27 Apr 06
Originally posted by dylKing Joachim,
I, Joachim Murat, have a head too big for any river!
Joachim I, King of Naples
Despite your declaration of war and crude comments against the just actions of the mighty empire of Russia l know that you have been a wise ruler in the past. Do not allow the false machinations of you purported ally the Ottomans (who would trade you away to save a kilo of Turkish delight) to let you crumble into the sea.
You have seen what has occured this past turn. It is not too late to turn from the dark side and come into the light and warmth of Mother Russias embrace. Times grows short. Watch as my armies grow.
In the spirit of our previous friendship l offer you peace.
Tsar
27 Apr 06
Originally posted by nook7Ahh, ok. You're siding with the Ottomans. So there are two big wars going on then.
King Joachim,
Despite your declaration of war and crude comments against the just actions of the mighty empire of Russia l know that you have been a wise ruler in the past. Do not allow the false machinations of you purported ally the Ottomans (who would trade you away to save a kilo of Turkish delight) to let you crumble into the sea.
You have seen what ...[text shortened]... Watch as my armies grow.
In the spirit of our previous friendship l offer you peace.
Tsar
27 Apr 06
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As an interesting aside, I again forgot the amphibious rule by being pre-occupied with larger matters. Prussia was going to land a Swedish force of 104 CS in Scotland and divided it in half rather than making sure it took Strathlyde (with the Glasgow recruitment center). The way we did it, there were two invasion forces, one for the Highlands and one for Glasgow and they each had a 52% chance of landing. Neither made it.
The object of an invasion with such light forces was to knock down France's production (the two provinces were worth 14 Gold). ironically enough, we were probably lucky we didn't succeed. Napoleon built 10 Lancers at a cost of 60 Gold in Strathlyde; gold that he wouldn't have spent if the invasion had been successful. Due to the destruction of the French fleet, unless those Lancers can ride fast enough to traverse the surface of the North Sea they're not going to be much help to France for a good long while. So by having slightly bad luck, we probably gained.
27 Apr 06
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Originally posted by no1marauderRob, why did you build cavalry in England? It seems a very strange thing to do.
As an interesting aside, I again forgot the amphibious rule by being pre-occupied with larger matters. Prussia was going to land a Swedish force of 104 CS in Scotland and divided it in half rather than making sure it took Strathlyde (with the Glasgow recruitment center). The way we did it, there were two invasion forces, one for the Highlands and one fo ch help to France for a good long while. So by having slightly bad luck, we probably gained.
I feel bad for Russia. They're the only big power without a henchman.
28 Apr 06
I didn't build them last turn. They were way down in Cornwall. I've had them for a few turns. If you look closely, you'll see that Lancers have a movement of 4. They rode all the way to Strathclyde in one turn, anticipating that the Prussians would try to land at Strathclyde, and excpecting them to be more competant at it.
28 Apr 06
Originally posted by AThousandYoungThanks for feeling bad for me ATY, l feel bad for myself. Perhaps if l claim Austria as my (very silent) partner that would even it up!
Rob, why did you build cavalry in England? It seems a very strange thing to do.
I feel bad for Russia. They're the only big power without a henchman.
28 Apr 06
Originally posted by rwingettNobody's perfect; your lancers wouldn't have made it into Strathclyde if the invasion succeeded as it was 4 MP away from Cornwall and would have cost you two to enter after it was taken. I'm going to have to stick a big post it note regarding amphibious invasions; I made the same damn mistake in MD three weeks ago.
I didn't build them last turn. They were way down in Cornwall. I've had them for a few turns. If you look closely, you'll see that Lancers have a movement of 4. They rode all the way to Strathclyde in one turn, anticipating that the Prussians would try to land at Strathclyde, and excpecting them to be more competant at it.
28 Apr 06
Originally posted by no1marauderIs that how it works? Hmm. I need to ask some questions on the MD board.
Nobody's perfect; your lancers wouldn't have made it into Strathclyde if the invasion succeeded as it was 4 MP away from Cornwall and would have cost you two to enter after it was taken. I'm going to have to stick a big post it note regarding amphibious invasions; I made the same damn mistake in MD three weeks ago.
28 Apr 06
Originally posted by no1marauderYes, yes, but at the end of the day it is I, the great Napoleon, who is in possession of Strathclyde, while King Clausewitz's troops are left puking their guts out over the sides of their ships.
Nobody's perfect; your lancers wouldn't have made it into Strathclyde if the invasion succeeded as it was 4 MP away from Cornwall and would have cost you two to enter after it was taken. I'm going to have to stick a big post it note regarding amphibious invasions; I made the same damn mistake in MD three weeks ago.
In MD I took Cyprus with a landing force of only 46 CS. Some would attribute my success, and your abject failure, to luck, but I think there is a significant matter of skill involved. Or perhaps it is the star of greatness which hangs over my realms, empowering my troops to succeed against the odds, while your pathetic conscripts inevitably fail at the simplest tasks.
28 Apr 06
Originally posted by rwingetthttp://www.myfoto.com.au/Photo/jeffcotter/Dylan's_Album/ClausewitzFeelingQueasy.jpg
Yes, yes, but at the end of the day it is I, the great Napoleon, who is in possession of Strathclyde, while King Clausewitz's troops are left puking their guts out over the sides of their ships.
28 Apr 06
Originally posted by rwingettAnd it is I, King Clausewitz, who actually HAS some ships in the Atlantic, at least on the surface of that great ocean. "The star of greatness" apparently crashed down to Earth on top of your Atlantic fleet. Your troops will have a lot of time to "enjoy" the British Isles while the Alliance is carving up the Continent.
Yes, yes, but at the end of the day it is I, the great Napoleon, who is in possession of Strathclyde, while King Clausewitz's troops are left puking their guts out over the sides of their ships.
In MD I took Cyprus with a landing force of only 46 CS. Some would attribute my success, and your abject failure, to luck, but I think there is a significant ma ...[text shortened]... succeed against the odds, while your pathetic conscripts inevitably fail at the simplest tasks.
BTW, those are Swedish troops on my North Atlantic Task Force.