History of Colonization: The Colonies 3.12 PBEM Game

[Henrik]

Word has reached my ears that the Spanish are assembling a great Treasure Fleet in Merida!
Also the Spanish collony of Maracaibo is being raided by Henry Morgan his expedition was surely funed whit English money...
Our spies in London reports that the english are very pleased by these unprovoced and unofical attacks on Spain.
Our noble french shipyards are building new ships at an incredible rate, the new Man of Wars that are being put to use will surely break the pirate scum that the english call a navy.
We are also pleased to note that the english army must indeed be in a despeakable state, as they havent been able to rule thier own island.
We are also totaly confident that our information is now totaly safe as our encrypters are using "Le Grand Chifre" to conceal all information of importance.
The former General Albért Ineficiént is now spending the rest of his days in the collonies as he ordered a totaly foolish attacks on the English mainland.
Hopefully we will be able to avoid such fools in the future.

Henri

[Patient English]

Admiral Sir George Monk writes...

London, 1669

East Anglian woolen garments have been traded to Iroquios against the cold northern winters.

English “explorers” have encountered the Miami Indian Tribe – and their first captured slaves arrived in Bristol, mere months later..

Henry Morgan’s men have been attacked and scattered by our own hired Naval Auxiliaries. Unfortunately the master Pirate himself escaped, but the local Spanish merchants have kindly clubbed together to show their appreciation for our killing of 300 of the rogues, and the hanging of another 200. Another 100 gold pieces for our rapidly-swelling Treasury.

Most generous – and perhaps they realise the Crown wishes the Spanish Empire no harm despite the Lawless actions of a few hotheads that happened to be born in these islands. I think the French have poked their long noses in there to little effect!



Geo.

File sent to Chris and Posted here.

[Chris 62]

Nothing to report...

<>File sent to Henrik(France)

[Henrik]

The fleet buildup is prooceding acording to scedule...

[Henrik]

[Patient English]

I shall be away from 16:00 GMT on Saturday to 18:00 GMT on Monday.

John

[Waku]

Heretic school destroyed in Amberes.
Peace treaty signed with Sioux.

[Waku]

I-forgot-to-attach-the-file-itis
(a new desease )

[Patient English]

Just to let you know I am at my girlfriend's at the moment and will not be able to move until Monday night. Sorry.

I must say this PBEM is moving along splendidly (more than I can say for a Seize the Crown! and a Hellas game I am involved in right now)

Thanks for your efforts, guys. I am really enjoying this one and if PBEM is like this, I want more.



I think perhaps Colonies is a better candidate than most of my others for PBEM because there is quite a lot to do from turn 1. By the way, Colonies III is now the top rated scenario on this site! Childish I know, but that chuffs me immensely...

[Patient English]

Back at my computer now. The English have moved..

Admiral Sir George Monk writes...

London, 1670

A quiet year. Trade with the New World grows steadily, with another large convoy expected to dock in Cork soon.

We must begin to explore these new Naval designs that seem to be sweeping the Navies of Europe. If we are not careful, our own brave ships will soon be outclassed.

Geo.

File sent to Chris and Posted here.

[Chris 62]

1670 Piter Devries, historian of the court of the Stadholder, will now record another year of our nation's history.

All is peaceful in Holland, and it is rumored that the Spanish regent wishes peace!
We are much gladened by the news of this.

Our slave traders continue to do brisk buisness, and many of these unfortunate souls have been shipped to our holdings in New Holland.

A new trade route between Harlingen and Ile St Jean is now selling Manufactures to the French.

The Court of the Stadtholder.

<>File sent to Henrik(France)

[Henrik]

Everything is moving along nicely...

[Waku]

Pirate Settlement destroyed in the island of Juana.

I got 100 doubloons from Albert Ineficient in order to grant access to the Spanish Main to some French ships sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar.

Lisbon was taken last year, my troops were so drunk that they forgot to send an official report.

