DOM value = 100 }
command = { type = relation which = MEX value = 100 }
command = { type = relation which = COS value = 100 }
command = { type = relation which = NIC value = 100 }
command = { type = relation which = HON value = 100 }
command = { type = relation which = UCA value = 100 }
}
action_b = {
name = "All for One and One for All"
command = { type = prestige value = 25 }
command = { type = alliance which = HAI value = 1 }
command = { type = alliance which = DOM value = 1 }
command = { type = alliance which = MEX value = 1 }
command = { type = alliance which = COS value = 1 }
command = { type = alliance which = NIC value = 1 }
command = { type = alliance which = HON value = 1 }
command = { type = alliance which = UCA value = 1 }
}
action_c = {
name = "We Are Destined To Rule the Americas"
command = { type = prestige value = 100 } #USA is suddenly recognized as an Imperial state by the other Great Powers
command = { type = gain_tech which = [tech id] } #Nationalism and Imperialism
command = { type = trigger which = [event id] } #triggers invention Imperialism
command = { type = relation which = HAI value = -50 }
command = { type = relation which = DOM value = -50 }
command = { type = relation which = MEX value = -50 }
command = { type = relation which = COS value = -50 }
command = { type = relation which = NIC value = -50 }
command = { type = relation which = HON value = -50 }
command = { type = relation which = UCA value = -50 }
}

aprof · Dec 30, 2003

So if I read this right, if the US player maintains good relations and does not go on a conquering spree, then this event will fire giving options for ever better relations and earning prestige (or allows the US to choose to throw it all away and go Imperialist).

This is what I like in a game - open-endedness. You can go this route and maybe get a good break on relations, or be a conqueror. It's up to the player. Great.

Aragos, I think you have the mindset to get something done that I can't figure out a way to do - and this event may already be what I'm looking for.

I've been trying to get a "Roosevelt Corollary" event written that creates the likelihood of US intervention in the Western Hemisphere should any European power seek to gain control.

Using the historical situation of Venezuelan bankruptcy followed by British and German pressure to take over has proven fruitless. What do you think?

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

The Great Pig War of 59

Updated version

### USA - The War of the Pig by Aragos ###
event = {
id = 304532
random = no
country = USA

trigger = {
NOT = {
war = { country = USA country = ENG }
war = { country = USA country = CAN }
war = { country = USA country = CSA }
}
}

name = "The War of the Pig"
desc = "Tensions between the US and Great Britain were so high that on San Juan Island (near Seattle), a dispute over a farmer's pig nearly drove both sides into war."
style = 0

date = {day = 1 month = january year = 1850 }
offset = 30
deathdate = {day = 30 month = december year = 1860 }

action_a = {
name = "Buy him a new pig."
command = { type = prestige value = -5 } #US submits to arbritration by Prussia and buys a new pig
command = { type = relation which = ENG value = 10 }
command = { type = relation which = CAN value = 30 }
command = { type = treasury value = -10 } #pigs is expensive!
}

action_b = {
name = "England owes me a new pig."
command = { type = prestige value = 5 } #ENG submits to arbritration by Prussia and buys a new pig
command = { type = relation which = ENG value = -5 }
command = { type = relation which = CAN value = -10 }
}

action_c = {
name = "By God, that was an American Pig!"
command = { type = prestige value = 10 } #US forces ENG withdrawal from San Juan Island
command = { type = relation which = ENG value = -30 }
command = { type = relation which = CAN value = -60 }
}

}

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

aprof said:
Aragos, I think you have the mindset to get something done that I can't figure out a way to do - and this event may already be what I'm looking for.

I've been trying to get a "Roosevelt Corollary" event written that creates the likelihood of US intervention in the Western Hemisphere should any European power seek to gain control.

Using the historical situation of Venezuelan bankruptcy followed by British and German pressure to take over has proven fruitless. What do you think?

