OOC: It takes a Village...Strategy Game Thread

[Jagged]

An interesting historical fact....

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/10/06/mongolia.genghis.ap/index.html


Well guys been alittle busy but you will be getting updates tomorrow. Busy last couple of days and a story love life...***** is good and I would ride into battle with anyone of you....So submitt turns and I will be on the job.


Around the camp fire sits an Egyptian Princess, a Viking Nobleman, a Japanese warlord, and a Roman knight....out of the darkness walks a man in a Napoleonic era uniform and smiles and sits down on a log...

"Lay out the map and show me what we have not not conquested yet...,"he smiles and looks over at all of you around the fire.

"Well first a drink...."

 

[Jagged]

Simply I like what I am reading and hope to do updates..(I know and I am sorry that they are long over due) before the close of the week. Just want to do good turns justice....if you haven't posted do it soon and you will be included. Take care and may the wind be at your back....

 

[Jagged]

Well here is some more information.

Sizes (these are citizens, slaves and troops don't count.)

Hamlet 20 to 100 people

Village 100 to 500 people

Town 500 to 1000 people

City 1000 to 10,000 people ( a impressive city ususally dominates a region and popular for trade.)

Capital 10,000 to 20,000 (a marvel of the ancient world normally well know and has many sites, resources and is center for government and commerce ususally.)



feel free to ask questions I will be around later. I am open to your ideas too.

 

[Jagged]

All welcome a new player

Enter a new player for the.... Visigoths

A new tribe, another island and a new player. He begins with the starting package of....

100 Soldiers
(heavy Infantry Led by 1 captain with horse)
100 Militia
(lite infantry led by 1 captain with horse)
500 Peasants
(of your culture and can be used for most purposes. Can start any civilian job right way. Seamenship and Military jobs take special training.)
Basic buildings of a village (homes, food storage areas, village walls, boat docks, town hall, temple and work shops)

The two extras....

A clan of Roman arms and armor craftsmen. Though only a small minority of your community their forge produces high quility equipment that even the best nobles and warriors in the area paying out fine coin.

In your father's house you find in a chest given to you by a merchant who passed through long ago an amazing discovery. Besides the regular items like a scale, note books, and a few forgein coins you find a chart. This chart with navigational notes written on it give a skilled sailor accurate view of the neighboring circle of 10 area islands and marks shallow waters as well as good fishing sites. Truly a great find.


The Prince is now called foward to serve his village and unite his people. You find yourself in your father Harjareks' home a fortified farm with your family and mother Andaswintha who runs the household. His best friend and advisor Waihtiwulfs lives just down the road at his farm. Your fighting partner and childhood friend Hunananths livings in your familie's lodge.

The fall has begun in your village....


Submitt story and background then we will start your first turn. Welcome aboard.

 

[Tonofnoise]

All make way for the raise of giants

Name: Tufa De Munthas
Sex: Male
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 289
Hair: Mildly tamed dirty brown hair down to his back
Eyes: Brown
Age: 26

Brief History:
Born the first of five children to Harjareks of Bian, village Chief and head elder, and Andaswintha, his faithful wife. Tufa is the largest and strong of the family and is naturally competative and bright. Being the first born Harjareks has plans for Tufa to take his place as Chief but until his time. At 25 Tufa was given the job of improving the village and reconnecting the trade between local towns and villages. Tufa is aided by Waihtiwulfs, a family friend and elder. Hunananths, a childhood friend and hunting partner. Tufa's agenda's is clear; take his youthful energy and his elder's knowledge and make their land great.

 

[Tonofnoise]

HATE TO BE TECHNICAL

A new tribe, another island and a new player. He begins with the starting package of....

100 Soldiers
(heavy Infantry Led by 1 captain with horse)
100 Militia
(lite infantry led by 1 captain with horse)
500 Peasants
(of your culture and can be used for most purposes. Can start any civilian job right way. Seamenship and Military jobs take special training.)
Basic buildings of a village (homes, food storage areas, village walls, boat docks, town hall, temple and work shops)

I HATE TO BE TECHNICAL BUT HOW MANY HOMES,FOOD STORAGES AREAS, AND WORK SHOPS DO I HAVE. TRYING TO GET AN IDEA OF WHAT I HAVE TO BUILD FIRST.

