Diplomacy in another age

[Ljube]

Russia surpasses all other nations in military strength, save the French. We are, however, not afraid of the French military might as we have no aggressive attitude towards the Republic. But we feel that war cannot be fought just for the sake of it, but must have a proper justification.

We know France is at war with the Ottoman Empire and we hope that their goal for entering this war was to support the righteous Russian struggle to bring freedom, peace and prosperity to the Balkans.

We fail to see the reason for the French aggression on Austria, however, except as pure imperialism.

Russia would like to be proven wrong in this instance, as we hold our friendship with the French people dear.

[Modo44]

Ahh, the hungry Republic... Sad, so very sad.

Paddy, are you ever going to answer my PM from last week?


Save to Chrisius.

[Paddy]

The Austrians are at war with us.

And I am at war with the Ottoman with you Russia

We are strong in this, as has been shown in the battles with Ottomen forces in the past year, and will hopefully be proven once and for all in the very very near future

Lord Modo, my apologises, being out here on the front lines, well would you believe that I have been just a tad busy this past week

I have sent urgent despatch riders back to Paris for this communication, and thus will reply to you in the coming days
Thank you for your patience with me

[Ljube]

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
The Austrians are at war with us.

What, they declared war on you?

Like Poland declared war on Germany at the beginning of World war II

[Paddy]

well ahh

here have a smoke

see now, do you want a donut?

/me passes Czar Ljube a block of chocolate and three fresh warm jam filled donuts

they are just perfect for after a long smoke

now to carving up this ottoman empire

where do you want my lads to attack?

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Onwards to Prussia

[Paddy]

so many leaders in such a small land

[Beta]

Save to Ljube.

The Prussians keep their heads down in this flurry of words.

[Modo44]

Originally posted by Beta
The Prussians keep their heads down in this flurry of words.

Oh, but please, don't. King Modo is sure not only he would like to know the reasons for your war with Austria. Did they atack or did you? Either way, what caused it?

[Ljube]

Sent to Paddy.

As for the "carving up this ottoman empire", we are only interested in liberating the Orthodox Christians. This includes cities of Belgrade, Mostar and all other cities in the Balkans.

We advise the French to stay clear of these cities, as the local Serb populace might not consider French forces liberators.

[Paddy]

I have the turn

and as you may be aware I am not at home this week

I am on a laptop that is operating version 1.22

yet is not opening all games which is strange

I am not sure what is going on

here is a screenshot of what is coming up, then the Civ program closes down

any ideas?

[Modo44]

Some files might have diferent names with and without PTW installed prior to Conquests. Try changing the Knight.ini, so that it points to the sounds that are present (might be in the Art\Units\ folder of Civ3 or PTW or Conquests; might have a slightly different name). This is scenario-independent, so you won't be doing anything harmful to the save.

[Paddy]

17 games so far

all very sad

If I had known I was going to be away this long I would have brought my PC

I will try this later

[Ljube]

I'll try loading the save when I get home in a couple of hours and post the screenshot.

EDIT: Do you need a sub Paddy? I can sub for you in your other games if you wish. Send me the list of games and passwords on my email


EDIT 2: I checked the save and there is nothing wrong with it. I loaded the game and was prompted to enter French password.

[Modo44]

My previous mail server had some issues (some e-mails mysteriously disappearing), so please don't use that address anymore. I have a new account. From now on, please send e-mails to:

a TOD sawicki TOD private TA wp TOD pl



And one more thing. Paddy, get back home already. Please.

[Paddy]

asap old asap

thank you one and all for your continuing patience with me in this situation

[Paddy]

and onto Lord Modo

[Modo44]

With great pleasure, we wish to announce, that, as of today, the great Empires of Britain and Russia are officially bound by a Mutual Protection Pact. A Right of Passage agreement has been signed as well. This means, that any aggressive action against one country will draw immediate, forceful response from the other. And, as sad as we feel about it, this will probably mean a war between England and the Ottomans.

There is a matter, that has us very concerned. Some very disturbing news come to Britain from Austria. Not only have they been attacked by Prussian forces. Now, the French people began aggressive conquest of the country as well. What is going on in Europe, we ask?! How much more terror will be sown by warmongering France? Please, let us stop this insanity.


Signed, His Majesty, Ruler of Britain, Ruler of the Seas, King Modo

[Paddy]

You be quite funny old chap

The war with Austria and the Ottomen has been on for some time, as we are all sure that you are aware

[Modo44]

Well, apparently the Austrians weren't worried enough until recently. Right now, we see many people come to Britain, trying to escape the horrors of war. Might it be due to the increased pace of the French offensive, that still hasn't been explained?


Btw, sorry about keeping te save. I decided to sit down and rename all units. Better have that done, before any battle reports will be needed. I should be done soon.

[Paddy]

increased.... more like decisive

[Modo44]

That is a bad looking grin, Marchel Paddy. The actions of France endanger the balance of power in Europe. Mark my words, you are going too far.


(The save just went to Chrisius.)

[ChrisiusMaximus]

Modo I dont mean to offend but you have renamed your ships and not left in their unit type, this is considered as against the rules as far as Im aware.

Its okay to give your units names but you must leave their class ie Frigate or man o War etc so other plauyers can tell what it is they are faced with.

[ChrisiusMaximus]

We would like to ask England as to their intentions regarding the fleet of their ships sailing so close to Spanish waters, do they seek to annoy the Spanish ?

Please if you are legitamately seeking to destroy your, oops those privateers that are lurking in these waters then please do proceed, but do not enter Spanish sovereign waters!!!

[Paddy]

Originally posted by Modo44
That is a bad looking grin, Marchel Paddy. The actions of France endanger the balance of power in Europe. Mark my words, you are going too far.


(The save just went to Chrisius.)

hardly gone anywhere and now you threaten my people.... how bizarre

[Modo44]

Originally posted by ChrisiusMaximus
Modo I dont mean to offend but you have renamed your ships and not left in their unit type, this is considered as against the rules as far as Im aware.

Bummer. They look so stupid with the unit types in front of them. Ok, I'll put those back in.

Besides, you can still distinguish what they are - based on attack and defense values. Oh well.

Originally posted by ChrisiusMaximus
We would like to ask England as to their intentions regarding the fleet of their ships sailing so close to Spanish waters, do they seek to annoy the Spanish ?

As you well know, King Chrisius, English envoys have been sent to Spain, to talk about the matter. And, talks have begun with you. You know exactly what we plan to do with those ships, so please, stay calm. They are in no way violating Spanish territorial waters, and they are not there to attack any Spanish vessels.

[Modo44]

Originally posted by Paddy the Scot
hardly gone anywhere and now you threaten my people.... how bizarre

Threaten? No. Warn, yes.

Your moves are directed east, where our friend and ally Russia has her lands. We are deeply concerned about your forces, and their march. Can you asure us they will stop, and not just try to keep going?

[Paddy]

ahhh yes, and if you read the posts you would know that I am allied with Russia on the war against the ottoman, and thus could then be allied with you in this

also I am allied with Prussia in the war against Austria

so Lord of Peace, are you now a man of war?

[Modo44]

I am perfectly aware of the current situation. What worries me is future development. And you still gave no reasons for attacking Austria.

[Paddy]

my involvement in the war with austria has two parts...

1. in answer to a request to keep these agressors from taking over the world, of course

2. to protect my own humble borderlands