Thanks for the vote of confidence

How about an event that triggers if any of the Great Powers takes a capital in the region? It will trigger a "We will not stand for this" USA event, which in turn triggers an event in the offending country ('Withdraw", "Negotiate a Settlement", "Who are these Yanks Anyway! War!!"). Just off the top of my head.

Mettermrck · Dec 30, 2003

I wouldn't worry, Aragos. The event is great. And just think about it...that event guarantees that every single VIP player will open up the vip_usa.txt file as soon as they see "The United States had the War of the Pig."

Mettermrck · Dec 30, 2003

I'll try to code up an Alamo/Goliad event tonight, and I think I'll put two the two together since they were part of a single impulse of Texan fervor. Regarding the Pastry War, basically the French demanded 600,000 pesos (what - 600 ingame?) as compensation for the looting of a French pastry chef's shop in Mexico. Mexico refused, France bombarded the fortress of San Juan de Ulua, and seized Veracruz. Santa Anna tried to oppose the French, but the Mexican government ended up paying the money. What I'm thinking is...have the event, give Mexico a choice...if Mexico refuses (choice A), maybe cause damage but don't start an actual war yet. Then, if Mexico refuses the second time (choice B now), you'd have a war. I'll code this up as well.

aprof · Dec 30, 2003

Aragos said:
Thanks for the vote of confidence

How about an event that triggers if any of the Great Powers takes a capital in the region? It will trigger a "We will not stand for this" USA event, which in turn triggers an event in the offending country ('Withdraw", "Negotiate a Settlement", "Who are these Yanks Anyway! War!!"). Just off the top of my head.

This is where I get derailed too. If the UK has taken Caracas, its too late. I want to create a sphere of influence before hostilities.

I'm thinking that I should use "type = guarantee which = XXX" to give US protection to the Western Hemisphere states, but it's the triggering effect. I'll study your Peaceful Caribbean event and see if I can get some ideas there.

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

aprof said:
Aragos, I think you have the mindset to get something done that I can't figure out a way to do - and this event may already be what I'm looking for.

I've been trying to get a "Roosevelt Corollary" event written that creates the likelihood of US intervention in the Western Hemisphere should any European power seek to gain control.

Using the historical situation of Venezuelan bankruptcy followed by British and German pressure to take over has proven fruitless. What do you think?

### USA - Enforcing the Monroe Doctrine by Aragos ###
event = {
id = 304533
random = no
country = USA

name = "Enforce the Monroe Doctrine?"
desc = "In the 19th Century, the Monroe Doctrine was often used explain US military, economic and diplomatic pressure used to prevent further European colonization and interference with the New World."
style = 0

trigger = {
{ is_GP = yes [country tag] } #for attacker
{ occupied = { country = [tag] data = X } #if a X% of country is controlled; should be inserted in event for minor country
}
OR = {
{ control = { province = [province id] data = [country tag/-1] } #you can use this to tag the capital, that way if the attacker takes the capital first it will automatically trigger before the peace is made
}
}

date = {day = 1 month = january year = 1837 }
offset = 0 #guarantees it gets triggered before a peace settlement
deathdate = {day = 30 month = december year = 1920 }

action_a = {
name = "Enforce the Monroe Doctrine"
command = { type = trigger value = XXXX } #Triggers event in attacker's country
}
action_b = {
name = "It is not worth a War"
command = { type = prestige value = -5 } command = { type = relations which = XXXX value = -25 } #Relations with country being attacked
command = { type = relations which = XXXX value = 25 } #Relations with attacker
}
action_c = {
name = "It's War!"
command = { type = prov_owner_war which = [province id] } #Declare war on Attacker occupying capital
}

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

Mettermrck said:
I'll try to code up an Alamo/Goliad event tonight, and I think I'll put two the two together since they were part of a single impulse of Texan fervor. Regarding the Pastry War, basically the French demanded 600,000 pesos (what - 600 ingame?) as compensation for the looting of a French pastry chef's shop in Mexico. Mexico refused, France bombarded the fortress of San Juan de Ulua, and seized Veracruz. Santa Anna tried to oppose the French, but the Mexican government ended up paying the money. What I'm thinking is...have the event, give Mexico a choice...if Mexico refuses (choice A), maybe cause damage but don't start an actual war yet. Then, if Mexico refuses the second time (choice B now), you'd have a war. I'll code this up as well.