[Henrik]

Albért has been asigned a special mission, he is going to infiltrate the english government.
I feel sorry for the poor English, although they are horrible not even they deserve this fate...

His former task as Commander of the French armed forces has been given to a cousin of his named Allán, hopefully he will do better...

Henri

[Patient English]

Looks like the French Mediterranean Fleet is out!

Gulp!



Admiral Sir George Monk writes...

London, 1671

A small naval battle off Cork has seen several French and English ships sunk, and many lives lost. Both squadrons fought each other to a standstill. I have to admit, however, the French were left holding the “battlefield”, and will no doubt brag of a great victory.



We really must improve our Naval Designs! Now, I am worried for our Atlantic convoys…

Talking of which, trade is improving everywhere, despite the war. The Exchequer is looking very healthy right now. I pray the King doesn’t waste it all on parties!

Geo.

File sent to Chris and Posted here.

Oh, and by the way, guys. Anyone taking advantage of the AI against the English will be considered to have declared war on us. Or, if French, to be asking for massive retaliation in kind!

[Chris 62]

1671 Piter Devries, historian of the court of the Stadholder, will now record another year of our nation's history.

Altough neather nation will admit it publically, Spain and Holland are now at peace, and we are greatly relieved.
With this, we are now at peace with all the other colonial powers.

With this new found peace, we have built a water supply at Antwerp, but just in case of war, Den Haag constructed a Stockade.

The Court of the United Provinces.

<>File sent to Henrik(France)

[Henrik]

What a wonderfull year this has been, the English had set up a trap outside Cork (merchants expected to arrive, yeah right ) which we after carefull consideration decided to sail right into, one of the most experienced battalion of ships in France was sent into what the english thought to be a suprise attack.
But this one battalion of old ships managed to beat all that the english could throw at it!
French supremacy at sea is now a fact!
I am determined to maintain this state for as long as possible.
Hopefully forever

Henri

Oh and what exactly do you mean by "take advantage of the AI"?
You afraid of Albért Ineficiént?

[Patient English]

Yeah, I thought it had to be a Veteran Galleon Sqdn. It's not safely back to France yet, my garlic-soaked friend!

As for Naval Supremacy, it's a bit early to tell after one almost-drawn encounter.

I have to admit though, the "Cork convoy" was a bit, how shall I say, "virtual"?



What I mean about "taking advantage over the AI" is that any threats, extortions, etc should be emailed to me directly, rather than letting the AI do my diplomacy. I will do you all the same favour.

But as long as I am at war with you, Henrik, and set my attitude to "hostile" and press Crtl-N at the end of my move, old "Albert" shouldn't get too involved. But damned right, he scares me....



(Shouldn't that be Albert Inefficasse?)



By the way, Chris says he's happy for the scenario to go on hold while I am away - this Thursday til next Thursday. Are you all of the same opinion? If so, I won't chase for a deputy for Sir George.

John

[Henrik]

Originally posted by Patient English
Yeah, I thought it had to be a Veteran Galleon Sqdn. It's not safely back to France yet, my garlic-soaked friend!

If you do go after him whit more ships I would advice you to be carefull, he wasn't as lonely as he might have seemed...

As for Naval Supremacy, it's a bit early to tell after one almost-drawn encounter.

I forgot to tell you my other naval "victory" I managed to get a merchant convoy past the Atlantic for the first time since you begun "the continental blockade"
I now have another traderoute whit Holland

I have to admit though, the "Cork convoy" was a bit, how shall I say, "virtual"?

I figured that out imidietly , but I had a veteran galleon that I needed to dispose off (had he not been a "NONE" unit I would have disbanded him to make more modern ships) and walking into your trap seemed a good idea (I knew it would probably take atleast one ship down whit it )

What I mean about "taking advantage over the AI" is that any threats, extortions, etc should be emailed to me directly, rather than letting the AI do my diplomacy. I will do you all the same favour.

Perhaps we should make this a general rule for all players as we have in the Hellas PBEM?