LOOKING FOWARD TO MY FIRST TURN

 

[Mantra]

Welcome to the game and good luck.

So Jagged, where did all the women go?

 

[LadyRozes]

HEY?! what about me ?! WHAT AM I ? CHOP LIVER?

 

[Mantra]

Not at all my dear.

In fact, you're one of the reasons I joined the thread.

I noticed your post about 30 seconds after I submitted my reply, although I still wonder where the leader of the Celts went too.

 

[Tonofnoise]

LEADER OF THE CELTS

AFTER READING ALL THE LOGS I HAD WONDERED TOO WHAT HAPPENED TO ScarredSoul82. HAS ANY ONE PMed HER??

 

[Jagged]

ScarredSoul82.......wish I knew. I pmed her a dozen times.....her profile doesn't allow emails. I even asked in one of the forums what happen too to her and if anyone knew.....pity she was a great player in all my threads. First to sign up and always raised the bar.



Tonofnoise

pmed an answer to you about that....


LadyRozes

My one wonderful female player. fine work on the last post. Have to give it some thought. YOur Princess does alot in three months time.

Mantra

I always want more players male or female. Long as they write as well as you all...

 

[Elaseth]

Are new players still welcome?

Jagged:

This thread was pointed out to me by a mutual friend that currently plays your game. May I join?

I would also like to know, is Javithetatman still playing the Aztecs? I noticed that the list was unpopulated by his name in later postings. If not, they’d be my first choice (assuming, of course, that you would be open to another player).

- E.

 

[Jagged]

Sure......share your ideas with me....I plan to do some work on the thread tomorrow.


Aztecs are open to be played........guy never showed at the start. I am glad someone wants to be a native American tribe.

 

[Mantra]

Welcome aboard Elaseth!

As for ScarredSoul82, given her last post was like 6 months ago, she may not be coming around anytime soon. Pity, I rather liked reading her posts.

 

[briec]

Hi Jagged,

I've read through both threads and it looks very interesting. If you've got the space left in the game and the culture is still free, I'd love to take up the reins and reign of the Persians.

Thanks, Bri~

 

[Tonofnoise]

Now we're getting somewhere

Welcome aboard Briec and Elaseth. Now we're getting somewhere.

 

[Elaseth]

The Aztecs

I've PM'd Jagged with a char idea and am waiting for his info before I post the char. Thanks for the welome!

-E.

 

[Mantra]

Glad to see more people. I rather like seeing how other people build empires.

 

[Jagged]

Elaseth,,,,,,,I will give your character a read and let you know shortly.



briec....I was hoping someone would take on the might Persians. Already some powerful Npc ones out there...but your welcome to them and with a 110 islands there is plenty of space. Post your idea.

 

[Jagged]

As to Teoxihuani ......I largely like what I read and you can post your character and history with the following alterations.

You broke off from the main homeland and your character's husband is a leader but not one of such historical note. But by all means keep his name. I like it....

No Spainards came but I am sure some plague brought by rats from a foreign visitor would wipe out the tribe if your so inclined to have that as part of your history.

I have an idea of how gold will fit into your culture but let you know when we begin. Needless to say it will be a resource. As to sacrifice you will need enemy prisoners in a steady supply.

Otherwise unless you want to make changes to the starting package (let me know) post as I have said your history and I will let you know how your first turn begins.

 

[Jagged]

OOC: This was posted in the IC thread but thought it to important to not mention again. As rereading some old posts. Hope it helps.

Gifts of the Gods....
(all tribes)
If you have at least a shiren and a priest you can bless weapons making them stronger and more deadly. If you have a temple you may create holy banners, weapons, shields, and armor that bolsters bravery and will not dull. In battle priests may heal warriors (not bring back from the dead.)

Offerings are required since your priests will not do these actions for free...

Shiren......Good for blessings and healing.

Chapel.....Same as above but on a larger scale (two swords blessed instead of just one at a time for example.)