Yes, I like the option of having choices in the game; it was my favorite part of EU II. I just don't like single choice events

This event just sounds so damn cool. You need to have some really witty comments in the name=, like "Sacre Bleu! My Puffs!"

Mettermrck · Dec 30, 2003

What do you think? Should the US even wait for physical occupation? If Germany suddenly declared war on Venezuela, I wouldn't wait for Tirpitz to arrive, I'd call out the Great White Fleet and blow him to smithereens!

You'd have to set up a for every possible Great Power (a giant OR trigger) at war with each possible Caribbean/SA country you want to protect.

Oh definitely.

"No! His cooking is not worth 600,000 pesos!"

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

Mettermrck said:
What do you think? Should the US even wait for physical occupation? If Germany suddenly declared war on Venezuela, I wouldn't wait for Tirpitz to arrive, I'd call out the Great White Fleet and blow him to smithereens! You'd have to set up a for every possible Great Power (a giant OR trigger) at war with each possible Caribbean/SA country you want to protect.

Oh definitely. "No! His cooking is not worth 600,000 pesos!"

Yep, that is the bad part about it if you want to code such an event in using the idea I had above.

We need a .bmp of some cheese looking French chef. With the white hat. You definately need an illustration for this one. I'm going to get a good pig picture myself.... :rofl:

aprof · Dec 30, 2003

You guys have been busy while I stepped away.

I've completed testing my vip_uca.txt file for the Caribbean thread (nine events, not hard to do), so I started on adding things to my vip_usa.txt file, starting with Aragos' 'War of the Pig' event. Yes, it's a hoot. Especially when you get Sousa's "Semper Fidelis" start up in the background!

Should I assume you guys want me to submit our version 1.0 to Generalissimo? I'll be glad to do it.

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

aprof said:
You guys have been busy while I stepped away.

I've completed testing my vip_uca.txt file for the Caribbean thread (nine events, not hard to do), so I started on adding things to my vip_usa.txt file, starting with Aragos' 'War of the Pig' event. Yes, it's a hoot. Especially when you get Sousa's "Semper Fidelis" start up in the background!

Should I assume you guys want me to submit our version 1.0 to Generalissimo? I'll be glad to do it.

You are a king among men. Feel free to submit the proposed events.

Rudolf · Dec 30, 2003

US and Mexico and Texas

On a similar note I think there needs to be a better Texan army. Or an event like in Belgium that even though you can be losing the war and intervention, not militarily but diplomatically, can bring peace. I think for game fun, letting the Texans win once in awhile would be nice.

Also, played a game where I was in a colonial war with Mexico and Mexico ran all over the midwest taking Missouri, Arkansas, etc. Not just colonies but my states and they had an endless supply of soldiers. And to top it off, I couln't invade Mexico to defeat the armies where they regrouped and kept coming back again and again like the viet cong. Really not well thought out.

Mettermrck · Dec 30, 2003

aprof said:
Should I assume you guys want me to submit our version 1.0 to Generalissimo? I'll be glad to do it.

Yes, sah! You are hereby appointed Big Chief.

Have you incorporated my .txt file into the USA events file?

aprof · Dec 30, 2003

Mettermrck said:
Yes, sah! You are hereby appointed Big Chief. Have you incorporated my .txt file into the USA events file?

Not yet. Getting late in the afternoon for me. Will get a fresh start tomorrow.