(Shouldn't that be Albert Inefficasse?)

A thought just struck me!
He must be of English origin, whit that name

By the way, Chris says he's happy for the scenario to go on hold while I am away - this Thursday til next Thursday. Are you all of the same opinion? If so, I won't chase for a deputy for Sir George.

Thats ok whit me

[Waku]

Originally posted by Patient English
By the way, Chris says he's happy for the scenario to go on hold while I am away - this Thursday til next Thursday. Are you all of the same opinion? If so, I won't chase for a deputy for Sir George.

John

No problem

[Patient English]

All:

Thanks for giving me "time off" later this week. Unfortunately that means I can't blame any disasters on my replacement!

Anyway, let's play up to the wire. (Thursday, midnight GMT)

Henrik, re no AI exploitation:

Perhaps we should make this a general rule for all players as we have in the Hellas PBEM?

Good idea. Guys?

I now have another traderoute whit Holland

I guess this is what passes for French Naval Supremacy: sneaking a single convoy past the Royal Navy...Oh, and NONE units can be disbanded too, Henrik - but they're usually too valuable to do so. Anyway, as you're happy to lose the unit, I will do my best to make it happen!

John

[Waku]

Originally posted by Henrik
Perhaps we should make this a general rule for all players...

OK.

In fact before playing pbems I expressed my doubts about diplomacy. On the other hand this one is a gentlemen's game, isn't it?

[Patient English]

OK, it's agreed, then. No diplomacy with the AI, even to extract "tolls".



Come on, Manolo - I'm ready to move!

(Please excuse the impatience - I just want to get as much Civ in as poss before I go on holiday and my girlfriend imposes a ban! Mind you, she usually makes it up to me somehow...)

[Waku]

Originally posted by Patient English
Come on, Manolo - I'm ready to move!

Did yo send me the file Henrik?

If you didn't: Come on Henrik - I'm ready to move!

If you did: please resend, I haven't received it

[Waku]

Sorry guys, I've been all the afternoon waiting for the file without notice Henrik posted it here.

Pls Henrik try to send me the file by e-mail as it seems i'm getting too old to read (hope it's not alzheimer)

[Patient English]

Admiral Sir George Monk writes...

London, 1672

A success against the French! Their settlement at Port-au-Prince has been wiped out, without significant English loss. Their hold on the Carribean is looking very tenuous now.



Trade continues to flourish., and our American colonies are now becoming much better defended, as the Stockades around several settlements mount large-bore cannon.

Nothing much more to report. Time for bed….

Geo.

File sent to Chris and Posted here.

[Henrik]

Originally posted by Waku
Sorry guys, I've been all the afternoon waiting for the file without notice Henrik posted it here.

Pls Henrik try to send me the file by e-mail as it seems i'm getting too old to read (hope it's not alzheimer)

Sorry about that when you posted this it was 01.00 over here and I was happily sleeping in my bed

[Henrik]

Originally posted by Patient English
Anyway, let's play up to the wire. (Thursday, midnight GMT)

Sure

[Chris 62]

1672 Piter Devries, historian of the court of the Stadholder, will now record another year of our nation's history.

In an effort increase our country's economy, a major trade route has been opened between the English city of Cork, and our great colony in the new world, Marienburg, to exploit the Gold trade of this land.

Otherwise, all is peaceful.

The Court of the United Provinces.

<>File sent to Henrik(France)

Peaceloving swine!!!

OK, Holland also agrees to the diplomatic proposal. To tell the truth, as John already knows, there is a bug that is preventing Holland from taking to Britain right now, so we can't talk anyway.

[Henrik]

In the latest news from what is begining to look like the begining of a large scale naval clash off the Irish coast, we have recieved a report stating that another group of English Galleons has been defeated by a group of our brand new man of wars!
We have also sighted yet another group of Galleons and I presume that more english ships are on thier way.

This is begining to look like its going to get ugly, the winner off this great naval clash will for certain attain naval supremacy.
I hope its France