Temple....Holy banners, armor and weapons blessed in massive numbers. Also natural bonuses for work done on holy ground or by monks and priests.

More worshippers and the more faith the better the results.

(Any questions please ask in OOC or through pm.....Ride on)

 

[Elaseth]

Character Info:

Char Name: Teoxihuani (The Source of the Divine)
Social Standing: Noble by marriage to an Eagle Knight, Royal concubine.
Birth rank: Daughter of a Priest of Huitzlipochtli
Occupation: Most favored Mistress of Mocteczuma
Age: 14
Personality: Clever and Ruthless - and knows it.



History:

Teoxihuani, daughter of Smouldering Volcano Thirteen Flower, grew up in a rather sheltered life. Her mother died in childbirth, and her father held fast to her in response to the loss of his beloved woman. Through the doting of her father, she learned a two manly secrets: the secrets of reading and writing, and the shamanistic magic of the Aztec gods.

Her father, a powerful man before his death, arranged her first marriage at the age of nine to the indominable Colored Raven, son of a Weaver and Eagle Knight, an easy enough arrangement despite the rise in social status due to the fierce competition for her hand. It was said then, and often still is, that Teoxihuani is the most beautiful woman in the world.

Beauty, however, does not bring with it wisdom. As with many of his elk, Teoxihuani's husband died in battle against a neighboring villiage. A lucky thing, for he would not have liked to return from the field to find his cherished wife succuring the notoriously slow-witted Revered Speaker, Mocteczuma.

Though only a woman, Teoxihuani has amassed great power in her village through controlling the villiage's leader. The first tendrils of it came when she moved into Mocteczuma's hall, causing a stir at her mere presence. First, she ranked amongst the lowest of nobles, and second, her appearance was shocking.

Only a few months after settling into her place as Mocteczuma's newest aquisition and slowly reeling him into the deeply besotted state that only a fresh young woman of her calibur can attain, envoys from a neighboring island landed on their shores. At first, Mocteczuma sought to welcome them, as there were only a party of twenty to their ship, but Teoxihuani recognized the flare of greed in their eyes when they sighted the worthless yellow, known to outsiders as 'gold'. After carefully searching out the motives of these strange men through a servant listening at appropriate doors, Teoxihuani felt she knew enough: it was obvious the men would return for the worthless yellow - to kill, steal and subjugate.

The day they were to be bid farewell, she had them murdered in their beds.

Her quick action saved many an Aztec life, but it was not soon enough, for the foreign envoys brought with them an illness that soon became a plague. Choking, coughing and the scent of death replaced the content days of Teoxihuani's people. She herself only managed to live through the illness with the application of expensive herbs she had learned to use in her father's tutelage.

A year later, Teoxihuani's power base has strengthened. The men of the village, though few, know who is the power behind the their leader. Her wits have helped Mocteczuma retain his power and increase it despite his tendency to blunder. Though foolish and with a mind unsuited to politics, he recognizes her value now beyond that of mere pleasure toy.

For several months, she has pressed Mocteczuma to put his wife aside for her, and each day his first wife produces no heir, the closer she comes. It helps, of course, that Teoxihuani poisoned the woman's womb during the plague in a guise of easing her illness and saving her life.

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Notes: You said Mocteczuma couldn't be all that powerful... the title Revered Speaker historically went to someone like Emperor, but does it have to mean the same thing? I kinda of think of it like "Wise Villiage Elder of Noble Birth".

Regarding alterations to the starting package... I would like to customize further if possible, but I'm not sure what would be acceptable. May I have some suggestions in a pm? Thanks

Anyway, edit this as you like, Jagged. Thank you!

-E.

 

[Elaseth]

Oh!

In regards to the "magic" Teo learned, I wasn't thinking real D&D type magic, but the magic the Aztecs believed to exist.

 

[Jagged]

I like what I am reading. Will give some thoughts on it but I think we will have good start soon.

 

[Jagged]

A few words of prayer.....


Lo, there do I see my father
Lo, there do I see my mother and my sisters and my brothers
Lo, there do I see the line of my people back to the beginning
Lo, they do call to me
They bid me take place among them
in the Halls of Valhalla
Where the brave may live forever...