Do me a favor guys: look at Chilango2's "Northern Territories Settlement Act" event for Mexico (on page 3-4 of the thread). He has a great start, but wanted some advice on commands.

So far that's the only purely Mexican event. I know we can do more for Mexico.

Aragos · Dec 30, 2003

aprof said:
Not yet. Getting late in the afternoon for me. Will get a fresh start tomorrow.

Do me a favor guys: look at Chilango2's "Northern Territories Settlement Act" event for Mexico (on page 3-4 of the thread). He has a great start, but wanted some advice on commands.

So far that's the only purely Mexican event. I know we can do more for Mexico.

Getting ready to head out of the office for the commute home. I'll put some thought into some Mexican events and post a list tonight. Maybe 5 or 6?

Mettermrck · Dec 30, 2003

Cheers, Aprof.

Code:

#####################################################
# Pastry War: Last Chance by Bob ‘Mettermrck’ Kraus #
#####################################################
event = { 
id = 304444
random = no
country = MEX

trigger = { 
             NOT = {
                      war = { country = FRA country = MEX }
                   }
          }
}

name = "The Pastry War"
desc = "In 1838, a French pastry cook in Mexico, claiming that his shop had been vandalized, appealed to the French government and Louis Philippe. In response, the French demanded payment of 600,000 pesos as compensation.”
style = 0
date = { month = february year = 1838 }

action_a = {
name = "We don’t need no stinkin’ pastries! - Refuse”
command = { type = prestige value = 1 }
command = { type = pop_militancy which = spanish value = 2 where = 1696 }
command = { type = relation which = FRA value = -100}

action_b = {
name = "I miss his cakes – Pay up”
command = { type = sleepevent which = 304445 }
command = { type = prestige value = -10 }
command = { type = treasury value = -600 }
command = { type = trigger which = 304446 }
command = { type = relation which = FRA value = 100}
}
}

####################################################
# Pastry War: Last Chance by Bob ‘Mettermrck’ Kraus #
####################################################
event = { 
id = 304445
random = no
country = MEX
#Triggered by MEX304444A
name = "The Pastry War"
desc = "After Mexico refused the 600,000 pesos, the French sent their fleet to bombard and take the fortress at San Juan de Ulua and seize the port of Veracruz. Technically at war since November, fighting had broken out around the port city. Faced with this show of force, the Mexican government had to decide whether to pay the money after all, or intensify the war with France.”
style = 0
date = { month = january year = 1839 }

action_a = {
name = “Very well – Pay the money”
command = { type = prestige value = -10 }
command = { type = treasury value = -600 }
command = { type = trigger which = 304446 }
command = { type = relation which = FRA value = 100}
command = { type = pop_militancy which = spanish value = -2 where = 1696 }
}

action_b = {
name = "They taste terrible – Continue to refuse”
command = { type = relation which = FRA value = -100}
command = { type = prestige value = 5 }
command = { type = war which = FRA }
command = { type = pop_militancy which = spanish value = -2 where = 1696 }
}
}

#########################################
# Mexico Pays! by Bob ‘Mettermrck’ Kraus #
#########################################
event = { 
id = 304446
random = no
country = FRA
#Triggered by MEX304444B or MEX304445A
name = "Mexico Pays!"
desc = "Mexico has seen the light and will pay 600,000 pesos as compensation for wrecking that pastry shop.”
style = 0

action_a = {
name = "Sacre bleue! My puffs!”
command = { type = treasury value = 600 }
command = { type = prestige value = 10 }
}
}

Samip15 · Dec 30, 2003

hahaha woooooooooooooooooo cheers for the war of the pig event Aragos, it's great !!!! =)))) i really like the choices lol much appreciated

Aragos · Dec 31, 2003

Samip15 said:
hahaha woooooooooooooooooo cheers for the war of the pig event Aragos, it's great !!!! =)))) i really like the choices lol much appreciated

And I thank ye kindly for the motivation

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